SEC Changes Its Attitude Towards the Crypto Industry
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will make significant changes in 2025 under presidential candidate Donald Trump. With the departure of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and the leadership of Republican members Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, a reduction in enforcement actions against the crypto industry is expected. This change has raised expectations that the commission will take a friendlier approach to the crypto market.
by Darkex Research – 1 min read
Huge Increase in OTC Crypto Trading Volume
Cryptocurrency over-the-counter (OTC) trading volumes have increased significantly in recent months. Tim Ogilvie, Kraken’s head of institutional business, stated that OTC trading has increased by 220% year-over-year and that this increase was triggered by the election results. This shows that institutional investors’ interest in the crypto market continues to grow.
by Darkex Research – 1 min read
Floki ETP Comes to SIX Swiss Exchange
Floki plans to launch an ETP based on the FLOKI token on the SIX Swiss Exchange in the first quarter of 2025. The DAO community is voting to allocate $2.8 million worth of FLOKI tokens to provide early liquidity to the ETP. If approved, FLOKI will be the second meme token to launch an institutional product in Europe.
by Darkex Research – 1 min read
Big Ethereum Transfer
According to Whale Alert, the BTCTurk exchange transferred 20,000 Ethereum worth approximately $69.87 million to an unknown wallet. This transaction took place during a period marked by high-volume transfers.
by Darkex Research – 1 min read
Nayib Bukele Plans to Visit Russia: Bitcoin on the Program
It was stated that El Salvador President Nayib Bukele could hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in 2025. While it was stated that Bitcoin will also be included in the meeting program, it was emphasized that the realization of this meeting may depend on Donald Trump’s Russia policies.
by Darkex Research – 1 min read
Japan Takes a Clear Stance on Bitcoin Reserves
While Japan is interested in the growing popularity, value and trading volumes of cryptocurrencies, it remains cautious about holding Bitcoin as a national reserve. The government’s stance is driven by the high volatility of crypto assets and regulatory inconsistencies.
by Darkex Research – 1 min read
