The South Korean tech giants Naver and Kakao are set to finalize their blockchain merger plans with a token launch in June. According to Newsis, the token launch will take place in the UAE under the new brand name Kaia. Naver, Kakao Plan June Token Launch Kakao, the operator of the KakaoTalk chat app, is…
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On a bearish day in the crypto market that was marred by a weak debut to spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in Hong Kong and data that reinforced expectations that the Fed will wait longer before cutting interest rates, traders looking for quick gains are flocking to on-chain shitcoin markets as they hunt for top…
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The Worldcoin operator Tools for Humanity is expanding its services in Mexico, the firm announced, in spite of lawmakers’ calls for a government probe into its iris-scanning drive. Per the media outlet Criptonoticias, the company said it had opened iris-scanning centers in the capital Mexico City, as well as Guadalajara and Monterrey. WLD prices…
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Former Revolut employees have launched a new crypto exchange called X10, raising $6.5 million in its first funding round. The platform aims to address a void in the market that was once occupied by FTX, the exchange founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, who is currently in prison, according to a report from Sifted. Tioga Capital led the…
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Keonne Rodriguez, one of the individuals associated with the popular cryptocurrency mixer Samourai Wallet, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of money laundering. The United States Justice Department had charged Rodriguez and his co-founder, William Hill, with various offenses related to their involvement with Samourai Wallet. On April 29, Rodriguez appeared before the U.S. District Court for the…
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With Bitcoin exhibiting signs of consolidation, anticipation is building around a potential new altcoin season. The recent price movement has sparked discussions and speculation among traders about the possibility of an upcoming altcoin season. Is Bitcoin’s Price Recovery Enough to Fuel the Next Altseason? Ahead of the April 28 weekly close, Bitcoin bounced past $64,000.…
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Expectations for the crypto industry are still high, and altcoins, in particular, are expected to do well. One crypto analyst known as El Crypto Prof on X (formerly Twitter), shares this sentiment, expecting the altcoin market to go on a parabolic rally. Altcoins Are Set To Explode In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the…
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Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by crypto exchanges that we found last week and today. Have we missed something? Do you have information about new listings and/or delistings? Let us know here. _________________________________________ MEXC Listings: Nyan Cat (NCAT) Vitruvian Nexus (VNPT) BitMin Wallet (BMN) Bowled…
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South Africa’s approaching elections are unlikely to disrupt the country’s progress in the realm of digital assets, according to several members of the crypto community. The recent establishment of a licensing regime for cryptocurrencies by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) positions South Africa as one of the pioneering African nations in this area. As part of this regime,…
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ACINQ’s Phoenix Wallet and zkSNACKs’ Wasabi Wallet have decided to discontinue their services for customers in the United States. The move comes as a response to the recent crackdown on self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet providers by regulatory agencies. Both companies have expressed concerns about the classification of self-custodial wallet providers as legitimate money service businesses, following actions taken against Consensys, the creator of Metamask, and crypto…
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