Publicly listed companies have bought roughly 157,957 Bitcoin (BTC) as of May 1, accounting for 96% of the 164,250 BTC projected to be mined throughout the year. Bitcoin Treasuries data shows that private companies added another 16,799 BTC to their holdings during the same period, while Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers acquired 34,968 BTC. Combined, […]
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Two of Wall Street’s most established financial firms, Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab, are reportedly preparing to offer access to crypto trading. Morgan Stanley reportedly plans to roll out spot crypto trading on its E*Trade platform by 2026. To support this integration, the firm is exploring partnerships with crypto-native companies. While Morgan Stanley already offers […]
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Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has launched SGB Net, a real-time clearing network designed to power digital asset transactions for businesses across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). According to a May 1 statement, this move marks a significant step toward addressing long-standing issues in cross-border finance, including settlement delays and high transaction fees. Notably, […]
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Japanese Bitcoin investment firm Metaplanet is entering the US market with the launch of Metaplanet Treasury Corp., a wholly-owned arm based in Florida. According to a May 1 statement, the firm said the move signals a major step in its strategy to grow its global presence and deepen its role in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Metaplanet […]
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Grayscale has rolled out a new exchange-traded fund that gives investors access to companies adopting Bitcoin as part of their treasury strategy. The fund, named the Grayscale Bitcoin Adopters ETF (BCOR), was announced on April 30 and reflects the asset manager’s continued push into Bitcoin-themed investment products. According to Grayscale, BCOR tracks the Indxx Bitcoin […]
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The Open Network (TON) Foundation has partnered with Libre, a decentralized infrastructure firm specializing in real-world assets (RWAs), to introduce a $500 million tokenized bond fund tied to Telegram. An April 30 statement stated that the Telegram Bond Fund (TBF) will offer blockchain-based access to institutional-grade yield opportunities. The TBF signals TON’s official entry into […]
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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has made additional moves to incorporate blockchain technology into its traditional finance operations. According to an April 28 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firm seeks approval to introduce a blockchain-enabled share class, referred to as “DLT Shares,” tied to its $150 billion money market […]
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Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to support the listing of a new 21Shares Spot Dogecoin (DOGE) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to an April 29 filing. The proposed fund would offer investors passive exposure to Dogecoin’s price without engaging in speculative trading activities like leverage, derivatives, or […]
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Payment giant PayPal is rolling out a new rewards initiative that will allow US users holding its PYUSD stablecoin to earn up to 3.7% interest annually, according to an April 23 statement. The program will begin this summer and be available across both PayPal and Venmo platforms. PYUSD reward program PYUSD is a US dollar-backed […]
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Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly stepping into the Bitcoin investment arena with plans to launch a $3 billion digital asset venture, Financial Times reported on April 23. The initiative is backed by heavyweight partners, including stablecoin issuer Tether, SoftBank, and crypto platform Bitfinex. 21 Capital The venture, named 21 Capital, will use $200 million in seed […]
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Upexi Inc.’s shares soared more than 630% on April 21 after the Nasdaq-listed company announced plans to build a Solana (SOL)-based crypto treasury using newly raised funds. The $100 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) was anchored by GSR, a leading crypto trading and investment firm, and included backing from Maelstrom Capital, Delta Blockchain […]
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Blockchain-based US Treasuries are gaining serious momentum, edging closer to a new all-time high of $6 billion in value. These digital financial instruments mirror traditional government bonds but live on-chain, offering investors yield-bearing exposure with the added benefits of blockchain technology. According to real-world asset platform RWA.xyz data, tokenized treasuries on public blockchains were $4.01 […]
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VanEck received regulatory effectiveness for its new Onchain Economy ETF, an actively managed fund designed to give investors broad exposure to companies powering the digital asset ecosystem. Regulatory effectiveness means the SEC has approved the fund’s registration, allowing it to begin offering shares to the public. Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s head of digital assets research and […]
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Canada is poised to debut the world’s first spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on April 16 after the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) approved listings from four major issuers: Purpose Investments, Evolve ETFs, CI Global Asset Management, and 3iQ. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas shared the development in a social media post on April […]
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Kraken is expanding into traditional finance by launching access to over 11,000 US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to an April 14 statement. The crypto trading firm revealed that its users can now trade equities commission-free through Kraken Securities LLC, a newly launched FINRA-regulated arm of the exchange. The service is available to residents […]
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Standard Chartered, OKX, and Franklin Templeton launched a pilot trading platform designed to enable institutional clients to use crypto and tokenized money market funds as collateral in off-exchange transactions, according to an April 10 release. Franklin Templeton’s Digital Assets division will contribute tokenized on-chain assets, which OKX clients will be able to integrate into trading […]
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House of Doge, the official corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, has announced an exclusive partnership with 21Shares to launch the only Dogecoin (DOGE) exchange-traded products (ETPs) officially endorsed by the Foundation. As part of the agreement, 21Shares, one of the world’s largest crypto ETP issuers, has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the […]
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Standard Chartered has initiated coverage of XRP with a sharply bullish outlook, predicting the digital asset could climb to $12.50 before the end of President Donald Trump’s current term. The bank said XRP’s expanding use cases, favorable legal trajectory, and resilience amid macroeconomic volatility position it as one of the few digital assets likely to […]
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The Bank of Canada published a staff discussion paper on March 21, analyzing flash loans and their relevance for policymakers, as well as potential risks. The study introduced flash loans as blockchain-native financial tools that enable users to borrow crypto without posting collateral, provided the loan is repaid within a single atomic transaction. What is […]
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PayPal announced plans to allow US users to buy, sell, and transfer Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK) through its core platform and Venmo, marking the latest expansion in the payments giant’s crypto offerings. The rollout, set to take place in the coming weeks, will increase PayPal’s supported digital assets to seven and respond to growing […]
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Coinbase Derivatives has taken a major step toward expanding its crypto offerings by filing with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch an XRP futures contract. If the CFTC gives the green light, trading could begin as early as April 21, 2025. According to Coinbase Institutional, the proposal would allow the company to […]
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Brazil’s largest bank, Itaú Unibanco, is considering launching its own stablecoin, making it the latest major traditional financial institution to announce similar plans. The bank’s decision will depend on how Brazil’s regulatory framework evolves and how similar initiatives by major international institutions perform, local media reported. Global trend The move comes amid a wave of […]
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Fidelity Investments is launching zero-fee retirement plans that will provide investors exposure to three major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC). The product is available to US citizens over 18 who reside in states where Fidelity Digital Assets supports crypto individual retirement arrangements (IRAs). The asset manager is offering three different IRA plans. […]
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Japanese TradFi giant Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announced plans to launch a fiat-backed stablecoin on the Avalanche network in collaboration with US-based Ava Labs and blockchain infrastructure firm Fireblocks. The project, currently in the planning phase, aims to modernize cross-border payments by reducing reliance on traditional intermediaries such as the SWIFT network, according to local […]
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Circle has formally filed an S-1 application to conduct an initial public offering (IPO), according to an April 1 filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), plans to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CRCL.” According […]
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"This crypto-friendly stance has the potential to accelerate crypto adoption, including by institutional investors," an ESMA spokesperson said.
After years of delays and a collapsed SPAC deal, Circle is finally moving toward a traditional IPO, enlisting JPMorgan and Citi to lead what could become the biggest crypto listing since Coinbase, Fortune reported on March 31, citing people familiar with the matter. The company, known for issuing the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, is expected […]
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Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has acquired 22,048 additional Bitcoin between March 24 and March 30, bringing its total holdings to 528,185 BTC, according to a March 31 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The purchase, valued at approximately $1.92 billion, was executed at an average price of $86,969 per Bitcoin, including fees […]
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Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg said the firm’s recent “out-of-the-box” crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings are a calculated approach to engage with assets that have potential and unmet demand. In a recent interview with CryptoSlate, McClurg explained the rationale behind the company’s filings, ranging from the first Litecoin (LTC) ETF to the first fund to […]
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Fidelity is reportedly in advanced testing phases of its own stablecoin as part of its digital asset expansion, the Financial Times reported on March 26. However, a company spokesperson told Reuters that the firm does not have plans to launch the stablecoin in the near term. Earlier this month, a Fidelity unit filed to launch […]
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