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 contracts will allow traders to take long-term futures positions at spot-market prices without the need for frequent rolling, with holdings available for up to five years. Futures will be offered for bitcoin, ether, and four major U.S. equity indices: the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones Industrial Average. “Market participants will…
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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 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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Precious metals trading grew 32.73% compared to Q4 2023, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets. Indices saw a 62.09% rise, reflecting heightened market volatility. Stocks surged 27.08% from Q4 2023, with an exceptional 382.24% increase from Q3 2024, highlighting strong investor interest. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency trading expanded 8.47% compared to Q4 2023, maintaining steady momentum…
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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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The derivatives marketplace said the surge was driven by growth across all asset classes, with new highs in interest rate products, agricultural commodities, and cryptocurrencies. The exchange’s interest rate complex reached a record ADV of 19.2 million contracts, including a record 13 million contracts in U.S. Treasury futures and options. SOFR futures volumes also saw…
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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 collaboration allows all MT5 brokers to send and receive payments via STICPAY without requiring additional API integration. MT5, developed by MetaQuotes, is one of the leading online trading platforms, supporting forex, stocks, and futures trading. It boasts over 8 million active accounts across more than 180 countries. With the integration, brokers on MT5 can…
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The cryptocurrency exchange secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from Argentina’s National Securities Commission (CNV). The registration allows the company to operate within the country’s legal framework for virtual assets. Argentina, where Coibase says five million people use cryptocurrencies daily, presents a key market for Coinbase. According to Coinbase, 87% of Argentinians believe…
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