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Ripple to acquire crypto broker Hidden Road

April 8, 2025 1 min read

Ripple, a leading asset manager, announced its acquisition of Hidden Road, a rapidly growing prime broker friendly to cryptocurrencies. The deal is valued at $1.25 billion and is expected to close in the coming months, pending regulatory approval. This acquisition is significant as it positions Ripple as the first cryptocurrency firm to own a global, multi-asset prime broker. The announcement comes after reports that Hidden Road was in discussions for

Tether (USDT) bets its $20 billion haul that the greenback will weather the tariff storm

April 6, 2025 2 mins read

Tether, a stablecoin issuer, made headlines with its impressive $13 billion profit last year. This figure surpasses many well-known financial firms, including Goldman Sachs. Despite having no official approval from U.S. regulators and a small workforce of fewer than 200 employees, Tether is making a bold bet on the U.S. dollar. As tariffs imposed by Donald Trump disrupt the global economy, Tether aims to strengthen the dollar’s presence worldwide. CEO

Coinbase plans to launch XRP futures contracts

April 4, 2025 1 min read

Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency firm, is looking to expand its offerings by seeking regulatory approval to offer XRP futures contracts. On Thursday, Coinbase Derivatives announced that it had submitted documentation to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for self-certification of these futures. The launch is anticipated for April 21. This self-certification process allows Coinbase to demonstrate compliance with regulations, making it easier to introduce futures contracts unless the CFTC raises

The Federal Reserve maintains the federal funds rate unchanged

March 20, 2025 1 min read

The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady today, maintaining the federal funds rate between 4.25% and 4.50%. This marks the second consecutive meeting without a change, amid rising recession fears linked to the economic policies of the Trump administration. The Fed has revised its economic forecasts for 2025. It lowered GDP growth expectations from 2.1% to 1.7%. Unemployment forecasts increased slightly from 4.3% to 4.4%. Additionally, projections for

Asset manager VanEck to set up a Bitcoin investment fund or organization in Vietnam

March 18, 2025 2 mins read

VanEck, a major asset management firm with over $113 billion in assets, plans to establish a Bitcoin investment fund in Vietnam. CEO Jan van Eck met with the State Securities Commission (SSC) to discuss digital assets. He suggested that Vietnam should adopt a cautious, step-by-step approach to managing this market. VanEck aims to partner with SSI Securities, led by Chairman Nguyen Duy Hung, to create the Bitcoin fund. Jan van

Coinbase to introduce futures contracts for Cardano and Natural Gas

March 16, 2025 1 min read

Coinbase is looking to gain regulatory approval to launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA) and Natural Gas (NGS). This initiative aims to broaden its offerings in both the energy and crypto derivatives markets. Coinbase Derivatives, the company’s futures exchange, announced that it has submitted the necessary documentation to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for self-certification of these futures. Self-certification allows Coinbase to claim compliance with regulatory standards, speeding up

Pavel Durov to leave France for Dubai under modified judicial terms

March 16, 2025 1 min read

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has received permission to leave France for Dubai after changes to his judicial supervision terms. He departed from Le Bourget Airport near Paris with the approval of authorities. Durov was arrested at the same airport last August and placed under formal investigation. He was released on a €5 million bail but was not allowed to leave France while the investigation was ongoing. French authorities

China imposes new tariffs on Canadian goods

March 9, 2025 1 min read

China has announced new tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating a trade dispute between the two countries. This decision is a response to earlier tariffs that Canada placed on Chinese goods. The new tariffs will start on March 20, 2025, and will include a 100% tariff on rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas, along with a 25% tariff on aquatic products and pork. The trade conflict began when Canada imposed tariffs

Wirex expands into the US, enabling stablecoin payments via

March 6, 2025 1 min read

Wirex, a popular stablecoin payment app, has recently entered the US market. This allows American users to make payments using stablecoins through Visa. With a partnership with Bridge, users can pay directly from their non-custodial wallets. They can use cards and bank transfers without losing control of their assets. This expansion meets the rising demand for stablecoin payments as more people want to use digital assets in their daily lives.

Strategy’s STRK becomes the top-performing US-listed perpetual security

February 17, 2025 1 min read

Strategy’s STRK has emerged as the leading US-listed perpetual security since its launch in 2022. It made a strong debut, quickly outperforming similar securities in both price and liquidity. STRK initially surged to $100 but later stabilized around $48. Its trading volume is seven times higher than the average for comparable securities. On February 15, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor praised STRK’s rapid growth and high demand. He pointed out that

HyveDA raises $50 million

February 16, 2025 2 mins read

Hyve, a middleware data availability protocol, has achieved a significant milestone by securing $50 million in pre-deposits from early contributors in just two weeks. This event coincided with the launch of the Symbiotic mainnet on January 28th, which initiated the pre-deposit phase for HyveDA’s data availability solution. Within four hours, the total value locked reached $25 million, and it eventually hit the maximum deposit cap, despite a downturn in the

Abu Dhabi invests $436.9M in the iShares Bitcoin ETF

February 15, 2025 2 mins read

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company made a significant investment of $436.9 million in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF during the first quarter of 2024. This purchase involved around 8.2 million units of the ETF and was revealed through a recent SEC filing. Mubadala manages over $280 billion in assets, marking this as a notable entry into cryptocurrency for a major sovereign wealth fund. This investment reflects a growing interest in