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Will $2.4B Bitcoin Options Expiry Drive Markets Lower? 

Bitcoin is already in retreat following its all-time high of $73,580 this week, but will today’s big expiry event send prices tumbling lower? Around 30,600 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on March 15 with a notional value of around $2.45 billion. This week’s expiry event is slightly larger than last week’s, but a huge one worth almost $10 billion will occur at the end of March. Bitcoin Options Expiry The put/call ratio for today’s batch of Bitcoin options is 0.78 which means there are slightly more calls (long contracts) being sold than puts (shorts). There is a lot of open…

Bitcoin

QCP Capital and Further Ventures Announce Partnership for Middle East Crypto Expansion

Singapore-based QCP Capital is expanding to Abu Dhabi in a partnership with Further Ventures. Abu Dhabi is making its mark on the map as an institutional crypto hub. Singapore-based cryptocurrency trading firm QCP Capital and Further Ventures on Wednesday announced in Dubai a partnership to expand into the Middle Eastern markets by offering new digital-asset financial and derivatives product offerings. QCP said that it plans to open an office in Abu Dhabi, while Further Ventures will use its broker-dealer license and custodial platforms to facilitate sales of new products. "Abu Dhabi is unique because it has one of the most…

Markets

IOTA aims to boost RWA and DeFi with major program in Singapore

The IOTA Foundation has unveiled a key program aimed at advancing the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization ecosystem on IOTA. The 12-week accelerator is a collaboration with early-stage venture capital firm Tenity and will offer grants and other resources for early-stage projects in the areas of RWA, decentralized finance (DeFi), DeFi institutional services and infrastructure. The IOTA Ecosystem DLT Foundation announces that the IOTA APAC Accelerator program will provide a $50,000 grant to selected projects. Projects will have a demo day at Token2049. These startups will use IOTA EVM technology, as per the details in the blog post. Dominik SCHIENER said…

Altcoins

Ragnarok enters Web3 through Ronin partnership

Discover the Ragnarok Ronin partnership that brings the iconic Ragnarok Online into the blockchain gaming world with ZERO X AND's new title. The post Ragnarok enters Web3 through Ronin partnership appeared first on Crypto Briefing. Web3 gaming-focused blockchain Ronin has officially partnered with Gravity to launch “Ragnarok: Monster World.” This strategic alliance introduces the notorious Ragnarok Online universe into the burgeoning world of blockchain gaming. This collaboration marks the first instance of a Web2 gaming IP transitioning onto the Ronin network, following Pixels’ successful migration. “Ragnarok holds a special place in the hearts of our core audience in South East…

GameFi

Bitcoin Exchange Binance Listed 6 New Altcoin Parities, One of which is TRY Parity!

In order to enrich the trading experience of its users and expand the trading options available, Binance announced the addition of several new trading pairs to the Spot platform and the launch of Trading Bots services. Binance Spot Introduces New Trading Pairs and Bots Services Effective April 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM, Binance Spot will open trading for the following trading pairs: ATOM/USDC CFX/USDC POLYX/TRY RNDR/USDC RUNE/USDC SAGA/USDC These new trading pairs offer users enhanced opportunities to diversify their portfolios and engage in a wider range of trading activities. By introducing pairs such as ATOM/USDC, CFX/USDC, and RNDR/USDC, Binance aims…

Exchanges

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whales Are Waking Up, Selling Their Holdings

A Bitcoin wallet was activated after nearly a decade and a half of dormancy, transferring 50 BTC — valued at approximately $3.67 million — to Coinbase. This wallet, which received the Bitcoin from mining activities on April 25, 2010, has been untouched until this recent transaction. The serendipitous tale of this Bitcoin miner, who diligently held onto their assets through multiple market cycles, illustrates a blend of remarkable patience and fortuitous timing. The miner’s decision to hold for 14 years is emblematic of a long-term investment strategy that early adopters of Bitcoin often embraced, rooted in an unwavering belief in…

Bitcoin

Crypto startup seeks $120 million in funding, eyeing $1 billion valuation

Hidden Road Partners, a startup prime brokerage backed by Citadel Securities and other prominent crypto institutions, is raising new funds amid a resurgence in the cryptocurrency landscape. The startup focuses on cryptocurrencies and foreign exchange markets (forex) and aims for a $1 billion valuation. According to a Bloomberg report, the firm seeks to raise approximately $120 million in a series B equity round. This round is expected to bring Hidden Road’s valuation to around $1 billion. Founded in 2018 by Marc Asch, a former Steven Cohen’s SAC Capital and Point72 Asset Management employee, Hidden Road completed a $50 million series…

Markets

Dfinity Launches Web3 Accelerator Platform On Internet Computer

The Dfinity Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Switzerland and a major participant in the Internet Computer blockchain, announced the launch of the Olympus acceleration platform. According to a press release, Olympus is the first decentralized Web3 network accelerator. Dfinity said it is a “first-of-its-kind platform” that will be used by “teams around the world to organize and launch their own accelerator programs.” The foundation also describes Olympus as “Open Stake” in which projects, mentors and investors can “interact freely, enabling permissionless ecosystem inclusivity and unlimited integrations,” as a defining factor that differentiates it from similar accelerator programs. Dominic WILLIAMS,…

Altcoins

Ultra-Realistic Visuals Featuring Web3 Game Lead to Immediate Presale Sellout—Investors Brace for Explosive Gains 

Web3 gaming represents a transformative shift in the digital gaming landscape, leveraging blockchain technology to redefine player interaction and ownership. Unlike traditional games, where all assets and progress are stored on centralized servers owned by game developers, Web3 games operate on decentralized networks. During the crypto rally of 2021, the hype around Web3 gaming was at its peak, with hundreds of projects launching now and then. However, the numbers were deceiving to show the growth of the sector since the broader gaming community was not satisfied with the end results. Gamers criticized the low-quality gameplay and bad experience. And then…

GameFi

Brighty App Lists TON, Offering Enhanced FinTech Services to European Users

Brighty App, a leading European fiat and crypto neobank from Switzerland, has officially announced the listing of Toncoin (TON) on its platform. This listing, effective from April 10, marks a significant extension of Brighty’s cryptocurrency offerings, catering both to fiat and crypto users across Europe. Toncoin is the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network (TON), a blockchain ecosystem initially developed by the creators of Telegram. TON is designed to provide high transaction speeds and scalability, supporting various applications including decentralized apps and smart contracts. With the integration of TON, Brighty App users can now access a range of new financial…

Exchanges