Helium (HNT) rises as team shifts to open-market buybacks; check price outlook

Helium announced it is exploring a Digital Asset Treasury to acquire HNT through market and over-the-counter purchases. The price of HNT rose slightly amid the move, with news of daily HNT buybacks coming amid notable market alignment around DePIN projects. дальше »

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Hashey Exchange Unveils OTC Marketplace to Bolster Liquidity

With the launch of over-the-counter (OTC) Marketplace, HashKey Exchange intends to improve trading transparency while also enhancing liquidity. дальше »

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QCP Trading receives major payment institution license in Singapore

QCP trading, the over-the-counter trading arm for Singapore-based crypto trading and investment firm QCP Group, has secured a Major Payments Institution license from the country’s key financial regulator. дальше »

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Arthur Hayes-linked wallet bags $2M worth of AAVE and LDO in an OTC deal

An address possibly linked to a BitMEX co-founder has received DeFi tokens worth $2. 05 million. The transaction involved 3,033 AAVE and 1. 1253 million LIDO. Flowdesk sent the assets, suggesting a potential over-the-counter purchase. дальше »

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Crypto OTC platform BridgePort gains $3.2m capital in seed funding round

The cryptocurrency OTC platform BridgePort recently completed a 3.2 million seed round financing led by Further Ventures along with several other venture capital firms. According to the official press release, the over-the-counter crypto platform plans to use the funds generated… дальше »

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Strategy stock continues to stall despite Bitcoin’s surge to record high

Bitcoin price surged to a record high this week, supported by rising institutional demand and falling supply on exchanges and over-the-counter markets. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at around $111,500 Thursday afternoon, up 4. дальше »

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BitGo launches global OTC trading desk amid institutional demand

Crypto custody firm BitGo has announced the launch of a global over-the-counter crypto trading desk that will feature spot and derivatives trading, among other products. BitGo’s OTC trading desk will provide an environment where institutional investors can trade spot and… дальше »

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Bitcoin-focused Metaplanet slips 8% as it announces stock split

Metaplanet shares dropped over 8% after the Japanese firm announced a 10-for-1 stock split to improve liquidity. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet’s shares fell 8.41% on over-the-counter markets following the the firm’s announcement of a stock split. The drop came after… дальше »

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Roskomnadzor bans Russia’s largest crypto OTC aggregator

Russia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked access to the country’s largest crypto aggregator platform. The Russian telecoms watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked access to BestChange, one of the largest crypto over-the-counter aggregators in Eastern Europe and Russia. As of press time,… дальше »

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Transak, Uranium.io partnership lets users buy tokenized uranium with crypto

The minimum barrier to entry for tokenized Uranium is now just $10, down from the previous minimum of $4.2 million for over-the-counter uranium trades. дальше »

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Neptune shares rise 40% after securing $20m credit line to buy more Bitcoin

Shares of Canadian crypto provider Neptune surged 40% after it secured a $20 million credit facility from Sygnum Bank to buy Bitcoin. Neptune Digital Assets Corp., a public Canadian infrastructure provider, saw its shares climb 40% on over-the-counter markets after… дальше »

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Wintermute reports 240% surge in institutional crypto trading via OTC in 2024

Crypto trading firm and market maker Wintermute registered a 240% yearly growth in traditional finance firms’ activity in its over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk, according to a Jan. 17 report. дальше »

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Wintermute exec raises concerns over CeFi price discovery, urges more DeFi usage

On Jan. 13, Wintermute co-founder Yoann Turpin raised concerns about the challenges of price discovery in centralized finance (CeFi) and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, calling for greater adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) to address inefficiencies. дальше »

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4 Hottest Presales to Buy in January for Maximum Gains

As a crypto investor, there are several reasons to be excited about the bullish momentum of the market in the coming months. In 2024, institutional OTC (over-the-counter) crypto trading volumes more than doubled, recording a 106% surge. дальше »

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Silk Road’s $6.5B Bitcoin stash poses no short-term risk if sold OTC – CryptoQuant

CryptoQuant believes the US government selling $6. 5 billion in Bitcoin confiscated from Silk Road would not have an adverse impact on the market if sold via over-the-counter (OTC) desks, according to a Jan. дальше »

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Agora and Galaxy execute first OTC transaction of AUSD

Stablecoin issuer Agora has hit a new milestone with the first-ever over-the-counter transaction involving its flagship asset, Agora USD. The company announced the significant development on Jan. 8, noting that the OTC transaction involved collaboration with Galaxy Digital, a digital… дальше »

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Bitcoin sell-side liquidity hits lowest level since 2018 fueling BTC rally

Bitcoin fluctuated between $92,000 and $100,000 through late December before reclaiming $102,000 by Jan. 6. CryptoQuant data suggests that reduced sell-side liquidity, changes in over-the-counter (OTC) desk balances, and a renewed whale accumulation pattern might be factors shaping these fluctuations. дальше »

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MEXC Expands OTC Services with Euro Fiat Trading, Enhancing Accessibility for European Users

MEXC, a global leader in cryptocurrency trading platforms, has launched euro (EUR) support for its Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading service. This strategic expansion enhances cryptocurrency accessibility for European users by streamlining the process of purchasing with their local fiat currency. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s crypto broker OSL adds support for TON into OTC services

OSL Digital Securities has expanded its OTC offerings with the addition of Toncoin, boosting investor access to The Open Network’s native token. Hong Kong‘s regulated crypto broker OSL Digital Securities has added Toncoin (TON) to its over-the-counter trading services, allowing… дальше »

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Algoz taps Wincent to streamline its fiat-to-crypto onboarding process

Digital asset investment firm Algoz has announced a strategic collaboration with regulated market maker and top over-the-counter desk Wincent. Algoz shared details of the new partnership via a press release sent to crypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin Approaches All-Time Highs as Daily OTC Desk Inflows Drop to Year's Lows: CryptoQuant

Over-the-counter desks hold 416,000 bitcoin ($30 billion), a level that has remained stagnant for the past month. дальше »

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Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered the identity of a Chinese over-the-counter (OTC) trader accused of aiding the North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group in laundering stolen crypto. The trader, identified as Yicong Wang, has reportedly helped the group convert tens of millions of dollars in crypto from various hacks into cash through bank transfers since 2022, according […] The post Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Chinese trader helped Lazarus Group launder millions: ZachXBT

A Chinese trader helped the North Korea-linked hacker Lazarus Group launder millions of dollars’ worth of stolen cryptocurrencies. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed in a post on X on Oct. 23 that Yicong Wang, a Chinese over-the-counter trader who operated under… дальше »

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Deutsche Bank, Keyrock partner up to streamline cross-currency operations in digital markets

Deutsche Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with crypto-native market maker Keyrock to enhance payment and foreign exchange (FX) services for its global market-making and over-the-counter (OTC) trading operations, according to an Oct. дальше »

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Kazakhstan freezes $1.2m in crypto linked to 19 illegal OTC platforms

Kazakhstan’s financial authorities have frozen $1.2 million in crypto and shut down 19 illegal exchangers with a turnover exceeding $60 million. Kazakhstan has frozen $1.2 million in cryptocurrency and shut down 19 illegal over-the-counter platforms as part of a broader… дальше »

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Hong Kong crafts crypto OTC derivative rules in accordance with European standards

Hong Kong financial regulators set requirements for crypto over-the-counter derivatives following the European Securities and Markets Authority standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers. дальше »

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Hong Kong looks to become global OTC crypto center with new EU style reporting

Hong Kong’s financial regulators have announced plans to harmonize the city’s over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives reporting regime, including crypto derivatives, with international standards. дальше »

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Singaporean Bank Leads Asia With First Of Its Kind Crypto Options

By being the first Asian bank providing over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options and structured notes, Singapore’s DBS Bank is creating waves in the financial industry. Originally scheduled for Q4 2024, these products will mostly target institutional investors and accredited wealth clients, giving them more investment options connected to significant cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Related Reading: […] дальше »

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Singapore’s DBS Bank to launch crypto options and structured notes for institutions

DBS Bank to launch OTC crypto options trading linked to BTC and ETH in Q4 2024 Clients can hedge against volatility through options and structured notes DBS continues integrating blockchain and Web3 for institutional-grade access Singapore’s DBS Bank is set to launch over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options trading and structured notes in the fourth quarter of […] The post Singapore’s DBS Bank to launch crypto options and structured notes for institutions appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Singapore’s DBS to launch OTC crypto options for institutional investors

Banking giant DBS is set to launch crypto options and structured notes for institutional and accredited clients, becoming the first Asian bank to offer such products. Singapore-based DBS Bank announced plans to introduce over-the-counter cryptocurrency options trading and structured notes… дальше »

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Hong Kong eyes SFC involvement in crypto OTC licensing: report

Hong Kong is reportedly considering involving the local securities regulator in licensing over-the-counter crypto trading services. Over-the-counter crypto trading services in Hong Kong might soon come under the joint oversight of the Securities and Futures Commission and the Customs and… дальше »

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Crypto custodian Hex Trust granted a license to offer services in Singapore

Crypto custodian Hex Trust has been granted in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. According to a release shared with crypto.news, the license will let Hex Trust offer services related to regulated Digital Payment Tokens. This includes over-the-counter trading… дальше »

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Elwood sells crypto OTC branch to Standard Chartered-backed Zodia Markets

Institutional crypto trading firm Zodia Markets has officially confirmed the acquisition of Alan Howard-backed Elwood’s OTC branch. Crypto trading firm Zodia Markets has confirmed its acquisition of Elwood Technologies’ over-the-counter (OTC) crypto branch, known as Elwood Capital, backed by Alan… дальше »

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German governmental bodies still hold 18,110 BTC amid post-seizure management

Quick Take On July 10, the German government moved a large portion of its Bitcoin, totaling 5,853. 5 BTC, valued at approximately $343. 91 million, according to Arkham Intelligence. In the latest transaction, 750 BTC was sent to address 139Po, which Arkham Intelligence suggests could be an institutional deposit or over-the-counter (OTC) deal. дальше »

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Bybit lists Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) token on its OTC pre-market platform

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has expanded its support for emerging projects on the Telegram Open Network (TON) with the listing of Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) on its over-the-counter (OTC) pre-market trading platform. дальше »

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Premarket explained: How to buy coins before the official listing

In the world of cryptocurrencies, premarket trading is a service that refers to the over-the-counter trading system and is designed for trading new tokens before their official listing. With premarket trading capabilities, buyers and sellers can quote and transact at… дальше »

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Surge in Bitcoin to OTC desks potentially marks a local peak

Quick Take The recent stagnation in Bitcoin’s price has been accompanied by a significant influx of Bitcoin (BTC) into the over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks, a trend that has historically signaled the approach of local tops and bottoms. дальше »

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Hong Kong Doubles Down on Stablecoin, OTC Rules Promise

Public consultations on stablecoins and over-the-counter trading are already in progress. дальше »

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Speculators pump yet-to-be distributed Wormhole’s W token above $1 on OTC markets

While no timeframe for W token distribution has been revealed by Wormhole so far, speculators have already started ‘buying’ and ‘selling’ the token. Speculators are driving the price of Wormhole‘s anticipated W token above the $1 mark on over-the-counter (OTC)… дальше »

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Standard Chartered-backed Zodia gains Irelands’s Nod for EU crypto services

With Ireland’s approval, Zodia can now offer over-the-counter trading and exchange services to institutional clients in the European Union. Zodia Markets, a crypto brokerage and exchange backed by Standard Chartered and OSL, has been approved by the Central Bank of… дальше »

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China May Be Reconsidering Its Stance on Crypto and Hong Kong Could Be A Testing Ground: Chainalysis Report

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FTX Bankruptcy Claims Soar in Value in Over-the-Counter Markets as Estate Recovers $7.3B

The expected payout to FTX creditors has reached 37 cents on the dollar, the highest since the company’s bankruptcy filing in late 2022. One top distressed-debt investor describes FTX claims as the “hottest ticket in town.” дальше »

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Crypto Crackdown: South Korea Targets OTC Market Amid Multi-Billion Scandals

In light of a surge in illicit activities associated with the over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading market, South Korea is increasing its regulatory scrutiny. Financial regulators in this tech-forward nation are actively delving into the largely unregulated domain of OTC crypto trading in the Asian country. дальше »

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Genesis Global Trading ends U.S. over-the-counter trading ‘voluntarily and for business reasons’

Genesis Global Trading is set to shutter its operations later this month, according to an email sent to clients on Sept. 5 and confirmed in a comment to CryptoSlate. The decision to cease the over-the-counter trading platform on Sept. дальше »

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Genesis Global Trading to close its over-the-counter trading platform

Genesis Global Trading avoided Genesis bankruptcy earlier this year. Genesis is currently trying to raise funds to pay back its creditors. Genesis’ parent company DCG came to its rescue and reached an in-principle agreement with creditors. дальше »

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SEBA Bank Secures License To Facilitate Crypto Trading Services In Hong Kong

SEBA Bank, a Switzerland-based crypto-focused bank, has secured an in-principal license to offer crypto services in Hong Kong. SEBA’s Hong Kong unit announced this achievement on August 30. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) license allows the bank to offer over-the-counter crypto derivatives and other products in Hong Kong. Also, SEBA Hong Kong said it […] дальше »

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Grayscale’s Win Breathes Life Into Litecoin, Post-Halving Rally On?

In a refreshing ruling on August 29, the United States District of Columbia Court of Appeals said the stringent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was, after all, wrong in denying Grayscale to convert their over-the-counter (OTC) Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »

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Bitcoin Holdings on OTC Desks Decline 33%: Glassnode

Over-the-counter desk balances are widely considered a proxy for institutional activity. дальше »

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Curve’s founder sells 7.5 million CRV, settles $3 million debt on Aave

Michael Egorov, the founder of Curve, has sold an additional 7.5 million CRV in an over-the-counter (OTC) transaction and paid a $3 million debt in USDT on Aave дальше »

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Nomura’s crypto arm Laser Digital bags Dubai VARA license

Laser Digital said it would also launch trading and asset management operations in the coming months, including over-the-counter service. дальше »

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