WisdomTree Partners with Marex On Structured Products Linked to ETFs LeapRate

April 24, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

WisdomTree Partners with Marex On Structured Products Linked to ETFs

The companies explained that the partnership will allow institutional investors to access tailored exposure to digital assets through Marex-issued structured notes, linked to WisdomTree’s ETPs. The products are said to offer varying levels of capital protection, yield enhancement, or leverage, depending on the investor’s risk profile. Dovile Silenskyte, Director of Digital Assets Research at WisdomTree,…

April 18, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Hidden Road Secures FINRA Broker-Dealer Licence to Expand Fixed Income Offering

The move comes not long after it was announced that Hidden Road was acquired by Ripple for $1.25 billion. The licence enables Hidden Road to offer a wider range of regulatory-compliant services—including clearing, financing and execution—to institutional clients in the fixed income market. The firm’s platform already includes Fixed Income Repo and Global Funding services.…

April 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge and Fnality to Collaborate On Real-Time Settlement for Intraday Repo Transactions

The collaboration integrates Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform with Fnality’s Payment System (FnPS), enabling delivery versus payment (DvP) using digital representations of funds held at central banks. Broadridge said in a press release that the initiative is expected to improve efficiency, optimise liquidity management, and reduce operational risk in repo markets. “This leap forward…

April 09, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

US Department of Justice Disbands NCET

This strategic shift aligns with President Donald Trump's pro-cryptocurrency agenda, which aims to position the United States as a global leader in the digital assets sector. The administration has expressed intentions to foster innovation and reduce regulatory barriers within the cryptocurrency industry. The NCET, established in 2021 under the previous administration, was tasked with…

April 01, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SIX Announces Digital Assets Regulatory and Tax Service

The new data package is said to be aimed at helping financial institutions navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of digital asset regulations and tax compliance. The service, launched amid increasing institutional demand, enables firms to assess whether over 80,000 crypto-related instruments, including tokens and blockchain-based assets, fall under regulatory and tax requirements, the company explained. …

March 24, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

21Shares Expands in Europe With New Nasdaq Stockholm Listings

The newly listed products include the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (CBTC), the 21Shares Solana Staking ETP (ASOL), and the 21Shares XRP ETP (AXRP). The firm feels the listings strengthen its presence in the Nordic market, which has seen growing demand for crypto investment products. 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP is said to offer 100% physically backed…

March 24, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

nxtAssets Becomes New Crypto ETP Issuer at SIX Swiss Exchange

The firm has launched two new products backed by Bitcoin and Ethereum, SIX said in a press release. With the addition, nxtAssets becomes the 18th issuer of crypto ETPs on SIX, bringing the total number of listed crypto products to 398. “This launch addresses the increasing demand for crypto exposure,” stated SIX. Both ETPs are…

March 21, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Kraken to Acquire NinjaTrader in $1.5 Billion Deal

The deal marks the largest-ever merger between traditional finance and crypto. Kraken added that the move also strengthens its position as a 24/7 multi-asset trading platform. Founded in 2003, NinjaTrader serves nearly two million traders and operates as a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). The acquisition provides Kraken with a direct pathway into the U.S.…

March 17, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

FalconX and StoneX Execute First-Ever CME Group Solana Futures Trade

The company said in its release that it believes the milestone highlights growing institutional adoption of digital assets and marks a significant step in expanding regulated crypto derivatives markets. "This highly anticipated launch marks a historic moment for the Solana ecosystem, allowing institutional investors to manage risk and price exposure on a regulated venue," said…

March 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Deutsche Börse to Provide Institutional Clients Access to Crypto

The company said late Tuesday that the service, which leverages its Crypto Finance business as a sub-custodian, is expected to launch in April 2025, providing institutions with secure and regulated access to digital assets. Jens Hachmeister, Head of Issuer Services & New Digital Markets at Clearstream, stated: “Offering crypto custody is the next step on…

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