Virtu Financial increased its BTC holdings by 175 in the second quarter, and currently holds 410 BTC

Traditional finance operates 9-5, blockchain operates 24/7 ⏰ @CantonNetwork just bridged that gap with 24/7 on-chain Treasury financing with atomic swaps and institutional privacy with @BankofAmerica, @citsecurities, @circle, @CumberlandSays, @digitalassetcom, @The_DTCC, @HiddenRoadHQ, @SocieteGenerale, @Tradeweb, and @VirtuFinancial This is how you build infrastructure that institutions actually use

VC Roundup: Bitcoin DeFi surges, but tokenization and stablecoins gain steam

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF set for ‘monstrous lead’ with SEC options boost

Canton blockchain developer Digital Asset raises $135 million in Goldman Sachs-backed round to accelerate adoption

Cryptocurrency Market Drives Hedge Funds to Recruit Weekend Traders, Traditional Finance Accelerates Adaptation to Around-the-Clock Digital Asset Trading

"The copycat season has arrived?"This time, however, it's not in the cryptocurrency market but in the "coin-stock" market.From MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy to SharpLink's stock price skyrocketing 10-fold due to its ETH holding plan, 2025 is set to witness a new trend of publicly listed companies "trading cryptocurrencies to save the market."More and more publicly listed companies are no longer satisfied with traditional asset allocation, but instead include BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP in their treasury to reserve, hedge risks, or even for strategic transformation.In terms of leading companies, MicroStrategy leads with 580,000 BTC, while MercadoLibre and Coinbase continue to increase their holdings. Block holds a position of 8,584 BTC, with an accounting gain of 243%.GameStop, VivoPower, SharpLink, and other formerly delisted stocks on the brink of delisting have reversed their stock prices and attracted capital inflows by launching "holding token transformation" plans.It's not just traditional internet and crypto-native companies; some banks and financial giants are also starting small-scale experiments. For example, Italy's largest bank Intesa has made its first purchase of Bitcoin, and Virtu Financial uses BTC as a hedging tool. SharpLink is betting on ETH, VivoPower is shifting to XRP, and Upexi is choosing Solana to build a new financial strategy, showing a trend of multi-chain parallel development.It's worth noting that the "trading cryptocurrencies" behavior of multiple projects is accompanied by large-scale financing, and the compliance path and strategic implementation are still to be observed.However, this trend clearly shows that crypto assets are rapidly infiltrating enterprise-level financial systems, moving from financial diversification tools to the core of capital market strategies. "Coin-stock"!

The UK's first FCA-regulated crypto derivatives trading platform, GFO-X, launches in London

GFO-X, the UK's first FCA-regulated cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform, has launched in London.

COINBASE LAUNCHES FIRST 24/7 CRYPTO FUTURES TRADING SERVICE IN THE U.S - @Coinbase has officially launched 24/7 trading access for Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, becoming the first CFTC-regulated exchange in the U.S. to offer such a service. - This development, which took effect on May 9, 2025, allows retail and institutional U.S. traders to access futures contracts at any hour of the day or night, including weekends. Key Details: - Coinbase Derivatives LLC (CDE) provides the 24/7 futures service, which supports uninterrupted execution and risk management to match the always-on global crypto ecosystem. - The launch is backed by a strong clearing and liquidity framework. Nodal Clear acts as the regulated clearinghouse, ensuring transparency and risk control, while top market makers like Virtu Financial ensure steady liquidity. - Coinbase is currently working on introducing perpetual-style futures for U.S. users, bringing one of the most popular global crypto derivatives into the regulatory fold for the first time. - Access is being expanded through several major Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), including ABN AMRO, Wedbush Securities Inc., and Coinbase Financial Markets — enabling wider distribution and smoother onboarding for traders. - Leading voices in the financial space have applauded the move. Executives from Virtu, ABN AMRO, and Wedbush all hailed the launch as a “game-changer” and a “transformational shift” in the U.S. derivatives market, noting it better reflects the 24/7 rhythm of crypto. - By removing the constraints of traditional market hours, Coinbase is positioning itself at the forefront of regulated digital asset futures, giving American traders greater access, flexibility, and responsiveness in a rapidly evolving space. Image obtained from X

Coinbase Derivatives has launched 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading, making it the first U.S.-regulated platform to offer round-the-clock leveraged futures. Perpetual contracts are coming soon, with support from Nodal Clear, Virtu Financial, and ABN AMRO. https://t.co/KbT5Umd1Fv

Coinbase announces the launch of 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading, following the $2.90 billion acquisition of Deribit.

The crypto derivatives trading platform GFO-X is expected to launch in Q1 2025.

VirtuSwap & Minerva AI: Leading the AI Revolution in DeFi Since 2022! At VirtuSwap, we’ve been redefining liquidity management in the DeFi ecosystem since 2022, leveraging AI agents and our advanced liquidity optimizer, Minerva AI. Our solutions address key liquidity allocation challenges, delivering superior outcomes for both traders and liquidity providers (LPs).🌟 How AI Agents Are Transforming DeFiDeFi rewards key ecosystem participants for their contributions:🔹 Ethereum validators, for securing the network that powers DeFi protocols.🔹 DEX liquidity providers (LPs), for providing the capital that drives trading on decentralized exchanges.With our AI agents, VirtuSwap sets a new standard for efficiency and optimization. Here’s how we do it:1️⃣ Precise liquidity allocation, eliminating wasteful capital use.2️⃣ Lower costs for traders, with better prices and reduced price impact.3️⃣ Higher returns for LPs – up to 5x more, thanks to optimized rewards and innovative pool architecture.💡 Minerva AI: The Heart of VirtuSwapMinerva AI, our advanced liquidity optimizer, has been at the core of VirtuSwap from the beginning. It analyzes real-time market conditions, predicts trends, and dynamically adjusts liquidity distribution to maximize efficiency.🔹 Smarter reward allocationMinerva AI intelligently distributes rewards across pools, optimizing liquidity for both LPs and traders.🔹 Enhanced trading efficiencyTraders save up to 50% on costs, thanks to single-fee transactions and reduced price impact.🔹 Efficiency for niche assetsMinerva AI ensures liquidity for less popular assets (outside the top 5), often overlooked by traditional models.🔹 Global potentialIn the future, Minerva AI will be available to other protocols, enabling decentralized and cost-effective liquidity optimization.🌍 VirtuSwap: Redefining DeFiJust as Curve revolutionized stablecoin trading, VirtuSwap transforms trading for niche assets by lowering barriers and costs for traders while increasing returns for LPs.1️⃣ We provide an efficient trading system for assets beyond the top 5.2️⃣ We combine advanced AI technology and financial engineering to deliver innovative solutions for the DeFi ecosystem.🚀 Join the AI Revolution in DeFi!At VirtuSwap, we’re building the future of decentralized finance. Minerva AI is the key to greater efficiency, higher returns, and true decentralization.💬 What’s your take on AI’s role in the future of DeFi?📢 Try VirtuSwap today and see how Minerva AI can transform your trading and liquidity experience.

Meet our CEO, @lyandresev! 🚀Evgeny is a professor and #Web3 entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He teaches finance at Tel Aviv University and is a visiting professor at Dartmouth College and The University of Hong Kong.His work in #blockchain technology has earned him numerous awards and recognition in top finance journals. He also advises @KimaNetwork and other projects.Evgeny delivered a keynote speech at the Quarterly Journal of Finance Conference in Shenzhen on the efficiency of concentrated liquidity in v3 pools and was invited to speak at the NTU conference in Singapore alongside @VitalikButerin.His contributions and leadership drive VirtuSwap forward. With Evgeny leading us, our future is bright! 🌟

Final Approval for Spot Ethereum ETFs Expected Imminently, Listings Anticipated Next Week

EDX MARKETS Launches Cryptocurrency Settlement Platform EDXM GLOBAL

CSOP Asset Management partners with OSL to list Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

CSOP Asset Management collaborates with OSL to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

SoSo Daily Mar 20

SoSo Daily Mar 20

$GONE, $ASM, $RADAR, $wUSDM, $weETH, $SOULS, $USDV, $GCR, and $VRSW have been whitelisted on QuickSwap! 💯 That means 9 new coins directly accessible on the token list for DeFi. Keep scrolling to learn more about each project and their token: @gonepolygone The community driven Polygon meme token created by 50+ quality individuals to bring fun back to the ecosystem. $GONE today $GONE tomorrow. @AsMatchApp AsMatch is the first Social L3 on @MantaNetwork powered by Polygon CDK and Celestia DA. AsMatch democratises SocialFi with a community-first approach by prioritising the common user. Their philosophy is simple: no matter who you are, your interaction carries value and reward. $ASM represents your social interactions and value within their community. Regular in-app activities earn points that translate into weekly $ASM airdrops. @DappRadar DappRadar is a comprehensive dApp store where users can discover, track, and trade different DeFi, NFT, and gaming protocols and projects across multiple blockchains. $RADAR is the native ecosystem token that allows holders to contribute to the platform's future by managing listings, voting, putting forth recommendations, staking, and more. @MountainUSDM Mountain Protocol's $wUSDM is the first regulated yield bearing stablecoin that provides transparency with high security standards. The token is available for trading and liquidity providing on Manta Pacific via QuickSwap. @EtherFi $weETH is the liquid restaking token, which is non-rebasing, meaning the token count in a user's wallet remains constant with value increases reflected in the token price rather than the quantity. @unfetteredgame The Unfettered is a 3D soulslike RPG video game that takes place in an enchanted world. Players can engage in several different game modes, including Roguelike PvE, Arena PvP, and more. $SOULS is the main ecosystem token that can be earned through battling, playing, and more, also contributing to the game's sustainability. @USDV_Money Verified USD, or $USDV, is the first omnichain tokenised treasury-backed stablecoin, pegged by tokenized RWA (Real World Assets). It's backed by cash and highly liquid cash equivalents. @Globalcoinrsrch Global Coin Research (GCR) is a community of investors & researchers in Web3. The $GCR token is used in governance and for membership access. @VirtuSwap VirtuSwap is a DEX with a revolutionary financial technology and AI-powered liquidity optimisation, which allows direct trading across any pair of tokens, vastly reducing trading costs and enhancing LP returns. Its native $VRSW token can be staked and/or locked in the protocol, enhancing the share of LP rewards and pool fees. Staking $VRSW for longer periods enhances LP returns even more and allows for participation in VirtuSwap governance. It's available on @0xPolygon zkEVM through QuickSwap.