OTCM Protocol Completes Beta-Testing of Revolutionary Layer 2 Infrastructure for Tokenizing Global Securities on Solana

ALPHARETTA, GA — January 2, 2026 OTCM Protocol, Inc. , today announced the completion of its beta-testing of its proprietary Layer-2 blockchain infrastructure on Solana, designed to transform over-the-counter (OTC) and global securities into actively traded digital assets through its Security Tokens 2022 (ST22). дальше »

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Why OTC desks are becoming essential for large crypto trades

As market volatility and liquidity fragmentation persist, OTC desks are increasingly used by large traders to execute crypto transactions without disrupting public markets. дальше »

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New Whale Emerges After Fresh Wallet Withdraws 300 BTC From Binance in $26.7M Move

Key Takeaways: A newly created wallet has withdrawn 300 BTC worth approximately $26.7 million from Binance, signaling fresh accumulation activity. The transaction raises speculation about new institutional entrants, OTC deals, The post New Whale Emerges After Fresh Wallet Withdraws 300 BTC From Binance in $26.7M Move appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund secures SEC nod to trade as NYSE Arca ETP

Bitwise’s $1.25b 10-asset crypto fund wins SEC approval to uplist from OTC to NYSE Arca as a regulated ETP, giving institutions index-style exposure to top coins. The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund commenced trading as a regulated exchange-traded product on… дальше »

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Andrew Tate’s Bitcoin Post Sparks MicroStrategy Debate

Andrew Tate’s post questioning why MicroStrategy’s 10,000 BTC purchase did not move Bitcoin’s price has triggered a heated debate across the crypto community. Analysts point to OTC execution, market depth, and unseen liquidity flows as key reasons large buys remain invisible on charts despite their scale. дальше »

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VerifiedX Taps Crypto.com for Institutional-Grade Custody, Liquidity and OTC Trading

Crypto.com will provide institutional custody, liquidity and OTC trading for VerifiedX, securing up to $1.5B and strengthening the VFX self-custody ecosystem. дальше »

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Ripple Unveils Full U.S. Spot Prime Brokerage Access for Institutional Crypto Trading

Key Takeaways: Ripple activates spot prime brokerage services in the U. S. , letting institutions execute OTC spot trades on major digital assets, including XRP and RLUSD. The rollout follows Ripple integrating The post Ripple Unveils Full U. дальше »

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Moon Inc attracts US investors with today’s debut and Bitcoin-focused expansion

Moon Inc. said its shares are now available to U. S. investors on the OTCQX Best Market as of Nov. 5, following an upgrade from the OTC Pink tier and a bell ringing at OTC Markets Group in New York. дальше »

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Ripple launches crypto spot prime brokerage services

As Ripple’s Swell conference kicked off in New York this week, the company announced an expansion of OTC services following its October acquisition of a prime broker. дальше »

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Ripple Just Made XRP and RLUSD Tradeable Like Stocks: Here's How

Ripple just made XRP and RLUSD tradeable like stocks, launching Ripple Prime in the U.S. as a full-scale brokerage, letting institutions execute OTC spot trades across top digital assets. дальше »

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Ripple launches digital assets spot prime brokerage for US market

Ripple has expanded its presence in the U.S. market with the rollout of the digital asset spot prime brokerage, bringing OTC spot transactions to U.S. clients. дальше »

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DBS Bank and Goldman Sachs Execute First Interbank Crypto Options Trade

DBS Bank and Goldman Sachs executed the first bank-to-bank OTC cryptocurrency options trade involving Bitcoin and Ether cash-settled contracts. The post DBS Bank and Goldman Sachs Execute First Interbank Crypto Options Trade appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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U.S. Investor Loses $3M in XRP After Ellipal Wallet Hack, Funds Traced to Huione Laundering Network

A U. S. investor has lost $3. 05 million in XRP after their Ellipal hardware wallet was compromised. The stolen assets were moved through Bridgers, a cross-chain bridge service, and later laundered via OTC channels connected to Huione, a Southeast Asian platform recently sanctioned by the U. дальше »

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Multicoin Capital gains $50M AAVE from Galaxy Digital

Multicoin Capital recently received about $51.32 million worth of AAVE tokens on-chain through the Galaxy Digital OTC wallet. AAVE is currently the largest asset in the address. According to on-chain analyst Ember CN, an address labeled by Nansen as belonging… дальше »

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Crypto trader claims $1.4 million lost in OTC scam, KuCoin deposit stirs speculation

$1. 40 million USDC moved on Ethereum. The community is split between fraud concerns and trolling theories. ZachXBT stated he would not investigate the case, criticising the lack of evidence provided by the alleged victim. дальше »

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ZOOZ Power Integrates Crypto.com to Launch Digital Asset Treasury Strategy

ZOOZ Power integrates Crypto.com to execute its Bitcoin treasury strategy by using OTC trading to accelerate institutional adoption and crypto growth. дальше »

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Hashey Exchange Unveils OTC Marketplace to Bolster Liquidity

With the launch of over-the-counter (OTC) Marketplace, HashKey Exchange intends to improve trading transparency while also enhancing liquidity. дальше »

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Caladan taps Finery Markets network amid surging OTC crypto trading

Institutional trading firm Caladan has joined forces with Finery Markets by integrating into its electronic communication network (ECN) platform, in a move aimed at strengthening its global liquidity distribution. дальше »

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Binance upgrades Execution Services with aggregated OTC liquidity

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, said it has upgraded its Execution Services to include aggregated spot and options liquidity from a wider network of providers, alongside its own native order books. дальше »

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Polkadot ищет возможность заработать на интересе крупных компаний к блокчейну

Основанная создателями Polkadot компания Polkadot Capital Group объявила о желании привлечь капитал, предлагая управляющим активами, венчурным фондам, банкам, биржам и внебиржевым платформам (OTC) аналитику, образовательные материалы и инструменты для внедрения блокчейна в бизнес-решения. дальше »

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Ethereum breaks $4K as whales move $667M – How did ETH prices react?

Key takeaways Ethereum broke above $4K as whale wallets accumulated $667 million in ETH from major OTC desks. On-chain data also shows ETH supply has topped 121 million. Ethereum’s [ETH] supThe post Ethereum breaks $4K as whales move $667M – How did ETH prices react? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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NFT Scams Are Back – Here’s How To Avoid Scams In OTC Trades

Non-fungible tokens are back in business, and trading is picking up. In recent weeks, the global non-fungible token market has seen unprecedented growth, marked by [...] дальше »

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Bitcoin eyes $150K even as traders cash out for 100 straight days 

Bitcoin hit a new all-time high at $123,218, on Monday, July 14. The largest cryptocurrency wiped out its gains and hovers above the $117,000 level at the time of writing. Bitcoin’s recent activity has motivated BTC holders from the Satoshi era to move their BTC to OTC desks and likely take profits.  дальше »

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Arthur Hayes-linked wallet bags $2M worth of AAVE and LDO in an OTC deal

An address possibly linked to a BitMEX co-founder has received DeFi tokens worth $2. 05 million. The transaction involved 3,033 AAVE and 1. 1253 million LIDO. Flowdesk sent the assets, suggesting a potential over-the-counter purchase. дальше »

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What is an OTC platform, and how to choose it?

OTC crypto trading booms 106% as businesses seek large trades without slippage; here’s how to choose the right platform. #partnercontent дальше »

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Crypto market hits widest institutional-retail investor split since 2023 in H1 2025: Wintermute

In the first half of 2025, crypto market has seen its widest divergence in investor focus since 2023, with institutions doubling down on majors while retail pivots to altcoins. According to Wintermute’s 1H 2025 OTC Market Report, institutions have doubled… дальше »

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Ethereum Foundation Sells 10,000 ETH to SharpLink in First-Such OTC Deal

The company is positioning ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset and said it plans to stake and restake the acquired ETH, effectively removing it from circulation. дальше »

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Crypto OTC platform BridgePort gains $3.2m capital in seed funding round

The cryptocurrency OTC platform BridgePort recently completed a 3.2 million seed round financing led by Further Ventures along with several other venture capital firms. According to the official press release, the over-the-counter crypto platform plans to use the funds generated… дальше »

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$140 Million Brazil Bank Heist Turns Crypto: Hackers Funnel Up to $40 Million Through OTC Desks

The Brazil central bank breach originated from a social engineering scheme, where an insider sold login credentials for just $2,780. The post $140 Million Brazil Bank Heist Turns Crypto: Hackers Funnel Up to $40 Million Through OTC Desks appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Nano Labs doubles down on BNB with $50m OTC purchase

Weeks after outlining a bold plan to acquire up to $1B in BNB, Nano Labs has made its opening move. The $50 million transaction was executed off-exchange, signaling careful accumulation and a long game with potential macro implications for BNB… дальше »

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Wintermute secures Bitcoin-backed credit line from Cantor Fitzgerald

Wintermute gets Bitcoin (BTC) credit line from Cantor Fitzgerald. The credit line will enhance Wintermute’s capital-heavy OTC crypto trading operations. The deal signals a cautious return of institutional crypto lending. дальше »

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GSR Launches Enhanced Systematic OTC Platform, Expanding FX Capabilities and Asset Coverage

London, United Kingdom, 25th June 2025, Chainwire

The post GSR Launches Enhanced Systematic OTC Platform, Expanding FX Capabilities and Asset Coverage appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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$50M Telegram scam exposed! - 4 altcoins targeted: Details here

Telegram OTC scam stole $50 million by offering fake discounted altcoin deals. Despite warnings, investors ignored red flags and trusted fake crypto endorsements. A sophisticated scam operatThe post $50M Telegram scam exposed! - 4 altcoins targeted: Details here appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin mining costs surge past $70K - Will rising expenses hit miners hard?

Bitcoin mining costs now exceed $70K, outpacing price and pressuring miner profitability post-halving. Elevated whale transactions suggest institutional miners may be selling via OTC to manage The post Bitcoin mining costs surge past $70K - Will rising expenses hit miners hard? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Citadel Securities-backed Hidden Road rolls out OTC crypto swaps for US institutions

The prime brokerage firm Hidden Road has launched crypto swap services for U.S. clients as it awaits regulatory approval for its $1.25 billion acquisition by Ripple. Prime broker Hidden Road has launched crypto swaps prime brokerage services for institutional clients… дальше »

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Bitcoin’s $100K puzzle: Institutional demand vs. deep liquidity traps

Massive institutional capital flowing into BTC Spot ETFs, but bulls need to clear the $104. 9k resistance first. BTC OTC sell-side liquidity was drying up fast, but there are more high leveragedThe post Bitcoin’s $100K puzzle: Institutional demand vs. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s HashKey taps Dubai as regional base for crypto services

With a new VARA license, HashKey Global MENA now wants to serve UAE clients with crypto trading, OTC services, and AED/USD onramps via Standard Chartered. HashKey Group has received a crypto license from Dubai’s local regulator Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority,… дальше »

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Ethereum: Assessing impact of $110M whale action on ETH prices

Whale acquires $110 million in ETH and BTC through Wintermute OTC, signaling quiet accumulation underway. Ethereum whale holdings remain stable, with large transactions rising, indicating growiThe post Ethereum: Assessing impact of $110M whale action on ETH prices appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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MARA Holdings eyes $2B stock offering to supercharge Bitcoin acquisitions

MARA aims to boost its BTC treasury through a $2B at-the-market equity program. Coinbase Prime inflows hint at growing institutional interest via OTC trades. Bitcoin[BTC] miner MARA HoldingsThe post MARA Holdings eyes $2B stock offering to supercharge Bitcoin acquisitions appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin OTC Desks Are Draining – Supply Squeeze On The Horizon?

Bitcoin has dropped below the $85,000 level as selling pressure returns across the crypto market. After several days of tight consolidation just under the $88K resistance zone, bearish momentum has regained control, dragging prices lower and signaling the end of a short-lived period of stability. дальше »

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Morgan Creek-backed crypto custodian Hex Trust secures Singapore’s license for OTC push

Hex Trust has received a Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, allowing it to offer cross-border money transfer services. Cryptocurrency custodian Hex Technologies Pte. дальше »

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OTCs at risk of a mass freeze in the wake of the $1.5b Bybit hack

Bitrace predicts that OTC services could face a large-scale freeze wave after the massive Bybit hack which resulted in a loss of over $1.5 billion. Bitrace, a joint crypto tracing and analysis platform, warned users that a mass freeze of… дальше »

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BitGo launches 24/7 OTC crypto trading for institutional investors

The OTC desk will be available 24/7 to traders all across the globe. дальше »

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Wintermute to open New York office, eyes OTC and derivatives growth

Wintermute plans US expansion with a New York office, betting on pro-crypto policies under the Trump administration, CEO Evgeny Gaevoy says. дальше »

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Crypto custodian BitGo launches OTC trading amid rumored late 2025 IPO

OTC infrastructure firm Finery Markets says OTC trading volume skyrocketed last year, driven by Donald Trump’s election win and demand for spot crypto ETFs. дальше »

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BitGo launches global OTC trading desk amid institutional demand

Crypto custody firm BitGo has announced the launch of a global over-the-counter crypto trading desk that will feature spot and derivatives trading, among other products. BitGo’s OTC trading desk will provide an environment where institutional investors can trade spot and… дальше »

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Bitcoin OTC supply drops 70% since 2021 - A sign of looming supply shock?

Bitcoin's OTC Desk balance declined sharply, which could constitute a key factor in this cycle. U.S. exchanges were holding nearly 1M BTC, contributing to a substantial sell-side liquidity inveThe post Bitcoin OTC supply drops 70% since 2021 - A sign of looming supply shock? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Roskomnadzor bans Russia’s largest crypto OTC aggregator

Russia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked access to the country’s largest crypto aggregator platform. The Russian telecoms watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked access to BestChange, one of the largest crypto over-the-counter aggregators in Eastern Europe and Russia. As of press time,… дальше »

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Wintermute reports 240% surge in institutional crypto trading via OTC in 2024

Crypto trading firm and market maker Wintermute registered a 240% yearly growth in traditional finance firms’ activity in its over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk, according to a Jan. 17 report. дальше »

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Stablecoin Deals and China, Europe to Follow U.S. With Bitcoin Reserve: Wintermute Predictions

Wintermute report reviewed a strong 2024 as OTC volumes grew by 313%. дальше »

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