A Chinese national was murdered in a luxury hotel in Jeju City, South Korea, while trading cryptocurrency. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder case. The killer also stole nearly $59,000 from the victim. Chinese National Murdered While Trading Cryptocurrency in Korea Wrench attacks are rising in the cryptocurrency space. Local reports […] Source
Bloomberg reported that Citadel Securities, led by Ken Griffin, is planning to expand into cryptocurrency trading, capitalizing on President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance, which is expected to boost the industry. Previously cautious due to regulatory uncertainties, the firm aims to become a liquidity provider for cryptocurrencies and join major exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, and Crypto.com. […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Litecoin is on the verge of breaking multi-year highs at the $147 level, defying the overall negative sentiment in the crypto market. While selling pressure and uncertainty have slowed the broader market, LTC has held strong, just below key supply levels. This resilience has fueled optimism among investors, with many anticipating a potential breakout in the coming days. Related Reading A crucial factor contributing to Litecoin’s strength is growing speculation around a Litecoin ETF. According to key data from IntoTheBlock, the number of…
DekaBank, a German investment bank with 377 billion euros ($395 billion) in assets under management, introduced cryptocurrency trading and custody services for institutional clients after almost two years of development. The Frankfurt-based company’s move follows regulatory approval for a crypto custody license from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), while operating under the supervision of the European Central Bank (ECB), Bloomberg reported. “We have the necessary experience, required licenses and a tested, ready-to-use infrastructure to support savings banks and our institutional clients,” board member Martin K. Müller told Bloomberg. DekaBank,…
BTC traded as high as $99,497.97 before retreating, but the dominant digital asset has been gradually edging towards the $100,000 barrier, with bears getting squeezed on shorts to the tune of $128.35 million. Bitcoin Nears $100K But Meets Resistance Bitcoin (BTC) is edging closer to the highly anticipated $100,000 milestone, trading at $99,207.54 at the […] Original
BitGo, a popular crypto custody service firm, has now introduced over-the-counter (OTC) trading for digital assets. This will allow traders to trade in derivatives of more than 250 digital assets. BitGo will also offer yield-generating products and lending services. Matt Ballensweig, BitGo’s CEO, said that this desk is a great opportunity for traders to benefit from a full-service desk that includes spots, derivatives, and lending. BitGo now holds more than $100B in assets. It seems to have timed its desk launch perfectly. Thanks to the arrival of Trump, crypto OTC…
Bitcoin wallet UniSat has introduced Hexa, a hybrid trading engine designed to offer a seamless trading experience while maintaining self-custody. By combining the self-custody of a decentralized exchange with the user experience of a centralized exchange, Hexa, which was announced on Feb. 19, seeks to provide a seamless and secure trading experience. Among the Bitcoin (BTC) assets that users can trade on Hexa are BRC-20 tokens, Runes, Taproot Assets, and native stablecoins. Because the platform is protocol-agnostic, it can support a wide variety of asset types without any restrictions. It…
BTC price fell below $96,000 and hovered around $95,000 early Tuesday morning even as trading activity continued to climb. Market Activity Intensifies but Bitcoin Dips Below $96K Threshold Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing downward pressure despite a notable increase in trading volume, signaling a cautious yet active market. As of the time of reporting, BTC is […] Original
Starting in the second half of the year, South Korea will allow certain institutional investors, including listed companies, to open virtual asset trading accounts. Risks of Institutional Participation South Korea will allow certain institutional investors to open virtual asset trading accounts starting in the second half of the year, the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) […] Source CryptoX Portal
Strong fourth quarter results from Coinbase helped buoy bitcoin amid worries about inflation from disappointing CPI data earlier in the week. BTC Shows Slight Uptick Despite Worries of Inflation and a Slump in Trading Volume Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $96,767.00 on Valentine’s Day, marking a 0.97% increase over the past 24 hours. Despite this […] Original