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FalconX and StoneX Make History with First CME Group Solana Futures Trade

FalconX, a digital asset prime brokerage firm, has completed the first-ever block trade of CME Group’s newly launched Solana (SOL) futures in collaboration with StoneX, a global financial services company.  The trade, announced on March 16, marks a milestone for institutional cryptocurrency derivatives and highlights growing interest in regulated digital asset products beyond Bitcoin and…

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VanEck Seeks SEC Approval for Avalanche ETF to Boost Institutional Crypto Exposure

Investment management firm VanEck has officially filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed VanEck Avalanche ETF, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to track the price performance of AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche blockchain.  The filing marks a significant step toward expanding regulated investment opportunities in…

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Sygnum Integrates With Deribit to Enhance Secure Crypto Derivatives Trading

Sygnum, a regulated digital asset banking group, has expanded its off-exchange custody platform, Sygnum Protect, to include Deribit, the world’s largest crypto derivatives exchange.  Notably, the integration allows institutional traders to access Deribit’s liquidity while maintaining custody of their assets in a regulated banking environment. The move, announced on March 5, aims to mitigate counterparty…

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Bybit Resumes Full Services After Registering with Indian Authorities

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has officially registered with Indian authorities, allowing it to resume full operations in the country, as stated in a February 25 announcement.  Notably, existing Indian users can now access all Bybit services, including trading and other platform features, while new user onboarding will gradually commence. Bybit had temporarily halted some services as…

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Bybit Closes $1.5B ETH Hack Gap

Bybit has fully restored its Ethereum (ETH) reserves after a devastating $1.5 billion hack on February 21, according to CEO Ben Zhou.  Notably, the exchange plans to release an audited proof-of-reserve (PoR) report to confirm that client assets are once again held at a 1:1 ratio using a Merkle tree verification system. Latest Update: Bybit…

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South Korea to Allow Institutional Crypto Trading in H2 2025, Expanding Market Access

South Korea’s FSC will allow institutional investors to open crypto trading accounts in H2 2025, with safeguards to manage risks. Learn more about the pilot program. FSC Opens Crypto Trading for Qualified Investors South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced on Feb. 13 that it will permit institutional investors, including listed companies, to open virtual…

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Coinbase Expands Crypto Derivatives Offerings with Solana and Hedera Futures Contracts

Coinbase is advancing its presence in the crypto derivatives market by introducing new futures contracts for Solana (SOL) and Hedera (HBAR), securing regulatory approvals, and expanding institutional access.  Notably, these initiatives announced on February 18 aim at bridging traditional finance and the cryptocurrency sector, offering more options for traders and investors. https://twitter.com/coinbase/status/1891888476490006796 Coinbase’s New CFTC-Regulated Solana…

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