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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly working to allow its institutional clients to use Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for loans, marking one of the most direct integrations of crypto assets into Wall Street’s credit systems to date.The program, expected to launch by the end of 2025, will rely on a third-party custodian to hold…
Throughout the quarter, Kraken accelerated that momentum – introducing new product categories, enhancing client experiences and expanding platform-wide capabilities to strengthen our full product suite. Our results demonstrate the scalability of our multi-product platform and the resilience of our model in a fast-changing market. By pairing innovation with discipline, we continue to lay the foundation…
In brief Bitcoin is down 4% this month, defying its historical 19.84% average return for October. Analysts say on-chain data and failed rallies point to a continued correction phase. Sharp price swings reflect a market torn between institutional optimism and macro risks. Bitcoin’s recovery this week continues to lag, leaving most altcoin performances in the…
TL;DR Last Friday’s ~$19B+ liquidation cascade reset positioning across crypto; this week’s action has been a shaky retest rather than a clean recovery, with BTC probing the low ~100Ks and failing multiple reclaim attempts. Den’s “line in the sand” on BTC: ~$98K. If it can hold above that level, there’s room for a base (but…
Bitcoin and the broader financial markets are bracing for the first inflation data release after the U.S. government shut down on October 1, with analysts pricing in a measured market reaction. The Consumer Price Index reading, scheduled for release on Friday, will play a pivotal role in shaping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision next week.The…
In brief Bitcoin dropped early Friday amid uncertainty over Trump’s proposed China tariffs, with analysts watching the critical $103,000 support level. Short-term holders who bought around $113,000 are selling, while the “Coinbase premium” has turned negative, signaling weakened U.S. demand. Broader market pressure from U.S. banking concerns and $1.2 billion in liquidations over 24 hours…
We’re excited to announce we have acquired Small Exchange, a CFTC-licensed Designated Contract Market (DCM) from IG Group for $100 million. This move lays the foundation for us to launch a fully U.S.-native derivatives product suite, creating a deep, sophisticated onshore venue in the world’s largest capital market. The acquisition of Small Exchange advances our…
In brief Bitcoin and Ethereum have stabilized after recent volatility, with BTC trading above $112,000 and ETH near $4,100. The two-week U.S. government shutdown has delayed key economic data releases, including the September CPI report now rescheduled for October 24. Despite data delays, Fed Chair Powell indicated the committee still has enough information to proceed…
In brief Gold futures climbed above $4,200 per ounce Tuesday, setting a new all-time high. CoinGlass tracked more than $21 billion in crypto outflows from Binance over the past week. Analysts told Decrypt the divergence marks a short-term flight to safety, with capital temporarily shifting from crypto to gold ahead of key Fed signals. Gold…
In brief Nigel Farage called Monday for the British financial watchdog to better regulate crypto. Farage in May said that he would establish a Bitcoin reserve—like Trump did in the U.S.—if elected prime minister. The Brexit mastermind has long spoken about the benefits of using digital assets. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said Monday that…
