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US Authorities Split $2 Billion in Bitcoin Into 2 Wallets, Igniting Custody and Sale Speculation
29.7.2024
Following the U.S. government’s transfer of $2 billion in bitcoin, Arkham Intelligence reported that the federal agency divided the funds into two separate Bech32 bitcoin addresses: one containing 10,000 BTC and the other holding 19,799.99 BTC. Arkham speculates that the 10,000 BTC may have...
Trump’s Odds of Winning Soar, OTC Volume Surges 95% in H1, and More — Week in Review
21.7.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump experienced a surge in prediction market odds for winning the presidential election after an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. Ripple’s CEO and legal chief celebrated their firm’s landmark legal victory against the SEC, affirming that...
OTC Crypto Spot Transaction Volume Surges 95% in H1 2024, Driven by Institutional Interest
17.7.2024
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...
Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets to Buy Elwood Trading Desk
17.7.2024
The deal will strengthen Zodia Markets' over-the-counter business while allowing Elwood to conentrate on its software-as-a-service activities
Institutional Liquidity Providers and OTC Desks Absorbed 88% of Germany’s Bitcoin Sales
14.7.2024
Institutional liquidity providers, market makers, and over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks, regardless of the term you choose, have taken in most of Germany’s bitcoin since sales began in June 2024. Data reveals that only a small amount of BTC was moved to centralized crypto exchanges like...
Standard Chartered’s crypto arm eyes buying billionaire’s crypto OTC firm: Report
10.7.2024
Zodia Markets is reported to be in talks to buy Elwood Capital Management, a crypto firm backed by billionaire hedge fund manager Alan Howard
OTC Markets Gain Favor Amid Government Bitcoin Transactions
9.7.2024
In recent events, Germany has been directly involved in purchasing and selling large volumes of Bitcoin in the market. At the beginning of their activities, they preferred exchange transactions, whereas, at present, there is a tendency towards OTC operations. This action is consistent with their...
Bybit lists Hamster Kombat’s token for pre-market trading
8.7.2024
The access to Hamster Kombat tokens on Bybit’s OTC pre-market platform allows users to secure HMSTR tokens ahead of the market and to lock in their purchase early
Bybit lists Hamster Kombat’s token for pre-market trading
8.7.2024
The access to Hamster Kombat tokens on Bybit’s OTC pre-market platform allows users to secure HMSTR tokens ahead of the market and to lock in their purchases early
Germany’s Bitcoin Wallet Dips Below 40,000 BTC After Weekend Transfer
7.7.2024
Germany has divested 1,400 bitcoin from its government reserves, reducing the total from 41,226 BTC to 39,826 BTC. Meanwhile, bitcoin has declined 1.7% against the U.S. dollar over the past 24 hours, hovering just above the $57,000 mark. Germany Reduces Bitcoin Holdings to 39,826 Bitcoin This...
Solana has impacted Africa’s crypto market maturity - Exchange exec
7.7.2024
Adopting any technology is based on the strength of its community and Solana has proven that with its African community
Solana has impacted Africa’s crypto market maturity — Exchange exec
7.7.2024
Adopting any technology is based on the strength of its community, and Solana has proven that with its African community
Cumberland Earns Bitlicense, Bolstering Institutional and OTC Crypto Services
17.6.2024
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...
Hidden Road partners with Bitfinex after Bybit KYC issues
13.6.2024
After halting support for BybBit’s crypto services in May 2024, Citadel-backed Hidden Road inked a new crypto partnership with Bitfinex exchange
South Korean OTC Crypto ‘Thieves’ Admit Guilt in USDT Trial
8.5.2024
Four suspected South Korean OTC crypto “thieves” have pleaded guilty to stealing around $735,000 from a crypto buyer in a “bogus” USDT deal.
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South Korean Inmate on Funeral Leave Robs Crypto Buyer of $363,000
18.4.2024
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...
Escaped South Korean Criminal Suspect ‘Used Weapon to Rob OTC Crypto Buyer’
18.4.2024
An escaped South Korean criminal suspect reportedly stole almost $362,000 worth of cash in an armed robbery on an OTC crypto buyer.
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Mixed reactions to Hong Kong’s certification mechanism on OTC trading
15.4.2024
According to the Hong Kong Economic Journal, the related industry has absolutely mixed reactions to Hong Kong’s certification mechanism for OTC trading of virtual assets. The companies are concerned about Hong Kong’s over-the-counter (OTC) certification mechanism, which stipulates that the virtual...
Miners Offload Bitcoin in Anticipation of Reward Halving, Says Cryptoquant
6.4.2024
Data from Cryptoquant indicates that bitcoin miners have been offloading their assets in anticipation of the upcoming Bitcoin network halving, slated to take place in two weeks. Cryptoquant highlighted a peak in daily sales to over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks, a figure unmatched since...
USDT OTC ‘Thieves’ Arrested in South Korea’s Gangnam District
2.4.2024
Police in Gangnam, an affluent district of Seoul, South Korea, have arrested 10 people accused of stealing money in a bogus USDT OTC trade.
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