Hidden Road has launched cash-settled OTC crypto swaps for U.S. institutional clients via its FCA-regulated arm, pairing the service with cross-margining and financing. The move follows Ripple’s pending $1.25 billion takeover and reflects 2023’s 106% surge in institutional OTC volumes.
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Month: May 2025
Bitcoin Powers to $112K, But On-Chain Metrics Warn of Potential Pause: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin has broken an all-time high at $112,000, bolstering bulls, but on-chain readings from CryptoQuant have pointed to a potential cooling period. The Bull Score Index stands at 80, yet slowing whale inflows and rising unrealized profit margins have flagged consolidation risks near $120K.
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Pepe Price Prediction: Can $PEPE Reach 1 Cent?
$PEPE has delivered a 57.9% monthly surge, leading top memecoins amid rising open interest, nine days of positive funding and higher search traffic. A cameo in a Trump post has lifted sentiment, though analysts say its vast supply keeps a 1-cent price unlikely for now.
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Kazakhstan President Unveils “CryptoCity” Pilot Zone – Here is What You Need to Know
Kazakhstan’s “Cryptocity” has been announced by President Tokayev as a pilot zone in Alatau, operating under a regulated framework that has allowed residents and firms to use cryptocurrencies for meals, services, real estate deals, and investment activity, advancing the nation’s digital finance plans.
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Paedophile surgeon’s sentence leaves victims appalled
Prolific abuser Joel Le Scouarnec’s 20-year sentence raises questions about whether French law is too lenient.
Trial of Maradona’s medical team collapses
It was found that a judge involved in the case had taken part in a show about the trial.
French MPs vote to scrap low-emission zones
Critics said the zones hit those who cannot afford less-polluting vehicles the hardest.
France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools
Smoking will be banned in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children from July, France’s health minister said.
Turkey to fine airline passengers who stand up before plane stops
Those who unbuckle before the “fasten seatbelt” sign is turned off face a fine, aviation authority says.
Judge blocks Trump’s effort to restrict foreign students at Harvard – for now
The case pits the government’s power over student visas against Harvard’s free speech rights