Crypto custody firm BitGo has filed for a US initial public offering (IPO), aiming to capitalize on the renewed institutional demand for digital asset infrastructure under the Trump administration. The firm aims to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BTGO,” according to its Form S-1…
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced licensing exemptions for intermediaries involved in the distribution of stablecoins issued by licensed entities. Under the newly published ASIC Corporations (Stablecoin Distribution Exemption) Instrument 2025/631, intermediaries distributing a stablecoin issued by an Australian financial services (AFS) licensee are no longer required to hold their own AFS,…
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Metaplanet, the Japanese hospitality and real estate group turned Bitcoin treasury company, is ramping up its crypto strategy with the launch of two new subsidiaries, one in the US and one in Japan. In a Wednesday post on X, the Tokyo-based firm announced the establishment of Metaplanet Income Corp., a wholly owned US subsidiary based…
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London-based fintech company LMAX Group has entered the leveraged crypto derivatives market, unveiling perpetual futures contracts tied to Bitcoin and Ether aimed at institutional clients. The exchange, which averages over $40 billion in daily spot volume across FX and digital assets, said the move was driven by client demand for high-leverage access to crypto markets,…
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Economist and author of “The Bitcoin Standard,” Saifedean Ammous, warned that Argentina’s financial system is on the brink of collapse, calling President Javier Milei’s economic program a “debt and inflation Ponzi” propped up by unsustainable bond yields and money printing. In a post on X, Ammous argued that Argentina’s government has created a financial system…
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Crypto Finance, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, launched a new off-exchange settlement solution to improve capital efficiency and trading flexibility for institutional crypto investors. The new product, Crypto Finance AnchorNote, allows institutions to trade on different platforms without moving their assets out of custody. It also helps them settle trades off-exchange and earn yields…
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Coinbase has pushed back against claims that stablecoins threaten the banking system, calling the idea of “deposit erosion” a myth. In a Tuesday blog post, the crypto exchange argued that fears over stablecoins draining bank deposits are unfounded. Coinbase claimed that “recent analysis” shows there is no meaningful link between stablecoin adoption and deposit outflows…
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Capital Group, a 94-year-old mutual fund powerhouse known for its conservative investment approach, has grown a $1 billion position in Bitcoin-related stocks into more than $6 billion. Mark Casey, a portfolio manager with 25 years at Capital Group, led the firm’s move into Bitcoin. Casey, who describes his investment style as shaped by Benjamin Graham…
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Pakistan has opened the door to international crypto businesses, inviting leading exchanges and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to apply for licenses under a new federal regime. On Saturday, the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) called on major crypto firms to submit Expressions of Interest (EoIs) to enter the country’s digital asset market, according…
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Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs are seeing renewed inflows as institutional appetite for crypto exposure continues to build. On Friday, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded $642.35 million in net inflows, marking the fifth straight day of gains, according to data from SoSoValue. This pushed cumulative net inflows to $56.83 billion, with total net assets now…
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