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Moscow Exchange launches Bitcoin ETF futures trading for qualified investors

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After a series of pro-crypto moves, Russia is enabling qualified investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin. Regulated Bitcoin (BTC) trading is coming to Russia, but for qualified investors only. On Wednesday, June 4, the Russian news agency TASS reported that the Moscow Exchange will list a Bitcoin ETF futures contract. The product will be linked to the value of the IBIT Bitcoin Trust ETF, a U.S.-based Bitcoin spot ETF. “Trading in this new product will begin on June 4, 2025, and will be exclusively available to qualified investors,” Moscow Exchange.…

iShares Bitcoin ETF futures go live on Moscow Exchange

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Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s largest stock exchange, launched futures trading for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), as the fund climbed into the world’s top 25 ETFs by assets under management (AUM). MOEX introduced a futures contract tied to IBIT on June 4, according to an announcement by the exchange. The new investment product is accessible exclusively to accredited investors, with MOEX planning to introduce qualification testing from June 23. The launch comes as IBIT entered the list of top 25 ETFs by assets worldwide, with an AUM of $72.4…

Blockchain Firm Veraviews Launches Fraud-Focused UAE Ad Exchange

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Blockchain-powered advertising firm Veraviews has launched the UAE’s first domestically developed advertising exchange and supply-side platform. Veraviews SSP Targets UAE Ad Transparency The Dubai-based blockchain company Veraviews introduced the Ad Exchange and SSP under the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Economy’s NextgenFDI initiative. The platform connects advertisers directly with UAE publishers to sell digital […] Source

Bitcoin-focused Matador Technologies lists on Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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Matador Technologies Inc. announced on Tuesday that it has begun trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker “IU3,” adding a key European listing to its existing U.S. and Canadian markets. The listing supports Matador’s goal of offering near round-the-clock trading access to its shares globally, a structure modeled after the 24/7 availability of Bitcoin (BTC).  With the addition of Europe, investors in three major regions can now trade Matador stock in their local time zones. “This listing completes a key part of our global capital markets strategy,” said…

Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) Becomes Norway’s First Publicly Listed Bitcoin Treasury Company

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Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) has announced the establishment of a bitcoin treasury strategy, becoming Norway’s first publicly listed bitcoin treasury company. As part of this initiative, NBX has acquired six bitcoins, with plans to expand its holdings to approximately 10 BTC by the end of June. This strategy aims to enhance core operations and create […] Original

Norwegian Block Exchange stock rises 138% on Bitcoin buy

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The Norway-based crypto exchange Norwegian Block Exchange has seen its stock price jumped over 138% in a single day after it said it was starting to buy and hold Bitcoin. The company said on June 2 it purchased 6 Bitcoin (BTC), worth $633,700 at current prices, with plans to expand its holdings to 10 BTC by the end of the month. It added that it’s continuing discussions to raise further capital for more Bitcoin buys. Shares in Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) stock rose over 138.5% over the June 2 trading…

Bitopro exchange hit by $11.5M outflows in potential exploit

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Taiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro confirmed a security breach that led to the loss of more than $11.5 million in digital assets from its hot wallets on May 8. The suspicious transactions, which occurred across hot wallets on Ethereum, Tron, Solana and Polygon, saw asset outflows to decentralized exchanges (DEXs) where they were later marked as sold, according to onchain investigator ZachXBT. Despite the incident, BitoPro did not disclose the exploit on X or Telegram for several weeks, ZachXBT said in a June 2 post on X. BitoPro suspicious transactions, notice.…

ATFX Secures License from Cambodia’s Securities and Exchange Regulator (SERC)

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ATFX, a globally recognized broker, is thrilled to announce it has secured its license from the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) under License Number 040 date of issue: 18 March 2025, enabling the company to officially serve Cambodia’s growing financial market. This milestone reflects ATFX’s dedication to equipping local traders and fostering a vibrant and sustainable trading ecosystem in the region. With Cambodia establishing itself as an emerging financial hub, ATFX aims to play a pivotal role in supporting Cambodia’s growth into a global financial hub by providing…

Bitcoin exchange reserves hit an all-time low

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Bitcoin’s supply on exchanges has fallen to its lowest level, raising expectations for a potential spike in volatility. According to data from CryptoQuant, the total amount of Bitcoin (BTC) held across all centralized exchanges decreased to just under 2.5 million BTC as of late May 2025. This steady drop has been accompanied by a strong price rally, with Bitcoin most recently reaching a new all-time high above $111,500.  The data indicates a significant divergence between exchange reserves and prices. While the quantity of Bitcoin held on exchanges has been declining,…

Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Officially Kicks Off Second Round of Creditor Repayments With $5,400,000,000 Distribution

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The bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has begun distributing more than $5.4 billion to creditors. The payouts represent the exchange’s second round of distributions after smaller creditors categorized in FTX’s “Convenience Class” started receiving repayments in February. Creditors in this round include “convenience class” members and larger claims. They will all receive funds via BitGo or Kraken within one to three business days from Friday, per a new press release. FTX will make payouts from its $11.4 billion cash reserves, and the exchange says subsequent distributions will be announced “in due…