Cryptocurrency Market

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Federal Reserve Cracks Down on Customers Bank’s Crypto Strategy

The U.S. Federal Reserve has taken decisive action against Customers Bank, highlighting significant compliance deficiencies in its digital asset strategy and instant payments network. The enforcement action mandates the bank to bolster its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols and limit risks associated with its digital asset clients. This move underscores the increasing regulatory scrutiny on financial […]

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Mutiny to Cease Operations Amid Technical Challenges in Bitcoin Lightning Wallet Development

Mutiny Wallet has announced that it will be shutting down its operations by the end of 2024 due to significant technical challenges in Bitcoin Lightning wallet development. The company is exploring alternative products and has decided to wind down the wallet as it becomes increasingly complex to maintain. Users will still have the option to

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Bitgo Secures Major Payment Institution License in Singapore

Bitgo, a provider of digital asset solutions, has obtained the Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This follows an in-principle approval received several months ago. With this license, Bitgo can now offer regulated digital payment token services in Singapore, including secure custody and trading solutions. CEO Mike Belshe highlighted Singapore’s

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Metaplanet Announces $70 Million Stock Rights Offering to Further Boost Bitcoin Investments

Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, has announced a $70 million stock rights offering aimed at significantly boosting its Bitcoin investments. With $58.76 million of the raised funds earmarked for bitcoin, this strategic move is part of Metaplanet’s broader plan to expand its cryptocurrency holdings and hedge against currency depreciation. The company, which currently holds around 246

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Vitalik Buterin Sees ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’ for Ethereum Block-Building Research

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared an update on social media, summarizing the latest research on Ethereum block-building as of August 7, 2024. Buterin highlighted a consensus among researchers that having multiple actors contribute transactions to be included in a block is beneficial. However, there remains an open debate on whether it is possible to

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Capula Management Invests $464 Million in Bitcoin ETFs, Signaling Institutional Interest

Capula Management, one of the largest hedge funds in Europe with assets under management (AUM) of approximately $118 billion, has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency market by investing $464 million in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This substantial investment underscores the growing institutional interest in bitcoin, even amid market fluctuations. Capula’s step highlights

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Coinshares Sees $528 Million Outflow From Crypto Products Due to Recession Fears

Coinshares, a digital asset investment firm, has reported a significant $528 million outflow from its crypto products last week, driven by growing recession fears. This substantial withdrawal reflects the heightened market uncertainty and investor caution amid economic downturn concerns. Despite this setback, Coinshares remains committed to its long-term strategy and continues to expand its operations

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Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Reports Steady Performance in July 2024

Argo Blockchain PLC has today released its July 2024 operational update, reporting the mining of 48 BTC, maintaining an average of 1.5 BTC per day, consistent with June 2024. The company generated $3 million in mining revenue, with a mining margin in the mid-20% range, slightly lower than the previous month due to a lower

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Justin Sun Denies Liquidation Rumors, Announces $1 Billion Fund to Combat FUD

In his latest social media posts, Tron Founder Justin Sun addressed rumors about the liquidation of their positions, firmly denying any truth to these claims. Sun emphasized that they rarely engage in leveraged trading strategies, as they do not see significant benefits for the industry. Instead, they focus on activities that support the industry and

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Montenegrin Court Upholds Extradition of Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon to South Korea

In a significant legal development, a Montenegrin appeals court has upheld the decision to extradite Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, to South Korea. Kwon, who has been in custody in Montenegro since March 2023 for attempting to travel with a fake passport, faces criminal charges in South Korea related to the $40 billion collapse

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