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Nexo’s futures markets aren’t targeted at high-leverage traders of existing perps exchanges. Rather, they’re designed for Nexo’s existing customer base, as well as users of other exchanges who’ve yet to experiment with leveraged products. Crypto exchange Nexo has expanded its core products with the introduction of futures trading. The exchange now allows its users to trade more than 70 assets with leverage. Nexo’s futures markets have been designed for users who may have no previous...

For several hours, the iShares XRP Trust appeared on the ICIS Delaware website suggesting that BlackRock had filed to list an XRP ETF, which was confirmed to be fake. Amid the ongoing Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States, the crypto community has questioned why the Ripple Labs-backed XRP has not been included and it has legal clarity. On Monday, reports circulated on the X platform that BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) had filed to list an XRP...

Cboe Digital’s planned launch of margin Bitcoin and Ethereum futures is set to complement its existing spot crypto market, which includes trading pairs for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin, and USDC Cboe Global Markets’ digital asset exchange recently revealed its ambitious plans to revolutionize crypto trading by launching margin futures on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) starting January 11, 2024.  Cboe Digital to Pioneer Crypto Futures Trading This move positions Cboe Digital...

Alphabet’s decision to completely divest from Robinhood raises questions about the tech giant’s confidence in the long-term viability of the once-burgeoning fintech darling. In a recent development, Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the parent company of Google, announced the dissolution of its stake in the trading app operator, Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD). This decision follows Alphabet’s earlier reduction of its stake in the company by nearly 90%, leaving it with approximately...

In tandem with the IPO preparations, Bithumb has initiated efforts to improve its corporate structure. Bithumb, one of South Korea’s leading crypto exchanges, is reportedly gearing up for a groundbreaking Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the KOSDAQ, South Korea’s equivalent of the Nasdaq Composite (INDEXNASDAQ: .IXIC). Bithumb IPO: An Ambitious Move A recent report from local news outlet Edaily indicates that Bithumb is setting its sights on becoming the first digital asset company to go...

Hayes predicts that Yellen’s actions, in collaboration with the US Federal Reserve, will result in a net liquidity injection of $1 trillion into global financial markets. In a recent essay titled ‘Bad Gurl,’ Arthur Hayes, a renowned crypto expert and former CEO of BitMEX delves into the intricate world of finance, spotlighting the influential figure of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Hayes characterizes Yellen as the orchestrator of financial maneuvers capable of shaping the global...

Saylor sees Bitcoin’s potential to soar even higher, especially once regulators approve financial firms’ Bitcoin spot ETF products. MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR), the software firm led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, has seen its shares surge by an astounding 246% in 2023. Saylor attributes this success to Bitcoin (BTC), which has not only fueled MicroStrategy’s growth but also positioned the company to compete with tech giants like Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft Corp...

CME’s rise to the top suggests increasing institutional interest as the platform is a favorite among large traditional financial institutions. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has surpassed Binance as the exchange with the largest Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) for only the second time in history. The first time was over two years ago. At the time, strong investor appetite after the launch of ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF increased Bitcoin (BTC) Futures trading on the exchange....

With strong confidence that its Bitcoin spot ETF will be approved by January 2024, BlackRock has filed an application for a spot ETH ETF. Leading global asset management company BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve its Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETFs in January 2024, Fox News reported Thursday. According to the report, citing people familiar with the matter, the $9 trillion asset manager is confident that the approval of the ETF is imminent and...

The entire world of finance (both traditional and crypto) is eagerly waiting for the US SEC to approve spot Bitcoin ETF. Preparations are in top gear as Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest is moments away from launching a new “suite” of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In line with this ambition, the asset management company has partnered with the world’s largest crypto ETP issuer 21Shares. According to Ark Invest, the suite will open up an array of options to investors who are looking to diversify...