Crypto Intelligence Platform Arkham Announces New Spot Trading Exchange Coming to US

Market analytics platform Arkham Intelligence is announcing the launch of a new spot trading exchange. In a new thread on the social media platform X, the crypto intelligence firm says it plans to start a new spot trading service in the US, launching as soon as next week. However, Arkham notes that some US users will have to wait until the platform is fully regulated. “Eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Users residing in the United States will be excluded from onboarding until onboarding is legally permitted in their country and state.”…

Donald Trump’s Media Company in Advanced Talks To Buy Crypto Trading Exchange Bakkt: Report

A social media company that’s majority-owned by US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly in talks to acquire Bakkt, a crypto trading and custody firm backed by Intercontinental Exchange Inc. The Financial Times, citing “two people with knowledge of the talks,” reports that the Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates Truth Social, a microblogging platform, is in the advanced stage of talks to acquire Bakkt for an undisclosed amount in an all-stock deal. As of the market close on November 18th, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ: DJT) had…

Two Solana Ecosystem Altcoins Jump After Crypto Exchange Bithumb Announces Trading Support

Two Solana (SOL)-based altcoins are rallying amid sudden support from the South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb. Bithumb announced spot trading support starting on Tuesday for memecoin PONKE (PONKE) and automated market maker (AMM) protocol Raydium (RAY). Amid the news, monkey-themed PONKE has shot up more than 7% in the last 24 hours, trading for $0.77 at time of writing. The memecoin is up more than 90% in the last 30 days. With a market cap of $424.4 million, PONKE is the 198th largest crypto project. PONKE also recently gained spot…

WhiteBIT Exchange Celebrates 6 Years of Innovation and Partnerships in the Crypto Industry

WhiteBIT crypto exchange is celebrating six years of rapid growth, solidifying its position among the leaders in the European crypto market. From its beginnings as an ambitious startup in 2018, the company has evolved into a key market player with 5.5 million users thanks to innovative solutions, a rapidly expanding ecosystem, a strong focus on security, and continuous enhancements to the user experience. 6 Key Achievements 1. WhiteBIT Surpasses 5.5 million Users, Strengthening Its Leadership in Europe Ahead of its sixth anniversary, WhiteBIT crypto exchange has reached a milestone of…

Bitwise Asset Management to Launch New Aptos (APT) Staking ETP on Swiss Exchange

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has announced the launch of an Aptos (APT) Staking exchange-traded product (ETP) (APTB) on the SIX Swiss Exchange. According to the press release, the ETP will represent the world’s first Aptos Staking ETP, aiming to enable both institutional and retail investors to engage with the Aptos smart contract platform. Says Bitwise CEO and co-founder Hunter Horsley, “For seven years, Bitwise has been a dedicated partner to investors working to understand and access the opportunities in the new crypto asset class. With the launch of Bitcoin and…