Crypto.com to Offer Equities Trading in Australia
Crypto.com has acquired Fintek Securities, an Australian brokerage firm.
NYSE to List Bitwise Crypto Index ETP
NYSE Arca has filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list an exchange-traded product (ETP) managed by Bitwise Asset Management.
CFTC Clears Path for Spot Bitcoin ETF Options
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced it will no longer oversee spot Bitcoin ETF options clearing process.
Bitfinex US Hacker Gets 5 Years Prison Sentence
A man has been given a five-year prison sentence for his involvement in stealing and laundering about 120,000 bitcoin, valued at over $11 billion based on current prices, from the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex.
Crypto Industry is Pushing for Ambitious Crypto Policies
The crypto industry is advocating for bold policies to promote the widespread use of digital assets and strategizing on the most effective way to push for them.
UK to Launch a Pilot for a Digital Gilt Instrument
The UK government has announced plans to launch a pilot program using distributed ledger technology to deliver a digital instrument called “digital gilt,” similar to a bond.
Franklin Templeton Expands its Money Market Fund to Ethereum
Franklin Templeton has expanded the trading of its OnChain US Government Money Market Fund (FOBXX) to include Ethereum.
Revolut Expands its Crypto Trading Platform to 30 European Countries
Revolut, a London-based neobank, is expanding its Revolut X crypto exchange to all 30 European Economic Area (EEA) countries
Japanese Platform Coincheck to List Shares on Nasdaq
Coincheck, a Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange and a subsidiary of Monex Group, is poised to become the first Japanese crypto exchange to list on Nasdaq.
Italy to Lower Proposed Crypto Tax Hike to 28%
Italy is expected to decrease its proposed 42% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions to 28%, marking a significant departure from its previous policy.
PayPal’s Stablecoin Starts Using LayerZero to Enable Ethereum and Solana Transfers
PayPal has announced that its stablecoin, which is pegged to the U.S. dollar, is now utilizing LayerZero to optimize transfers between Ethereum and Solana.
Bitwise Will Launch an Aptos ETP on Six Swiss Exchange
Bitwise Asset Management is set to introduce a bitcoin ETP on the Aptos platform on Six Swiss Exchange on November 19, 2024.
Ethereum ETFs’ Daily Inflows Reach $295M
On November 11, the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Ether in the United States saw their largest ever day of inflows.
Mt. Gox Moves $2B in Bitcoin
On November 10, the now-defunct exchange Mt. Gox made a significant transfer of over $2 billion to two different addresses.
MicroStrategy Acquires $2 Billion in Bitcoins
MicroStrategy Inc. has purchased approximately 27,200 Bitcoin for a total of $2.03 billion. This marks the company’s largest purchase of the digital currency since its initial acquisitions over four years ago.
