Trump Media Group Eyes Acquisition of Crypto Exchange Bakkt

Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), which operates the social platform Truth Social, is reportedly close to securing an all-stock deal to acquire Bakkt, a struggling crypto exchange. дальше »

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President-Elect Trump To Reportedly Discuss Cabinet Appointments Privately With Coinbase CEO

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BlackRock supports US strategic Bitcoin reserve amid rumors of executive order

The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has reportedly endorsed the idea of creating a US Strategic Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve as states and the Trump administration accelerate plans to institutionalize the digital asset. дальше »

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NYT: Trump reconsiders pro-crypto choices for Treasury Secretary, slows down his selection process

Trump is now considering Kevin Warsh and Marc Rowan for the US Treasury Secretary position Howard Lutnick is reportedly frustrating Trump by spending too much time with him to get himself appointed A person familiar with the situation between Lutnick and Scott Bessent as a “knife fight” President-elect Donald Trump is allegedly reconsidering his options […] The post NYT: Trump reconsiders pro-crypto choices for Treasury Secretary, slows down his selection process appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Trump Media Group in talks to acquire crypto trading platform Bakkt – FT

President-elect Donald Trump’s media group, Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Bakkt, the crypto trading platform owned by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the Financial Times reported on Nov. дальше »

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Upbit license renewal on hold after authorities uncover 500k suspected KYC violations

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit reportedly found 500,000 to 600,000 potential KYC violations on Upbit, the largest crypto exchange in the nation. KYC violations of this scale could lead to fines and possible license renewal issues. According to a report… дальше »

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London-based stablecoin firm BVNK targets $50m funding amid crypto boom

A Bloomberg report reveals stablecoin payments provider BVNK is reportedly in early discussions to raise at least $50 million in a fresh funding round, highlighting growing investor interest in the digital payments sector. дальше »

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Pennsylvania House Moves To Add Bitcoin To State Balance Sheet As Reserve Asset

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office again in January, his proposal to create a national Bitcoin reserve is gaining momentum across the United States.  Several states are now reportedly considering plans to establish their own cryptocurrency reserves, reflecting a broader movement to recognize Bitcoin as a legitimate store of value. Pennsylvania’s Bitcoin Strategic […] дальше »

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FBI seizes Polymarket CEO’s phone and electronics: report

The New York Post has published a news story alleging the Federa Bureau of Investigations has seized a phone and electronics from Polymarket CEO. Sources reportedly see this as political retriution after the betting market platform predicted the 2024 US election. дальше »

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Hollywood is planning a Sam Bankman-Fried movie based on Going Infinite

Apple Studios and A24 are reportedly planning to adapt Michael Lewis’ book on the rise and fall of the former FTX CEO into a feature film. дальше »

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Bhutan’s Bitcoin stash hits $1 billion as speculation around nation state adoption intensifies

Bhutan’s Bitcoin reserves have quietly swelled to over $1 billion, positioning the small Himalayan kingdom as a unique player in the world of sovereign wealth. According to Arkham Intelligence data, Bhutan’s government-owned Druk Holdings has reportedly amassed over 12,500 BTC, marking a significant commitment to digital assets amid growing interest in crypto as a strategic […] The post Bhutan’s Bitcoin stash hits $1 billion as speculation around nation state adoption intensifies appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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DeltaPrime loses $4.75 million in second hack within two months

DeltaPrime, a decentralized finance protocol, suffered a significant exploit this Monday, with $4.75 million in tokens reportedly stolen from multiple pools on Arbitrum and Avalanche. The attack, confirmed by blockchain analysts, highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in DeFi platforms and has reignited scrutiny around DeltaPrime’s security measures, especially following a previous $6 million breach in September. The […] дальше »

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Crypto CEO Held Hostage In Toronto, Freed After $1 Million Ransom Payment

Dean Skurka, CEO of blockchain and crypto firm WonderFi, was kidnapped, held for ransom, and was subsequently released after paying $1 million. According to CBC and other sources, Skurka was reportedly abducted in downtown Toronto around 6 p. дальше »

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Who is Dan Gallagher, the Robinhood attorney Trump may pick to replace SEC head Gary Gensler?

Officials from Donald Trump’s transition team are reportedly preparing a shortlist of candidates for major financial agency leadership positions, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Robinhood legal boss is being considered for SEC chair shortlist: Report

Robinhood’s legal chief, Dan Gallagher, is reportedly one of the top picks to head the SEC under Trump, who promised to fire its current chair “on day one.” дальше »

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WonderFi CEO kidnapped and forced to pay $1M ransom: Report

WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka reportedly said in an email that he is “safe” now and that no company funds and data were impacted.

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Binance’s Changpeng Zhao is $12.1b richer due to Trump victory: report

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s net worth reportedly surged by $12.1 billion in a single day. On November 6, it was confirmed that Donald Trump won the 47th presidential election in the United States, raising Zhao’s net worth by $12.1 billion… дальше »

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Galaxy Digital clocks biggest trading day of year on US election day: Report

Trump’s win sparked a surge of interest in crypto, Galaxy’s CEO reportedly said.

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Bitnob crypto exchange data breach: 250k KYC documents at risk

Cybernews researchers discovered a public AWS storage bucket exposing sensitive user data from Nigerian crypto exchange Bitnob. Nigerian crypto exchange Bitnob reportedly exposed over 250,000 Know Your Customer documents, including sensitive user data, due to a misconfigured Amazon Web Services… дальше »

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Breaks New ATH: Why is the Crypto Market Up Today?

Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high as former U. S. President Donald Trump’s odds of winning the election reportedly climb to 94%. Trading at $74,525. 96 with a 9. 12% increase over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin’s momentum coincides with growing investor interest amid the ongoing election. дальше »

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Crypto scammers hack Wiz Khalifa’s account to promote fake WIZ meme coin

Rapper Wiz Khalifa’s X account was reportedly hacked by scammers launching a pump. fun-based meme coin WIZ. ZachXBT suspects it is the same hacker that hijacked Truth Terminal founder’s X account. дальше »

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MrBeast faces allegations of crypto insider trading

MrBeast allegedly made $23 million from insider trading in crypto projects. He reportedly used 50 wallets to promote and dump tokens, misleading investors. Evidence includes a publicly shared Ethereum address linked to $13 million in trades. дальше »

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Kraken joins crypto exodus with 15% layoffs

Kraken reportedly fired 15% of its workforce, two people with insider knowledge told a New York Times reporter. дальше »

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Could Trump’s World Liberty stablecoin compete with Tether and USDC?

In a bold expansion, Donald Trump’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), is reportedly planning to develop its own stablecoin—a USD-backed digital asset aimed at creating stability in the volatile crypto space. дальше »

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Taiwan’s financial watchdog to expand oversight of crypto exchanges: report

Taiwan’s financial regulator is reportedly set to enforce a registration system for crypto exchanges in late November, signaling heightened scrutiny in the sector. Taiwan‘s Financial Supervisory Commission is poised to implement a registration system for crypto exchanges on Nov. 30,… дальше »

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FTX sues KuCoin to recover $50 million in withheld assets

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has filed a lawsuit to recover over $50 million in assets allegedly withheld by KuCoin, according to court documents filed on Oct. 28. The assets were reportedly held in a KuCoin account belonging to the now-defunct Alameda Research, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2022. дальше »

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ECB and EU governments reportedly clash over digital euro regulation

The European Central Bank and several EU governments are reportedly at odds over the regulatory framework for the digital euro. A conflict is escalating between Europe‘s powerful nations and the European Central Bank regarding the regulation of the digital euro,… дальше »

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BIS mulls ending mBridge pilot touted by Putin as dollar alternative: report

The Bank for International Settlements is mulling ending a cross-border payments platform eyed by the Russian president as a tool to bypass U.S. sanctions. The Bank for International Settlements is reportedly debating the future of its mBridge cross-border payments project… дальше »

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Sequoia could gain more than $100m from Stripe’s $1.1b Bridge acquisition

American venture capital firm Sequoia is set to make more than $100 million from Stripe’s acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge. The deal reportedly cost Stripe $1. 1 billion. According to an Oct. дальше »

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Meta is reportedly building its own AI-powered search engine

Meta wants to reduce its dependence on Google and Microsoft's Bing and hopes an in-house search engine will do the trick. 

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Trump’s New Crypto Project Aims For US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Launch

World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture launched by former President Donald Trump, is reportedly planning to develop its own stablecoin intended to serve as a stand-in for the US dollar.  World Liberty’s Stablecoin Ambitions According to a Fortune report, the World Liberty team is currently focused on ensuring the financial product’s safety before its market […] дальше »

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Trump’s World Liberty eyes stablecoin launch: report 

Former President Donald Trump’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial, is reportedly planning to issue its own stablecoin, according to Decrypt. The stablecoin is expected to be pegged to the U. S. дальше »

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Bitpanda reportedly exploring options, including IPO

Bitpanda, a crypto trading and exchange platform backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, is weighing its strategic options, according to a report by Bloomberg. In a news article on Oct. 28, reported that Austria-based crypto exchange Bitpanda is considering options, including… дальше »

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US Government Wallets Receive $19 Million As Crypto Hacker Makes U-Turn

A crypto wallet controlled by the United States government has received $19. 3 million in digital assets after a previous hack. On Oct 24, the wallet was reportedly drained of $20 million in assets and has now received the bulk of lost funds. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Recoils After Bombshell Report DOJ Is Investigating Tether Over Possible Money Laundering Violations

According to a Friday report, the United States Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into stablecoin issuer Tether. The probe is reportedly meant to determine whether the company violated anti-money laundering rules and sanctions. дальше »

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Arkham reports $20M hack of U.S. government-linked crypto wallet

Hackers reportedly stole $20 million from a U. S. government-linked crypto wallet of seized funds. Complex laundering tactics involve nested exchanges using Binance liquidity for fund transfers. дальше »

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R3 explores strategic options amid blockchain industry challenges

R3 started out as a consortium and grew fast. Now it is reportedly waiting to see where fate takes it next.

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Blockchain startup R3 exploring strategic options including sale

R3, a distributed technology and digital services provider based in New York, United States, is reportedly weighing options for its business, including a potential sale. In a report published on Oct. дальше »

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From Russia With Fraud: ‘Crypto Queen’ Diverts Funds To Ukrainian Army

A detained social media influencer could be heading to a Russian penitentiary and staying there for about 10 years to live out her sentence for committing crypto fraud. Valeria Fedyakina, dubbed the “Crypto Queen,” is at the center of multiple charges of large-scale swindling activities that reportedly included funding the Ukrainian military amid the ongoing […] дальше »

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Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered the identity of a Chinese over-the-counter (OTC) trader accused of aiding the North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group in laundering stolen crypto. The trader, identified as Yicong Wang, has reportedly helped the group convert tens of millions of dollars in crypto from various hacks into cash through bank transfers since 2022, according […] The post Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Peter Todd forced into hiding after HBO’s ‘Satoshi’ film

Peter Todd, a Canadian cryptographer and developer recently “identified” as the mystery creator of Bitcoin in an HBO documentary, has reportedly been forced into hiding. On Oct. 9, a HBO documentary film “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” aired. The big… дальше »

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DEEP crypto surges 550% in 7 days: What’s driving the surge?

DEEP surged over 550% in its debut week.  Can the Sui-based altcoin’s uptrend amid mixed signals?  On the 14th of October, DeepBook version 3 (V3), a new and reportedly revolutionary DEXThe post DEEP crypto surges 550% in 7 days: What’s driving the surge? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Stripe Boosts Crypto Game With $1.1 Billion Bridge Buyout

Stripe made a groundbreaking move as the online payment processing platform tries to position itself as a key player in the cryptocurrency space. The fintech company has reportedly bought the stablecoin platform Bridge in a landmark acquisition deal, a transaction that sent ripples across the cryptocurrency arena. дальше »

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Stripe reportedly acquires stablecoin platform Bridge in $1.1b deal

Payments giant Stripe has completed the acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge following a deal valued at over one billion dollars. Without revealing any details, Michael Arrington, co-founder of TechCrunch, confirmed the acquisition via an Oct. 20 X post, noting that… дальше »

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BlackRock eyes crypto derivatives market with BUIDL as collateral

BlackRock is reportedly in discussions with several centralized exchanges to allow its BUIDL fund to be used as collateral for derivatives trades As reported by Bloomberg on Oct. 18, people familiar with the matter shared that the move includes exchanges such as Binance, OKX, and Deribit. дальше »

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BlackRock eyes BUIDL for derivatives collateral in crypto exchanges

BlackRock and Securitize are reportedly in talks to integrate BUIDL as collateral for derivatives trading on Binance, OKX, and Debirit. дальше »

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Montenegro to finalize Do Kwon’s extradition by Oct. 20

Do Kwon’s extradition chapter may be finalized as soon as Sunday, Oct. 19, according to local Montenegrin media. The government of Montenegro has reportedly decided where to extradite Terraform Labs co-founder and crypto fugitive Do Kwon, Minister of Justice Bojan… дальше »

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Stripe reportedly seeking acquisition of stablecoin payment provider Bridge

Stripe is reportedly in talks to acquire stablecoin provider Bridge, five months after announcing it will allow U.S. merchants to accept USDC payments again. Multinational payments firm Stripe is said to be in talks with the Texas-headquartered stablecoin payments hub… дальше »

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EU markets regulator demands enhanced cybersecurity audits for crypto firms: report

The EU’s markets watchdog is reportedly set to call for mandatory external audits of crypto companies’ cyber defenses to enhance consumer protection amid rising security breaches. The European Securities and Markets Authority is said to be gearing up to advocate… дальше »

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BNY Mellon-backed crypto trading provider Talos Trading to double APAC workforce: report

Crypto software provider Talos Trading is reportedly set to double its workforce in the Asia-Pacific region, capitalizing on the area’s regulatory landscape. Talos Trading, a crypto trading software provider based in New York, is set to double its workforce in… дальше »

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