Category: Altcoin News
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Wintermute launches trading in tokenized gold
Wintermute has expanded its institutional offering by launching over‑the‑counter (OTC) trading in tokenized gold, giving professional investors direct access to gold‑backed tokens via its existing OTC desk. Tokenized gold products on offer The firm’s OTC desk now supports execution in the two largest gold‑backed tokens by market value, Pax Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT).Institutions can trade these tokens…
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Romance Scams Using Altcoins Surge Around Valentine’s Day: How Scammers Target Crypto Users
Romance scams tied to altcoin payments are climbing sharply, and U.S. federal prosecutors are warning that Valentine’s season is prime hunting ground for fraudsters. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio reports a surge in romance scams conducted through dating apps, social media, and messaging platforms, many of which end with victims being pressured…
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Dutch Crypto Community Sounds Alarm Over 36% Capital Gains Tax Proposal: “Entrepreneurs Will Leave”
The Dutch altcoin community is sounding the alarm as lawmakers push forward a highly controversial tax reform that could fundamentally reshape the country’s investment landscape. The Dutch House of Representatives has advanced a bill proposing a 36% capital gains tax on savings and most liquid investments, including altcoins. While the measure still requires approval from the Senate, many Dutch…
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A 1% Asian Allocation Could Inject $2 Trillion Into the Altcoin Market
Asia may be the next massive growth engine for digital assets. According to the head of BlackRock’s Asia division, if investors across the region allocate just 1% of their portfolios to altcoins, it could translate into roughly $2 trillion in fresh capital flowing into the market. To put that into perspective, that figure is close to 60% of the current…
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Denmark’s Largest Bank Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs After 8-Year Altcoin Ban
In a watershed moment for institutional adoption in Scandinavia, Danske Bank , Denmark’s largest financial institution, has officially allowed its clients to invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum through regulated exchange-traded products (ETPs). After maintaining a strict internal ban on altcoins for the past eight years, the bank is now offering its customers indirect exposure to leading digital assets—without requiring…