South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS), the world’s third-largest pension fund, has made a significant investment in the cryptocurrency sector. By acquiring 245,000 shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR) during the second quarter of this year. This investment is valued at approximately $33.75 million, highlighting NPS’s growing interest in cryptocurrency. MicroStrategy, a
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, continues to struggle under bearish conditions, despite recent attempts at recovery. After briefly falling below $56,100, Bitcoin has rebounded slightly and is currently trading at $58,000, reflecting a modest decline. Notably, trading volume is up by 11%. And, over the past seven days, Bitcoin has experienced
Peter Mintzberg has been named CEO of Grayscale Investments, an American asset management giant. Following Michael Sonnenshein’s departure as CEO, this hiring is seen as a watershed moment for the company. Sonnenshein oversaw the firm’s procurement of the spot Bitcoin ETF approval, and now Mintzberg is responsible for expanding the
As we enter mid-August 2024, a selected group of cryptocurrencies emerges as promising candidates for significant growth. At the forefront in its eagerly anticipated presale phase is BlockDAG (BDAG), alongside established giants like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), and the iconic meme coin, Dogecoin (DOGE). These digital assets each
Marathon Digital, a Bitcoin miner, has announced that it has spent $249 million in cash to acquire 4,144 Bitcoins. Within two days of the convertible notes being oversubscribed earlier this week, Bitcoin was purchased. The original purchasers had the opportunity to acquire an extra $50 million worth of notes within
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is back on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in India after a seven-month ban imposed by local authorities for operating “illegally” in the country. This comes after the exchange fulfilled its compliance requirements by registering with India’s Financial Intelligence
As Q3 unfolds, the altcoin market continues to grapple with bearish conditions. However, XRP stands out with a notable surge, climbing 12% over the past week from a low of $0.4319. Currently trading at $0.5803, XRP’s recent performance contrasts with the broader trend of slow recovery among altcoins. Analysts remain
STS Digital has announced the acquisition of Swiss market maker Flovtec, a move that underscores its commitment to enhancing liquidity solutions within the cryptocurrency space. Flovtec’s trading infrastructure and proprietary algorithms will be integrated into STS Digital’s existing platform, further strengthening its offerings. The acquisition is set to bolster STS
Goldman Sachs, a massive financial institution, disclosed its holdings in the second quarter in a Form 13F filing. According to the SEC filing, the massive financial institution holds holdings in seven separate US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. The filing reveals that Goldman Sachs has an incredible 7 million shares, or $238
A pioneer in asset tokenization, Backed today announced a ground-breaking collaboration with Latin America’s eNor Securities, a regulated investment exchange and marketplace for tokenized assets. With this partnership, a significant milestone will be reached as retail investors in the rapidly expanding LATAM market will have access to Backed’s tokenized securities, also
