In 2024, the global crypto market has seen significant developments, including the launch of Bitcoin ETFs and growing adoption by both institutions and governments. As we enter Q4, the momentum continues with new projects and innovations. The leading crypto exchange Kraken has joined the action by introducing its own wrapped
The fintech company Robinhood, democratized finance with commission-free trades has launched its desktop platform. The firm further introduced futures and index options trading on its mobile app, on Wednesday at HOOD Summit 2024. The firm aims to compete with the traditional brokerages. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev reveals that the first
As another day dawns, several firms released cryptocurrency data for Q2 and other reports. According to Aspen Digital’s research, 94% of Asian private wealth owners are interested in digital asset investments. Relatedly, in Thailand, Siam Commercial Bank became the first to offer stablecoin-based cross-border payment services. Meanwhile, reverting to the
The US-based Bitcoin and Gold Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is the latest offering by Quantity Funds, giving investors access to two distinct asset classes via one investment vehicle. Market gurus, such as Peter Schiff, are debating which of these assets is more valuable to investors, and this new information emerges at
Hermetica, the company behind USDh, the first yield-bearing synthetic dollar backed by Bitcoin, is excited to announce that its $1.7 million seed funding round has closed successfully. Key Backers In addition to strategic angels like Tycho Onnasch (founder and CEO of Zest Protocol), Robin Obermaier (founder and CEO of Liquidium), Mithil Thakore
As countries all over the world are mulling over imposing stringent digital currency regulations, Italy has decided to increase its capital gains tax on Bitcoin (BTC) from 26% to 42%. Vice Economy Minister Maurizio Leo announced this change during a press conference discussing the country’s budget for 2025. This announcement
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin put options, adjusting the strike price to $66K from $62K. The maturity date is set for December 27, 2024. Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, announced that this move is expected to boost Metaplanet’s option sale yield and generate an additional premium income
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has surged ahead in betting odds for the upcoming presidential election, holding a 16% lead over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on the decentralized prediction market platform, Polymarket. As of Tuesday night, Trump’s odds of winning stood at 57.9%, while Harris’ chances were at 41.8%. This
Bitcoin’s (BTC) substantial surge above $67K has made bullish anticipations within the crypto market. BTC broke through the crucial resistance level to begin trading at the current mark. The largest asset has experienced a modest 2.59% increase over the past 24 hours. Besides, analysts mentioned the recent Bitcoin rally to
The race to bring more cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the U.S. market continues to heat up as Grayscale Investments and Canary Capital make bold moves. Grayscale, the world’s largest crypto asset manager, has filed to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund, which includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Avalanche,
