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Japan’s Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings By $2 Million, Here’s How Much BTC It Owns Now

Japanese early-stage investment company Metaplanet purchased an additional $2 million worth of Bitcoin today, reaffirming the firm’s trust in the leading digital asset. ‘Japanese MicroStrategy’ Bolsters Its Bitcoin Reserves In an announcement on September 10, 2024, Metaplanet said it had increased its cryptocurrency holdings by 38.464 BTC, bought for approximately 300 million yen ($2 million).…
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Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody in UAE

Standard Chartered has launched a digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The service aims to provide secure storage for digital assets, initially focusing on bitcoin and ethereum. Brevan Howard Digital is the first client, and the bank plans further expansion into additional digital assets.…
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Lawmaker Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration’s Approach to Defi Regulation

House Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman French Hill emphasized the need to understand decentralized finance technologies during a hearing. He criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach and urged Congress to keep discussions open on supporting defi innovation. Hill noted that current regulatory frameworks were created for a system reliant on centralized intermediaries, not the decentralized, peer-to-peer…
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China’s Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals

China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research and four years of pilot experimentation, according to Lu Lei, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Trials for the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) have been conducted in 17 different areas, accumulating a total transaction value of…
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FCA Files First Charges Against Unregistered Crypto ATM Operator in UK

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Olumide Osunkoya for operating unregistered crypto ATMs in the country. This case is significant as it represents the first prosecution under UK law for such activities. Osunkoya is accused of running a network of crypto ATMs that processed £2.6 million in transactions without registration, violating anti-money laundering…
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Glassnode Reports Rising Bitcoin Hashrate, ETF Outflows, and Lower Investor Engagement

Glassnode’s latest report reveals a persistent rise in Bitcoin’s hashrate despite falling revenues for miners. Concurrently, investor engagement with exchanges and trade volumes are showing a notable decline, reflecting reduced appetite for speculation. Miners Persist Amid Bitcoin Market Challenges as Investors Reduce Activity Bitcoin miners continue to demonstrate resilience, as highlighted in Glassnode’s onchain report.…
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Ramp Network Expands Crypto Services to All 50 US States

Ramp Network, a fintech company, has extended its cryptocurrency purchasing services to encompass all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia. This growth, Ramp explained on Tuesday, broadens its user base by adding support for 17 more states, making it easier for users to buy and sell digital currencies. Ramp Network Covers 50 States,…
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Hamster Kombat Announces Exchanges That Will List HMSTR After Airdrop

The team behind Hamster Kombat, one of the most successful Telegram-based games, has released information on the exchanges that are confirmed to list its token after the upcoming airdrop. The team has announced that HMSTER will be available on Bybit, Bitfinex, and Okx, but has not given word on a possible Binance listing yet. Hamster…
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Over $55 Billion in Settlements Between Russia and Turkey Potentially Disrupted by Recent Western Sanctions

Trade settlements between Russia and Turkey via bank transfers are now being disrupted due to the new sanctions enacted against Russia. According to Russian media, the U.S. is currently checking all sources of transfers to and from Russia, and bank headquarters are heavily scrutinizing Russian citizens opening bank accounts in the country. Settlements Between Russia…
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Ron Paul on Musk-Led D.O.G.E. Efficiency Commission: ‘Government Efficiency’ Is an Oxymoron

Ron Paul, a former U.S. representative and presidential candidate, has stated that even when it comes from proposals from high echelons of power, government efficiency is an oxymoron. Paul explains that governments are not individuals, and can’t rationally economize, because their decisions are politically based and cannot ever be “efficient.” Ron Paul Criticizes Proposed Musk-Led…
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