WSJ: Crypto Prime Broker FalconX to Buy ETF Provider 21Shares
The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, will allow FalconX to expand beyond market making and liquidity services into issuing crypto ETFs.
The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, will allow FalconX to expand beyond market making and liquidity services into issuing crypto ETFs.
[Circle Issues 750 Million USDC on the Solana Network] Circle has minted 750 million USDC on the Solana network. Since October 11, Circle has cumulatively minted 2.75 billion USDC on this network.
[Nomura Group's Digital Asset Platform Launches Tokenized Fund on Sei Network] On October 22, Nomura Group's digital asset platform, Laser Digital, launched the tokenized fund Laser Carry Fund (LCF) and officially went live on the Sei Network. LCF utilizes a market-neutral strategy to capture interest rate differentials and staking yield opportunities, aiming to achieve stable returns. The fund is part of Laser Digital Funds SPC, registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, and is one of the first funds tokenized on the Sei Network through the KAIO multi-manager framework. Sei Network's efficient architecture will enhance institutional investors' capital operation efficiency.
[Forward Industries Establishes Cryptocurrency Advisory Committee to Advance SOL Strategy] Forward Industries announced the formation of a cryptocurrency advisory committee consisting of 25 experts, including notable figures such as Helium founder Amir Haleem and Backpack founder Armani Ferrante. The committee will provide guidance to the company on advancing its Solana-focused digital asset inventory strategy. Forward Industries currently holds 6,871,600 SOL tokens at an average cost of $232.08 per token, with a total investment of approximately $1.59 billion. Nearly all tokens have been staked through validators.
[Forward Industries Establishes 25-Member Crypto Advisory Committee, Focuses on Solana Treasury Strategy] Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FORD) announced the formation of a cryptocurrency advisory committee composed of 25 experts, including seasoned professionals from the Solana ecosystem, digital assets, and financial services sectors. Notable members of the committee include Helium founder and Nova Labs CEO Amir Haleem, Backpack founder and CEO Armani Ferrante, and Superstate CEO Robert Leshner. The committee will provide strategic guidance to the company in advancing its Solana-centric digital asset inventory strategy. Currently, Forward Industries holds 6,871,599.06 Solana tokens at an average cost of $232.08 per token, with a total investment of approximately $1.59 billion. Nearly all tokens are staked through validator infrastructure.
[Stolen Mining Pool Lubian Address Transfers Nearly 16,000 BTC] On October 22, the stolen wallet address of the Lubian mining pool conducted another large transfer, sending a total of 15,959 bitcoins to four addresses, with a total value of approximately $1.83 billion. The specific transfers include: - Transferring 4,999 BTC (approximately $539.76 million) to address bc1qs8 - Transferring 4,999 BTC (approximately $539.76 million) to address 3JX2dH - Transferring 3,424 BTC (approximately $369.7 million) to address 1cpnxU - Transferring 2,535 BTC (approximately $274.36 million) to address 1G9FZS.