Valkyrie Investments, a leading asset management firm, is set to become the first to offer exposure to both Ether and Bitcoin futures contracts within a single entity. The firm plans to purchase Ethereum Futures on Oct. 3, and will rebrand its existing Bitcoin futures ETF to the “Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF”. Commenting on […]
Ripple (XRP) recently won a legal battle against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has caused a surge in the cryptocurrency’s market position and trading volume. This has led to speculation that Ripple may soon launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that its stock could reach a valuation of $107 billion, similar […]
VanEck has released two TV commercials to promote its upcoming Ethereum Strategy ETF, tickered EFUT, which is expected to be listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange and managed by Greg Krezner. Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart believe the ads could mean the ETF is launching sooner than expected, with Seyffart expecting […]
VanEck, a prominent investment manager, has revealed plans to launch an Ethereum Futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). This news comes shortly after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its intention to fast-track the approval of some Ether futures ETF applications ahead of a potential US government shutdown. The ETF, named the VanEck Ethereum Strategy […]
AlphaSense, a B2B artificial intelligence (AI) platform specializing in business intelligence and search, has successfully completed a $150 million Series E funding round. The round was led by BOND and joined by Google parent company Alphabet’s investment arm, CapitalG, as well as Goldman Sachs and Viking Global. This has increased AlphaSense’s valuation from $1.7 billion […]
Kraken, a crypto exchange giant, is making bold strides into the stock trading arena. The venture will be spearheaded by a newly-formed entity, Kraken Securities, which is set to facilitate trade in stocks listed in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The exchange has secured necessary approvals for UK stock offerings and is […]
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency platform, has been granted regulatory approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) to offer perpetual futures trading services to retail customers outside the United States. This move marks a strategic step towards Coinbase’s global expansion in the cryptocurrency market.The global futures market is a key component of the crypto industry, accounting […]
Crypto.com has entered into a strategic partnership with PayPal and Paxos to make Crypto.com the primary cryptocurrency exchange of PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin. Crypto.com has already listed the PYUSD stablecoin on its platform, and it is available to both retail and institutional investors. Joe Anzures, SVP and GM, Americas and Global Head of Payment Partnerships, Crypto.com, […]
Copper.co, a prominent digital asset custodian, has announced a significant upgrade to its integration with the Stellar blockchain network. This upgrade allows institutional clients to access a wider range of tokens on the Stellar blockchain, including Stellar USDC. This development reinforces Copper’s commitment to providing comprehensive access to the evolving digital asset landscape.The enhanced integration […]
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it will be fully exiting Russia by selling its local business to a new exchange, CommEx. Little is known about CommEx’s founders or background, but the exchange was launched on Sept. 26, 2023, and is registered in Seychelles. It supports 25 trading pairs, including stablecoins and Binance’s BNB cryptocurrency. […]
