Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval for Diversified Cryptocurrency ETF

Nasdaq has submitted a proposal to the SEC for a diversified cryptocurrency ETF, aiming to improve market integrity while providing investors with broad digital asset exposure. Nasdaq has formally submitted a proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks a basket of cryptocurrencies. The proposal…

February 20, 20250Comments

ByGabriel Okokhuele Eromonsele

News

Hashdex and Nasdaq Launch First U.S. Bitcoin and Ether ETF

Hashdex and Nasdaq have launched the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ), providing U.S. investors with regulated access to Bitcoin and Ethereum through a single ETF. Hashdex and Nasdaq Global Indexes have introduced the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ), allowing U.S. investors to gain exposure to both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)…

February 17, 20250Comments

ByGabriel Okokhuele Eromonsele

News

Nasdaq Submits 19b-4 Forms for CoinShares XRP and Litecoin ETFs

Nasdaq files 19b-4 forms for CoinShares’ XRP and Litecoin ETFs, enhancing institutional adoption of digital assets.

February 10, 20250Comments

ByPeter Macharia

News

MicroStrategy Rebrands Unveiling New Logo Featuring Bitcoin Symbol

MicroStrategy rebrands as ‘Strategy,’ unveiling a new Bitcoin-themed logo while MSTR stock and Bitcoin prices remain unchanged.

February 6, 20250Comments

ByPeter Macharia

News

Virtune Lists Finland’s First Crypto ETPs on Nasdaq Helsinki

Virtune, a Swedish regulated crypto asset manager, has announced the launch of Finland’s first crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) on Nasdaq Helsinki. Notably, the move provides Finnish investors with secure and regulated access to crypto assets, trading in Euro, through well-established financial instruments. The listing introduces five crypto ETPs, marking significant milestones in Finland’s financial markets: The…

January 21, 20250Comments

ByDaniel Nwokolo

Markets

Nasdaq Plans to List Bitcoin Futures in 2019

Nasdaq has recently announced their commitment to pursue Bitcoin futures, and is planning to introduce the contracts in the first quarter of 2019. The exchange operator was rumoured to be contemplating launching Bitcoin futures in 2017, however, operations were deferred in order to create a more unique offering. Partnership with VanEck The world’s…

December 22, 20180Comments

ByKem

Markets

Nasdaq & Fidelity invest in New Cryptocurrency Exchange

Fidelity Investments and Nasdaq Ventures invested a total of US$27.5 million in a new cryptocurrency exchange called ErisX, as reported by Reuters on December 4th. Details about the investment are in short supply, as both investors were not available for comment. The new cryptocurrency exchange hopes to start operations next year if regulators approve. The…

December 9, 20180Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

Altcoins Bitcoin

Legacy Financial Firms Hesitant to Enter Crypto Space, Consumer Demand Remains High

Interest in crypto investment among the mainstream public continues to grow, as cryptocurrency becomes better understood and blockchain development matures. Over the past several months the public has assumed that traditional financial institutions would soon integrate crypto into their services. Recently, however, these players have demonstrated hesitation about making such a move. Although no single…

November 4, 20180Comments

ByTrevor Smith

News Opinion Technology

NASDAQ Considers to Become a Crypto Exchange

NASDAQ, the largest stock market in the world, came out to CNBC for an interview a couple of days ago, saying they are strongly considering becoming a full-fledged crypto exchange. They are planning on undertaking this move following the maturity and movements of the market. The expectation is to have them start with the most popular…

May 1, 20180Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski