#StopBinanceAlpha: early adopters of memecoins miss out on airdrops as the bulk of them go to Binance Alpha users
What started as an X rant of a crypto investor blaming Binance Alpha for raking airdrops while leaving testnet users with negligible rewards turned into a discussion, an open letter to Binance, and a trending hashtag #StopBinanceAlpha. Binance Wallet’s dominance…...
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Dubai VARA gives VASPs until June 19 to comply with new rulebook guidelines
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has given virtual asset service providers until June 19 to comply with Version 2.0 of its activity-based Rulebooks in its ongoing push to strengthen crypto market integrity and risk oversight. On May 19, VARA in…...
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Blockchain game developer shuts down Tatsumeeko: Lumina Fates three years after $7.5m funding
Tatsu Works is pulling the plug on Tatsumeeko: Lumina Fates, ending a three-year journey backed by $7.5 million in venture capital. Blockchain game developer Tatsu Works said it’s stopping the development of its MMORPG-lite title “Tatsumeeko: Lumina Fates,” three years…...
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquires 7,390 Bitcoin for $765 million amid new investor lawsuit
Saylor’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy may heighten financial risk and legal scrutiny, impacting investor confidence and market dynamics. The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquires 7,390 Bitcoin for $765 million amid new investor lawsuit appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Cboe® Launches FTSE Bitcoin Index Futures, Broadening Bitcoin Derivatives Ecosystem
The growing securitization of digital assets in recent years has paved the path for continued innovation within the asset class. Recently, Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, launched Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index Futures (XBTF), cash-settled futures contracts based on the FTSE...
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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Holdings Show $357 Million In Unrealized Profit As Bitcoin Closes At Record Highs
El Salvador’s bold foray into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has entered a new chapter of profitability. As of May 19, the country’s BTC portfolio stands at approximately $644.4 million, with an unrealized profit of $357.2 million, reflecting a gain of 124.39% on its initial investment of $287.2 million. President Nayib...
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Best Presales to Buy as $PEPE, $WIF & $BONK Sales Jump in Widely Anticipated Bull Market
The 24-hour trading volume for meme coins has surged by an astonishing ~60%, causing top tokens in this arena to explode. $PEPE’s daily trading volume has jumped by ~113%, while $WIF and $BONK witnessed significant spikes of ~56% and ~42%, respectively. As they continue to attract the attention of...
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Ethereum’s MVRV Indicator Flips Into Bullish Territory – Is A Rally On The Horizon?
Ethereum’s brief upswing on Sunday was met with significant resistance at the $2,600 price, which triggered a bearish wave, pushing its price back to $2,360. While its price is demonstrating weakening momentum, reports show that several ETH key metrics have moved into positive territory. A Positive Turnaround For Ethereum’s...
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Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Whiplash Shakes Market as U.S. Yield Spike Threatens Bull Run
By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin BTC started the week on a positive note, rising above $107,000 — the highest since Jan. 24, according to CoinDesk data —before pulling back to $102,000 during the Asian morning. Despite the retracement, the largest cryptocurrency continues to...
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Australian federal police seizes $4.5M in assets tied to 2013 crypto theft
Australian authorities have seized more than $4.5 million in assets from a Queensland man, who was linked to the 2013 theft of 950 BTC from a French crypto exchange. In a May 18 statement, AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce said…...
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