Crypto media platform CoinDesk was acquired by crypto exchange Bullish on Nov. 20, according to a report published in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The crypto exchange is headed by former New York Stock Exchange president Tom Farley. The media platform said that former Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief Matt Murray will chair an independent editorial committee while the current CoinDesk editorial team will remain intact. According to the report, Bullish acquired the crypto media platform in an all-cash deal, though the terms of the deal were not disclosed. The media platform,…
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Crypto Exchange Bullish Completes Purchase of CoinDesk: WSJ
Bullish, which is run by former New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) President Tom Farley, bought 100% of CoinDesk from crypto-focused investor Digital Currency Group (DCG) in an all-cash deal, the Journal said. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Source
Crypto Exchange Bullish Led by Former NYSE President Buys 100% of CoinDesk
100% of Coindesk stocks were acquired by Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange run by former NYSE President. Just recently it has been revealed that Bullish, a crypto exchange that is led by former NYSE President Tom Farley, has bought 100% of CoinDesk stocks. It is known that it was an all-cash deal. However, financial terms remain undisclosed. Speaking on this strategic move, Tom Farley stated: “With its acclaimed editorial coverage, premier events and market-leading data and indices, CoinDesk continues to shape the global crypto and blockchain ecosystem. Bullish will immediately inject…
Japanese exchange plans to start digital securities trading on Dec. 25
Proprietary trading system operator Osaka Digital Exchange (ODX) is set to kickstart the trading of digital securities in Japan through security tokens issued by two real-estate firms to fill the demand for alternative assets. In an announcement, ODX said that its trading system for security tokens commences on Dec. 25. Ichigo Inc., a Tokyo-based company, is reportedly planning to sell over $20 million in securities backed by property investments. Apart from Ichigo, Kenedix Inc. is also planning to offer digital securities within the ODX platform. Security tokens are digital assets…
SBI and SMFG’s Osaka Digital Exchange to Start Japan Digital Securities Trading
Around 3 billion yen ($20 million) worth of tokenized securities will be issued by real estate firm Ichigo Owners, according to an SBI Holdings press release. The Ichigo Residence Token will be invested “in six highly convenient rental residential properties with excellent access to the city center, and is expected to be the largest issue price ever for an Ichigo Group security token,” the statement said. Source
SBI and SMFG’s Osaka Digital Exchange to Start Japan Digital Securities Trading
CryptoX – Cryptocurrency Analysis and News Portal Around 3 billion yen ($20 million) worth of tokenized securities will be issued by real estate firm Ichigo Owners, according to an SBI Holdings press release. The Ichigo Residence Token will be invested “in six highly convenient rental residential properties with excellent access to the city center, and is expected to be the largest issue price ever for an Ichigo Group security token,” the statement said. Source The post SBI and SMFG’s Osaka Digital Exchange to Start Japan Digital Securities Trading appeared first…
Record $15B of Open Interest in Bitcoin Options on Crypto Exchange Deribit
At press time, notional options open interest had dropped back to $13.8 billion. In contract terms, open interest stood at over 376,000 BTC, nearly double the October 2021 tally, but well short of the record 433,540 BTC of March this year. On Deribit, one options contract represents one bitcoin. Original
Bitcoin [BTC] Held in Exchange Wallets Rising at Pace of $1.16B a Month, Data Show
Blockchain analytics firm Glassnode’s bitcoin exchange net position change metric, which measures the number of coins held by exchange wallets on a specific date compared to the same date four weeks ago, rose to 31,382.43 BTC ($1.16 billion) on Sunday, the highest since May 11, 2023. That has lifted the total balance held on exchanges to 2.35 million BTC. Original
Top US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces New On-Chain Payments Protocol
Top US-based crypto exchange platform Coinbase is announcing a new on-chain payments protocol. In a new company blog post, Coinbase says that it’s setting a new standard for on-chain payments that will make them cheaper and faster for consumers. According to Coinbase, the open-source update will ensure “clarity, reliability, and a consistent experience for all users,” greatly enhancing the payment process for both merchants and customers. “At Coinbase we believe that on-chain is the new online. Just like the internet broke down barriers, democratized access to information and made knowledge…
Former FTX Employee Sues Bankrupt Crypto Exchange Seeking $275,000 in Unpaid Bonus: Court Docs
A former FTX employee who was hired to work with the fallen crypto empire’s charity wing is taking legal action to get his unpaid 2022 bonus. In a new court document filed on November 13th, Ross Rheingans-Yoo says that FTX still owes him $275,000 of the $650,000 that he was supposed to receive as a bonus last year. “The Debtors paid Rheingans-Yoo $375,000 cash out of his $650,000 first-half 2022 bonus on or around September 15, 2022. However, the Debtors did not pay the remaining $275,000 in cash.” The filing…