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Bitwise Asset Management has filed to introduce an exchange-traded fund that will hold and track the native token of the crypto oracle platform Chainlink.A filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday indicates that the fund will trade as the Bitwise Chainlink ETF, with Coinbase Custody designated as the custodian.The ETF intends to hold and facilitate in-kind creation and redemption for Chainlink (LINK), enabling investors to transact in shares using the LINK token.Bitwise has not indicated the ticker symbol, the exchange for the ETF listing, or the fee structure.This marks the first ETF application for tracking Chainlink…
Summary KuCoin is set to be the first global exchange to partake in Thailand’s G-Token initiative, outpacing other notable exchanges. In May, Thailand approved the world’s inaugural public offering of tokenized government bonds, totaling 5 billion baht (approximately US$153 million). KuCoin believes that the G-Token initiative may serve as a model for other nations considering tokenized sovereign debt. Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has selected KuCoin as the inaugural international crypto exchange to participate in its G-Token initiative, marking the first public offering of tokenized government bonds globally.KuCoin Thailand, the exchange’s regulatory arm in the country, will oversee subscriptions, redemptions, and…
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high over $124K earlier this month, but the momentum has quickly turned fragile. This week has seen significant market fluctuations, with the price temporarily dipping below $109K. Investors are hoping for a sustainable rally, but seasonal headwinds and other factors have impeded the asset’s growth. Recent data indicates that the ongoing Bitcoin cycle is 93% complete, with a potential blow-off top expected between late October and mid-November 2025. Final Surge Crypto analyst Cryptobirb has cautioned that Bitcoin’s current bull market may be nearing its final stages, considering various factors such as historical trends, halving cycles,…
Key insights:$33 trillion in debt is set to mature in advanced economies by 2026, creating a refinancing challenge that may limit liquidity and impact riskier assets due to persistently high borrowing costs.Global liquidity is expected to peak in late 2025, which has historically indicated a transition to tighter markets.Secular bull markets after WWII have typically lasted 18 to 19 years; the current market began in 2009 and may continue until 2028, despite some mid-cycle disruptions.An increasing number of crypto analysts believe the traditional four-year Bitcoin cycle has changed. They cite factors like 95% of Bitcoin being mined, approximately 1 million…
The Australian branch of the trading platform Webull has introduced crypto services in Australia just days after reintroducing its crypto offerings in the US, following a two-year hiatus from the market.Webull Australia announced on Wednesday that it will provide 240 cryptocurrencies through a partnership with Coinbase Prime.“The incorporation of cryptocurrencies and digital tokens into the Webull platform signifies the next step in our mission to give Australian investors the freedom to trade their preferred assets,” said Webull Securities Australia CEO Rob Talevski.This announcement follows Webull’s relaunch of its crypto service in the US on Monday, coinciding with a more favorable…
The price of Bitcoin experienced a continued decline today, Aug. 26, marking its lowest point since July 10. Summary Sergey Nazarov forecasts that Bitcoin could potentially reach $1 million in value over time. He views the increasing interest from pension funds, hedge funds, and family offices as a significant catalyst for this growth. Other leading analysts anticipate that the price of BTC will continue to rise in the long run. Bitcoin (BTC) has recently undergone a correction, dropping 11% from its year-to-date peak. However, Sergey Nazarov, the founder of Chainlink (LINK), valued at $16 billion, remains optimistic that it could…
US prosecutors have appealed the sentences of time served granted to the co-founders of HashFlare, a cryptocurrency mining service involved in a $577 million Ponzi scheme.On Tuesday, prosecutors informed a Seattle federal court that they were challenging the sentences given earlier this month to Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin.The two were detained for 16 months in Estonia following their arrest in October 2022, before being extradited to the US in May 2024, where they pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.The prosecution argued that the duo deserved a 10-year prison sentence, claiming the HashFlare scheme inflicted significant harm on…
Webull’s Australian branch has introduced cryptocurrency services, just days after reinstating its crypto platform in the US following a two-year hiatus.On Wednesday, Webull Australia announced it will provide 240 cryptocurrencies in collaboration with Coinbase Prime.“Integrating cryptocurrencies and digital tokens into our platform marks a significant step in our mission to empower Australian investors with the flexibility to trade according to their preferences,” stated Webull Securities Australia CEO Rob Talevski.This follows the relaunch of Webull’s crypto services in the US on Monday, coinciding with a more favorable regulatory atmosphere for cryptocurrencies. The company had halted its crypto services in 2023 during…
Here’s the rewritten content with the HTML tags preserved: News BackgroundCME Group recently announced that its suite of crypto futures has surpassed $30 billion in notional open interest for the first time, with XRP futures exceeding $1 billion in just over three months—marking the quickest pace for a new contract.Overall crypto sentiment improved following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at Jackson Hole, which raised expectations for potential policy easing later this year.XRP continues to navigate U.S. regulatory uncertainties, even as corporate treasuries investigate cross-border payment initiatives using Ripple’s technology.Price Action SummaryBetween 03:00 on August 26 and 02:00 on August 27,…
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, where we take a thorough look at the most significant economic and crypto developments in Latin America from the past week. This edition focuses on the missteps of the Central Bank of Brazil regarding bitcoin and how this could hinder Brazil’s potential to lead in BTC reserves within Latam. Latam Insights Encore: Central Bank […]