Deutsche Boerse’s post-trade unit, Clearstream, announced that it will introduce crypto custody and settlement services for institutional clients later this year. The services will be provided through its majority-owned subsidiary, Crypto Finance, which will act as a sub-custodian. Clearstream’s Offering According to a Bloomberg report, Clearstream will offer custody services for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum […]
On a regular, slightly sluggish Saturday in which most crypto assets trade quietly, Toncoin’s price skyrocketed within minutes by double-digits to a 12-day peak of over $3.5. This came after a statement from the TON Foundation that Pavel Durov’s passport has been returned by the French authorities. TON Price. Source: CoinGecko Recall the developments that […]
Airdrops have become a crucial tool for blockchain projects to enable user engagement and decentralized value distribution. However, Dragonfly’s latest report highlighted the unintended consequences of geoblocking policies, particularly in the United States, where restrictive regulations have led to missed financial opportunities, reduced participation, as well as significant economic implications for both users and governments. […]
World Liberty Financial Initiative (WLFI), the cryptocurrency project backed by US President Donald Trump, has concluded its token sale. During the process, it amassed approximately $590 million. This places WLFI among the top 10 largest token raises in history, as per data from ICODrops. WLFI Token Sale Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies that can be freely traded, WLFI […]
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has denied claims that representatives of President Donald Trump’s family were involved in discussions to acquire a financial stake in Binance.US. This was after the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published a report suggesting such talks had taken place. Details From The Statement Following the report’s release, Zhao addressed the claims in a […]
In a strong rebuke of President Donald Trump’s latest financial policy, Democratic Representative Gerald E. Connolly has called on the US Treasury Department to immediately halt efforts to establish a strategic cryptocurrency reserve. Connolly, who serves as the Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, raised concerns over what he described as […]
TL;DR The increased number of XRP addresses and the breakout of certain patterns suggest that XRP could be setting the stage for a renewed pump. The possible resolution of the Ripple v. SEC case and the potential launch of a spot XRP ETF could also drive significant price action. XRP to Go at Full Speed […]
Following yesterday’s whale liquidation event on Hyperliquid, which saw the decentralized exchange (DEX) lose $4 million, some analysts are characterizing it as a necessary stress test that could ultimately strengthen decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Others have even suggested that the incident could benefit Hyperliquid’s native HYPE token in the long run. Lessons Learned The loss […]
Around 35,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, March 14, and they have a notional value of roughly $2.9 billion. This week’s event is a little larger than last week’s, but a mammoth end-of-quarter $11 billion options contract expiry is due on March 28. The impact on spot markets is likely to be minimal […]
Blockchain-based payments provider Ripple has received regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), becoming the first company of its kind to be licensed in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC). The U.S.-based firm will now be able to offer fully regulated cross-border crypto payments in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which boasts a […]