FixedFloat suspends Huobi-origin funds with extra verification after UK sanctions on Huobi. HTX disputes the legal connection. ZachXBT warns wallet tainting may make risk labeling meaningless.
Huobi HTX will host a themed livestream at 20:00 today, according to an official announcement. The session is titled around whether Bitcoin’s macro narrative can still hold up, against a backdrop that includes the end of a ceasefire, oil prices breaking above 75, and STRATEGY selling coins at a loss for the first time. Crypto KOLs including Huabai Blockchain, Zhencheng Xiaodaoshi, Crypto.0824, and OxPink are set to join the discussion. Topics will cover renewed tension in the Middle East, strong gains in international oil prices, expectations around Federal Reserve policy, BTC’s market outlook, crypto asset allocation opportunities, and risk management strategies. The event is framed as a multi-angle market discussion intended to give investors additional trading reference points.
Coinbase launches OTC desk for Prime members, Huobi opens crypto derivatives market with up to 20x leverage, and Nasdaq partners with VanEck to launch regulated bitcoin futures in Q1 2019.
Coinbase rolls out OTC trading desk for Prime members, Huobi launches crypto derivatives beta with 20x leverage, and Nasdaq partners with VanEck to launch regulated bitcoin futures in Q1 2019, signaling a major push to attract institutional capital.
On November 29, 2018, Coinbase launched an OTC desk for institutional clients, Huobi opened a cryptocurrency derivatives market with 20x leverage, and Nasdaq partnered with VanEck to launch regulated bitcoin futures in Q1 2019. Exchanges accelerate the battle for institutional investors.
Cryptocurrency exchanges are rolling out institutional-grade services: Coinbase now offers an OTC desk for Prime members, Huobi launched a beta derivatives market with up to 20x leverage and a 20,000 BTC insurance fund, while Nasdaq partners with VanEck to introduce regulated bitcoin futures in Q1 2019.
The crypto market dropped 2.9% in 24 hours as bitcoin slipped below $46,000 and ethereum also declined. Analysts said downside pressure remains strong, with traders watching the $45,500 level closely.
The crypto market fell 2.9% in 24 hours, with Bitcoin slipping below $46,000. Top 10 coins lost 3-7%. Huobi Group co-founder Du Jun said BTC may test $45,500 support and Ethereum still faces strong downward pressure.
