Deutsche Börse, owner of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, says it will accelerate the development of its blockchain-backed D7 digital securities registry and build a trading platform for digital assets. Frankfurt Stock Exchange owner Deutsche Börse has included crypto in its strategic priorities for the coming years. According to the “Horizon 2026” report published on Nov.…
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In a LinkedIn job posting the London Stock Exchange Group says it’s seeking a digital assets lead with a “passion” for digital assets, crypto and blockchain. The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the parent company of the London Stock Exchange and other fintech companies, has posted on LinkedIn that it’s seeking a director of digital…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered order type for Nasdaq’s stock exchange. This marks the first AI order type approved for an exchange. Nasdaq says the latest technology aims to improve efficiency and performance on its platform. Nasdaq’s AI-Powered Trading Mechanism Gets SEC Nod Nasdaq announced on…
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Seven institutional firms have filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S., including the world’s largest asset manager BlackRock, driving optimism and higher Bitcoin prices. With the Bitcoin (BTC) halving event less than a year away, several financial giants have filed applications for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) — a scenario last seen…
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Dutch investors now have access to a Bitcoin equities exchange-traded fund on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. The Netherlands has welcomed a new equity exchange-traded (ETF) fund that will give investors exposure to a basket of Bitcoin (BTC)-related company stocks. French investment firm Melanion Capital’s Bitcoin Equities ETF began trading on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock…
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Cleanspark, a publicly listed bitcoin miner, has announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire two turnkey bitcoin facilities in Dalton, Georgia. The deal will be an all-cash payment of $9.3 million and is expected to increase Cleanspark’s current operations by just under 1 exahash per second (EH/s). Cleanspark Secures Georgia Bitcoin Facilities…
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ASX has abandoned its software rebuild using blockchain technology to explore more conventional options. Australia’s stock market operator has abandoned plans to rebuild its software platform using blockchain technology, marking a significant rejection of the once-celebrated concept that gained prominence alongside cryptocurrencies. The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) caused frustration among market participants in November 2022…
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Blocknox, a subsidiary of one of Europe’s largest stock exchanges, Boerse Stuttgart, has been licensed to operate as a crypto custodian in Germany. The authorization will allow the company to offer custody services for digital assets to institutional investors across the Old Continent. Boerse Stuttgart Subsidiary Blocknox to Offer Crypto Custody Services Under Bafin License…
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Nasdaq intends to launch its custody services for digital assets like bitcoin by the end of this year’s second quarter. The exchange operator is among those traditional financial firms that want to play a role as intermediaries in the crypto sector which saw the collapse of some major players. Stock Exchange Nasdaq Seeks Regulatory Approval…
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Israel’s public stock exchange is suggesting regulatory amendments that would permit some clients to trade crypto assets. The proposals, which have been put forward for public consultation, come at the backdrop of a growing number of regulated institutions getting involved in the digital asset market, the exchange noted. TASE Exchange Moves to Regulate Cryptocurrency Trading…
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