Author: Ethan Carter
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Deribit, the crypto derivatives exchange acquired by Coinbase (COIN) earlier this year, is collaborating with digital asset custodian Komainu to provide institutions the capability to trade continuously without transferring assets out of custody, the companies announced on Wednesday.This partnership connects Deribit with Komainu Connect, a platform designed to manage collateral across trading venues and custodians. Institutional clients can retain their funds entirely within Komainu’s regulated custody environment while executing trades on Deribit. This arrangement aims to mitigate counterparty and settlement risks, which have been longstanding concerns among professional crypto traders.Similar to the overall digital asset industry, crypto derivatives are moving…
MetaMask, Phantom, and other leading crypto wallets have teamed up with the Security Alliance to establish a global phishing defense network, as crypto phishers have stolen upwards of $400 million in the first half of 2025.“We’ve collaborated to create a global phishing defense network that can safeguard more users throughout the entire ecosystem,” stated the MetaMask team on Wednesday.SEAL mentioned that the new defense network would “allow us to build a decentralized immune system for crypto security where anyone from around the globe can help prevent the next significant phishing attack.”This “decentralized immune system” comprises MetaMask, Phantom, WalletConnect, and Backpack.It…
The venture arm of XDC Network, a layer-1 blockchain, announced on Wednesday its acquisition of Contour Network, a digital platform aimed at helping banks streamline trade finance using blockchain technology.Originally supported by prominent banks such as HSBC, Citi, and Standard Chartered, Contour faced challenges in scaling and was shuttered at the end of 2023. Under the ownership of XDC, it will undergo restructuring with a fresh capital injection, a renewed strategy, and an emphasis on integrating stablecoins into real-world trading processes, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk.The firm did not disclose the purchase price.This acquisition coincides with a…
Hong Kong has granted approval for its inaugural Solana spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), adding to the city’s existing Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs.On Wednesday, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) authorized the China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Solana ETF, which is set to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as reported by the Hong Kong Economic Times.The product will feature both RMB counters and USD counters, enabling trading and settlement in either currency. Each trading unit will consist of 100 shares, with a minimum investment of approximately $100. The fund is anticipated to launch on Monday.OSL…
Hong Kong has officially greenlit its inaugural Solana spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), making it the third crypto spot ETF approved in the city, following Bitcoin and Ethereum.On Wednesday, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) approved the China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Solana ETF, which will be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, according to a report by the Hong Kong Economic Times.The product will feature both RMB and USD counters, allowing it to be traded and settled in either currency. Each trading unit will be composed of 100 shares, with a minimum investment of approximately $100. The…
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has given its approval for the territory’s inaugural Solana SOL$185.07 spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), enhancing its crypto ETF portfolio which previously included bitcoin BTC$108,388.65 and ether ETH$3,863.61.The ChinaAMC Solana ETF (03460) is set to start trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on October 27 under three currency counters — HKD (3460), RMB (83460), and USD (9460). Each lot will comprise 100 SOL.ChinaAMC is already managing spot bitcoin and ether ETFs in Hong Kong, which were among Asia’s pioneers.In contrast, U.S. regulators are experiencing delays in approving a Solana ETF, with…
Veteran trader Peter Brandt warns that Bitcoin’s price chart is beginning to mirror the soybean market from about 50 years ago, which peaked before collapsing by 50% as global supply outstripped demand.Conversely, some Bitcoin (BTC) analysts remain optimistic that the charts suggest further upward movement.“Bitcoin is exhibiting a rare broadening top on the charts, a pattern typically indicative of peaks,” Brandt informed Cointelegraph.“In the 1970s, a similar top was formed by soybeans, leading to a 50% decline in value,” Brandt remarked.Bitcoin has decreased by 5.32% over the past 30 days. Source: CoinMarketCapBrandt cautioned that, if history repeats itself, it won’t…
OpenAI has unveiled a new AI-powered browser that offers a preview of how users will navigate the web and shop online with AI agents in the future.The company behind ChatGPT introduced Atlas, an AI-based browser centered on the chatbot, currently available exclusively on macOS for paying users.This new tool boasts numerous features, including browser memories that enable ChatGPT to retain context from users’ browsing activities. However, the standout feature is “agent mode.”In agent mode, Atlas can research, analyze information, and automate tasks in real-time while users browse. It can also navigate tabs and click through to accomplish tasks on users’…
After a notable surge, gold’s valuation has started to drop. In contrast, Bitcoin (BTC) seems to be undergoing a minor capital rotation towards it, as seen in Tuesday’s price actions, which brought the price back to the $112,000 level. In this scenario, asset manager Bitwise has published a new report that discusses the optimistic price outlook for the leading cryptocurrency, despite the hurdles it has encountered in recent weeks. How Gold’s Gains Open Doors for Bitcoin Written by Andre Dragosch, Max Shannon, and Aayush Tripathi from Bitwise Europe’s research and analysis team, the report underscores that crypto valuations have lagged…
Despite numerous initiatives to create “crypto cities” relying on blockchain technology, most efforts have not succeeded, and crypto leaders believe they understand the reasons behind these failures.A notable recent project was Akon City, envisioned by Senegalese-American artist Akon. Announced in 2018, it aimed to be a $6 billion smart city with a cryptocurrency-based economy, but was officially scrapped in July.Satoshi Island, a venture launched in 2021 to purchase an entire island near Vanuatu, aimed to establish a community for crypto professionals in a blockchain-based economy. Its last update was in July, with ongoing efforts to set up essential services and…