After months of reviewing, the United States may finally see its first ETF launch on Thursday, tomorrow. Bloomberg analysts confirmed that REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) and the Dogecoin ETF (DOJE) are scheduled to list on September 18, following a short delay from their initial Sept. 12 target. To make the investment easier, here are the
A fascinating development is unfolding in South Korea’s financial technology landscape. Koscom, a prominent financial IT firm, is making a significant move into the digital asset space, particularly with its sights set on a won-denominated Koscom stablecoin. This proactive step signals a strategic shift and highlights the growing importance of digital currencies in traditional finance.
Hong Kong is doubling down on digital finance in its latest policy roadmap. The Chief Executive 2025 Policy Address highlighted major steps to expand blockchain adoption. It includes tokenized deposits, tokenized asset transactions and regular issuance of tokenized bonds. The push aims to strengthen Hong Kong role as a leading global financial hub. While preparing
The world of cryptocurrency is constantly evolving, with institutional adoption often signaling the next big wave. Recently, a significant development emerged from South Korea that has caught the attention of investors globally. Parataxis Korea, a dedicated treasury platform for institutional investors, has made its historic first Bitcoin purchase of 50 BTC. This isn’t just another
September is showing an uneasy mood across digital asset treasuries (DATs). What began as a year of aggressive accumulation by corporate players has now run into the harsh reality of collapsing market net asset values (mNAVs), investor caution, and punishing stock declines. DATs Holding Top Crypto Assets Are Losing Purchasing Power as September Mutes the
Bitcoin prices have tapped $117,000 twice over the past couple of hours as the asset reached its highest level since August 23, almost four weeks ago. BTC gained 1.5% on the day, and almost 5% on the week, but had retreated slightly to $116,600 at the time of writing on Wednesday morning in Asia. The
Every day, hundreds of new validators join blockchain networks, and headlines celebrate this as “increasing decentralization.” Ethereum staking participation has climbed to 30% of total supply, with approximately36 million ETH (~$154 billion) staked, while Solana has grown to3,248 validators across 45+ countries. Despite this impressive growth, too many validators remain passive participants, collecting rewards while
Key Takeaways BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, purchased 1,810 Bitcoin on September 16. The value of this purchase amounts to $209.2 million. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF IBIT purchased 1,810 Bitcoin worth $209.2 million on Sept. 16. The acquisition represents continued institutional investment in the leading digital asset through the exchange-traded fund vehicle.
Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) has announced a new partnership with Chainlink to bring more blockchain technology into Saudi Arabia’s financial system. As reported by Cointelegraph, this agreement will use Chainlink’s tools. Like, Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE). This way helps to build financial applications that are modern, safe and flexible.
In a groundbreaking move that underscores the growing institutional confidence in digital assets, Metaplanet, the publicly listed Japanese company known for its substantial Bitcoin treasury, has announced a significant expansion. This strategic initiative involves establishing two new subsidiaries, signaling a bold step forward in its Metaplanet Bitcoin strategy. The company is set to launch Bitcoin