DBS Bank to Launch OTC Crypto Options Trading for Institutional Clients in Q4 2024

DBS Bank, Singapore’s largest bank, has announced plans to launch over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options trading and structured notes for institutional clients in Q4 2024. This new offering will allow institutional investors to gain exposure to bitcoin and ethereum, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The initiative aims to provide sophisticated tools for managing digital … Read more

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

South Korean Inmate on Funeral Leave Robs Crypto Buyer of $363,000

Local sources have reported that a South Korean inmate, temporarily released to attend a funeral, exploited a cryptocurrency over-the-counter (OTC) deal to rob another individual. He enticed the buyer by offering to sell the digital assets at a rate below the prevailing market value and stole 500 million won. Temporary Release Turns Criminal A face-to-face … Read more

DRC20 Tokens Take Dogecoin Community by Storm, Driving Record-Breaking Daily Transactions on the Network

With the BRC20 token economy maintaining a market capitalization of nearly $500 million, the introduction of the DRC20 token standard has sparked a flurry of excitement within the Dogecoin community. The emerging token type has ignited a surge of activity, leading to a substantial increase in daily transactions on the Dogecoin blockchain. Specifically, on Wednesday, … Read more