Tiger Brokers Enables Crypto Trading in Hong Kong
Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited, a brokerage group, has received approval to include a virtual asset dealing service in its Type 1 license. This makes Tiger Brokers one of the first mainstream online brokerage firms in Hong Kong to offer cryptocurrency trading services. Through its flagship platform, Tiger Trade, the company aims to provide seamless trading of both traditional securities and cryptocurrencies to professional investors. Eligible clients with significant investable assets can now incorporate crypto trading into their portfolios alongside other asset classes. Tiger Brokers also plans to extend virtual asset trading to retail investors in the future.
Arbitrum One Integrates Chainlink Functions on Mainnet
Chainlink and Arbitrum have announced the mainnet beta release of Chainlink Functions on the Arbitrum One mainnet. Chainlink Functions is a serverless developer platform that allows developers to connect their smart contracts to any API and perform trust-minimized computations. It acts as a decentralized compute runtime for Web3 applications. With this integration, Arbitrum developers can utilize Chainlink Functions within their applications, accessing documentation, experimenting with the Chainlink Functions Playground, and creating subscriptions.
Colosseum Launches Platform for Solana Builders
Matty Taylor, Clay Robbins, and Nate Levine have launched Colosseum, an organization dedicated to discovering, accelerating, and investing in builders working on innovations and startups powered by the Solana blockchain. Developers can participate in online hackathons through Colosseum, bringing their ideas from concept to production and working on crypto startups. The platform provides additional tools and resources for projects accepted into Colosseum’s Accelerator program and offers $250,000 in early capital for seeding projects. Colosseum will host 2-3 hackathons per year, starting with its inaugural event on March 4, 2024.
Hot Take: Crypto News Roundup
Tiger Brokers has become one of the first mainstream online brokerage firms in Hong Kong to offer cryptocurrency trading services. By upgrading its license, the company can now provide professional investors with seamless trading of both traditional securities and cryptocurrencies. Arbitrum has integrated Chainlink Functions on its mainnet, allowing developers to connect smart contracts to APIs and perform trust-minimized computations. Colosseum has launched a platform for Solana builders, providing resources, funding, and hackathon opportunities for developers working on Solana-based innovations and startups. These developments highlight the growing adoption and integration of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in various sectors.
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