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Monochrome First to Utilise APAC Timezone Benchmarking for Spot Bitcoin ETF
In a strategic move, the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) will be the first to use the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – Asia Pacific Variant (BRRAP) for its benchmarking. The BRRAP provides a reliable pricing benchmark for bitcoin, designed to accurately reflect the market price, resist manipulation, and be verifiable by market participants.
Monochrome GT Village at VAILO Adelaide 500 Announced
Monochrome is pleased to announce its partnership with South Australian Motor Sport Board at the 2023 VAILO Adelaide 500 as the main sponsor of the Monochrome GT Village. The firm is proud to support this iconic event, set to take place at the world-renowned Adelaide Street Circuit from November 23rd to the 26th.
SRO Motorsports Australia Announces Monochrome GT4 Australia from 2024 Onwards
Monochrome Group is proud to unveil the highly anticipated 2024 Monochrome GT4 Australia Championship. Building on the success of its presence within the Australian Production Cars (APC) category, the Monochrome GT4 Australia Championship is set to take a monumental leap forward in 2024 as a standalone category as part of SRO Australia’s GT4 offering.
Australian Bitcoin Asset Manager Monochrome a Major Partner At Financial Review Cryptocurrency Summit 2023
Monochrome Asset Management (Monochrome) is proud to be a major partner at the Financial Review Cryptocurrency Summit 2023 on 16 October, in Sydney. Organised by The Australian Financial Review, it is the nation’s premier crypto-asset forum for investors, policy makers, regulators and tech innovators.
Introducing Monochrome AI - ChatGPT Powered Bitcoin Research Assistant
Monochrome Research has launched its AI bitcoin research assistant, currently in beta. The new AI research assistant is a ChatGPT powered chatbot to help you navigate the complexities of digital asset research with a more efficient and effective approach.
Crypto-Asset Approved Issuer Lodges Monochrome Bitcoin ETF Application With The ASX
Monochrome Asset Management Pty Ltd (Monochrome) announced today that on 14 July 2023, its Responsible Entity partner, Vasco Trustees Ltd (Vasco), lodged an updated application with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to list the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC), an exchange traded fund that will have direct exposure to bitcoin.
Landmark Regulator-Approved Retail Bitcoin Trust Becomes First Crypto-Asset Fund to Offer Legal Rights to Bitcoin Holdings
In an Australian first, Monochrome Asset Management has announced today the launch of the Monochrome Bitcoin Trust (IBTC), the only regulator-approved crypto-asset retail fund in Australia, providing investors with legal rights to their specific bitcoin holdings in the fund.
Monochrome Drives Investor Engagement With Breakthrough Crypto-Asset Licence Variation
Monochrome Asset Management became one of the first Australian asset managers to be authorised under an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) to offer retail investors fully regulated and direct insured exposure to crypto-assets, such as bitcoin and ether.
Monochrome Bitcoin Fund Approved by Praemium for Private Wealth Clients
Wealth management platform Praemium announces approval for Monochrome’s flagship product, providing wholesale investors leading access to a pure bitcoin fund via a platform in Australia, supported with complementary research and education.
Summary of ASIC Report REP 705 – Response to submissions on CP 343
Following the release of ASIC’s REP 705 on its much-anticipated response to submissions of Consultation Paper 343 regarding crypto-assets as underlying assets for ETPs. Monochrome Assethas prepared an 8 page summary of ASIC’s report REP 705.
Monochrome Launches Specialist Digital Asset Research Division
Monochrome Asset Management today announced the formation of Monochrome Research, a specialist division focused on providing expert-led research and insights to guide institutional investors and financial services professionals as they navigate and evaluate the digital asset industry.
Australia’s Leading Investment-Grade Bitcoin Fund Secures BNY Mellon Executive and eFX Expert Jeff Leal for COO
Monochrome Asset Management, the torchbearer for investment-grade access to digital assets in Australia, today announced the appointment of BNY Mellon executive and foreign exchange veteran Jeff Leal as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Digital Markets.
“And Yet, Bitcoin Lives On” - A Short Investors Summary of Bitcoin
In sync with Bitcoin passing 700,000 blocks, Monochrome Asset Management delved into some of the key moments for investors that have defined the nascent asset’s evolution from niche cryptography project to flourishing digital store of value.
Monochrome Announces Series A to Accelerate Institutional Digital Asset Adoption
Monochrome Asset Management, the torchbearer of investment-grade access to digital assets in Australia, announced a USD $1.8 million (approx. AUD $2.4 million) private Series A funding, valuing the company at around $20 million AUD.
Australia’s First Investment-Grade Bitcoin Fund Welcomes Craig Hobart as Head of Distribution
Following the launch of the Monochrome Bitcoin Fund, Monochrome Asset Management, the Brisbane-based digital asset management firm founded by former Binance Australia CEO Jeff Yew, today announced the appointment of two additional industry experts - Derek Vladimir Henningsen and Craig Hobart.
Blockchain Australia Welcomes Monochrome as New Member
Monochrome Asset Management is thrilled to announce it has joined Blockchain Australia as a member, Australia’s peak industry body that represents businesses and individuals implementing and encouraging the potential for blockchain technology to improve the nation’s economy and society.
Monochrome Adds Senior Leaders to Australia’s First Institutional-Grade Bitcoin Fund
Monochrome Asset Management, the Brisbane-based investment manager of the Monochrome Bitcoin Fund, announced the appointment of two well-known names in the Australian alternative investment industry - David Hobart and Kevin Saunders.