The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange to add new custodians for bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The plan aims to enhance security by adding Anchorage Digital Bank and Bitgo alongside Coinbase as custodians for bitcoin and ether holdings. SEC Reviews Proposal for…
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Hut 8 Corp. has announced an expanded partnership with Bitmain Technologies, unveiling the U3S21EXPH, a next-generation ASIC miner. The launch represents a significant milestone, with plans for deployment in Q2 2025 and a potential transition to self-mining through a purchase option. Hut 8 and Bitmain Partner on Innovative Miner to Boost Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure The…
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On Thursday, bitcoin (BTC) soared to a peak of $63,882, marking a 7.8% increase against the U.S. dollar over the past month. During this same period, approximately $6.36 billion worth of BTC was pulled from crypto exchanges, hitting levels not seen since early November 2018. More Than 100,000 Bitcoin Removed From Digital Currency Trading Platforms…
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Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a multi-million dollar partnership with La Liga, the popular Spanish football league. This deal establishes Bitget as the official crypto partner for La Liga across Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Bitget and La Liga Join Forces The collaboration was revealed at the Token2049 event in Singapore…
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Chinese authorities’ recent actions to define crypto as a money laundering tool could influence the performance of its billion-dollar gaming industry. SCMP’s Hugh Harsono argues that these measures may affect games like Metacene, which has introduced cryptocurrencies as in-game currency. In addition, games that include play-to-earn components and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) could also be impacted…
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Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan dubbed Ethereum (ETH) the ‘Microsoft of blockchains’, adding that none of the smart contract platform’s challenges are existential. Ethereum Has Challenges, But None Of Them Are Existential In a recent memo titled ‘A Contrarian Bet on Ethereum’, Hougan highlighted the tumbling ETH/BTC trading pair, indicating the weakening Ethereum price…
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East Asia’s cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant growth, driven by institutional adoption in South Korea and Hong Kong, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. South Korea leads with $130 billion in on-chain value, while Hong Kong emerges as a major hub due to its unique regulatory framework. Both regions reflect shifting attitudes…
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Congressman French Hill has raised concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s handling of digital asset regulations, criticizing Chairman Gary Gensler’s leadership for creating legal uncertainty and a politicized approach. The lawmaker highlighted his subcommittee’s legislative successes but expressed frustration with the SEC’s broad and unclear regulations, which he argued burden digital asset…
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Congressman Tom Emmer is pushing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide clear rules on digital asset airdrops, arguing that current regulatory uncertainty is stifling innovation and blocking American participation in blockchain projects. He emphasized the importance of airdrops in decentralizing networks and shaping the future of blockchain, criticizing the SEC’s approach under…
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Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki believes that bitcoin’s price is “about to explode” as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. He predicted that as interest rates drop, investors should abandon “fake assets” and turn to real ones like bitcoin, gold, and silver. Kiyosaki also highlighted rising inflation, warning of its impact on retirees…
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