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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DeFi’s ethos — permissionless access, composable assets and real-time settlements — are a perfect solution to private credit’s most significant pain points.
Asset management firm 21Shares has deepened its European footprint by launching three new crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) on Nasdaq Stockholm, according to a March 24 announcement. The newly introduced products are the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (CBTC), the 21Shares Solana Staking ETP (ASOL), and the 21Shares XRP ETP (AXRP). With the listings on Nasdaq Stockholm, […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) may be evolving into more than just a hedge against financial instability — it could now be considered a bona fide tech stock, according to a new analysis by Standard Chartered head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick. In a research report shared with CryptoSlate on March 24, Kendrick proposed reconfiguring the famed […]
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has overhauled its balance of payments standards to reflect the growing impact of digital assets. According to the newly released Balance of Payments Manual, Seventh Edition (BPM7), cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) are now classified as non-produced nonfinancial assets, while certain tokens are treated akin to equity holdings. The updated manual, […]
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Institutional investment in Bitcoin (BTC) has strengthened, but its price has struggled to reflect the growing demand, according to BlackRock’s Global Head of Digital Assets, Robbie Mitchnick. Despite continued adoption by large financial players, Bitcoin has experienced significant ETF outflows and cautious sentiment in early 2025, which have kept prices below previous highs. Mitchnick noted […]
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Volatility Shares will launch the first-ever Solana (SOL) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US on March 20, Bloomberg News reported on March 19. The issuer will introduce two products: the Volatility Shares Solana ETF (SOLZ) and the Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF (SOLT). Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas compared them to Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs […]
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Institutional investors are increasingly bullish on cryptocurrency, with 83% planning to expand their allocations this year, according to a new survey conducted by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon. The research, which polled 352 institutional decision-makers in January, found growing confidence in digital assets as regulatory clarity improves and broader use cases emerge. A majority (59%) of respondents […]
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Méliuz, a publicly traded Brazilian company, has announced the acquisition of Bitcoin (BTC) equivalent to 10% of its cash holdings, local media reported on AMarch 6. The company purchased 45.72 BTC for $4.1 million at an average price of $90,296 per BTC. The purchase makes Méliuz the first publicly listed Brazilian firm to hold a significant […]
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Bitwise has taken a significant step into DeFi with its first institutional allocation through Maple Finance. This initiative will allow Bitwise to access on-chain credit while maintaining compliance with institutional regulatory standards on Maple’s platform. The firm, which manages over $12 billion in client assets, announced the move in a statement shared with CryptoSlate on March […]
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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev believes that blockchain technology will eventually underpin stock trading, arguing that crypto’s infrastructure could make financial markets more accessible, cost-efficient, and resilient. Tenev made the statement during a fireside chat, where he outlined how integrating stocks with blockchain networks could remove many inefficiencies in traditional trading systems, allowing assets to trade […]
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BlackRock incorporated Bitcoin (BTC) into its $150 billion model-portfolio offerings through its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) exchange-traded fund (ETF), Bloomberg News reported on Feb. 28. The asset manager has assigned 1% to 2% of its target allocation portfolios to IBIT. As of Dec. 17, the fund registered over $36 billion in net flows, amassing […]
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CME Group revealed the Solana (SOL) futures launch on Mar. 17, pending regulatory approval, citing increasing client demand. Nate Geraci, CEO of The ETF Store, noted that the development “definitely bodes well” for SOL exchange-traded fund (ETF) prospects. According to a Feb. 28 statement, the new Solana futures contracts will be available in two sizes: […]
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A recent report by River revealed that hedge funds and registered investment advisors’ (RIA) exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) via exchange-traded products (ETF) reached $34.3 billion as of Dec. 31, showing a 357% growth last year. The report highlighted that 458 RIAs have BTC exposure, with the weighted average allocation being 0.02%. Notably, investment advisors’ exposure […]
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Leading financial industry groups have urged President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back federal policies they say have restricted US banks from engaging in digital asset markets and warned that regulatory overreach is hampering American leadership in financial innovation. In a letter sent to David Sacks, Special Advisor for Artificial Intelligence and Crypto and chair […]
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Citadel Securities is reportedly planning to expand into crypto market making, with the aim of providing liquidity on major crypto exchanges, Bloomberg News reported on Feb. 24. People familiar with the matter told the news outlet that the firm is preparing to establish a presence in crypto markets by joining market makers on platforms operated […]
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The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) disclosed holdings of more than $13 million in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at the end of the fourth quarter, marking another sign of traditional financial institutions increasing their exposure to digital assets. According to a newly filed disclosure with the SEC, BNY Mellon owns 115,108 shares of […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) financial services firm Fold Holdings will debut on the Nasdaq on Feb. 19, becoming the 12th crypto-native company listed on the stock exchange. According to a Feb. 18 statement, the listing will take place following the completion of its merger with FTAC Emerald Acquisition Corp. (FTAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The […]
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Institutional investors held 25.4% of the assets under management (AUM) of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as of Dec. 31 — totaling $26.8 billion. K33 Research head of research Vetle Lunde shared that the percentage of Bitcoin ETF AUM held by institutions grew 113% between the third and fourth quarters of 2024. Additionally, the AUM […]
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