Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced another round of outflows as five funds pulled out $ 175.67 million. At the same time, despite a trading volume of $ 173.66 million, ether ETFs saw no net gains or losses on Friday. Bitcoin ETFs Lose $ 175 Million; Ether ETFs Show No Change Bitcoin …
Washington Man Faces Charges in $64 Million Crypto Laundering Scheme
A Washington resident has been charged with involvement in a $ 64 million cryptocurrency laundering scheme. He allegedly deceived investors, posing as an escrow agent, and transferred funds into his accounts. The funds were moved offshore or converted to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum via exchanges like Gemini, Bitstamp, Coinbase, and Binance. Investigators …
First Solana Spot ETF Raises $2.75 Million on Brazilian Stock Exchange
On Thursday, the first Solana spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) product raised over $ 2.75 million during its public offering on B3, the Brazilian stock exchange. The product, previously approved for trading by the Brazilian securities regulator (CVM), is offered by QR Asset, which also has a bitcoin-based ETF product. The offering managed to raise …
Parafi Capital Secures $120 Million for Investing in Crypto Funds
The New York-based digital asset manager, Parafi Capital, has secured $ 120 million to invest in general partner stakes of crypto funds. These funds focus on specific market segments, strategies, or geographic locations. With this funding, Parafi Capital aims to build a portfolio of 30-50 general partner stakes in crypto funds. Parafi Capital Prioritizes …
South African Fintech Firm Raises $7.5 Million to Expand Financial Inclusion
Omnisient, a South African fintech startup, secured a $ 7.5 million Series A investment from Arise to support its mission of enhancing financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. The investment will help Omnisient expand its technology to African, European, and U.S. markets. The startup is also seeking strategic partners in the U.S. market and …