Emmanuel Dela Cruz

Investment manager Rex Shares has launched the REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (NASDAQ: BMAX). This first-of-its-kind fund exposes investors to convertible bonds issued by companies integrating Bitcoin into their corporate treasury strategies. “BMAX is the first ETF giving retail investors and investment advisors access to convertible bonds issued by companies integrating Bitcoin into

Namibia is advancing its plans for a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), undeterred by warnings from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Bank of Namibia (BoN) is currently in the “preparation phase” of the digital Namibian dollar project, with a focus on financial inclusion and cross-border payments, according to Kazembire Zemburuka, the bank’s director

Bitcoin has solidified its position as the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization since 2022, but the network’s transaction activity has declined. Data shows that while Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market has remained steady, active address usage has shifted toward Ethereum, stablecoins, and newer blockchain networks. Bitcoin Holds Market Dominance Amid Shifting Capital Flows

Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $22 million in outflows on Tuesday, marking the fifth consecutive day of investor withdrawals. According to data from analytics platform SoSoValue, Ethereum ETFs have struggled to retain investor interest, with BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) and Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund (FETH) leading the latest wave of outflows. SoSoValue data shows

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has defended the company’s massive U.S. Treasury holdings, arguing that its investment strengthens American debt resilience even as the stablecoin issuer faces increasing regulatory pressure in Europe and the United States. Speaking at a Bitcoin Policy Institute event on March 11, Ardoino underscored Tether’s financial influence, asserting that its $115 billion

An early Ethereum investor made waves in the crypto market Monday, transferring $13.8 million worth of ETH to the Kraken exchange amid a sharp decline in digital asset prices. The move, executed by a so-called “ICO whale,” coincided with Ethereum’s price falling to its lowest level since October 2023, raising concerns over potential market volatility.

President Donald Trump’s official meme coin, TRUMP, has plummeted more than 85% from its all-time high. According to CoinGecko data, the Solana-based token is now trading at $10.50, a stark decline from its January peak of $73.43.  The fall reflects a broader downturn in financial markets, with Bitcoin and Ethereum losing over 8% in the

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the use of Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) in digital asset transactions, expanding the list of cryptocurrencies eligible for investment and trading. The decision, announced on March 6, allows these stablecoins to serve as base trading pairs on digital asset exchanges, support investments in Initial Coin

Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) plans to launch Bitcoin perpetual futures in the second half of 2025, aiming to provide a regulated alternative for institutional investors and professional traders. The proposed contracts, which require approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, represent a significant step in integrating digital asset derivatives into mainstream financial markets. SGX’s initiative

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), one of Spain’s largest financial institutions, has secured approval from the Spanish Securities and Exchange Commission (CNMV) to provide bitcoin and ether trading services.  This regulatory clearance aligns with the implementation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, which standardizes crypto regulations across member states. The approval marks