Statistics indicate that the first digital usd (FDUSD), a recently introduced fiat-pegged token launched in August 2023, has risen to become the fourth-largest stablecoin based on market capitalization. Currently, FDUSD holds the fourth position in terms of 24-hour global trading volume. FDUSD Claims Fourth Spot Among Stablecoin Titans In the realm of U.S. dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, […]
US Judge Backs SEC: Trading of Certain Cryptocurrencies on Secondary Markets Are Securities Transactions
A U.S. district judge has sided with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a ruling that declares the trading of certain crypto assets on secondary markets to be securities transactions. This decision emerged from an insider trading case involving crypto exchange Coinbase’s former product manager Ishan Wahi, his brother Nikhil Wahi, and their friend […]
Bitcoin ETFs Break Trading Volume Record — Blackrock’s IBIT Now Holds Over 170K BTC
Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) shattered their trading volume record on Tuesday, reaching a staggering $ 10 billion. Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) continues to dominate, surpassing $ 11 billion in assets under management (AUM) and accumulating over 170,000 bitcoins. Record Volume Day for Spot Bitcoin ETFs Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds …
Deutsche Börse Launches Crypto Trading Platform DBDX for Institutional Investors
Deutsche Börse has unveiled its entry into the regulated digital assets market with the introduction of DBDX, a dedicated platform for institutional cryptocurrency trading. Under the leadership of Carl Koelzer, who oversees FX and digital assets, DBDX aims to deliver a secure and transparent trading platform tailored for Europe’s institutional investors. Deutsche Börse Reveals DBDX […]
Coinbase Faces Repeat Zero Balance Glitch Amid Crypto Trading Fervor
While bitcoin reached a 2024 high on Monday, rising above the $ 67,000 per unit range, Coinbase suffered an issue again where customers were seeing zero balances. The news follows the issues Coinbase suffered on Feb. 28, 2024, when customers saw zero balances that day as well. Coinbase Users Encounter Zero Balance Bug Again …
10 Bitcoin ETFs Smash Inflow and Trading Volume Records
Ten new U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have shattered both inflow and trading volume records. The 10 funds took in $ 673.4 million, with Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) accounting for $ 612.1 million of the total inflow. The 10 bitcoin ETFs also set a new record for total trading volume. Spot …
Global BTC Trading App Strike Launches ‘First Fully-Featured Region Outside the US’
The fiat and bitcoin payments app, Strike, has launched its “first fully-featured region outside the U.S.” According to Jack Mallers, the founder and CEO of Strike, the African continent presents “immense opportunities for financial innovation and economic freedom.” High Inflation and Costly Remittances Render Africa a Favorable Market for Strike Strike, a payments app supporting […]
Lumerin Announces New Integration With Portal DEX for Decentralized Bitcoin Mining and Cross-Chain Hashpower Trading
PRESS RELEASE. CHICAGO – Feb 22, 2024 – Lumerin, a decentralized Hashpower Marketplace built on Arbitrum that has built technology to make Bitcoin hashrate a liquid asset allowing for global access to peer-to-peer, decentralized hashrate trading, today announced a new integration with Portal, the first trust minimized, cross-chain swaps that involve no bridges, custody or […]
Switzerland’s Postfinance Launches Crypto Trading and Custody Service
Swiss Post’s financial subsidiary, Postfinance, has launched a new cryptocurrency trading and custody service. Customers can use the service to “purchase or securely store an initial range of 11 cryptocurrencies at the click of a mouse or even set up a crypto saving plan,” the company explained. Postfinance’s New Crypto Service Swiss Post’s fully-owned financial […]
Bitcoin Soars Past $49K, Eyes $50K Milestone Amid Global Trading Frenzy
Bitcoin’s spot market value leaped over the $ 49K threshold on Monday, breaking free from its initial trading confines of the day. The leading digital currency by market cap swiftly reached $ 50,000, marking a 3.7% increase over the past day and a notable 15.6% rise throughout the week. Bitcoin Breaks $ …
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Issues Warning to Unlicensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
The region’s securities regulator has said that Hong Kong crypto investors must only use or trade on approved virtual asset trading platforms. The regulator urged crypto investors using platforms not featured on its two lists to close accounts or transfer funds to licensed entities. Verifying a Virtual Asset Trading Platform’s Regulatory Status The Hong Kong […]
Grayscale’s GBTC Offloads $527M in Bitcoin as Spot ETFs Record Lower Trading Volumes; Other Funds Continue BTC Accumulation
Based on the latest data, the recently introduced spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their lowest trading volume day since Jan. 11, 2024, recording roughly $ 1.28 billion in volume on Wednesday. Additionally, figures indicate that Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust GBTC has offloaded another tranche of bitcoins, totaling 13,178.50 bitcoin valued at $ 527 …
Bitcoin ETFs to Likely Divert Users and Trading Volumes Away from CEXs, Says Anthony Bevan
Recently approved spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are likely to divert investor interest and trading volume away from centralized exchanges (CEXs), according to Anthony Bevan, CEO of the wealth management firm Blockguard. Bevan, a full-time trader and investor, added that spot bitcoin ETFs are likely to attract investors who are keen on “more regulated and […]
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Stash Dips by 10,800 BTC in One Day Amid High GBTC Trading Activity
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, commonly referred to as GBTC, has recently divested a considerable quantity of bitcoin. Records indicate that a total of 10,823.86 bitcoin, valued at approximately $ 447.40 million, was withdrawn from the holdings of GBTC in the span from Thursday to Friday morning. GBTC’s Bitcoin Cache Continues to Witness Outflows GBTC …
Altcoins Thrive While Bitcoin Dips in a Dramatic Week of Crypto Trading
This past week in the crypto economy proved intriguing, as bitcoin’s value declined by 5.7% while ethereum enjoyed a 10.8% uptick against the U.S. dollar. Leading the pack in market gains, SUI experienced a remarkable surge, escalating over 74% in just seven days. Concurrently, the token ethereum name service (ENS) also witnessed a significant ascent, […]