Coinbase’s CFTC Approval Enhances Institutional Access to Regulated XRP Futures Coinbase’s recent approval by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) marks a significant milestone, enhancing institutional access to regulated XRP futures. This development coincides with Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the SEC and the launch of XRP perpetual futures […]
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Fidelity’s Timmer on Bitcoin Adoption: Stagnant Wallet Growth Amid Institutional Influence Wondering why Bitcoin’s wallet count isn’t growing despite its popularity? Fidelity’s Timmer has the answer. Jurrien Timmer from Fidelity Investments highlights the surprising lack of growth in Bitcoin wallet counts, attributing it to the influence of institutional investors and US-based spot ETFs. This might […]
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Term Structure Institutional (TSI): Revolutionizing Fixed-Rate Digital Asset Lending and Borrowing for Institutions Institutional investors venturing into the wild west of cryptocurrencies often find themselves grappling with the unpredictability of borrowing costs and security concerns that can make the market feel like a high-stakes rollercoaster ride. Enter Term Structure Institutional (TSI), a new platform set […]
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Coinbase Introduces Cardano Futures, Paving the Way for Institutional Liquidity Coinbase’s strategic launch of Cardano (ADA) futures on March 31, 2025, marks a significant step towards mainstreaming Cardano among institutional investors, potentially boosting liquidity and price discovery. Coinbase to launch Cardano (ADA) futures on March 31, 2025 Filed with CFTC for self-certification Expected to increase […]
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South Africa Urges Regulators to Classify Crypto as Onshore Assets South Africa is pushing for a significant regulatory shift in the cryptocurrency space, urging authorities to classify digital assets as onshore investments. This move aims to clear up the current regulatory gray area that has been stifling growth and keeping institutional investors at bay. South […]
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Strategy Launches $2.0 Billion Convertible Notes Offering to Expand Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, a key player in the bitcoin treasury sector, has announced a $2.0 billion convertible senior notes offering aimed at institutional investors, signaling a bold move to further bolster its bitcoin holdings. This private offering, set to close imminently, allows for an additional $300 […]
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Laser Digital Launches NEAR Adoption Fund to Boost Institutional Investment in Decentralized AI via Blockchain Laser Digital, the digital assets division of Nomura, has launched the Laser Digital NEAR Adoption Fund, aiming to attract institutional investors to the NEAR Protocol, a blockchain focused on artificial intelligence. Laser Digital introduces NEAR Adoption Fund Aimed at institutional […]
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Brevan Howard Digital Invests $20M in Kinto, Ushering Institutional Investors into DeFi Brevan Howard Digital’s $20 million investment in Kinto marks a significant step for decentralized finance (DeFi), as traditional finance integrates with the blockchain world, highlighting a trend of institutional investors leveraging on-chain technologies for enhanced efficiency and compliance. Brevan Howard Digital invests $20M […]
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Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Expands Bitcoin Footprint Through MicroStrategy Holdings Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has significantly increased its indirect exposure to Bitcoin by investing heavily in MicroStrategy, a company known for its substantial Bitcoin holdings. NBIM’s MicroStrategy shares jump 153% to $500 million Indirect Bitcoin exposure increases to 3,821 BTC […]
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BlackRock’s In-Kind Bitcoin ETF Redemptions: A Leap Forward for Institutional Investors BlackRock, a titan in the asset management world, is pushing to transform its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) with a new in-kind redemption model. This change, aimed at streamlining processes for institutional investors, could mark a pivotal moment in Bitcoin’s integration into traditional finance. BlackRock […]
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