Samara Asset Group shares surge 15% amid push to boost Bitcoin holdings

Samara Asset Group, a publicly listed asset management firm, shares rose by around 15% after it announced moves to increase its Bitcoin holdings. On Oct. 14, the company announced that it had appointed Pareto Securities as the sole manager to organize a series of fixed-income investor meetings to raise €30 million ($32. дальше »

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XRP to be Adopted By Big Global Banks as Ripple Eyes Growing $16 Trillion Custody Market

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South Korea to discuss approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced the creation of a Virtual Asset Committee to address the approval of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the country on Oct. 10, according to local media reports. дальше »

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Ripple launches crypto custody solution for banks

Ripple has unveiled new features for its custody solution for banks and fintechs. The company is looking to tap into the growing tokenization and RWA market. Ripple has launched new features that bring digital asset custody to banks and fintechs, the blockchain company announced on Oct. дальше »

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Sui network to launch native USDC via NAVI protocol

The Sui Foundation has announced that Circle’s USDC stablecoin will be available natively on the Sui network, with the NAVI Protocol set to integrate the asset from day one. This integration — shared with crypto.news via press release — is… дальше »

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VanEck to Invest in Early Stage Ventures Including Crypto With New $30M Fund

Global investment management firm VanEck is expanding its venture capital presence with the launch of a new fund focused on fintech, digital asset or artificial intelligence (AI) companies in pre-seed or seed stages, it announced Wednesday. дальше »

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Hex Trust teams up with Clearpool to launch Ozean

Crypto custodian Hex Trust has teamed up with decentralized finance protocol Clearpool to launch Ozean, a blockchain platform focused on real-world asset yield. Hong Kong-based Hex Trust and DeFi credit protocol Clearpool announced the collaboration via X. They also shared… дальше »

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BingX returns to normal operations after $43m hack

BingX announced that normalcy had returned to its embattled crypto exchange, but some users highlighted unresolved issues concerning the KOKO cryptocurrency. According to Vivien Lin, BingX’s chief product officer, the digital asset trading platform has resolved most of the issues… дальше »

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First Bitcoin Investment Fund Launched By National Bank Of Bahrain

On Monday, the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) announced the launch of its first Bitcoin-linked structured investment fund. The product, developed in partnership with digital asset firm ARP Digital, is designed specifically for institutional investors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. National Bank […] дальше »

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UAE Declares Tax Freedom for Crypto: A Bold Move Towards Digital Asset Dominance

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced an exemption of many crypto-related activities from its 5% Value-Added Tax (VAT). дальше »

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Is UAE setting the stage for a crypto revolution with VAT exemption?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made a significant move in the evolving world of cryptocurrencies by introducing VAT exemptions for virtual asset transactions. On October 2, 2024, the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced changes under Cabinet Decision No. дальше »

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El Salvador doubles down on Bitcoin, defies IMF concerns

El Salvador has doubled down on its Bitcoin moves despite ongoing pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the country’s use of the digital asset. On Oct. 4, Juan Carlos Reyes, President of the National Commission on Digital Assets (CNAD), announced that the Central American country’s lawmakers had passed “important amendments to the CNAD […] The post El Salvador doubles down on Bitcoin, defies IMF concerns appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Grayscale launches single-asset crypto investment fund ‘AAVE Trust’

Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest crypto asset manager, has announced the launch of its AAVE single-asset Trust fund, offering qualified investors exposure to the decentralized finance (DeFi) token. дальше »

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Visa partners with BBVA to launch tokenized asset platform on Ethereum, live pilots expected in 2025

Visa, the global payments giant, has announced a major step forward in integrating blockchain technology with traditional banking. With the launch of its Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), set to pilot in 2025, Visa aims to enable financial institutions to mint, burn, and transfer fiat-backed tokens, such as stablecoins, on public blockchains like Ethereum. This […] дальше »

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Visa to launch live platform to help banks issue digital tokens in 2025

Visa has launched the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new initiative to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens on blockchain networks. On Oct. 3, the digital payment giant announced that VTAP is now accessible through its Developer Platform. дальше »

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Ripple partners with Mercado Bitcoin to launch payments solution in Brazil

Ripple has announced that its payments solution is now available in Brazil, which follows digital asset infrastructure provider’s partnership with crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin. According to a Ripple announcement on Oct. дальше »

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Visa launches tokenized asset platform for digital asset management

Visa announced its tokenized asset platform for issuing and managing digital assets, which includes stablecoins and CBDCs, to meet growing demand in the blockchain space. дальше »

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Swift to begin trials for digital asset transactions across global network in 2025

SWIFT, the global bank messaging network, announced that banks across North America, Europe, and Asia will begin live trials of digital assets and currency transactions over its network starting next year, according to an Oct. дальше »

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Matrixport acquires Crypto Finance AG unit in all-cash deal

Singapore-based crypto financial services platform Matrixport has bought the asset management unit of Crypto Finance AG. On Sept. 30, Matrixport announced in a press release that they have completed an all-cash acquisition of the Switzerland-based Crypto Finance Asset Management, the… дальше »

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Matrixport acquires Swiss-based crypto asset manager CFAM

Matrixport announced the all-cash acquisition of Crypto Finance (Asset Management) AG on September 30, 2024. The company has rebranded CFAM to Matrixport Asset Management AG (MAM). $6 billion assets under management Matrixport will use the acquisition to expand its footprint in Europe. дальше »

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Paycoin to end wallet services in South Korea

PayProtocol AG, the issuer of Paycoin, announced plans to terminate its virtual asset custody service for the Paycoin app in South Korea.  This decision stems from challenges in the domestic regulatory environment, which have prevented PCI’s payment services from resuming… дальше »

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Franklin Templeton, Citigroup turn to Solana for next-gen financial services

Global financial giants Franklin Templeton and Citigroup have announced have announced plans to adopt the Solana blockchain for their upcoming financial services. Franklin Templeton, a $1. 4 trillion asset manager, plans to launch a mutual fund natively on Solana, while Wallstreet giant Citi is exploring the blockchain’s capabilities for smart contracts and cross-border money transfers. дальше »

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MatrixPort Partners exSat to Foster the Innovation Of the Bitcoin Ecosystem

In an official release today, one of the world’s leading digital asset services platforms, MatrixPort, announced it has entered a strategic partnership with exSat, an innovative Bitcoin scalability solution provider. дальше »

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REX Shares and Tuttle Capital launch 2X leveraged and inverse MicroStrategy ETFs

REX Shares and Tuttle Capital have partnered to launch two new exchange-traded funds offering the first 2X leveraged and inverse exposure to shares of MicroStrategy. The asset managers announced the launch of the T-REX 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF… дальше »

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Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks introduces sBTC to Aptos Network

Aptos Foundation has announced that Stacks, the Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol, will integrate Bitcoin into the Aptos ecosystem. Bitcoin layer-2 solution Stacks (STX) is introducing its Bitcoin-backed asset, sBTC, to the Aptos network, enabling developers to incorporate sBTC into decentralized… дальше »

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Coinbase launches 'cbBTC' wrapped Bitcoin digital asset

The exchange announced that cbBTC is now available in the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, and all US states except New York. дальше »

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Swift unveils global infrastructure to streamline tokenized asset transfers

Swift announced a new initiative on Sept. 11 to streamline global transactions and enable its members to use their Swift connection for transactions involving both traditional and emerging asset types, such as crypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin Under Pressure: State Street And Galaxy Roll Out Three New Crypto-Focused ETFs

On Tuesday, State Street Global Advisors and Galaxy Asset Management announced the launch of three new cryptocurrency-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move comes as investors have been pulling out of spot Bitcoin funds, reflecting a sense of fear in the market. дальше »

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LayerZero becomes BitGo’s official interoperability protocol for WBTC

BitGo has selected LayerZero as the digital asset custody provider’s official interoperability provider for the Wrapped Bitcoin token. On Sept. 10, LayerZero (ZRO) announced that BitGo now uses LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token standard for the crypto company’s Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC).… дальше »

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VanEck shifts focus to spot Ethereum ETF, phases out futures fund EFUT

Asset management firm VanEck announced plans to close and liquidate its Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) EFUT, according to a Sept. 6 statement. VanEck cited performance, liquidity, assets under management (AUM), and investor interest as factors behind its decision. дальше »

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Monochrome pushes for Ethereum ETF on Cboe Australia

Monochrome Asset Management has filed to list an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Cboe Australia under the ticker IETH, as announced on Sept. 5. The ETF aims to offer retail investors a regulated way to gain exposure to Ethereum. дальше »

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U.S. SEC Charges Two Brothers in $60M Ponzi Scam Using a Crypto Platform

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged brothers Jonathan and Tanner Adam of attempting to defraud more than 80 investors with a $60 million Ponzi scheme involving a crypto asset trading platform, it announced on Monday. дальше »

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Bitpanda partners with CoinMENA to boost crypto adoption

Crypto exchange Bitpanda and trading platform CoinMENA have announced a strategic alliance aimed at bolstering the latter’s efficiency. CoinMENA has operational licenses from the Central Bank of Bahrain and the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA). дальше »

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EigenLayer now supports any ERC-20 token as restakable asset

EigenLayer has announced the mainnet launch of its permissionless token support, significantly expanding the protocol’s restaking feature. The Eigen Labs team said on X on Aug. 26 that the permissionless token support is now live on the mainnet, allowing any… дальше »

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Prometheum Capital announces Uniswap and Arbitrum custody services for US customers

Prometheum Capital, an SEC-recognized cryptocurrency firm, has announced the addition of Uniswap (UNI) and Arbitrum (ARB) to its custodial services for US customers. This expansion marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its cryptocurrency offerings and cater to the growing demand for secure digital asset storage solutions. Prometheum adds UNI and […] дальше »

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Bitwise AUM surpasses $4.5 billion, expands to Europe with ETC Group purchase

Bitwise Asset Management has announced the acquisition of ETC Group, a London-based digital asset manager known for creating Europe’s largest physical Bitcoin ETP, BTCE. This strategic move elevates Bitwise’s assets under management (AUM) to over $4. дальше »

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Bitwise acquires $1b Bitcoin ETP issuer to expand into Europe

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has acquired London-based ETC Group, marking its expansion into Europe with over $1 billion in crypto assets under management. Bitwise, the largest crypto index fund manager in the U. дальше »

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LiFi integrates ThorChain for seamless Bitcoin swaps across EVM chains

LI. FI, a cross-chain liquidity provider, has announced its support for native Bitcoin swaps through ThorChain, according to an Aug. 14 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This integration, facilitated by SwapKit, enhances Bitcoin transfers between Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains and simplifies the exchange of the flagship asset for other cryptocurrencies within these networks. дальше »

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Grayscale launches Maker fund, whales start accumulating

Whales have started accumulating Maker tokens after Grayscale announced the launch of its MakerDAO Trust. On Aug. 13, leading crypto asset manager Grayscale launched its MakerDAO (MKR) investment fund. дальше »

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Hedera and Copper partner to further institutional access to HBAR

The HBAR Foundation and digital asset custody provider Copper have announced a collaboration aimed at broadening institutional access to the Hedera ecosystem. As part of the partnership, Copper will offer crypto custody support for Hedera (HBAR) and enhance the blockchain… дальше »

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Franklin Templeton launches money market fund on Arbitrum

Franklin Templeton, a $1.66 trillion asset manager, has announced the launch of its money market fund on Arbitrum. The Wall Street giant said in a press release that the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund FOBXX is now available to… дальше »

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Algoz taps Zodia Custody to trade collateral without direct asset control

Standard Chartered-backed crypto custodian Zodia Custody has collaborated with trading firm Algoz to mitigate counterparty risks that caused market turbulence in 2022. Zodia Custody, a crypto custodian backed by Standard Chartered, has announced a partnership agreement with Algoz, a quantitative… дальше »

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Metaplanet Arranges Loan to Buy $6.8M of BTC

The Japanese company announced its plan to adopt bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May. дальше »

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SUI price rises 12% as Grayscale launches Sui Trust to meet soaring crypto demand

Cryptocurrency asset manager Grayscale announced new investment funds – Grayscale Sui Trust and Grayscale Bittensor Trust – on 7 August. The strategic move underscores Grayscale’s dedication to broadening its product to meet the increasing demand for cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Lido launches institutional-grade liquid staking solution

Decentralized finance protocol Lido has unveiled a new staking product aimed at institutional investors. On Aug. 2, Lido (LDO), announced the introduction of Lido Institutional, a liquid staking solution specifically designed to cater to the needs of custodians, asset managers,… дальше »

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Bitflow announces Leather wallet integration to onboard over 370,000 users to Bitcoin L2 DeFi assets

Bitflow has announced the native integration of their swap function into Leather, one of the leading Bitcoin ecosystem wallets. This integration aims to simplify asset swapping on Stacks for Leather’s 370,000 users, addressing common user experience barriers that often hinder deeper engagement with decentralized finance (DeFi). дальше »

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Crypto scam: New York authorities charge Michael Lauchlan

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced criminal charges against Michael Lauchlan for his involvement in a fake crypto asset recovery business. Lauchlan, operating under the alias Max Handler, allegedly defrauded customers through the company Coin Dispute Network (CDN) by falsely… дальше »

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Institutional Adoption Accelerates For Solana as Hamilton Lane Launches Blockchain-Native Fund

In a move highlighting the growing intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and blockchain technology, Hamilton Lane, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has announced the launch of a private credit fund on the Solana (SOL) blockchain. дальше »

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Hamilton Lane becomes 1st asset manager to launch fund on Solana

Hamilton Lane, an alternative investment management firm, has announced the launch of the first private credit fund on the Solana blockchain. дальше »

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Trump picks pro-crypto JD Vance as running mate 

Sen. J.D. Vance, Ohio Republican and “Hillbilly Elegy” author, has been announced as former President Donald Trump’s running mate for the 2024 election.  Vance’s selection comes amid his push to reform digital asset regulation, which has garnered support from the… дальше »

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