Asset management firm Franklin Templeton has filed for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that aims to track the spot price of XRP, reflecting an increasing interest in cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin among institutional investors. The filing outlines the structure, risks, and regulatory considerations of the ETF, including the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies, ...
HANetf has launched Europe’s first leveraged cryptocurrency exchange-traded commodities (ETCs), offering new tactical trading tools that provide a cost-effective alternative to spread betting and contracts-for-difference. According to the report, the newly listed products on Nasdaq Sweden include the 2x Long Bitcoin ETC (2LBT), 2x Long Ethereum ETC (2LET), and 2x ...
Finery Markets has announced a strategic partnership with Sage Capital Management to boost liquidity access for institutional cryptocurrency traders. According to Liquidity Finder, the collaboration introduces new trading capabilities, further solidifying Finery Markets' position as a leading provider of electronic trading infrastructure. Under the agreement, Sage Capital will act as ...
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has joined forces with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat cryptocurrency scams, successfully shutting down more than 26 fraudulent websites and uncovering $4.6 million in consumer losses. Announced on March 10, the operation was made possible through the ...
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has issued a stark warning about the growing threat of cryptocurrency and social media scams, emphasizing the increasingly deceptive tactics used by fraudsters to exploit investors. In a March 6 statement, NASAA identified these scams as a top risk for retail investors in ...
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson revealed that he was not invited to the White House Crypto Summit on March 7, despite ADA being included in President Trump’s proposed crypto reserve. His exclusion has sparked discussions within the crypto community. Hoskinson expressed surprise during a March 6 broadcast: "We didn’t receive an ...
A US state securities regulator has raised concerns over the increasing use of artificial intelligence in cryptocurrency fraud, warning that scammers are exploiting AI tools, social media, and cryptocurrency ATMs to target investors. This warning came from Claire McHenry, deputy director of the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF) ...
Crypto phishing losses continued their downward trend for the third consecutive month in February, falling 48% to $5.32 million from $10.25 million in January and $23.58 million in December, according to ScamSniffer data. In a March 5 X thread, the blockchain security platform reported that 7,442 victims fell prey to ...
South Korean regulators are intensifying efforts to prevent financial crimes and strengthen the integrity of the nation's financial system, particularly in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. The country's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is reportedly tightening anti-money laundering (AML) regulations by strengthening oversight of crypto transactions. Local news outlet Wow TV ...
Upbit has announced the listing of KAITO, an AI-powered digital asset, for trading against South Korea's won, Bitcoin, and Tether’s USDT. The exchange stated that deposits for KAITO would open within two hours of the announcement, making them available by 5:47 AM KST on March 5, with trading set to ...
