Day: 9 April 2025

Cboe Global Markets has announced plans to introduce a new Bitcoin futures contract later this month, subject to regulatory approval. In a press release, the exchange revealed that the Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index Futures product is scheduled to begin trading on April 28. This contract will be cash-settled and based ...

In a move set to boost mainstream exposure and accessibility, Revolut has listed the native token of Ethereum Layer 2 project Taiko, giving its 45 million users across 50 countries direct access to purchase TAIKO through its platform. According to the press release on April 7, the integration marks a ...

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has reportedly instructed state-owned lenders to reduce dollar purchases in the foreign exchange market. This move signals Beijing’s growing efforts to stabilize the yuan and counterbalance the economic pressures of a strong U.S. dollar. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that ...

The Aave DAO has officially approved a $4 million buyback plan for AAVE tokens, with the proposal receiving overwhelming support, securing 99.63% of the vote. This proposal empowers the Aave Finance Committee (AFC), a governance-backed body responsible for overseeing Aave's treasury and financial activities, to begin purchasing AAVE tokens on ...

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), backed by Donald Trump, appears to be liquidating its Ethereum holdings following significant losses as the price of ETH falls below $1,500. On April 9, a wallet associated with WLFI sold 5,471 Ethereum for roughly $8 million, with each coin priced at $1,465, according to data ...

ZKcandy aims to revolutionize Web3 game development by creating immersive gaming ecosystems where users have true ownership of their digital assets. The platform leverages AI to animate non-player characters (NPCs), develop dynamic storylines, and deliver personalized experiences. With a focus on mobile-first Web3 games, ZKcandy is positioning itself to tap ...

Ripple has announced its acquisition of Hidden Road, a global prime brokerage firm, for $1.25 billion. This deal marks one of the largest transactions in the digital assets space and positions Ripple as the first crypto company to own and operate a multi-asset prime broker. Hidden Road, known for its ...

Ukraine is making significant strides in regulating cryptocurrency taxation, with the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) unveiling a comprehensive taxation framework for virtual assets. This move aims to align Ukraine’s financial system with global standards for digital assets, marking a critical step towards formalizing cryptocurrency regulations in the ...

Hong Kong-based digital asset custodian Hex Trust has teamed up with fintech company IDA to deliver institutional-grade custody services for IDA's stablecoin products. This partnership aims to enhance cross-border commerce and digital payments, ensuring secure and compliant custody solutions for IDA's stablecoin operations. Hex Trust, known for its multi-jurisdictional licenses ...

SourceForge, a popular open-source software development platform, distributes malicious cryptocurrency mining tools disguised as Microsoft Office packages. This campaign, uncovered by researchers at Kaspersky, targets users by creating fake project pages that mimic legitimate software downloads, ultimately leading to the installation of crypto miners and clipboard hijackers. The attackers set ...