Nasdaq filed to raise the current options contract limit of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) from 25,000 to 250,000 contracts, representing an exercisable risk of 2.89%, according to a Jan. 6 SEC filing. According to the filing, the current limit represents only 0.4% of exercisable risk for the spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). […]
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Morgan Stanley’s crypto subsidiary, E-Trade, is preparing to offer crypto trading, The Information reported on Jan. 2, citing two people familiar with the plans. According to the report, the lender’s move is motivated by its anticipation of a more favorable regulatory environment under President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. However, before launching such a service, E-Trade would […]
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Energy company KULR Technology Group unveiled the start of its Bitcoin (BTC) treasury on Dec. 4 by acquiring 217.18 BTC for approximately $21 million, at an average purchase price of $96,556.53 per Bitcoin. As of 2023, KURL registered nearly $11 million in total assets, which makes its Bitcoin treasury roughly twice the number reported last […]
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Hexarq, the cryptocurrency subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, has obtained regulatory approval from France’s Financial Markets Authority (AMF) to offer crypto services to its clients in 2025, the Big Whale reported on Dec. 20. The approval, known as PSAN registration, allows Hexarq to provide custody, buying, and selling services for digital assets under French law, paving […]
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Institutional players bought 859,454 Bitcoins (BTC) in 2024, equivalent to eight years of BTC issuance and 4.3% of its total circulating supply, according to a K33 Research report. The majority of the amount was purchased by spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and public-listed companies like MicroStrategy. The rise of US-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs emerged as a […]
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Deutsche Bank is building a layer-2 blockchain based on Ethereum to solve the regulatory hurdles financial institutions face using public blockchains, Bloomberg News reported on Dec. 17. The platform, dubbed Project Dama 2, represents the German banking giant’s attempt to harness blockchain technology’s potential while minimizing risks associated with public ledgers, which can often inadvertently transact […]
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Pyth Network has expanded its decentralized oracle services with real-time oil market data for WTI and Brent Crude Oil, enabling DeFi energy market applications.
Robinhood Crypto celebrated a pivotal year in 2024, marked by significant milestones, including the launch of new features, geographic expansions, and the enhancement of its crypto offerings. According to a recent announcement, the company ended the year with $38 billion in crypto assets under custody and $119 billion in notional crypto trading volume over the […]
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Microsoft shareholders voted against the proposal to add Bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury in a preliminary vote conducted during the firm’s annual meeting. The proposal, introduced by the think tank and shareholder National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), involved Microsoft considering allocating 1% of its treasury to BTC, which is roughly $800 million per […]
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The crypto market is poised for a transformative year in 2025, with Bitcoin (BTC) projected to break $200,000, according to a recent Bitwise report. The report — titled The Year Ahead: 10 Crypto Predictions for 2025 — highlights the factors driving the industry’s growth, including new regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and technological innovation, which together […]
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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said the firm might explore becoming a spot market maker spot market for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) if the regulatory environment in the US undergoes significant changes. Speaking at the Reuters Next event in New York, Solomon acknowledged that Goldman Sachs is currently unable to hold crypto due to […]
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Jetking Infotrain became India’s first publicly traded company to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as a reserve asset for its treasury after purchasing 12 BTC on Dec. 9, according to the firm’s CEO Avinash Bharwani. The company’s Bitcoin reserve is worth roughly $1.2 million, at $97,986.35 per BTC as of press time. According to Google Finance data, […]
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The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) raised concerns that stablecoins pose a mounting risk to financial stability due to inadequate oversight and significant market concentration, according to its 2024 annual report. The report called for urgent legislative action to create a comprehensive federal framework for stablecoin issuers to mitigate risks tied to their rapid growth […]
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Standard Chartered believes Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025 as institutional investments and anticipated regulatory shifts solidify its position as a mainstream asset. In its latest report, the bank attributed Bitcoin’s surge past $100,000 this year to unprecedented institutional inflows and projected a clear path for further growth. Growing interest StanChart’s […]
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Hong Kong is moving to solidify its status as a financial and crypto hub by proposing tax exemptions for hedge funds, private equity funds, and high-net-worth family offices, the Financial Times reported on Nov. 28. The proposal, outlined in a 20-page government document, aims to bolster the city’s appeal to global asset managers and high-net-worth […]
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SOS Limited, a Chinese data mining and technology company, announced on Nov. 27 that its board has approved a $50 million investment in Bitcoin (BTC) to diversify its assets and capitalize on the flagship crypto’s growing strategic significance. The company disclosed that it plans to implement various strategies for the investment, including direct acquisition, quantitative […]
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Asset manager WisdomTree has filed for a trust entity in Delaware, a preliminary step toward launching an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on XRP. If approved, the ETF would track XRP’s price, expanding institutional investors’ access to digital assets. The filing aligns with a broader trend of crypto-focused ETFs reshaping investment opportunities. XRP reacted positively to […]
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Cboe Global Markets is set to launch the first cash-settled options tied to the price of spot Bitcoin (BTC), with trading set to begin on Dec. 2, according to a Nov. 22 press release. These options will be based on the Cboe Bitcoin Us ETF Index (CBTX), designed to reflect the performance of spot Bitcoin […]
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According to Deribit, the exchange will include USDe in its cross-collateral pool as of early January 2025, pending regulatory approval.
Charles Schwab Corp. is gearing up for a foray into the spot crypto market, signaling a strategic pivot for the financial giant in anticipation of regulatory clarity. Incoming CEO Rick Wurster disclosed the company’s plans during a Bloomberg Radio interview on Nov. 21, emphasizing Schwab’s readiness to capitalize on evolving regulations. Wurster said: “We will […]
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MicroStrategy stock has soared 94% in 2024, fueled by Bitcoin’s rally above $97,000, with $15 billion in unrealized gains.
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has revealed that institutional players dominate liquidity provision on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like Uniswap, according to a Nov. 19 report, In a recent report titled “Decentralized Dealers,” the BIS analyzed the behavior of sophisticated and retail participants in Uniswap v3’s liquidity pools. The study examined their responses to market activities […]
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Pro-crypto legislation could allow DeFi to potentially connect with mainstream financial systems, says Toe Bautista.
Three publicly traded companies — Thumzup Media Corporation, Solidion Technology, and Genius Group — are gaining attention by incorporating Bitcoin into their treasury reserves. These firms, each with a market capitalization under $50 million, are making bold moves as Bitcoin continues to attract interest from both retail and institutional investors following its recent surge to […]
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Joe Moglia, former CEO of TD Ameritrade, projected that Bitcoin (BTC) is primed for substantial growth, reinforcing its position as a vital asset in the global financial landscape. Moglia made the statement during a CNBC interview on Nov. 14, where he highlighted a fundamental shift in institutional attitudes toward digital assets as regulatory conditions evolve […]
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BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has expanded its reach to multiple blockchain networks, including Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon, according to a Nov. 13 statement. This expansion is part of BlackRock’s strategy to strengthen its tokenization efforts, transforming BUIDL into a multi-chain asset. It enables users and applications within these blockchain ecosystems to […]
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Bitwise Asset Management has acquired Attestant Limited, an institutional-grade Ethereum (ETH) staking provider, in a deal that boosts the firm’s total assets under management (AUM) to over $10 billion, according to a Nov. 13 press release. The acquisition allows Bitwise to add Ethereum staking to its lineup of exchange-traded products, private funds, and hedge fund […]
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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev recently highlighted the substantial efficiency benefits of crypto operations, arguing that the crypto business model outperforms traditional finance in both cost and customer service. In a Nov. 12 appearance on CNBC, Tenev revealed that running a crypto business costs “roughly an order of magnitude” less than traditional financial services. Crypto vs. […]
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Nashville-based asset manager Canary Capital filed an S-1 form for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to HBAR, the native asset of the Hedera blockchain. The move comes weeks after Canary’s filed for an HBAR trust and adds to its growing repertoire of applications for spot ETFs connected to Litecoin, XRP, and Solana. Following the news, […]
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The German central bank (Deutsche Bundesbank) has joined Project Guardian, a Singapore-led initiative pushing to reshape global capital markets through asset tokenization. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched Project Guardian in 2022 to unite financial heavyweights and policymakers worldwide. The initiative aims to open new liquidity pathways and set standards for tokenized assets. The […]
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