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Kraken launches derivatives trading in Bermuda with BMA license
3.10.2024
The crypto exchange is expanding its offerings in Bermuda as the US SEC goes after it on its home turf
MARA Purchases Bitcoin in September, Expands Hashrate, and Holds Mined BTC
3.10.2024
MARA, one of the largest bitcoin miners traded on the public market, acquired 192 BTC in September, while also holding onto all the bitcoin it mined during the month. MARA Strengthens Mining Operations, Grows Bitcoin Reserves to 26,842 This week, the publicly listed bitcoin (BTC) mining company...
RWA Platform Credbull Rolls Out Up to $500M Private Credit Fund with Fixed High Yield on Plume Network
3.10.2024
Private credit, a booming market in traditional finance, is a fast-growing sector in the blockchain-based real-world asset sector as well with $9 billion of assets, data shows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Suffer $91.76M Loss as Ethereum ETFs Rebound
3.10.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another day in the red, with $91.76 million flowing out of the funds. However, spot ethereum ETFs showed some resilience, pulling in $14.45 million in fresh inflows on Wednesday. Bitcoin ETFs Experience Outflows as Ethereum ETFs Rise Above...
Visa launches tokenized asset platform for digital asset management
3.10.2024
Visa announced its tokenized asset platform for issuing and managing digital assets, which includes stablecoins and CBDCs, to meet growing demand in the blockchain space
CFTC Subcommittee Sends Up Recommendations for Letting Firms Use Tokenized Shares as Collateral: Bloomberg
3.10.2024
The likes of BlackRock and Franklin Templeton could see tokenized shares of their money-market funds pledged in trading after a major group under the aegis of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved guidelines for their use, Bloomberg reported on Thursday
The Top 5 Crypto Sectors Driving the Market in October 2024
3.10.2024
As October 2024 kicked off, the crypto market has remained steady despite a widespread dip on Tuesday. Since January, there’s been an interesting uptick in specific crypto themes, with artificial intelligence (AI) tokens, bridge cryptocurrencies, and meme coins outshining sectors like exchange...
Binance Secures 20th Global Milestone With Argentina Crypto Registration
3.10.2024
Crypto exchange Binance has achieved a significant milestone by joining Argentina’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Registry, marking its 20th global regulatory achievement. This allows Binance to expand its full range of services to Argentina-based users, further embedding itself in...
Ripple Gets Green Light for Dubai Expansion
3.10.2024
Ripple, a digital asset infrastructure provider, has received approval to expand its operations in Dubai. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) granted Ripple “in-principle approval” to offer its services from the Dubai International Financial Centre. This will allow Ripple...
Taiwan’s Regulator Allows Professional Investors to Access Digital Asset ETFs
3.10.2024
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has allowed professional investors to venture into foreign virtual asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) via sub-brokerage. By allowing more diverse investment channels, the FSC aims to boost local brokerage operations while carefully managing...
SEC Appeals Ripple Case, Citing Errors in Final Judgment
3.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a formal notice of appeal against Ripple Labs in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The appeal follows a district court’s ruling in August, which the SEC argues contained significant legal errors. SEC Challenges...
SEC’s Enforcement Chief Steps Down After Leading Over 100 Crypto Enforcement Actions
2.10.2024
Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement, will leave the agency next week. During his tenure, he led several high-profile enforcement actions, particularly in the crypto sector, targeting noncompliant platforms and insider...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Ripple's XRP Drops 5.1% as Nearly All Assets Decline
2.10.2024
ATOM was the lone gainer in the index, rising 0.7%
Franklin Templeton Adds Aptos Blockchain to Support Tokenized Money Market Fund
2.10.2024
Aptos {{APT}}, the Layer 1 blockchain inspired by the discontinued Diem (formerly Libra) blockchain developed by Meta, has become the latest where Franklin Templeton’s OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund (FOBXX) can be traded
Kasikornbank to Launch Thailand’s First Licensed Digital Asset Custodian
2.10.2024
Kasikornbank Financial Conglomerate, a Thai banking giant, has said it plans to launch the country’s first licensed digital asset custodian. The service, called Orbix Custodian, is licensed by the Finance Ministry and supervised by the securities regulator. Kasikornbank is currently testing...
Tokenization Allows More Efficient Collateral Transfers, Digital Asset, Euroclear and World Gold Council Found in Pilot Project
2.10.2024
Aussie Bank Joins MAS’ Digital Asset Interoperability Project
2.10.2024
The Australian financial institution ANZ Bank has joined Project Guardian, a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) initiative exploring the digitization of financial markets. In partnership with Chainlink Labs and ADDX, ANZ will investigate the interoperability of private blockchains for exchanging...
Binance Secures Regulatory License in Kazakhstan for Crypto Trading
2.10.2024
Binance Kazakhstan has secured a full Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF) license from the Astana Financial Services Authority. This approval allows the crypto exchange to operate as a trading platform, broker-dealer, and digital asset custodian. Kazakhstan becomes the first Central Asian country...
Robinhood Crypto Launches Crypto Transfers for European Users
2.10.2024
Robinhood Crypto has introduced a major new feature for European users, allowing them to deposit and withdraw over 20 different cryptocurrencies. The new crypto transfer service includes a limited-time 1% deposit match. With this launch, the platform also reinforces its focus on self-custody...
EIGEN Token Enters the Crypto Scene, Sees Early Gains and 12% Price Drop
1.10.2024
On Monday, eigenlayer (EIGEN) made its debut on major exchanges, hitting a peak of $4.47 per token. However, by 1:30 p.m. EDT on Oct. 1, the price had dipped 12%, settling at $3.90 per coin. By 2 p.m. it was exchanging hands for $4.30 per unit. EIGEN Token Hits Crypto Market A new contender...