Sebastian Serrano, CEO of Ripio, one of the largest exchanges in Latam, stated that Brazilian companies were already harnessing cryptocurrency to pay their Chinese suppliers. In an interview, Serrano asserted that Latam countries harnessed crypto in different ways and that Argentine companies are using cryptocurrency to protect from crippling inflation numbers. Ripio CEO Sebastian Serrano:…
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The London-based digital bank Kroo has barred its clients from engaging in cryptocurrency transactions, joining other U.K.-based banks in this decision. The bank cites the increasing cases of online fraud incidents involving cryptocurrencies as the reason for this move. Kroo to Decline Cryptocurrency-Related Bank Transfer Requests London-based digital bank Kroo has barred its customers from…
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This week, bitcoin’s price briefly exceeded $70,000 per coin before declining after the movement of Mt Gox bitcoins, yet the premium for bitcoin in South Korea has significantly increased. Having fallen below the 1% range, the premium on South Korean exchanges has now climbed to 2.23%. Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Grows Bitcoin (BTC) saw…
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Based on onchain metrics, the Mt Gox funds, once consolidated into a single address holding over $9.6 billion in bitcoin, have now been distributed to three separate addresses as of Tuesday morning. Mt Gox Funds Redistribution An examination of the onchain transfers from the Mt Gox bitcoin cache reveals that the funds have been allocated…
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The Zurich University of Applied Sciences has said it will kickstart a 16-day Bitcoin economy training course in March 2025. The short course aims to help students understand how bitcoin influences the financial system. Understanding Bitcoin’s Impact on the Financial System The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (HWZ), a Swiss institution, has said it is…
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Digital asset investment products have experienced unprecedented inflows, totaling $1.05 billion this past week alone, pushing the year-to-date figures to a record $14.9 billion. This surge, highlighted in a recent Coinshares flows report, marks a continuous three-week rise, signaling strong investor confidence and a landmark year for digital assets. Bitcoin Leads Digital Asset Inflows Coinshares‘…
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Bitcoin (BTC) continues its captivating dance near its all-time high, leaving investors to ponder whether it’s a victory lap or a prelude to a potential tumble. While the price sits stubbornly around $68,000, new data reveals a market brimming with “extreme greed,” according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index. This suggests investors are piling…
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Floki, the self-proclaimed “Doge Killer,” is taking a bite out of the memecoin market with a bark and a marketing blitz. The Shiba Inu-inspired cryptocurrency announced plans for its most aggressive marketing campaign yet, sending its token price skyrocketing. Floki’s Aggressive Marketing Push Floki’s marketing director, Sabre, remained tight-lipped about the specifics, but promised the…
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Global investment bank JPMorgan has expressed doubt that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve solana ETFs or any other spot crypto ETFs beyond bitcoin and ether. The decision by the SEC to approve ether ETFs “is already stretched given the ambiguity about whether ethereum should be classified as security or not,” said…
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The surge in Russian traffic to global cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the last two quarters has prompted officials to issue a warning about the risk of Western sanctions. According to a central bank study, Russian traffic to some of the largest crypto exchanges increased by 16.4%, reaching 104.6 million visits. Russian Share of Global Traffic…
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