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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced it was preparing to launch options trading on the Bitcoin ETF, two days after CFTC approval. These trades should go live in the next day or two.
The SEC first gave its own approval in September, but these developments clear all remaining regulatory hurdles.
Bitcoin Spot ETF Options Trading
According to ETF Analyst Eric...
Brian Brooks, formerly the CEO of Binance.US and Acting Head of the OCC, has been shortlisted for several regulator jobs under Trump. Brooks is not in consideration for the CFTC, but may lead other financial agencies.
Since this announcement, odds on American financial Kalshi put Brooks in second place for the next SEC Chair.
Trump’s Brooks Appointment
According to Fox Business...
Ethereum (ETH) price has lagged behind other major assets this year, with a 30% year-to-date increase compared to Bitcoin’s 102% and Solana’s 118% gains. However, recent metrics suggest that ETH may be gearing up for a stronger performance.
Whale accumulation is picking up again, and key indicators like the 7-day MVRV ratio and EMA alignments are signaling a potential bullish phase.
ETH...
MicroStrategy has once again solidified its position as the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. The company announced its acquisition of 51,780 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to a staggering 331,200 BTC.
With this strategic move, MicroStrategy not only strengthens its Bitcoin reserves but also highlights strong yield performance, reporting a quarter-to-date (QTD) yield of...
Bitcoin’s price rally appears to have stalled after a week of all-time highs (ATHs), with the cryptocurrency now facing significant challenges.
The bullish momentum that propelled BTC to $93,242 has slowed, raising concerns about potential corrections as market conditions begin to shift.
Bitcoin Faces Potential Reversal
The NVT (Network Value to Transactions) Ratio, a critical metric...
OM, the native token of the real-world asset (RWA) Layer-1 blockchain Mantra, saw a substantial rally, surging over 30% in the last 24 hours. It hit a new all-time high of $4.52 on Monday before pulling back to $4.20, where it currently trades.
Despite the impressive surge, on-chain indicators point to signs that OM’s upward momentum could be slowing. Here’s why.
Mantra Traders Distribute...
MARA Holdings, Inc., a leader in digital asset infrastructure, plans to raise $700 million through the issuance of convertible senior notes due in 2030.
This move provides institutional investors with an opportunity to support the company’s expansion efforts.
MARA Seeks $700 Million to Supercharge Bitcoin Expansion
The notes, issued privately under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933...
The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with activity as several altcoins have stolen the spotlight today. From double-digit price surges to rising trading volumes, these trending altcoins, and notably — meme coins, are gaining a lot of market attention.
Key factors driving the momentum include surging social dominance, significant whale accumulations, and unexpected exchange listings. Notably,...
Goldman Sachs is preparing to launch a new company focused on its digital assets platform. The venture aims to allow large financial institutions to create, trade, and settle financial instruments using blockchain technology.
The investment bank is currently in discussions with several potential partners to expand the platform’s capabilities and explore commercial applications.
Goldman...
Superseed, the L2 blockchain designed for self-repaying loans, covers user loans using its own revenue streams.
Unlike traditional DeFi platforms that rely solely on user contributions to manage loan repayments, Superseed automatically allocates platform-generated revenue to enable self-repaying loans.
As the first blockchain to take this approach, Superseed introduces Supercollateral—a...