Bitcoin's market capitalization has reached roughly $2.4 trillion, a value that exceeds the total market capitalization of the largest five banks in the world. As of October 3, Bitcoin is trading above $120,700 and remains the largest digital asset by market capitalization, with a volume of $71.1 billion. Big banks left in the dust Over the past five years, Bitcoin has seen a price appreciation of more than 1,000%. By comparison, the largest banks in the world have generated far lesser returns. JPMorgan ...

Photo by BeInCrypto Nomura Holdings is preparing to launch crypto trading services for institutional clients in Japan, marking a significant step by the country’s largest brokerage into digital assets. The move reflects rising expectations for regulatory reforms, growing trading volumes, and increasing interest from domestic financial institutions, suggesting that crypto is moving closer to mainstream acceptance within Japan’s capital markets. Market Momentum and Institutional Participation According t ...

Spain CNMV tokenization. Photo by BeInCrypto BBVA, Spain’s second-largest bank, rolled out 24/7 cryptocurrency trading for domestic retail clients on October 2. It became the first major lender in the country to integrate Bitcoin and Ether into its mainstream mobile banking platform. Approved by Spain’s CNMV, the launch stands as one of the first major applications of the EU’s MiCA framework. It is expected to influence European banks that remain cautious about retail crypto services. BBVA Launches First ...

Cryptocurrency market maker GSR has signed an agreement to acquire Equilibrium Capital Services, a Portland-based broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA. The deal, which is still pending regulatory approval, marks a step toward expanding GSR’s regulated presence in the United States. GSR did not disclose the terms of the Equilibrium Capital deal in its press release. Equilibrium Capital’s registration allows it to provide brokerage services under U.S. securities laws. By bringing i ...

Conflux Network, which claims to be the only regulatory-compliant public blockchain operator in mainland China, has been allowed to experiment with offshore yuan stablecoins as Beijing seeks to secure a position in the new global financial order, according to its founder. Conflux had received a tacit green light from Chinese authorities to explore the development of offshore yuan stablecoins, and was aiming to have up to 300 million yuan (US$42.1 million) worth of tokens issued on its blockchain by the en ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. The corporate Bitcoin treasury playbook just got another high-profile convert as Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive (NASDAQ: ASST) on Sept. 22 announced a $1.3 billion all-stock acquisition of Semler Scientific (NASDAQ: SMLR). The deal values Semler at $90.52 per share—a staggering 210% premium to the Sept. 19 close—while Strive simultaneously announced plans to purchase an additional 5,816 Bitcoin for $675 million. ...

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: OXBR) (“Oxbridge Re”), a leader in digitizing reinsurance securities as tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), together with its subsidiary SurancePlus, today announced it will participate in TOKEN2049 Singapore, taking place October 1–2, 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands. TOKEN2049 Singapore brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the globe to connect, exchange ideas, and sha ...

Photo by BeInCrypto Financial advisors seeking to diversify client portfolios with cryptocurrencies—without stepping away from traditional equities—may soon have a new vehicle to do so. On September 26, asset manager Cyber Hornet submitted filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for three crypto-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Each fund is designed to blend exposure to the S&P 500 Index with Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP. How The Funds Fuse S&P 500 With Ethereum, Solana, X ...

Regulatory easing and Wall Street's institutional embrace will continue to provide a favorable backdrop for cryptocurrency ETFs. While much of the space is concentrated on Bitcoin and Ethereum, stablecoins can also provide ample opportunities in crypto ETFs. Kathy Kriskey, Invesco's product strategist of commodities and alternatives, identified the passage of the GENIUS Act as a catalyst for greater adoption of cryptocurrencies. That includes stablecoins, in particular. Stablecoin Adoption Benefits Ethereum ...

In this article, we will be taking a look at the 13 Best Manufacturing Stocks to Buy Right Now. Coincheck Group N.V. is one of them. Coincheck Group N.V. (NASDAQ:CNCK), a Netherlands-based holding company, operates one of Japan’s leading regulated cryptocurrency exchanges, focusing on retail customers with offerings that include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and blockchain-based digital products like NFTs. The company emphasizes strong security and regulatory compliance to maintain user trust and market competitiven ...