Kraken is finally set to acquire NinjaTrader in a $1.5 billion deal, which will expand its presence in the U.S. crypto derivatives market. The acquisition will grant Kraken access to Ninja’sTrader’s 1.8 million retail traders and a more regulated pathway into crypto futures trading in the United States. With NinjaTrader’s
Institutional investors are expressing record, with 83% saying they plan to increase their holdings this year, a Coinbase and EY-Parthenon report indicates. The survey, published on the Coinbase blog, surveyed 352 institutional decision-makers. And highlights mainstream adoption of digital assets is increasing as regulatory clarity rises and use cases expand.
Cumberland SG Pte. Ltd., the Asian arm of U.S.-based cryptocurrency trading firm Cumberland, has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. While an IPA indicates MAS’s willingness to issue a license after certain conditions are fulfilled, it is not
The crypto market is getting ready for a big token unlocks this week, as more than $486 million worth of assets will be released. These unlocks, which consist of one-time large-scale distributions and daily continuous releases. Major One-Time Token Unlocks A number of high-profile projects are set for single-token unlocks,
Cryptocurrency markets do not operate in isolation. Political events shape the economy, regulations, and investor sentiment. Government decisions can trigger price surges or steep declines. Elections, regulations, monetary policies, and geopolitical tensions all influence market behavior. Elections and Cryptocurrency Volatility Elections introduce uncertainty. Investors react to policy proposals from candidates.
David Sacks, the newly appointed White House AI and crypto czar, offloaded over $200 million in digital assets and crypto-related stocks before assuming his role. A White House memorandum dated March 5 confirmed that Sacks personally accounted for $85 million of the sales. He divested major crypto assets like Bitcoin
A UK National Crime Agency (NCA) officer has been charged over the alleged theft of 50 Bitcoin (BTC) in 2017. The stolen BTC was worth around £60,000 ($77,400) at the time. Today, it is valued at approximately £3.2 million ($4.2 million). Paul Chowles, 42, from Bristol, faces 15 criminal charges.
The crypto market made a strong comeback in a recovery following lower than expected U.S. inflation readings that eased investors’ worries. Bitcoin crossed the $84,000 barrier, and XRP topped $2.25, with a 2.6% increase in global market capitalization to $2.76 trillion. Why Is the Crypto Market Pumping? The U.S. Consumer
Coinbase Global Inc., one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges has officially registered with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), signalling its return to the Indian market. This initiative comes after a nearly two-year hiatus from operating in the country. With the FIU registration, the exchange will later in the year begin
The global crypto market cap fell to $2.63 trillion, marking a 1.48% decline in the last 24 hours. The downturn follows persistent outflows from crypto investment products and concerns over President Donald Trump’s economic policies. The cryptocurrency market remains under pressure as investors react to Trump’s trade tariffs and budget
