Tag: Launches

Cboe launches cash-settled Bitcoin Index futures

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Cboe Global Markets is expanding its offering of crypto-based derivatives with the launch of its new Bitcoin product on the Cboe Futures Exchange.  Cboe, a leading derivatives and securities trading and investment solutions provider, announced trading for its new Bitcoin (BTC) index futures on Tuesday, April 29.  The Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index futures is a cash-settled futures contract based on the FTSE Bitcoin Reduced Value Index. Its launch adds to the platform’s suite of digital asset products, which already includes spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and Bitcoin ETF options. As a cash-settled…

1INCH in Rebound Mode as DEX Launches on Solana

Key Notes 1INCH is now accessible on the Solana blockchain to connect to new ecosystems. The protocol is driving multi-chain functionality to bring value to users. Market trend shows a rebound for 1INCH but with a drawdown in volume. Solana blockchain has welcomed Decentralized Exchange (DEX) aggregator 1inch 1INCH $0.21 24h volatility: 0.4% Market cap: $286.59 M Vol. 24h: $29.77 M , triggering a price surge for the protocol’s native token. According to a press release, the integration is another step towards 1inch’s vision of a “unified multichain” Decentralized Finance…

1inch launches on Solana with crosschain swaps in the pipeline

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Decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator 1inch has launched on Solana, marking a significant step toward its vision of a “unified multichain” decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph, the integration enables users to trade over 1 million Solana-based tokens directly through the 1inch decentralized application (DApp), benefiting from maximal extractable value-protected swaps, optimized rates and open-source smart contract infrastructure. The move brings 1inch’s Fusion protocol to Solana for the first time. Fusion enables users to define their ideal swap parameters, which are then executed by competing…

Coinbase launches Bitcoin Yield Fund for institutions

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Coinbase Asset Management is launching a new Bitcoin investment product targeting institutional investors. According to the company’s  Apr. 28 official announcement, the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund is designed to offer long-term exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) while providing a 4–8% net annual returns in BTC. The fund uses a conservative strategy focused on lowering both investment and operational risks, two major concerns for institutions entering the crypto space. Unlike traditional assets or staked tokens like Ethereum (ETH) or Solana (SOL), Bitcoin does not naturally generate yield. Most Bitcoin yield products require…

Abu Dhabi launches new Dirham-backed stablecoin project, backed by major institutions

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank announced plans to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin, fully regulated by the UAE Central Bank, aimed at advancing payment solutions and digital infrastructure. The stablecoin will operate on the ADI blockchain, according to The National, and will be issued by FAB, the UAE’s largest bank, pending regulatory approval, the companies said in a joint statement Monday.  The digital currency will be used by consumers, businesses, and institutions, supporting emerging applications like machine-to-machine transactions and artificial intelligence-driven processes. “This new stablecoin…

Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Yield Fund Targeting 8% With Minimal Risk

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Coinbase unleashes a game-changing Bitcoin Yield Fund, offering powerful returns with minimized risk, revolutionizing institutional crypto investing and setting a new gold standard for secure yield. Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Yield Fund, Avoiding High-Risk Loans and Call Selling Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on April 28 the launch of the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund (CBYF), […] Original

RockawayX Launches $125 Million Fund to Back Solana’s Next Generation of Builders

Crypto VC firm RockawayX has launched a $125 million fund focused on early-stage Solana-based projects. With a track record of success and a hands-on investment strategy, the firm aims to capitalize on yield-generating DeFi opportunities. RockawayX Bets Big on Solana Again with Strategic Investment RockawayX, the Prague-based venture firm that backed Solana before it even […] Source CryptoX Portal

Spain’s University of the Hespérides Launches First Master’s in Bitcoin Program

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The University of the Hespérides in Spain has launched a ten-month, fully online Master’s in Bitcoin program starting April 28, 2025, aimed at professionals seeking specialized education in the cryptocurrency’s technical, economic, and legal aspects. University in Spain Rolls Out 10-Month Bitcoin Program With Workshops The program, taught entirely in Spanish and awarding 60 ECTS […] Original

Circle Launches ‘Circle Payments Network’

The new network will use stablecoins such as USDC and EURC to help financial institutions facilitate global money movement and settlement. USDC Issuer Circle Debuts Payments Network Stablecoin firm Circle, issuer of USDC which currently has a market capitalization of roughly $61 billion, has launched “Circle Payments Network (CPN),” a collaborative group of financial institutions […] Source CryptoX Portal