Category: Cryptocurrency

Kraken sets up Abu Dhabi headquarters in MENA region
August 21, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Kraken Buys Capitalise.ai to Add No-Code Automation to Kraken Pro

The move is said to be aimed at broadening access to advanced trading tools through its Kraken Pro platform. Founded in 2015, Capitalise.ai built a natural-language system that converts everyday text into executable trading strategies.  Its platform uses proprietary language models and big data infrastructure to process real-time and historical data across equities, crypto, FX,…

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August 15, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Coinbase Completes Deribit Acquisition

Deribit, the world’s largest crypto options exchange by volume and open interest, reported about $60 billion in current open interest and more than $1 trillion traded in 2024.  The platform experienced its strongest month on record in July 2025, with trading volumes exceeding $185 billion amid a surge in institutional activity. Coinbase said Deribit’s “fast,…

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The Swiss Stock Exchange adds RIZE ETFs of medical cannabis and cyber security.
August 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

iShares Digital Assets AG Launches Bitcoin ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange

The exchange explained that the iShares Bitcoin ETP expands the range of crypto ETPs available at SIX to 487, offering investors direct access to Bitcoin through a regulated, exchange-traded structure.  Each ETP is said to be fully backed by bitcoins held with Coinbase Custody International Limited, a licensed custodian.  SIX added that the product is…

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August 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Nuvei Expands Stablecoin-Powered Payouts to Boost Emerging Market Transfers

The Canadian payments firm said the enhancement allows businesses to move fiat currency account to account across borders with same-day or next-day settlement, bypassing slower and more expensive SWIFT transfers.  By using blockchain technology on the backend, Nuvei said it can reduce reliance on intermediaries and deliver funds more efficiently. “Our mission is to simplify…

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Exclusive: Bryan Seegers leaves financial services company Jefferies Group LLC
August 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Paxos Seeks US National Trust Charter from OCC

The move would place Paxos under direct U.S. federal oversight, replacing its current New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) authorisation, and reflects what the company described as its “consistent commitment to maintain the highest regulatory standards of any blockchain infrastructure and tokenisation platform globally.” Paxos has operated under NYDFS oversight since 2015, when it…

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Ripple CEO on speaking trail, but draws criticism for rewriting XRP history
August 08, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Ripple to Acquire Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure Platform Rail

The San Francisco-based blockchain company said Rail’s technology will enhance Ripple Payments’ network, which already offers broad payout capabilities, liquidity in digital assets, and more than 60 licences for compliant payment flows.  Rail adds virtual accounts and automated back-office infrastructure to streamline customer operations. “Stablecoins are quickly becoming a cornerstone of modern finance, and with…

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Societe Generale
July 23, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

21Shares and Societe Generale Partner to Expand Institutional Access to Crypto ETPs in Europe

Under the agreement, Societe Generale will act as market maker for 21Shares’ Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs, traded under the tickers ABTC, CBTC, AETH, and CETH, on key fund platforms used by institutional investors.  The bank will provide over-the-counter liquidity, improving execution quality and access for professional investors in the region. “These platforms, typically operated by…

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July 18, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Webull to Consolidate Crypto Entities, Reintegrate Webull Pay

The move follows Webull’s crypto trading launch in Brazil last month and is part of a broader push to expand digital asset offerings globally.  The company explained that the arrangement will see Webull Pay Inc., the parent company of Webull Pay LLC, become a subsidiary of Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL).  The transaction has been approved…

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