Bitcoin Ethereum ETPs Launch on Danske Bank
@DanskeBank enables EU customers to invest in $BTC and $ETH via exchange-traded products on its platform, compliant with MiCA regulations. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Binance Converts $1B SAFU to Bitcoin
Aster, endorsed by Binance’s Changpeng Zhao, will launch its privacy-focused Aster Chain mainnet in March, enhancing infrastructure and synthetic trading. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Declared a Failure by Nobel Laureate
Paul Krugman, Nobel laureate, calls Bitcoin a failure and predicts a prolonged “crypto winter,” questioning its intrinsic value and highlighting its ties to illegal activities. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Uniswap Wins as US Judge Dismisses Bancor Suit
A US judge dismissed the Bancor patent suit against @Uniswap without prejudice, giving plaintiffs 21 days to amend their claims before final dismissal. #Update #Legal $ETH
Forex Platform Launches at Consensus Hong Kong
@WLFI co-founder Zak Folkman announced the upcoming launch of World Swap, a forex platform, at Consensus Hong Kong, aiming to challenge traditional remittance fees. #Update #Crypto $USD1
Crypto Charters Face US Banks’ Slowdown
The American Bankers Association urges the OCC to delay crypto charter approvals until regulations are defined, citing risks of premature integration into the financial system. #Update #Legal @AmericanBankersAssociation
XRP Dips 4% Major Move Looms
XRP’s price drops 4.5% amid regulatory uncertainty, trading below $1.40 with a market cap of $85 billion; analysts watch for potential rebound patterns. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Ethereum: Aurora Labs Launches Cross-Chain Widget
Aurora Labs launches Intents Widget, enhancing NEAR Intents integration for wallets and trading platforms globally. #Update #Tech $NEAR
Blockchain Powers UKs First Digital Gilt
The UK Treasury selects HSBC and Ashurst to pilot digital gilts using blockchain, potentially making the UK the first G7 country to issue sovereign bonds on a blockchain. #Update #Legal
Cryptocurrency ETPs Launch at Danske Bank
Danske Bank now enables clients to invest in cryptocurrency ETPs for $BTC and $ETH via its platforms, adhering to MiFID II regulations while warning of high investment risks. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Crypto Gains Approval as Derivatives Asset in Thailand
Thailand’s government approves digital assets as underlying assets in derivatives markets, aiming to modernize and attract institutional investors. SEC to amend Derivatives Act for Bitcoin ($BTC) and carbon credits. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin ETF Options Data Signals Surge Over Gold
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) options surged to ninth in U.S. market, surpassing gold ETFs with 7.33 million contracts active, indicating rising demand for Bitcoin post-30% crash. $BTC #Update #Crypto $IBIT
Bitcoin Surges to $100 Unlocking Accumulation
@MicroStrategy’s perpetual preferred equity, Stretch (STRC), reclaimed its $100 par value, enabling potential bitcoin acquisitions. MSTR stock fell 5% to $126 as bitcoin trades around $67,500. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Approves Thailand Crypto Derivatives
Thailand’s Cabinet approves changes allowing crypto to back derivatives, updating licenses and contract rules with TFEX; observers warn of potential systemic risk. #Update #Crypto