Asset Entities stock surges over 200% after Strive merger and Bitcoin news

Asset Entities surged over 200% in trading following news that it will merge with Strive Asset Management to form the first publicly traded Bitcoin treasury asset manager.  The combined entity will operate under the Strive brand and remain listed on NASDAQ, with a mission to maximize long-term Bitcoin exposure per share. The new company intends to accumulate Bitcoin (BTC) aggressively using a multi-pronged approach.  This includes a first-of-its-kind offering that allows accredited investors to exchange Bitcoin for equity in the public company, potentially in a tax-free manner under Section 351…

London Stock Exchange Group’s FX Volumes Hit New Highs in Q1 2025

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) posted strong first-quarter results for 2025, highlighting double-digit revenue growth in its Foreign Exchange (FX) segment. The group’s Markets division delivered broad-based gains, benefiting from ongoing global market volatility and heightened client activity. London Stock Exchange Group Reports Double-Digit FX Revenue Growth in Q1 2025 LSEG reported FX revenues of £69 million for the quarter ended March 31, up 12.3% on an organic constant currency basis compared to the same period last year (£61 million). This surge was attributed primarily to increased dealer-to-client activity…

Solana ETFs Launch on Toronto Stock Exchange

Canadian retail investors now have a third option on their spot crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) menu, but one analyst says it may not be as big of a deal. Canada Debuts Inaugural Batch of Solana ETFs Four investment managers launched spot solana ( SOL) ETFs on Wednesday after Canada’s largest regulator, the Ontario Securities Commission […] Source

Bitwise Launches 4 Crypto ETFs on London Stock Exchange

Bitwise supercharges its European expansion by listing four top-tier crypto ETPs on the London Stock Exchange, unlocking elite access for UK investors. Bitwise Unleashes Institutional Crypto Arsenal on LSE in Major UK Power Play Asset management firm Bitwise announced on April 16 that it had listed four of its Germany-issued crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) on […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Bitwise lists four crypto ETPs on London stock exchange

Asset manager Bitwise has listed four Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange-traded products on the London Stock Exchange, expanding its presence in the European region. The listings include the Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP, the Bitwise Physical Bitcoin ETP, Bitwise’s Physical Ethereum ETP, and the Bitwise Ethereum Staking ETP, according to the April 16 announcement. The products are available to institutional or otherwise-qualified investors with an accreditation, and not open to retail investors. Bitwise is applying to launch crypto investment vehicles as digital assets gain a greater foothold in global financial…

Kraken Launches Commission-Free Stock and ETF Trading in Select U.S. States

Key Notes Kraken rolls out stock and ETF trading in select U.S. regions. Users can trade crypto and equities on one platform within a single interface. The new service coincides with Kraken’s recent legal win against the SEC and IPO trend. . Leading cryptocurrency exchange, Kraken has officially launched stock and ETF trading for clients in 10 regions across the United States. This marks a major step for the crypto exchange as it expands its offerings beyond digital assets. Stock trading is now available to clients in 10 u.s. states…

Apple stock gains as tech stocks, Bitcoin bounce on tariff reprieve

U.S. stocks opened higher to start the week on a positive note, with Wall Street’s reaction to the latest tariff news pushing tech stocks upward. Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA) and Dell (DELL) all rose Monday morning. On Saturday, President Donald Trump’s administration revealed the exclusion of consumer electronics, including smartphones, and computers from the announced tariffs. With investors in mega cap tech companies celebrating the move, the shares of several firms in the segment rose. Other than AAPL, NVDA and DELL, there were also early gains for Tesla and Intel. …

Kraken rolls out ETF and stock access for US crypto traders

Kraken is expanding beyond cryptocurrencies by offering US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a move aimed at appealing to more traditional investors. Kraken, the world’s 13th largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) by volume, announced the launch of 11,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs with commission-free trading in an effort to bring “equities and digital assets together” under one trading platform. As of April 14, US-based users in New Jersey, Connecticut, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho, Iowa, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Alabama and the District of Columbia can access these stocks and ETFs within…