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According to The Block, the on-chain perpetual contract exchange Extended announced the completion of a $12.5 million strategic financing round. This round was led by multi-asset trading platform eToro, with participation from Jump Crypto.It is reported that this investment is closely related to eToro's earlier acquisition of the self-custody wallet Zengo this year. eToro stated that both parties will work together to expand access to global financial markets through next-generation on-chain infrastructure and explore integration opportunities between traditional financial assets and decentralized trading environments.Extended was founded by former Revolut employees and is built on StarkWare's scaling engine StarkEx, which is set to launch by the end of 2024. Currently, eToro is integrating Zengo's multi-party computation (MPC) based non-custodial wallet technology into its brokerage platform to further expand its digital asset technology ecosystem.

According to The Block, eToro's revenue from its cryptocurrency business in the first quarter of 2026 fell to $2.15 billion, down from $3.5 billion in the same period of 2025; the total number of cryptocurrency transactions decreased by 32% year-on-year.During the same period, the cost of revenue from its cryptocurrency business dropped from $3.5 billion to $2.1 billion, and the cryptocurrency holdings on the balance sheet slightly decreased from $62.6 million at the end of 2025 to $60.5 million. eToro stated that it completed the $70 million acquisition of cryptocurrency wallet company Zengo during the quarter and launched cryptocurrency trading services in New York.

eToro CEO Yoni Assia stated at @parisblockweek that eToro bought BTC at around $5 from 2011 to 2012, accumulating a total of 4,000 BTC, and then sold the position when the investment value reached $50 million.

According to the Wall Street Journal, trading and investment platform eToro announced the acquisition of self-custody crypto wallet provider Zengo, with the specific acquisition amount undisclosed.The acquisition aims to combine eToro's global multi-asset platform and distribution channels with Zengo's non-custodial wallet technology, supporting Zengo's next phase of growth while expanding eToro's digital asset capabilities.

The trading platform eToro announced the official launch of cryptocurrency trading services in New York, approximately three years after obtaining the BitLicense. The first batch will include about 20 cryptocurrencies, with plans to gradually expand to more tokens and introduce features such as staking.In contrast, eToro typically offers over 100 cryptocurrencies for trading in other global markets. eToro obtained the BitLicense issued by the New York State Department of Financial Services in February 2023. This license has been strictly regulated since its introduction in 2015, with fewer than 40 institutions approved, and not all licensed companies actually conduct business. The company stated that regulatory scrutiny has significantly increased following the FTX incident, leading to an extended launch timeline.

According to Crowdfund Insider, the social trading platform eToro (NASDAQ: ETOR) has announced that residents of New York can now trade cryptocurrencies on its platform. This opening follows the company's successful acquisition of a BitLicense (cryptocurrency operating license) and a money transmission license in New York, making eToro available for cryptocurrency trading in 48 states across the United States.Andrew McCormick, head of eToro's U.S. division, stated, "New York is the heart of the financial markets and a hub of innovation. Completing our comprehensive layout in the U.S. is both a strategic milestone and a reflection of our commitment to responsibly advancing the next generation of financial market accessibility." It is noteworthy that eToro reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2024, paying a $1.5 million fine for operating as an unregistered broker and clearing agency. Subsequently, the company delisted most cryptocurrency assets from its U.S. platform and readjusted its compliance strategy.

According to Arkham data, around 15:42, eToro received two large ETH transfers, totaling 5860.07 ETH (worth approximately $183 million), both from anonymous addresses (starting with 0x0c50...).

According to eToro's Q3 2025 financial report, the company's crypto-related business performed well, with crypto trading volume in October increasing by 84% year-on-year and the average investment amount rising by 52%, reflecting a significant increase in user activity.eToro stated that it is accelerating the construction of a crypto ecosystem that integrates traditional finance and Web3, and it plans to launch a crypto wallet in the coming quarters that combines prediction markets, lending, and tokenization features. At the same time, the company has expanded its support for crypto assets in the U.S. to 110 types and has launched staking services for ADA, ETH, and SOL.

ChainCatcher news, according to FinanceFeeds, Israeli trading platform eToro plans to use its $1.2 billion cash reserve for larger-scale acquisitions. eToro co-founder Ronen Assia stated that the company is ready for more ambitious M&A activities, but did not disclose specific details.It is reported that eToro went public on NASDAQ in May 2023, after previously abandoning a $10.4 billion merger plan with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) due to unfavorable market conditions. The company raised $250 million in March 2023 from investors including ION Group and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with a valuation of $3.5 billion.eToro's acquisition history includes the 2019 acquisition of Danish smart contract infrastructure startup Firmo and cryptocurrency portfolio tracking app Delta; the 2020 acquisition of UK electronic money business Marq Millions (later renamed eToro Money); the 2022 integration of the internal portfolio tool service Bullsheet; the 2023 acquisition of the US stock and options app Gatsby; and the completion of the acquisition of the Australian savings and investment platform Spaceship in November 2024, with a transaction value of AUD 80 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfund Insider, Nasdaq-listed stock and crypto trading platform eToro reported a net income of $30.2 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to a net income of $30.6 million for the same period last year. The second quarter revenue was $2.09 billion, while in 2024 it was $1.85 billion. Year-to-date revenue is $5.85 billion, compared to $5.23 billion in 2024.eToro noted that it has expanded its cryptocurrency trading business in the second quarter, supporting over 100 digital assets, and also announced its tokenization strategy in this quarter.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune magazine, eToro CEO Yoni Assia stated in a recent interview that the company is exploring whether to launch its own blockchain, currently evaluating some potential collaborations, including Layer 1 and Layer 2, but it is also possible that eToro will launch its own sidechain.Yoni Assia declined to disclose specific details, only stating that if eToro decides to shift part of its business to the cryptocurrency space, then a sidechain would be reasonable.

ChainCatcher news, according to investing.com, the online trading platform eToro announced that it will launch tokenized U.S. stock services on the Ethereum chain, allowing users to buy and trade tokenized U.S. stocks on-chain as a strategic move towards a tokenized future.In a webinar held on Tuesday, eToro revealed that it will offer trading services for the first 100 popular U.S. listed stocks and ETFs (as underlying assets) for 5 days a week, 24 hours a day, enabling users to trade outside of traditional market hours.eToro has also partnered with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group to launch spot quote futures, which have already been rolled out in some European markets, with plans to further expand coverage.

ChainCatcher news, according to FinanceFeeds, eToro has partnered with BridgeWise to launch the MidCapDiverse smart portfolio, focusing on U.S. mid-cap stocks. This portfolio includes 30 stocks listed in the U.S., with a market cap of up to $50 billion. These stocks are selected using BridgeWise's proprietary AI model, which evaluates companies based on publicly available financial data and ranks them according to a wide range of fundamental criteria.The portfolio aims to balance investments across various sectors while focusing on companies that may be overlooked by traditional research firms.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, online trading platform eToro announced on Wednesday that it has launched 12 cryptocurrencies on its U.S. platform, expanding its digital asset offerings in the U.S. after significantly reducing its operations there due to regulatory restrictions last year.The newly added tokens include Cardano, Dogecoin, XRP, and Shiba Inu, increasing the total number of tradable crypto assets on the U.S. platform from 3 to 15.These new tokens will be launched alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BCH. Previously, eToro had only retained these three cryptocurrencies after reaching a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2024.

ChainCatcher news, eToro CEO Yoni Assia stated that the company initially purchased Bitcoin at a price of $5 as a financial reserve, and has now accumulated a profit of $50 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, on its first day of listing, the stock price of Israeli multi-asset trading platform eToro surged 29% to $67, with a company valuation of $5.4 billion.Data shows that eToro's digital asset-related revenue for 2024 is expected to reach $12.4 billion, a significant increase from $3.4 billion in 2023. However, due to SEC regulations, it currently only offers trading services for three cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin Cash in the U.S. market.

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency and stock trading platform eToro announced that it will launch an IPO, issuing 10 million shares of stock with the ticker symbol "ETOR." The pricing of the stock is between $46 and $50, aiming to raise up to $500 million from investors through Nasdaq, with a valuation of $4 billion. eToro will offer half of the issuance, while the remaining 5 million shares will be held by existing shareholders.eToro stated in a May 5 announcement, "The F-1 form registration statement related to the proposed issuance of these securities has been submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, until the registration statement becomes effective."

ChainCatcher news, online brokerage eToro for cryptocurrency and stock trading has submitted an IPO application to the SEC, aiming to raise $300-400 million at a valuation of $4.5 billion, driven by a surge in revenue in 2024 due to cryptocurrency.According to eToro's IPO prospectus, its revenue has more than doubled since last year, reaching $12.6 billion. Most of the revenue comes from cryptocurrency-related income, which increased from $3.4 billion in 2023 to $12.1 billion last year.

ChainCatcher news, according to Financefeeds, eToro has announced that users in the UK and Europe can now transfer cryptocurrency assets held in other exchanges, brokers, or other blockchain wallets to the eToro crypto wallet, and convert the cryptocurrency assets they hold into cash for trading and investing across multiple asset classes on eToro's investment platform.Eligible eToro users holding BTC or ETH in external wallets or exchanges can transfer these cryptocurrency assets to their eToro crypto wallet and exchange them for local currency in their GBP or EUR accounts.