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SBI Holdings to Launch Japan’s First Crypto Fund; Including BTC, ETH, DOT, LINK, LTC, XRP & BCH
Japanese financial services company SBI Holdings has announced the launch of Japan's first cryptocurrency fund for retail investors that will invest in seven major crypto assets. These assets include the top two cryptos, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), which are trading under $47k and $4k respectively, along with Polkadot (DOT), Chainlink (LINK), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), […] The post SBI Holdings to Launch Japan’s First Crypto Fund; Including BTC, ETH, DOT, LINK, LTC, XRP & BCH first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-19 18:01
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“We Have A Negative Attitude Towards Cryptocurrencies,” says Russian Central Bank Official
While Russian President Vladimir Putin supports crypto as a means of payment, the country’s central bank remains skeptical about them. “We are advocating for Russia’s financial infrastructure not to be used for investments into cryptocurrencies, and this is possible to implement,” Governor Elvira Nabiullina told a briefing on Friday. äàëüøå »
2021-12-18 22:11
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Justin Sun Stepping Down from Tron (TRX) Leadership To Be A Diplomat For Grenada
Tron founder Justin Sun has announced his exit from the project to focus on crypto legitimization in Latin American countries starting with Grenada, where he will be the government's ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO). äàëüøå »
2021-12-18 21:33
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SEC Postpones Decision on Grayscale and Bitwise Bitcoin Spot ETF to Early February
The US Securities and Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to delay the physically-backed Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) from trading. Earlier this month, the SEC rejected WisdomTree’s application for a spot Bitcoin ETF after delaying it in June. äàëüøå »
2021-12-18 20:54
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Binance.US Hires Former Intel Compliance Officer As Its First Chief Risk Officer
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s US entity has hired Sidney Majalya as its deputy general counsel and first chief risk officer. Majalya will join Binance. US in January. Majalya said in a statement, “Binance. äàëüøå »
2021-12-18 19:56
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Opens An In-Depth Probe Into Meta’s (Facebook) Acquisition of VR App Developer
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the US has started an in-depth probe into Meta Platform’s (previously Facebook) $400 million acquisition of Supernatural, a virtual reality (VR) fitness app. Now, the deal won’t be finalized for another year following FTC’s probe that started shortly after Thanksgiving Day last month, news portal The Information reported on […] The post Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Opens An In-Depth Probe Into Meta’s (Facebook) Acquisition of VR App Developer first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-18 19:11
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ConsenSys Collaborates with Mastercard to Bring Scalability to Ethereum for Private Use
ConsenSys, the Ethereum software company, has announced the launch of ConsenSys Rollups to help the firm address the challenge of scalable applications on Quorum and provide enterprise-grade scalability to leading financial organizations. äàëüøå »
2021-12-17 17:38
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Federally Insured Credit Unions Are Now Allowed to Partner With Third-Party Crypto Service Providers
Federally Insured Credit Unions (FICU) can now partner with third-party digital asset service providers, said Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), this week. As a counterpart to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), which regulates national banks, NCUA oversees credit unions. äàëüøå »
2021-12-17 16:54
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Markets Wipe Out Gains While BoE Raises Rates, ECB Promises Generous Support, & BoJ Maintains its Ultra-loose Policy
Bitcoin, crypto, and the stock market have wiped out the gains made on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced that it is doubling the pace of its bond-buying tapering and projects three rate hikes in 2022, which has been in line with market expectations. äàëüøå »
2021-12-17 16:23
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Coinbase Urges SEC to Approve Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s (GBTC) Conversion to An ETF
Coinbase sent a letter to SEC arguing that treating spot Bitcoin ETPs differently from futures-based ETPs can “undermine confidence” in the agency. The post Coinbase Urges SEC to Approve Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s (GBTC) Conversion to An ETF first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-16 21:58
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Ray Dalio Reiterates Bitcoin’s “Merit” As A Portfolio Diversifier, Calls it “Younger Generation’s Alternative to Gold”
Ray Dalio, the founder of the world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, with more than $220 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM), yet again spoke in favor of having Bitcoin in an investment portfolio. äàëüøå »
2021-12-16 20:14
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Fed Chair Says, Crypto Is Not A Financial-Stability Concern But An Issue For Those Who Don’t Understand It
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced that it was doubling the pace of its bond-buying tapering and forecasted three rate hikes in 2022. Following the end of the central bank's two-day policy meeting, in a news conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell also commented on cryptocurrencies, saying he doesn’t view them as a “financial stability concern. äàëüøå »
2021-12-16 18:33
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Kevin Durant Signs Multiyear Deal with Coinbase, Michael Jordan Launching HEIR on Solana
Basketball star Kevin Durant and his company Thirty Five Ventures have signed a multi-year deal with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to promote the platform. Durant will be the face of the brand and, as part of the agreement, will appear in Coinbase advertisements. äàëüøå »
2021-12-16 17:23
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Time for A Santa Claus Rally? Dovish-Leaning Fed Sends Bitcoin, Crypto, and Stocks Higher
Given that the market was less prepared for a dovish Fed, we could see a surprise sharp move higher and then a short-squeeze into the year-end or early January. The post Time for A Santa Claus Rally? Dovish-Leaning Fed Sends Bitcoin, Crypto, and Stocks Higher first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-16 16:22
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Binance UK Restricting Access to Crypto Derivatives and its Earn Product
Binance’s UK entity will stop offering its retail investors crypto derivatives to comply with local regulations, the exchange told its users. “As the crypto ecosystem evolves globally, we are continually evaluating our products to ensure they meet local regulatory requirements,” reads the note Binance UK sent to the users. äàëüøå »
2021-12-16 23:56
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Bitcoin Company NYDIG Raises $1 Billion in Latest Funding Round at a Valuation of $7B
Bitcoin financial services company NYDIG announced this week that it had raised $1 billion in its latest funding round led by VC firm WestCap at a valuation of more than $7 billion. Existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Morgan Stanley, New York Life, Mass Mutual, FIS, Fiserv, and Affirm holdings also participated in the round. äàëüøå »
2021-12-15 22:07
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SEBA Launches Regulated Gold Token Backed by Physical Precious Metal
Digital asset banking platform SEBA announced on Wednesday that it is offering a gold token. This token will represent the digital ownership of the traditional safe-haven asset. SEBA’s gold token is a regulated digital token, a stablecoin backed by precious metal. äàëüøå »
2021-12-15 18:55
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Insurance Provider Lemonade (LMND) Discloses Bitcoin Holding on Balance Sheet
Millennial-oriented Insurance provider Lemonade unveiled in its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it purchased $1 million worth of Bitcoin in June 2021. In June, Bitcoin price traded between $30k and $40k. äàëüøå »
2021-12-15 17:54
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Senate Banking Committee Split on How to Regulate Stablecoins
During the Senate Banking Committee hearing on stablecoins, a call for regulating the fiat-backed stablecoins was made, but what they will look like is to be seen. “Let’s be clear about one thing: if you put your money in stablecoins, there’s no guarantee you’re going to get it back,” Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown […] The post Senate Banking Committee Split on How to Regulate Stablecoins first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-15 17:02
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Accelerated Tapering Priced In, But What Does it Mean for Bitcoin Going Forward?
Bitcoin continues to trade around $48k and Ether under $4k as the market eagerly awaits the Federal Reserve’s meeting to wrap up on Wednesday. The market is preparing for a hawkish central bank, expecting it to accelerate its tapering of asset purchases, a reduction in stimulus, that would allow the officials to begin lifting rates […] The post Accelerated Tapering Priced In, But What Does it Mean for Bitcoin Going Forward? first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-15 16:19
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Bank of Thailand to Release a Consultation Paper on Crypto to “Strike the Right Balance”
This comes amidst a growing appetite for crypto amidst low-interest rates, a record low of 0.5%, and rising prices, with inflation in Thailand rising in November at the fastest pace since April. The post Bank of Thailand to Release a Consultation Paper on Crypto to “Strike the Right Balance” first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-15 00:29
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Brazil’s Stock Exchange Planning to Offer Crypto Services Next Year
B3, Brazil’s stock exchange, is the latest institution planning to join the cryptocurrency scene next year. The San Pablo-based exchange is exploring digital asset custody and crypto-as-a-service (CaaS) segments, reported InfoMoney, citing a presentation from B3 President Gilson Finkelsztain made last week. äàëüøå »
2021-12-15 23:52
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BoE Wants to Bring Stablecoins Into Bank’s Regulatory Remit, Urges Institutions To Take A “Cautious Approach” To Crypto Adoption
Crypto has “all the makings of something that could become” a financial stability risk, says Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey. The post BoE Wants to Bring Stablecoins Into Bank’s Regulatory Remit, Urges Institutions To Take A “Cautious Approach” To Crypto Adoption first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-15 22:24
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Nike Expands into Metaverse with the Acquisition of Virtual Sneaker Company
Sportswear giant Nike is the latest one to join the metaverse as it announced the acquisition of virtual sneaker company RTFKT for an undisclosed sum. This is the latest move by Nike to expand its footprint in the metaverse; after last month, it revealed its digital space called “NIKELAND” on video game platform Roblox Corp, […] The post Nike Expands into Metaverse with the Acquisition of Virtual Sneaker Company first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-15 21:41
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Polygon Rolls Out EIP 1559 Implementation to Burn MATIC Token
Ethereum scaling solution Polygon announced that it is rolling out a testnet implementation of Ethereum Proposal 1559 to introduce a burning mechanism to its network. This implementation is to burn Polygon’s native MATIC token, the annualized burn is estimated to be 0. äàëüøå »
2021-12-15 20:27
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Long Bitcoin Is 2nd Most Crowded Trade, Fund Managers’ Cash Exposure Reaches Highest Since May 2020: Bank of America Survey
Managers are piling into cash ahead of central bank policy meetings. While equity positions are slashed to their lowest since October 2020, they are still above the historical average. The post Long Bitcoin Is 2nd Most Crowded Trade, Fund Managers’ Cash Exposure Reaches Highest Since May 2020: Bank of America Survey first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-15 19:38
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DOGE Sucking Liquidity from Crypto Market Again, Tesla to Accept Dogecoin Again For Merch
The price of DOGE spiked more than 34% in a matter of two hours, going as high as $0.212, thanks to Elon Musk. The meme coin has been struggling even more than the rest of the crypto market, being down about 79% from its all-time high in May, as per CoinGecko, only to see some […] The post DOGE Sucking Liquidity from Crypto Market Again, Tesla to Accept Dogecoin Again For Merch first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-14 18:27
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Solana (SOL) Bucks the Trend, Along With Tron (TRX), by Recording Highest Inflows After Bitcoin (BTC): Report
Bitcoin recorded inflows for the 13th straight week while Ether broke its six-week streak with non-meaningful outflows. The post Solana (SOL) Bucks the Trend, Along With Tron (TRX), by Recording Highest Inflows After Bitcoin (BTC): Report first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-14 17:19
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Robinhood to Enable its Users to Gift Crypto, Partners with Chainalysis to Flag “Risky & Illicit Transactions”
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) is working on another crypto-related feature that will let its users send cryptocurrency to others as a gift. This new feature was revealed in the app’s code, discovered in the beta version of Robinhood’s iPhone app. äàëüøå »
2021-12-14 16:49
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Bitcoin’s Correlation With S&P 500 And Nasdaq Is On The Rise As Markets Await Fed’s FOMC Meeting
Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s correlation with gold has been mostly negative as the traditional safe-haven trades around $1,785 per ounce, down 14% from the $2,075 ATH hit in August 2020. The post Bitcoin’s Correlation With S&P 500 And Nasdaq Is On The Rise As Markets Await Fed’s FOMC Meeting first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-14 16:29
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Binance Closing Singapore Entity After Acquiring 18% Stake in Local Licensed Exchange
The leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance’s Singapore affiliate, Binance Asia Services Ltd. , has withdrawn its application to operate a crypto trading platform in the city-state. The fiat-to-crypto exchange first started the process to gain approval from Singapore’s authorities last year. äàëüøå »
2021-12-14 21:51
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Metaverse Platform, InfiniteWorld, Going Public on Nasdaq; Owns $93 Million in Cryptocurrencies
Metaverse infrastructure platform for brands, InfiniteWorld has announced that it is going public via a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), Aries, at a valuation of $700 million and will be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker “JPG. äàëüøå »
2021-12-14 19:55
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18.9 Million BTC, 90% of All 21 Million Bitcoin, Has Now Been Mined
The majority of all Bitcoin has now been mined, as of Monday, according to on-chain data. This means a total of nearly 18. 9 million BTC of the fixed 21 million supply are now in the market. However, not all of them are available in the market either. äàëüøå »
2021-12-14 19:03
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Keanu Reeves “HODL”, Swiss Federal Councilor’s Data Leaked in Ledger Hack, Crypto Protocols Continue Be Exploited
Last week, cross-chain NFT marketplace Vulcan Forged lost $100 million in an attack, EOS-based Pizza reached a settlement with the hacker, and AscendEX promised to reimburse 100%. The post Keanu Reeves “HODL”, Swiss Federal Councilor’s Data Leaked in Ledger Hack, Crypto Protocols Continue Be Exploited first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-14 18:05
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Big Week Ahead In Crypto with Central Banks Meeting, What’s Happening in the Bitcoin Market?
Bitcoin price spiked on Sunday to reclaim $50,000 only to be back under this level before the end of the day. On Monday, as of writing, BTC/USD is trading just above $48k. The cryptocurrency is still up more than 81% from its year low of about $27,700 in early January but down about 30% from […] The post Big Week Ahead In Crypto with Central Banks Meeting, What’s Happening in the Bitcoin Market? first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-13 16:24
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South Korea Prohibiting Withdrawals from Exchanges to Non-KYC Wallets Starting March 2022
The South Korean government is prohibiting withdrawals from local cryptocurrency exchanges to non-KYC wallets such as MetaMask, starting next year, as per the local report. Regulators in the country are imposing the travel rule when transferring assets from one venue to another, requiring information of sender and recipient to be recorded in order to prevent […] The post South Korea Prohibiting Withdrawals from Exchanges to Non-KYC Wallets Starting March 2022 first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-11 18:12
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EOS Founder Calls for A Rebranding, Network Pivots to DAO And Moving Away From Block.one
EOS founder Daniel Larimer is now calling to reshape the EOS brand and turn to the latest hot trend in the crypto market, decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). “It's time to rebrand EOS and have a renewed vision and purpose that can motivate community engagement and investment in growth,” he said in a Telegram channel. äàëüøå »
2021-12-11 17:53
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South Africa’s Financial Regulator Working on a Regulatory Framework for Crypto
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa is planning to unveil a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies next year to protect the users. The framework will be designed in coordination with peers like the financial surveillance board and the prudential authority. äàëüøå »
2021-12-11 17:05
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Will Bitcoin Catch Up? Stock Market Rallies to New Highs as Biden says Inflation Peaked
With rate hikes, a threat to the crypto bull market, inflation hitting a four-decade high but dropping from last month is seen as positive. The post Will Bitcoin Catch Up? Stock Market Rallies to New Highs as Biden says Inflation Peaked first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-11 16:22
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No High DeFi Yield for US Customers, Coinbase Allows Global Users to Earn Interest on DAI via Compound
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched a high DeFi yield product for its global users, except in the US. “We are making DeFi more accessible, enabling eligible customers in more than 70 countries to access the attractive yields of DeFi lending on their DAI with no fees, lockups, or set-up hassle,” Coinbase said in a prepared […] The post No High DeFi Yield for US Customers, Coinbase Allows Global Users to Earn Interest on DAI via Compound first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-11 00:00
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WhatsApp Allows Users in US to Send and Receive Money Without Fees Using USDP Stablecoin
WhatsApp has launched a pilot to let a “limited number” of people in the US send and receive money using crypto. This new feature is powered by Meta’s (previously Facebook) digital wallet Novi that was launched recently, supporting payments with stablecoin Pax Dollars (USDP). äàëüøå »
2021-12-10 21:17
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Polygon Acquires Mir Protocol Developer for 190 Million MATIC & $100 Mln USDC
Polygon is acquiring the startup Predicate Labs, the developer of the Mir blockchain protocol, for $500 million. The project will pay $100 million worth of USDC stablecoins and 190 million MATIC tokens, equivalent to just over $400 million at current prices. äàëüøå »
2021-12-10 18:20
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Ledger Announces Integration with FTX and Coinbase, Launching Crypto Life Debit Card
Cardholders will be able to open a line of credit using crypto's collateral and receive their paychecks into their card account directly and convert it into Bitcoin and Ether. The post Ledger Announces Integration with FTX and Coinbase, Launching Crypto Life Debit Card first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-10 17:25
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Daily Exchange Volume Back Above $50 Bln, ByBit Reports 77% Increase in Users while KuCoin’s Surpass 10 Million
Binance, meanwhile, is in talks with Indonesia’s richest family and the country’s largest telecom operator to launch a crypto trading platform. The post Daily Exchange Volume Back Above Bln, ByBit Reports 77% Increase in Users while KuCoin’s Surpass 10 Million first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-10 17:06
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Innovation Stocks “Nowhere Near A Bubble,” And Ether “Even More Undervalued Than Bitcoin,” Says Cathie Wood
“Here we are, ready for primetime, and we got all this fear and uncertainty and doubt. As a portfolio manager, I actually love that backdrop," said Ark Invest, CEO. The post Innovation Stocks “Nowhere Near A Bubble,” And Ether “Even More Undervalued Than Bitcoin,” Says Cathie Wood first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-10 16:29
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The Sandbox Parent Company Animoca Brands Reports a 5x Jump in Treasury Funds in Just 2 Months
Animoca Brands released the financial updates for the first nine months of 2021, reporting growth of $529. 6 million in income while its booking increased to $140 million. It currently holds a cash balance of nearly $36 million. äàëüøå »
2021-12-10 21:47
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Crowdfunding Platform Kickstarter Is Building A Decentralized Open Source Version
Kickstarter is now building a crowdfunding system on blockchain technology. Once ready, the company will switch its own website to the new infrastructure. The new Kickstarter will also make the tools available for anyone to build a competing crowdfunding site. äàëüøå »
2021-12-10 20:25
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8% of Institutional Investors Collectively Managing $12.3 Trillion Planning to Increase Their Crypto Allocations Next Year: Survey
These investors, including sovereign wealth funds and corporate pension plans, also see crypto assets as the “top contender” for a “major correction” in 2022. The post 8% of Institutional Investors Collectively Managing . äàëüøå »
2021-12-10 19:04
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It’s Different This Time: “Overwhelmingly Positive” and Bullish Crypto Hearing Before Congress
On Wednesday, top executives from six major cryptocurrency companies urged Congress to provide clearer rules for the growing crypto industry so that innovation can thrive in the US, warning that tough restrictions can push it overseas. äàëüøå »
2021-12-10 17:52
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WisdomTree Yet Again Amends Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing After SEC Rejection
The changes will apply “certain of the substantive requirements” of the 1940 Act to offer investors “significant protections” but won't be registered under the Investment Company Act. The post WisdomTree Yet Again Amends Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing After SEC Rejection first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-9 17:14
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