Author: Louis Adams
Bybit Wins Full UAE Crypto License, Boosting Global Expansion
Reading time: < 1 minuteBybit is now a fully licensed crypto exchange in the UAE after receiving a Virtual Asset Platform Operator License from the country’s Securities and Commodities Authority.
Kraken Broadens Reach, Offers Direct Trading of CME Oil and Gold Futures
Reading time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange Kraken is now offering direct access to traditional CME Group derivatives, including contracts for oil, gold, and major stock indices.
Gemini Goes Local Down Under, Eyes Market Share with Rival’s Former Chief at the Helm
Reading time: < 1 minuteIn a direct challenge to competitors, Gemini is launching a full-scale Australian operation with a local entity and a seasoned executive from a rival exchange.
BoE to Exempt Exchanges from Strict Stablecoin Caps, Bloomberg Reports
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of England will introduce exemptions to its planned caps on stablecoin holdings, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
With 1inch and 0x Integration, Coinbase Launches Non-Custodial DEX Swaps on Base
Reading time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has officially launched its integrated DEX trading feature, enabling US users (ex. NY) to execute non-custodial token swaps directly from the Coinbase app.
BitGo Secures Dubai Broker-Dealer License from VARA
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe approval was announced just a day after VARA revealed it had taken enforcement action against 19 companies for operating without a license.
S&P Global, Dinari to Launch Hybrid Crypto-Stock Index
Reading time: < 1 minuteS&P Global announced the launch of the “S&P Digital Markets 50,” its first index to combine cryptocurrencies and crypto-related stocks.
Macro Turmoil Sparks Triple Rally: Gold Tokens Hit $3B Amid Record Metals, Equities, and Bitcoin
Reading time: < 1 minuteIn a display of divergent market forces, tokenized gold has joined a broad-based rally, surpassing $3 billion in market cap as physical gold notched its own all-time high.
As Overall Crypto Volumes Ebb, Key Players Jockey for Position
Reading time: < 1 minuteA broader market pause is creating opportunities for strategic shifts among crypto exchanges.
Grayscale Launches First US Ethereum ETFs with Staking
Reading time: < 1 minuteCrypto asset manager Grayscale has rolled out staking for its US spot Ethereum ETFs, making them the first such products to offer the yield-generating feature.