What is an OTC platform, and how to choose it?

OTC crypto trading booms 106% as businesses seek large trades without slippage; here’s how to choose the right platform. #partnercontent дальше »

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Crypto market hits widest institutional-retail investor split since 2023 in H1 2025: Wintermute

In the first half of 2025, crypto market has seen its widest divergence in investor focus since 2023, with institutions doubling down on majors while retail pivots to altcoins. According to Wintermute’s 1H 2025 OTC Market Report, institutions have doubled… дальше »

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Ethereum Foundation Sells 10,000 ETH to SharpLink in First-Such OTC Deal

The company is positioning ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset and said it plans to stake and restake the acquired ETH, effectively removing it from circulation. 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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$140 Million Brazil Bank Heist Turns Crypto: Hackers Funnel Up to $40 Million Through OTC Desks

The Brazil central bank breach originated from a social engineering scheme, where an insider sold login credentials for just $2,780. The post $140 Million Brazil Bank Heist Turns Crypto: Hackers Funnel Up to $40 Million Through OTC Desks appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Nano Labs doubles down on BNB with $50m OTC purchase

Weeks after outlining a bold plan to acquire up to $1B in BNB, Nano Labs has made its opening move. The $50 million transaction was executed off-exchange, signaling careful accumulation and a long game with potential macro implications for BNB… дальше »

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Wintermute secures Bitcoin-backed credit line from Cantor Fitzgerald

Wintermute gets Bitcoin (BTC) credit line from Cantor Fitzgerald. The credit line will enhance Wintermute’s capital-heavy OTC crypto trading operations. The deal signals a cautious return of institutional crypto lending. дальше »

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GSR Launches Enhanced Systematic OTC Platform, Expanding FX Capabilities and Asset Coverage

London, United Kingdom, 25th June 2025, Chainwire

The post GSR Launches Enhanced Systematic OTC Platform, Expanding FX Capabilities and Asset Coverage appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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$50M Telegram scam exposed! - 4 altcoins targeted: Details here

Telegram OTC scam stole $50 million by offering fake discounted altcoin deals. Despite warnings, investors ignored red flags and trusted fake crypto endorsements. A sophisticated scam operatThe post $50M Telegram scam exposed! - 4 altcoins targeted: Details here appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin mining costs surge past $70K - Will rising expenses hit miners hard?

Bitcoin mining costs now exceed $70K, outpacing price and pressuring miner profitability post-halving. Elevated whale transactions suggest institutional miners may be selling via OTC to manage The post Bitcoin mining costs surge past $70K - Will rising expenses hit miners hard? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Citadel Securities-backed Hidden Road rolls out OTC crypto swaps for US institutions

The prime brokerage firm Hidden Road has launched crypto swap services for U.S. clients as it awaits regulatory approval for its $1.25 billion acquisition by Ripple. Prime broker Hidden Road has launched crypto swaps prime brokerage services for institutional clients… дальше »

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Bitcoin’s $100K puzzle: Institutional demand vs. deep liquidity traps

Massive institutional capital flowing into BTC Spot ETFs, but bulls need to clear the $104. 9k resistance first. BTC OTC sell-side liquidity was drying up fast, but there are more high leveragedThe post Bitcoin’s $100K puzzle: Institutional demand vs. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s HashKey taps Dubai as regional base for crypto services

With a new VARA license, HashKey Global MENA now wants to serve UAE clients with crypto trading, OTC services, and AED/USD onramps via Standard Chartered. HashKey Group has received a crypto license from Dubai’s local regulator Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority,… дальше »

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Ethereum: Assessing impact of $110M whale action on ETH prices

Whale acquires $110 million in ETH and BTC through Wintermute OTC, signaling quiet accumulation underway. Ethereum whale holdings remain stable, with large transactions rising, indicating growiThe post Ethereum: Assessing impact of $110M whale action on ETH prices appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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MARA Holdings eyes $2B stock offering to supercharge Bitcoin acquisitions

MARA aims to boost its BTC treasury through a $2B at-the-market equity program. Coinbase Prime inflows hint at growing institutional interest via OTC trades. Bitcoin[BTC] miner MARA HoldingsThe post MARA Holdings eyes $2B stock offering to supercharge Bitcoin acquisitions appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin OTC Desks Are Draining – Supply Squeeze On The Horizon?

Bitcoin has dropped below the $85,000 level as selling pressure returns across the crypto market. After several days of tight consolidation just under the $88K resistance zone, bearish momentum has regained control, dragging prices lower and signaling the end of a short-lived period of stability. дальше »

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Morgan Creek-backed crypto custodian Hex Trust secures Singapore’s license for OTC push

Hex Trust has received a Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, allowing it to offer cross-border money transfer services. Cryptocurrency custodian Hex Technologies Pte. дальше »

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OTCs at risk of a mass freeze in the wake of the $1.5b Bybit hack

Bitrace predicts that OTC services could face a large-scale freeze wave after the massive Bybit hack which resulted in a loss of over $1.5 billion. Bitrace, a joint crypto tracing and analysis platform, warned users that a mass freeze of… дальше »

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BitGo launches 24/7 OTC crypto trading for institutional investors

The OTC desk will be available 24/7 to traders all across the globe. дальше »

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Wintermute to open New York office, eyes OTC and derivatives growth

Wintermute plans US expansion with a New York office, betting on pro-crypto policies under the Trump administration, CEO Evgeny Gaevoy says. дальше »

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Crypto custodian BitGo launches OTC trading amid rumored late 2025 IPO

OTC infrastructure firm Finery Markets says OTC trading volume skyrocketed last year, driven by Donald Trump’s election win and demand for spot crypto ETFs. 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 OTC supply drops 70% since 2021 - A sign of looming supply shock?

Bitcoin's OTC Desk balance declined sharply, which could constitute a key factor in this cycle. U.S. exchanges were holding nearly 1M BTC, contributing to a substantial sell-side liquidity inveThe post Bitcoin OTC supply drops 70% since 2021 - A sign of looming supply shock? appeared first on AMBCrypto. 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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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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Stablecoin Deals and China, Europe to Follow U.S. With Bitcoin Reserve: Wintermute Predictions

Wintermute report reviewed a strong 2024 as OTC volumes grew by 313%. 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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Объем OTC-рынка криптовалют в 2024 году вырос на 106%

В 2024 году объем торгов на внебиржевом (OTC) рынке криптовалют увеличился на 106%. Основными драйверами роста выступили институциональный спрос, новый ATH биткоина и выборы в США, следует из отчета Finery Markets. дальше »

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2024 Crypto OTC trading surged 106% YoY: Finery

2025 looks promising for the cryptocurrency industry after sectors like OTC and stablecoin transactions witnessed booms in 2024, Finery Markets experts shared. 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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Crypto market maker GSR secures FCA approval for OTC services

The crypto trading firm and market maker GSR becomes the first crypto liquidity provider to earn regulatory authorizations from both the FCA and Singapore’s MAS. GSR, the global crypto trading firm and market maker, has received approval from the Financial… 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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Binance Labs namedrops CZ in a thread announcing rebrand and investment plans in 2025

Binance Labs announced it will be changing its name, along with expanding its scope of investment to include secondary market deals, OTC and other new projects. Though, it also mentions former Binance CEO CZ and his plans to ‘engage with… дальше »

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Внебиржевые площадки фиксируют стремительный рост объемов торгов

Объемы внебиржевой торговли криптовалютами (OTC) резко выросли за последние месяцы, достигнув показателей бума 2021 года. Ключевым драйвером роста стали результаты выборов в США. «Если говорить кратко, внебиржевой рынок сейчас демонстрирует впечатляющие результаты», — отметил Тим Огилви (Tim Ogilvie), глава институционального направления криптобиржи Kraken. дальше »

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Russia’s central bank to combat illegal crypto OTC services with new surveillance platform: report

Russia’s central bank is set to develop a new platform that would help it crack down on illegal crypto OTC services and suspicious financial activities. The central bank of Russia is reportedly planning to create a new platform aimed at… дальше »

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Drop in OTC balances shows large investors are accumulating discounted Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s rise and subsequent fall from its new ATH of $108,200 spurred quite a bit of market activity. Last week’s price volatility led to spikes in both spot and derivatives trading, with rising volumes and sky-high liquidations showing the market’s aggressive reaction to the price drop. дальше »

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Bitcoin closes in on $100K thanks to institutional demand - Details

Bitcoin is experiencing an increase in institutional demand. OTC desks see their largest monthly inventory decline for 2024 dropping by 26k BTC. After declining to a 2-week low of $9The post Bitcoin closes in on $100K thanks to institutional demand - Details appeared first on AMBCrypto. 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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Changing early investment opportunities: The role of Premarket access in Defi

Crypto traders are exploring premarket trading, an OTC service allowing early access to new tokens before they launch. #sponsoredcontent 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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Hong Kong Considering Tax Concessions for Crypto Investments

Regulatory updates are also in the works for stablecoin issuers, OTC trading services and custodians. дальше »

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Hong Kong issues dual-track policy for AI adoption in finance

Hong Kong’s FSTB has unveiled a balanced AI policy approach for finance while the SFC preps new crypto OTC regulations.

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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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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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Bitcoin Bull Run in Question as Balances on OTC Desks Rise to 410K

Approximately 200,000 bitcoin have been transferred to OTC desks in the past five months. 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 to implement European standards for crypto OTC derivatives reporting

Hong Kong plans to implement European-style reporting rules for OTC crypto derivatives, including the use of DTIs, by 2025. дальше »

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