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Pro-Bitcoin U.S. Treasury official calls DeFi the future in op-ed
The Ethereum decentralized finance (DeFi) space saw a renaissance in 2020 led by the release of new platforms such as Aave and iEarn (now…
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PayPal’s new crypto unit just traded over $240 million in a single day
The division launched last year after PayPal made a big push for building out and expanding its crypto business. PayPal’s growing volumes Paypal’s new…
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Brad Garlinghouse answers tough questions on Ripple (XRP) lawsuit
The Ripple co-founder allegedly pocketed hundreds of millions from illegal XRP sales, among other allegations. Garlinghouse speaks up Ripple co-founder Brad Garlinghouse took to…
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Here’s why stablecoins like USDC going ‘legal’ is bullish for DeFi
A landmark announcement for USDC. Unending social euphoria. Observers calling it bullish for DeFi. But what’s the whole deal really about The day the…
Exchanges
Bittrex to remove the U.S. markets for top privacy coins including Monero, Zcash and Dash
Bittrex announced on Dec. 29 that its exchange will be removing the U.S. markets for the three of the biggest privacy coins by market cap…
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A legacy U.S. firm just filed for a Bitcoin ETF with the SEC…again
Regulators have long shunned Bitcoin ETFs in the US, but that’s not stopping firms from trying their luck repeatedly. VanEck makes Bitcoin ETF move…
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Binance US becomes the 14th crypto exchange to announce the suspension of XRP trading
On Wednesday, December 30, Binance US became the latest cryptocurrency exchange to announce that U.S. customers will not be able to buy or sell…
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Bitcoin goes mainstream: Miami mayor considers buying BTC for city treasury
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez publicly said he is considering purchasing Bitcoin for the city's treasury. On December 29, Anthony Pompliano, the co-founder and partner…
Regulation
Cardano founder says XRP “not a security,” but there’s a catch
The CEO of IOHK said XRP remains clean—as of today in its current form—from the SEC despite troubles mounting for Ripple, its issuing company.…
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