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Robinhood to Buy Crypto Exchange Bitstamp in Effort to Expand Outside the U.S.
The all-cash deal is valued at $200 million and is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
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Bitcoin Options Traders Anticipate Imminent Breakout Above $74K to New Record Prices
One market observer noted "very concentrated call buying" looking to profit from a rally to between $74,000 and $80,000 by the end of this month.
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SEC's Gensler Shrugs About New Crypto ETFs Strolling Through His Agency's Gates
Once waging a legal battle against crypto ETFs, SEC Chair Gensler now talks about the pending ETH ETF as if it's a casual process and is jumping through the standard hoops.
Bitcoin Miners With Attractive Power Contracts Are Potential M&A Targets, JPMorgan Says
U.S. listed bitcoin miners have access to large amounts of power, making them potential takeover targets for hyperscalers and AI firms, the report said.
Advocacy Group 'Stand With Crypto' Says It's Exceeded 1 Million Signups
The organization, backed by crypto exchange Coinbase, signed a million online members, raised millions in donations and started a U.S. campaign fund in less than a year.
Crypto Firms Hit by Newsletter Breach Attack, Mailing Lists Leaked
Crypto users are being warned to be careful with email newsletters in the coming days.
Paxos Unveils Yield-Generating Stablecoin Lift Dollar
USDL is issued in the UAE and regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
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Why Decentralized AI Is Gaining Steam
A year ago, “Crypto+AI” sounded like a game of “VC mad libs.” Now, as real-world applications begin to emerge, the idea makes much more sense. Jeff Wilser, who is hosting the...
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A Crypto Developer’s Guide to Consensus 2024
The must see panels and events for anyone building on-chain.
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The three-day conference (May 29-31) features a host of big-name speakers from the realm of blockchain tech, including Sergey Nazarov, Casey Rodarmor, Joe Lubin, Emin Gün Sire...
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VanEck Sees Ether Hitting $22K by 2030
Ether's 2030 valuation is driven by $66 billion in free cashflows and $15 trillion TAM potential, VanEck writes
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Robinhood to Buy Crypto Exchange Bitstamp in Effort to Expand Outside the U.S.
The all-cash deal is valued at $200 million and is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
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The Protocol: Another Episode in the Layer-2 Teams Drama
We take a look at what unfolded after Matter Labs’ planned to trademark the term “ZK.”
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Crypto Remains Sidelined as EU Election Kicks Off
Voters will choose the more than 700 MEPs who may drive the next wave of regulation around crypto.
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy Tied to Forcount Crypto Ponzi
Juan Tacuri, 46, faces up to 20 years in prison for his crime.
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Advocacy Group 'Stand With Crypto' Says It's Exceeded 1 Million Signups
The organization, backed by crypto exchange Coinbase, signed a million online members, raised millions in donations and started a U.S. campaign fund in less than a year.
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SEC's Gensler Shrugs About New Crypto ETFs Strolling Through His Agency's Gates
Once waging a legal battle against crypto ETFs, SEC Chair Gensler now talks about the pending ETH ETF as if it's a casual process and is jumping through the standard hoops.
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Binance Asks UK Competition Tribunal to Throw Out Most of Collusion Case: Reuters
The case relates to the delisting of the BSV token in 2019.
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Biden Urged to Act as Lawmakers Fear for the Life of Detained Binance Exec in Nigeria
Binance and Gambaryan are facing money laundering and tax evasion charges in the country.