MANTRA seals $1b RWA deal with UAE-based DAMAC Group
Tokenized real-world assets platform MANTRA has struck a notable $1 billion agreement with DAMAC Group, a top investment conglomerate in the Middle East. On Jan. 9, the L1 blockchain announced…
Calamos Investments to introduce a Bitcoin ETF with 100% downside protection
Calamos is launching a Bitcoin ETF with 100% downside protection named CBOJ in January. The ETF combines Treasury bonds and Bitcoin options to mitigate investment risks. CBOJ offers annual protection…
Bitwise files new ETF targeting firms with large Bitcoin holdings
The Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF would invest in businesses that “hold at least 1,000 Bitcoin” Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $100 million to be…
KULR launches Bitcoin treasury with $21m BTC purchase
The $21 million BTC purchase follows the KULR’s announcement on Dec. 4. Other companies to launch a Bitcoin treasury strategy in recent weeks include Rumble, Marathon Digital, Semler Scientific and…
Report shows a third of South Koreans now own crypto with this coin in focus
Over 30% of South Koreans now invest in crypto, with 15.59M holders in November. Crypto trading volume in South Korea now rivals stock markets, with daily trades hitting 14.9 trillion…
Metaplanet buys the dip with 620 BTC
Metaplanet, the Japanese investment firm that’s one of the most aggressive buyer of Bitcoin in recent months, has added to its holdings with a fresh 619.70 BTC purchase. The company’s…
El Salvador to ‘confine’ its Bitcoin activities in $1.4bn loan deal with the IMF
The IMF said “potential risks” of El Salvador’s Bitcoin project will be “diminished significantly” A Bitcoin podcaster questioned the true cost of the IMF’s monetary assistance to El Salvador El…
Bitfinex: Bitcoin could hit $200k by mid-2025 with mild price corrections
Bitfinex analysts believe Bitcoin could reach between $140,000 – $200,000 by mid-2025 “Consistent buying pressure” with ETFs will see future Bitcoin price correction “shorter in duration” If Bitcoin follows the…
WhiteBIT and Visa launch crypto debit card with cashback
The WhiteBIT Nova card allows EU users to spend crypto directly with no conversions. The debit card offers up to 10% BTC/WBT cashback with customizable daily spending categories. Backed by…
Bitget eyes MiCA compliance with new Europe hub
Bitget has announced its plans to expand in Europe by establishing its crypto hub in Lithuania. The exchange is eyeing regulatory compliance ahead of European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets…