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Polygon Labs pushes deeper into stablecoin payments with $250 million deal

The move comes as crypto projects increasingly position themselves as offering payment platforms that resemble traditional digital banks, but operate on bl...

#Investment #Blockchain #stablecoin +2

BitGo Expands Institutional OTC Platform to Support Derivatives Trading

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BitGo Expands Institutional OTC Platform to Support Derivatives Trading

BitGo has expanded its institutional over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform to support derivatives trading, strengthening its push to offer full-service,...

#Trading #cryptocurrency #ipo

Kraken-backed SPAC files for $250 million initial public offering

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Kraken-backed SPAC files for $250 million initial public offering

The SPAC will focus on cryptocurrency ecosystem businesses, expanding Kraken's presence in public markets.

#Investment #Blockchain #cryptocurrency +2

21Shares Lists Bitcoin-and-Gold âEUR˜BOLDâEUR(TM) ETP on London Stock Exchange

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21Shares Lists Bitcoin-and-Gold âEUR˜BOLDâEUR(TM) ETP on London Stock Exchange

Switzerland-based investment product providerÂ 21Shares has listed its Bitcoin and Gold exchange-traded product (ETP), BOLD, on the London Stock Exchange,...

#cryptocurrency #bitcoin #federal reserve +2

Bitwise CIO Blasts âEUR?"RidiculousâEUR Bitcoin 401(k) Fears: âEUR?"Less Volatile Than NvidiaâEUR

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Bitwise CIO Blasts âEUR?"RidiculousâEUR Bitcoin 401(k) Fears: âEUR?"Less Volatile Than NvidiaâEUR

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan calls Bitcoin 401(k) fears âEUR?"ridiculous,âEUR noting BTCâEUR(TM)s lower volatility than Nvidia and âEUR?"deriskingâEUR of Bitc...

#cryptocurrency #bitcoin #ethereum +2

Tennessee Judge Pauses State Case Against Prediction Market Kalshi

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Tennessee Judge Pauses State Case Against Prediction Market Kalshi

A federal judge in Tennessee has temporarily blocked state regulators from taking enforcement action against Kalshi. The post Tennessee Judge Pauses State...

#Investment #cryptocurrency #stocks

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70 Economists Urge EU to Launch Public Digital Euro Over Private Stablecoins

70 economists, including Thomas Piketty and Paul De Grauwe, have urged EU lawmakers to shape the digital euro around privacy, inclusion, and a higher holdi...

#stablecoin #cryptocurrency

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Billionaire Michael Saylor's Strategy Scoops 13,627 Bitcoin for $1.25B

Strategy has reported buying 13,627 BTC Jan. 5-11 for $1.25B, at an average $91,519 per Bitcoin. Total holdings are 687,410 BTC, bought for $51.80B, with a...

#Investment #cryptocurrency #bitcoin

Standard Chartered to Launch Crypto Prime Brokerage Under Venture Capital Arm

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Standard Chartered to Launch Crypto Prime Brokerage Under Venture Capital Arm

Standard Chartered has held early talks on a crypto prime brokerage within SC Ventures, Bloomberg reported, as global banks chase institutional flows. The...

#Blockchain #cryptocurrency #bitcoin +2

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OKX Freezes $40K in Stablecoins After User Buys KYC Accounts âEUR" CEO Explains Why

OKX has frozen around $40,000 in stablecoins after a user admitted to purchasing KYC-verified accounts, prompting a public response from CEO Star Xu on com...

#stablecoin #cryptocurrency

India Tightens Crypto KYC Rules With Live ID and Location Checks

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India Tightens Crypto KYC Rules With Live ID and Location Checks

India has moved to tighten oversight of cryptocurrency platforms, with the Financial Intelligence Unit introducing stricter identity. The post India Tighte...

#cryptocurrency #defi #stocks

Coinbase Threatens to Pull Backing for Senate Crypto Bill: Report

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