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Gate.io's new CrossEx platform lets institutional traders manage funds across exchanges from a single account, reducing inefficiencies. This could make it easier for large traders to move capital quickly and cut costs.
Ethereum's biggest protocol upgrade in years, Glamsterdam, has entered its final development stage. Developers are now testing a version of the fork in a closed environment, marking a critical milestone before the upgrade goes live.
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Publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase added to its feature set Tuesday as it seeks to become the "everything exchange," announcing plans to launch tokenized stock trading and options for both crypto and equities.
BlackRock has introduced a new bitcoin income fund, allowing investors to earn cash flow from their long-term bitcoin holdings. This follows the success of their IBIT fund, which has amassed $49 billion in assets.
BlackRock's new Bitcoin ETF, BITA, caps potential gains but offers high yields by selling call options. This approach trades upside for steady income, appealing to conservative investors.
Glassnode data shows broad-based buying across retail and whale cohorts, with the Accumulation Trend Score reaching its strongest level of the current drawdown.
Ledn, a major player in bitcoin-backed lending, estimates the market could grow to $1 trillion, with the company originating $1.4 billion in loans in 2025. This growth is driven by securitization attracting institutional investors.
Binance could be forced to exit the European Union after Greece is expected to reject its application for a MiCA license. This decision could impact millions of EU-based crypto users who rely on the platform.
Binance said it believes it is compliant as a regulatory deadline in the European Union nears—and a report says it's likely to lose access.
XRP has surged 8% above $1.20, marking its first significant breakout since the June selloff. Traders are now watching to see if the rally can extend toward $1.30, with heavy volume supporting the move.
UFC Freedom 250 paid fighter bonuses in USD1, a stablecoin from Trump-linked World Liberty Financial, at a White House event. This marks the first major use of a politically affiliated stablecoin in professional sports.
Strive (ASST) purchased 73 bitcoin for $4.7 million last week, increasing its treasury to 19,105 BTC as the company continues its steady accumulation strategy amid bitcoin's broader market rebound.
Standard Chartered forecasts Uniswap's UNI token could rise nearly 40 times its current value by 2030. The bank attributes this potential growth to Wall Street's increasing adoption of blockchain technology.
The Philippines' central bank has tightened crypto oversight with new rules governing how exchanges assess and monitor digital assets, including an explicit ban on privacy coins.
Nvidia’s $20 billion bond sale underscores the surging demand for AI infrastructure, reinforcing why Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI data centers. This transition could stabilize an industry facing volatility in crypto markets.
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, just bought 1,587 bitcoin for $100 million at an average price of $63,024 per coin. This adds to their already substantial bitcoin reserves, reinforcing their long-term bullish stance on the cryptocurrency.
Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading in the U.S., a product that saw $60 trillion in global volume last year. This move reflects a broader trend of crypto derivatives moving from offshore to U.S. markets.
Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading in the US through Kraken Pro, following its acquisition of CFTC-licensed exchange Bitnomial. This move brings regulated, high-leverage crypto trading to American retail and institutional investors.
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