South Korea’s crypto market growth fueled by rising Premium Index: Chainalysis
The Korea Premium Index drives price surges in South Korea’s crypto market, where institutional trading plays a pivotal role. Go to Source
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Nasdaq wants to launch a Bitcoin index options, seeks SEC approval
Options would allow institutional investors to hedge risks and traders to amplify their buying power. Go to Source
OTC Crypto Spot Transaction Volume Surges 95% in H1 2024, Driven by Institutional Interest
The over-the-counter (OTC) institutional cryptocurrency market saw a dramatic increase in spot transaction volume in the first half of 2024. A recent report by Finery Markets reveals a 95% year-over-year growth, highlighting a significant rise in institutional engagement. Institutional Interest Drives Massive Growth in Crypto’s Over-the-Counter Industry The Finery Markets team analyzed data from two … Read more
Cumberland Earns Bitlicense, Bolstering Institutional and OTC Crypto Services
According to an X post on Monday, the cryptocurrency trading division of DRW Holdings, known as Cumberland, has been granted a Bitlicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Cumberland DRW Secures Bitlicense Cumberland, a trading desk that provides institutional over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity for numerous cryptocurrencies, now holds a Bitlicense. This business … Read more
72% of institutional traders are crypto-skeptical this year: JPMorgan
The seventh edition of JPMorgan’s e-Trading Edit asked 835 institutional traders about their plans for trading digital assets in 2023, among other topics. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Bitcoin’s Rise Driven by Institutional Trading, Says Research and Investor Sentiment
The cryptocurrency bitcoin is trading at an all-time high relative to its social activity, explains the crypto research firm Tie. The analysts at Tie believe the ratio indicates that bitcoin is being driven by institutional trading. Meanwhile, statistics from Google Trends shows the terms “bitcoin” and “buy bitcoin” dropped from the 100 point highs to … Read more
Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Coinsuper Shifts Focus to Institutional Investors
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinsuper is reportedly shifting its focus from retail traders to institutional investors. This is the latest example of how regulations and trading volumes moving to OTC platforms are impacting the business strategies of crypto exchanges. Also Read: University of Michigan Endowment Backs Crypto Venture Capital Fund Coinsuper Exchange Pivots Focus Coinsuper, … Read more
Etoro Is Launching an OTC Crypto Trading Desk for Institutions
While the major banks are taking their time with offering OTC crypto trading, new entrants to the space are stepping up to fill the void. Social investing platform Etoro, which focuses mainly on retail traders, is now expanding into the institutional segment with a new cryptocurrency offering. Also Read: This Week in Bitcoin: An End … Read more
LMAX Exchange Group Launches Institutional Cryptocurrency Exchange
LMAX Exchange Group, which operates a UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated FX trading venue, has announced today a physical cryptocurrency exchange dedicated to serving only institutional clients. The company says it developed LMAX Digital at the request of its existing clients who asked for a credible, efficient and trusted platform to trade with like-minded … Read more
Bitcoin in Brief Wednesday: Coinbase Goes After Big Money as Nomura Creates Komainu
The rush of big money into the cryptocurrency market is continuing at full pace and reshaping the global investment landscape. Two recent examples are Coinbase’s new institutional focus and Nomura’s new venture. These stories, and much more, are in today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief. Also Read: NY Regulator Approves Bitcoin Cash, Zcash and Litecoin … Read more
