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CME Group, the world’s largest futures exchange, is planning to launch bitcoin trading to capitalize on the surging demand among Wall Street money managers for exposure to the cryptocurrency sector, according to a report from the Financial Times. The Chicago-based group has reportedly been in discussions with traders interested in buying and selling the cryptocurrency … Read more
Michael Saylor, co-founder of Microstrategy and a prominent Bitcoin advocate, recently suggested in a social media post that U.S. pension funds, which collectively manage approximately $27 trillion in assets, will need to incorporate bitcoin into their portfolios. He stated, “There are thousands of pension funds in the United States managing ~$27 trillion in assets. They … Read more
Vijay Chetty, the newly appointed CEO of Eclipse Labs, has announced his commitment to leading the company’s mission of bridging the gap between Ethereum and Solana with a high-performance and trust-minimized blockchain. Formerly the Chief Growth Officer, Chetty brings firsthand experience of Eclipse’s potential and has expressed his excitement about the project. He acknowledges the … Read more
Deutsche Bank has announced its collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian, a multi-year initiative aimed at exploring the potential of asset tokenization in regulated financial markets. The banking giant will test an open architecture and interoperable blockchain platform for servicing tokenized and digital funds. This move signifies Deutsche Bank’s commitment to leading … Read more
In a landmark move, Wisconsin has become the first U.S. state to invest in bitcoin, underscoring the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies. The State of Wisconsin Investment Board, which manages over $156 billion in assets, purchased 94,562 shares of Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust, worth nearly $100 million, and also acquired shares of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust … Read more
Coinshares International Limited, a European investment company specializing in digital assets, has announced its Q1 2024 results, marking the most successful quarter in the company’s history. The company reported a 216% year-over-year (YoY) increase in revenue, gains, and other income, and an over 4x YoY increase in adjusted EBITDA. Total comprehensive income increased by over … Read more
Global crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, Okx, has officially launched its services in Australia. The platform now offers spot trading for all users and derivatives trading for verified wholesale clients. Users can deposit and withdraw AUD via most Australian banks and have access to express buy/sell, P2P, convert functions, and spot trading. A total … Read more
Infinite Block, a Korean virtual asset service provider, has announced its participation as a validator in the XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain. This move is expected to bolster the XRPL ecosystem within Korea’s unique regulatory environment. Infinite Block aims to provide XRPL and XRP services to corporations while adhering to domestic and international regulatory compliance. The … Read more
In a significant move towards transparency, El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) has announced the launch of its own mempool space. This development allows anyone to view the country’s bitcoin treasury holdings. The initiative is supported by Mempool, which revealed it has provided a custom instance of The Mempool Open Source Project for the ONBTC. … Read more
Billionaire investor and “Shark Tank” star, Mark Cuban, has taken to social media to voice his concerns about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to cryptocurrency regulation. In a series of posts, Cuban criticizes the SEC for stifling innovation and causing harm to businesses in the crypto industry. He contrasts the U.S. regulatory … Read more
