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The changing landscape of Bitcoin futures and options markets

A sharp decline in Bitcoin futures is being countered by a booming options market, showing investors are taking a more strategic and risk-averse approach to trading Bitcoin.

3 years ago

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Navigating the World of Crypto with Paybis: An In-Depth Exchange Review

Seeking a user-friendly and secure platform for your crypto transactions? Discover Paybis, a fiat-crypto exchanger that emphasizes ease of use, security, and customer support.

3 years ago

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Binance Labs invests $5M in Curve DAO Token following $60M July hack

The company also said it will help Curve Finance deploy on BNB Chain.

3 years ago

Regulation

SEC settles with Bittrex and its ex-CEO for $24M following ‘scrubbing’ charges

The crypto exchange also faced broader charges around securities violations.

3 years ago

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Circle says competition from PayPal and others is ‘great to have’, reports $1B in cash

Circle's CEO believes stablecoins will spread even as regulations quash some attempts.

3 years ago

Legal

DCG labels Gemini lawsuit as ‘character assassination’ in motion to dismiss

DCG stated that Gemini failed to attach its bankrupt subsidiary, Genesis, in the lawsuit.

3 years ago

Layer-2

Coinbase newly launched BASE network transaction volume higher than Cardano, others

The total value of assets locked on Base has surpassed $150 million.

3 years ago

Adoption

Nigeria national agency to authenticate government certificates using blockchain

NITDA said issuing NYSC certificates via blockchain would help to combat fraud and forgery.

3 years ago

Web3

CertiK’s crypto security reviews uncover critical vulnerability in Apple iOS

Blockchain firm CertiK uncovers major iOS vulnerabilities, underscoring crypto industry's crucial role in cybersecurity.

3 years ago

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Ripple legal chief refutes immediate SEC right to appeal pivotal XRP ruling

SEC's quest for rapid appeal against prevailing XRP decision contested by Ripple

3 years ago

Mining

63% renewable energy used by Bitcoin Mining Council making up 43% of global mining network

Bitcoin Mining Council's sustainable surge amid energy fed back into the system

3 years ago

NFTs

NFT collection Y00ts plans Ethereum migration prompting 350% trade volume boom

Y00ts said it would return the $3 million grant it received from Polygon.

3 years ago

Mining

Riot spends just $8.3k to mine 1 BTC as it looks to triple production by 2025

Riot scales up Bitcoin mining output, aiming for triple production despite challenging market conditions.

3 years ago

CBDCs

Russian central bank to launch digital ruble pilot Aug. 15

Russia's foray into digital fiat currency adoption will involve 13 banks and 30 companies.

3 years ago

Regulation

Rep. Maxine Waters criticizes PayPal’s stablecoin, demands regulation on par with financial institutions

Waters said that a Republican bill favoring such assets has 'no chance' of success.

3 years ago

Legal

Jury trial in SEC v. Ripple Labs to be set for Q2 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) previously alleged that the two individuals engaged in unlawful securities offerings involving the XRP token.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 chain Base is live to the public

Coinbase has hyped its new blockchain as a path to mass adoption.

3 years ago