Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is set to launch its U.S. perpetual futures trading platform, Botanical, backed by a $ 25 million round led by Ripple. The platform, integrating Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD, aims to challenge decentralized exchanges and offshore models. Bitnomial’s approach to bringing offshore trading models into the U.S. derivatives industry presents a significant …
Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, has acquired 9.8% of Adecoagro, a Latin American-based agricultural giant. In a move described by Argentine media as surprising, the company invested $ 100 million to diversify its investments in the agricultural and food sectors. Adecoagro, valued at over a billion dollars, has a direct presence in Argentina, Brazil, …
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a $ 3 million strategic investment in the Kem app, a platform for money transfers and financial management. This collaboration aims to introduce USDT on Kem’s platform, promoting widespread adoption in the Middle East and enhancing financial inclusion. The investment is expected to improve economic conditions in countries like …
Capula Management, one of the largest hedge funds in Europe with assets under management (AUM) of approximately $ 118 billion, has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency market by investing $ 464 million in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This substantial investment underscores the growing institutional interest in bitcoin, even amid market …
According to the latest U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 13-F filing from Ark Invest’s and 21shares’ ARKB fund, the State of Michigan Retirement System (SMRS) acquired approximately $ 6.59 million in ARKB shares. This news follows an announcement by Steven Fulop, the mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey, that the city’s pension fund …