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…
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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. …
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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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Effective 31 March 2025, the firm said Crypto.com’s market data will be integrated into CF Benchmarks’ CME CF Bitcoin-Dollar Indices, CME CF Ether-Dollar Indices, and CME CF Ether-Bitcoin Ratio benchmarks. The addition is expected to strengthen the representativeness and integrity of CF Benchmarks’ pricing products, which now draw data from eight constituent exchanges. “As the…
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It was revealed Tuesday that the transaction, a block trade, was carried out between Cumberland DRW and Galaxy and cleared by Marex. "We are pleased to see such early and strong support for these new options products," said Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group. "These smaller-sized, cash-settled contracts, with expiries available…
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The company revealed that on February 21, 2025, the SEC’s Enforcement Division notified RHC in a letter that it had concluded its inquiry. The investigation stemmed from a Wells Notice issued to RHC in May 2024, which suggested that the SEC was considering enforcement action. “We applaud the staff’s decision to close this investigation with…
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