Kraken rolls out ETF and stock access for US crypto traders

Kraken rolls out ETF and stock access for US crypto traders

Kraken launches stock and ETF trading for US users, expanding beyond crypto as it pushes for a borderless, all-in-one trading platform. Kraken is expanding beyond cryptocurrencies by offering US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a move aimed at appealing to more traditional investors. Kraken, the world’s 13th largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) by volume,…

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Asia holds crypto liquidity, but US Treasurys will unlock institutional funds

Asia holds crypto liquidity, but US Treasurys will unlock institutional funds

The disconnect between Asia’s crypto liquidity hubs and US capital markets has hindered institutional adoption of digital assets. Opinion by: Jack Lu, CEO of BounceBit For years, crypto has promised a more open and efficient financial system. A fundamental inefficiency remains: the disconnect between US capital markets and Asia’s liquidity hubs. The United States dominates…

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Vitalik Buterin unveils roadmap for Ethereum privacy

Vitalik Buterin unveils roadmap for Ethereum privacy

Vitalik Buterin’s proposed roadmap addresses privacy enhancements for wallets, decentralized finance applications and infrastructure. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined an extensive plan to enhance the privacy of the network he helped create. In an April 11 roadmap, Buterin argued for incorporating privacy tools into Ether (ETH) wallets and implementing privacy-enhancing norms and features in the…

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New York bill proposes legalizing Bitcoin, crypto for state payments

New York bill proposes legalizing Bitcoin, crypto for state payments

The bill seeks to legalize cryptocurrency payments using Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash, but may mandate an an additional state “service fee” for these transactions. A New York lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow state agencies to accept cryptocurrency payments, signaling growing political momentum for digital asset integration in public services. Assembly Bill…

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