North Korean hackers are targeting crypto ETF issuers, according to the FBI. The FBI has “identified a long list of potential targets,” a security researcher told News. North Korean hackers have long targeted crypto companies due to the irreversibility of blockchain-based transactions. Because once the crypto is in the hacker’s wallet, no bank or government … Read more
Index provider CF Benchmarks has partnered with exchange giant Nasdaq for spot options. These options complement spot bitcoin ETFs. It is also easy to access for retail investors. Nasdaq’s recent application to list and trade bitcoin options is further proof that investors want exposure to cryptocurrency. Retail customers are getting more choice after the successful … Read more
Institutional investors increased their bitcoin exposure in the second quarter of 2024, 13F filings show. Bitwise's Matt Haugan called the adoption rate “historic.” But traditional players don't stop there, he said. Spot bitcoin exchange traded funds received more from institutional investors in the second quarter of 2024. That trend is likely to continue. This is … Read more
Investment banks own a lot of crypto, as shown in the disclosure. This makes public pensions more comfortable with crypto, Hashdex argues. The investment banks are Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley Revealed They own $600 million in US spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, according to regulatory filings. According to Hashdex, this is a bullish sign for … Read more
Bitcoin ETF market makers are Ledn's biggest clients for crypto loans. Ledn credits Bitcoin and Ether ETF approvals for its performance. Big-money players say crypto loans offer tax advantages over selling tokens. According to a report shared with News, centralized crypto lender Ledn said it processed $1.16 billion in crypto loans, mostly to bitcoin exchange-traded … Read more