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The blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence has identified the world's richest crypto owners. Instead of looking at individual wallets, Arkham aggregates related addresses into so-called entities, such as exchanges, DeFi protocols, or companies. This provides a clearer picture of who actually…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponed several decisions on crypto ETFs on Wednesday, including applications from BlackRock and Franklin Templeton. Franklin Templeton now has until November 13 to decide on a change regarding Ethereum staking, while the deadline for…
Commerzbank AG is joining nxtAssets GmbH as a strategic shareholder, according to a press release obtained by BTC-ECHO. The Frankfurt-based institution is thus intensifying its commitment to the digital asset sector. nxtAssets is an issuer of physically backed exchange-traded products (ETPs)…
The Kraken crypto exchange is now expanding its xStocks offering to the European Union. Millions of customers can now trade tokenized replicas of around 60 popular US stocks and ETFs directly via the Kraken app, according to a press release shared…
Fintech company 21X has announced the launch of the world's first regulated exchange for tokenized securities and stablecoins. Investors will be able to buy and sell tokenized securities with stablecoins, digital cash, or traditional currencies. Back in May, 21X launched its…
European users of the Backpack crypto exchange can now trade perpetual futures in a fully regulated environment. Since 2024, Backpack has been operating in over 150 countries and handles a trading volume of $170 billion. The launch follows Backpack's acquisition of…
Security experts are sounding the alarm: A vulnerability discovered by HiddenLayer in the AI tool Cursor, which is allegedly used at Coinbase, allows attackers to infect entire codebases with malware via hidden Markdown commands. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is relentlessly pushing…
In this article you will learn: Who Larry Fink is and how he became the world's most powerful asset manager How BlackRock was founded on a miscalculation When Fink's attitude towards Bitcoin changed Why Larry Fink's word plays such a big…
The Frankfurt-based subsidiary of the crypto exchange Bullish has received a license from BaFin under the new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This allows the crypto exchange to officially operate under the new EU-wide regime. The company had already been grandfathered…
The deal is finalized. Donald Trump's media company is investing in the exchange token Cronos (CRO). According to a press release, Trump Media is acquiring a total of 684.4 million CRO, valued at $105 million. This means that the company, which…
From September 9th to 11th, Vienna will once again transform into the epicenter of the European crypto scene. With over 300 participants from more than 35 countries, around 70 speakers, and international partners such as BCG, Stellar Foundation, 21Shares, Raiffeisen, Aptos…
Tokenization isn't just making progress in the US. As the Boerse Stuttgart Group announced, the company is launching Seturion, an open, modular infrastructure for the fast, cost-efficient, and international settlement of tokenized assets. Seturion is aimed at all market participants in…