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Crypto Firms Launch Community-Powered Scam Reporting Platform ‘Chainabuse’

Several crypto firms, including Binance and Circle, have launched a new crypto scam reporting platform. The tool “empowers anyone in the crypto economy to warn others about scams, hacks or other fraudulent activity as they encounter it.” New Crypto Scam Reporting Platform Launched A number of crypto firms have joined forces and launched a new,…
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KuCoin to launch DeFi products in 2022 with fresh $150M raise

The global crypto exchange KuCoin expects to launch decentralized wallet products later in Q2 2022, also planning to roll out its NFT marketplace Windwave in the near future. The global cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin aims to go beyond centralized trading services and focus on Web3 with new funding backed by firms like Circle Ventures. The KuCoin…
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USDT vs. USDC vs. UST: How Do They Compare?

  Stablecoins are taking an increasingly growing market share of the overall crypto markets as the demand for digital dollars continues to rise among crypto investors. Read on to learn about the similarities and differences between USDT, USDC, and UST in this stablecoin comparison guide. Tether (USDT), created by Tether Limited, is the world’s leading…
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Regulatory Clarity, More Transactional Use Could Boost Stablecoin Adoption – Crypto Summit Panel

  The USD 80bn-heavy stablecoin industry requires more regulatory clarity and harmonization across jurisdictions, but the coins’ increased use for transactions is the ultimate factor that will boost adoption across the world, according to the participants of a discussion held at the Crypto and Digital Assets Summit hosted by The Financial Times…. Read More: Regulatory…
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Crypto Biz: An eye-opening chat with Mr. Wonderful, April 7–13, 2022

Kevin O’Leary told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin mining could incentivize green energy production. We also interviewed Mark Yusko and Mike McGlone at Bitcoin 2022. The past seven days have reminded me of how lucky I am to have forged a career in the Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency industry. Cointelegraph sent a contingency of reporters to the…
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Blackrock, Fidelity to Invest in Crypto Firm Circle’s $400 Million Funding Round

Blackrock, Fidelity, Marshall Wace, and Fin Capital are investing in crypto firm Circle. In addition, Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has entered into a broader strategic partnership with the crypto firm. Blackrock, Fidelity, Marshall Wace, Fin Capital to Invest in Circle Circle Internet Financial announced Tuesday that it has entered into an…
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Financial Giant BlackRock Becomes ‘Strategic Investor’ in USDC Issuer Circle

  The global fintech firm Circle has entered into an agreement for a new USD 400m funding round with participation from several major players from traditional finance, while making asset management giant BlackRock, Inc. a “strategic investor” in the company. The funding round, announced by Circle on Tuesday, saw participation from BlackRock, Fidelity Management and…
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Bitcoin Mining Startup Primeblock to Go Public via SPAC Merger as SEC Targets SPAC Deals

The bitcoin mining startup Primeblock has announced plans to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. Primeblock will merge with a blank-check firm 10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corp. II, and the company’s shares will be listed on Nasdaq. Primeblock Reveals SPAC Merger With Plans to Be Listed on Nasdaq in the Second…
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Circle Chooses BNY Mellon to Custody USDC Reserves

Boston-based Circle Internet Financial has announced the company has selected BNY Mellon to custody the firm’s usd coin (USDC) reserves. The company’s dollar-pegged crypto asset is currently the second-largest stablecoin with a current market capitalization of $51.6 billion. BNY Mellon to Become USDC’s Primary Custodian Circle has chosen America’s oldest investment bank to custody the…
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Crypto Biz: Stablecoins are serious business, Feb. 17–24

The stablecoin market continues to grow and diversify: Circle’s USDC, Tether’s USDT and Terra’s UST all made headlines this week. Stablecoins used to be a sort of taboo subject in the crypto community after it became common practice to criticize Tether’s reserve backing. Are you really a seasoned crypto investor if you haven’t gone down…
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