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China Merchants Bank’s CMB International Securities has become the first mainland China-affiliated brokerage to secure a virtual asset licence from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, enabling it to operate legally in Hong Kong.
Marathon Holdings (MARA) has invested $20 million in digital asset fund Two Prime to optimize its Bitcoin exposure, increasing its BTC allocation from 500 to 2,000 BTC, signaling long-term confidence in Bitcoin's value.
Anthony Pompliano highlights Bitcoin's recent surge to new all-time highs, attributing it to institutional buying, record inflows into BTC Spot ETFs, and Bitcoin options expiry, while expressing confidence in further price discovery.
CMB International Securities (CMBI) becomes the first mainland Chinese brokerage to offer crypto trading, custody, and advisory services in Hong Kong, marking a significant step in Hong Kong's push to become a global digital asset hub.
Hong Kong is experiencing a surge in stablecoin license applications as new regulations set to take effect on August 1 aim to bring stablecoins under comprehensive oversight, positioning the city as a key hub for digital assets and a bridge for Chinese enterprises.
Executives at US-listed Bitcoin mining firms are receiving significantly higher pay packages than their peers in energy and IT sectors, primarily due to stock-based compensation, though shareholder pushback and disparities in pay efficiency are emerging.
A $12.8 billion debt maturity wall poses a sustainability risk for major Bitcoin Treasury Companies (BTC-TCs), which rely heavily on capital markets and Bitcoin prices, with some firms already operating at significant losses.
MARA Holdings appoints Nir Rikovitch, former Blue River executive, as Chief Product Officer to lead the productization and scaling of its bitcoin mining operations.
Ant Group’s international arm plans to adopt Circle’s USDC stablecoin once it achieves full U.S. regulatory compliance, as part of its strategy to expand its global footprint and enhance blockchain-based financial services.