This episode covers significant developments in the crypto world, including Singapore Exchange's new Bitcoin derivative product, Bithumb's strategic split ahead of its IPO, and the launch of Asia's first Ripple fund. We also discuss ARK Invest and BlackRock's substantial Bitcoin acquisitions and their implications for the market.

Sources:

https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/04/21/singapore-exchange-enters-crypto-derivatives-market-with-bitcoin-futures-offering/

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/04/22/bithumb-to-split-in-two-as-crypto-exchange-inches-toward-south-korean-ipo

https://crypto.news/crypto-exchange-bithumb-to-spin-off-investment-arm-ahead-of-potential-nasdaq-listing/

https://investx.fr/en/crypto-news/asia-launches-first-ripple-fund-major-xrp-price-surge-coming/

https://blockchain.news/flashnews/ark-invest-purchases-116-million-in-bitcoin-impact-on-crypto-markets

https://blockchain.news/flashnews/blackrock-acquires-41-6-million-in-bitcoin-implications-for-crypto-traders

https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ark-invest-funds-become-first-us-etfs-to-add-exposure-to-solana-through-3iqs-staking-etf

https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ark-invest-integrates-canadas-3iq-solana-staking-etf-into-its-crypto-funds-202504212210