In a remarkable turn of events, India’s stock market is on the cusp of surpassing Hong Kong to become one of the world’s largest trading venues, signaling investors’ confidence in the economic outlook of the most populous country globally. As of the end of October, the total market capitalization of companies listed on the National […]

In an announcement on Thursday, Uphold CEO Simon McLoughlin revealed plans for the imminent release of Vault, a cutting-edge product set to revolutionize the security and user experience of cryptocurrency self-custody. The beta launch for Vault is scheduled for early 2024, with an initial focus on providing a streamlined self-custody experience for over 10 million […]

Bitcoin has reached its highest price in almost 20 months, hitting over $42,000 on Monday, marking an 8.2 percent increase from the previous day. The surge is fueled by growing optimism that the toughest regulatory hurdles for the cryptocurrency industry are behind, and anticipation that US regulators will soon approve stock market cryptocurrency funds. Investors […]

In a significant development, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has received the go-ahead to liquidate approximately $873 million in trust assets. The decision, disclosed in a filing to the Delaware bankruptcy court on November 29, paves the way for the proceeds to be utilized in repaying creditors who suffered losses during the collapse of the […]

In a remarkable turn of events, cryptocurrency enthusiasts have witnessed Bitcoin’s triumphant recovery, with the digital currency surging past the $38,370 mark on Tuesday. This resurgence not only underscores the resilience of the cryptocurrency market but also highlights a renewed interest among investors. Bitcoin’s meteoric rise of 129% this year comes on the heels of […]

In a bullish rally, the price of gold soared to a six-month peak on Monday, propelled by mounting investor confidence that the US Federal Reserve has concluded its interest rate hikes and a concurrent weakening of the US dollar. Spot gold prices experienced a 0.6% increase, reaching $2,014.55 per troy ounce, marking the highest level […]

China’s securities regulator, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), announced its approval of three applications on Sunday for the launch of the nation’s inaugural publicly traded commercial Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) products. These REITs are supported by a portfolio of consumption-related infrastructure projects, marking a significant development in the country’s financial landscape. The initial […]

In a groundbreaking move, Colombia’s finance minister, Ricardo Bonilla, has revealed plans for the introduction of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as part of a comprehensive initiative to regulate cryptocurrencies. Bonilla confirmed that the issuance of the CBDC will be overseen by the Bank of the Republic, emphasizing that the digital currency will serve […]

In a significant move bolstering its position in the rapidly growing Chinese mutual fund market, Fidelity International has successfully raised 5 billion yuan ($700 million) from investors for its inaugural fixed-income mutual fund in China. This accomplishment marks a strategic expansion for the asset manager in a market valued at $3.8 trillion. Helen Huang, Managing […]

In a surprising turn of events, hedge funds betting on a downturn in US and European stock markets have suffered staggering losses estimated at $43 billion amid a sharp rally over recent days. Short sellers, who had strategically positioned themselves against companies vulnerable to higher borrowing costs, found themselves on the wrong side of the […]