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Coinbase Secures MiCA License in Luxembourg

Coinbase Secures MiCA License in Luxembourg

CW25. Coinbase has obtained a MiCA license in Luxembourg, establishing it as its EU hub. Bybit plans to launch a Solana-based DEX called Byreal with CEX-DEX integration. KuCoin, amid regulatory pressure, steps up compliance by restricting non-KYC users and joining BitGo’s settlement network.

SEC Signals Softer Stance on DeFi Development

SEC Signals Softer Stance on DeFi Development

CW24. The SEC and CFTC offered contrasting tones on DeFi, with the SEC expressing support for innovation while warning against fraud. Coinbase introduced a Bitcoin rewards card and launched Coinbase Business. Meanwhile, ZKJ and KOGE tokens crashed after Binance revised Alpha Point rules.

Circle Stock Soars After NYSE Debut

Circle Stock Soars After NYSE Debut

CW23. Circle (CRCL) surged over 200% in its NYSE debut, reflecting renewed interest in stablecoins. Meanwhile, Singapore restricts crypto firms from serving overseas clients, as Hong Kong positions itself as a regional hub. JPMorgan will accept crypto ETFs as loan collateral.

Arkham Unmasks $54.5B in MicroStrategy Bitcoin Holdings

Arkham Unmasks $54.5B in MicroStrategy Bitcoin Holdings

CW 22. Alpaca Finance announced its shutdown, raising questions about the future of its smart contracts post-closure. FTX begins a second round of creditor repayments totaling $5B, with recovery rates up to 120%. Arkham has identified MicroStrategy’s BTC wallets, revealing $54.5B in holdings.

U.S. Introduces GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins

U.S. Introduces GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins

CW 21. The GENIUS Act proposes a U.S. regulatory framework for stablecoins, focusing on transparency, reserve backing, and oversight. Meanwhile, crypto exchanges and stock brokers are converging, offering cross-asset trading. The SEC has acknowledged BlackRock’s Ether ETF proposal.

Coinbase Joins S&P 500, Shares Surge 24%

Coinbase Joins S&P 500, Shares Surge 24%

CW 20. Coinbase will join the S&P 500, replacing Discover, marking a milestone for the crypto industry. Its shares rose nearly 24% on the news. Binance launched a new Alpha Points usage mechanism for TGEs and airdrops. CoinMarketCap unveiled its own launchpad, CMC Launch.

Strategy Index: Long Short I and Funding Arb II

Strategy Index: Long Short I and Funding Arb II

Drawing on real trading data from 11 crypto trading teams managing over $2B, 1Token’s latest benchmark research provides actionable insights and in-depth analysis of Funding Arbitrage and Long Short strategies for Q1 2025, among the most prominent trading approaches in the cryptocurrency market.

Coinbase to Acquire Deribit for $2.9 Billion

Coinbase to Acquire Deribit for $2.9 Billion

CW19 Market Digest: Coinbase plans a $2.9B acquisition of options platform Deribit, pending approvals. Hong Kong broker Futu introduces BTC, ETH, and USDT deposits for accredited investors. Ripple settles SEC lawsuit for $50M, ending prolonged litigation and potentially benefiting XRP holders.

Deribit Eyes US Expansion Amid Crypto Push

Deribit Eyes US Expansion Amid Crypto Push

CW18 Market Digest. Merchants in Cannes plan crypto payments by summer, aiming at affluent clients. Deribit, the largest crypto options exchange, considers US expansion amid M&A rumors with Coinbase. Kraken launches "Embed," simplifying crypto trading integration for financial institutions.

CME Group Introduces XRP Futures Contracts

CME Group Introduces XRP Futures Contracts

CW17 Market Digest. SGX plans to launch Bitcoin perpetual futures for institutional clients in late 2025, as the CFTC seeks market feedback on perpetual derivatives. CME announced new XRP futures contracts. Binance introduced Alpha Points, a scoring system for users to access rewards.

OKX Relaunches in US After $500M DOJ Settlement

OKX Relaunches in US After $500M DOJ Settlement

CW16 Market Digest. Mantra ($OM) token price dropped 90%, prompting market manipulation speculation, denied by Laser Digital and Mantra’s CEO. OKX relaunched its US exchange following a $500M DOJ settlement for compliance issues. Raydium introduced LaunchLab amid Pumpswap competition.

SEC Releases Key Guidelines on Crypto Asset Issuance

SEC Releases Key Guidelines on Crypto Asset Issuance

CW15 Market Digest. Hong Kong's SFC clarified rules allowing virtual asset staking under approval conditions. Ripple acquired Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, becoming crypto’s largest non-bank prime broker. The SEC releases key guidelines on crypto securities issuance and registration.

ACT Flash Crash Sparks Binance Leverage Controversy

ACT Flash Crash Sparks Binance Leverage Controversy

CW14 Market Digest: ACT plunged 50% in one hour, triggering liquidations, as Binance reduced perpetual leverage while large holders sold. FDUSD briefly depegged after Justin Sun questioned issuer solvency. SEC clarified stablecoins like USDT and USDC aren't securities; USDe remains uncertain.

1Token Collaborates with Blue Coast Capital Partners to Empower Crypto Performance Monitoring

1Token Collaborates with Blue Coast Capital Partners to Empower Crypto Performance Monitoring

New York, April 2nd, 2025 — 1Token, a global technology provider for digital asset investment managers, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Blue Coast Capital Partners—a premier capital introduction firm renowned for its deep-rooted industry connections and crypto quantitative trading expertise. This alliance is designed to enhance Blue