Coinbase in talks to buy derivatives exchange Deribit: Report
Coinbase is in advanced talks to buy Deribit, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, according to a March 21 report by Bloomberg. Acquiring Deribit — the world’s largest venue for trading Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) options — would bolster Coinbase’s existing derivatives platform, which currently focuses on futures. Coinbase and...
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SEC Rules Bitcoin Mining Activities Are Not Securities Under US Law
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified its stance on proof-of-work (PoW) mining, ruling that Bitcoin (BTC) mining activities do not fall under the definition of securities trading as per US law. This long-awaited statement provides essential clarity for crypto miners and the broader blockchain community, confirming...
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Ethereum open interest hits new all-time high — Will ETH price follow?
Ether (ETH) price dropped 6% between March 19 and March 21 after failing to break the $2,050 resistance level. More notably, ETH has fallen 28% since Feb. 21, underperforming the broader crypto market, which declined 14% over the same period. Despite ETH’s price struggles, Ether futures open interest hit...
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SEC’s XRP reversal marks crypto industry victory ahead of SOL futures ETF launch: Finance Redefined
Crypto investors rejoiced this week after the US Securities and Exchange Commission dismissed one of the crypto industry’s most controversial lawsuits — one that resulted in an over four-year legal battle with Ripple Labs. In another significant regulatory development, Solana-based futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have debuted in the US,...
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Ethereum’s 2.5-Year Stagnation Is ‘Key Reason’ Why Bitcoin’s Run Left Investors Disappointed, Analyst Says
Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen has pointed out how the current market cycle sentiment is majorly impacted by Ethereum’s (CRYPTO: ETH) flat price performance. What Happened: In a podcast on Friday, Cowen highlighted why many investors are frustrated despite Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) rally to $84,000. His main observation was that...
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Megaphone pattern shows $270000 is possible for BTC, while this altcoin prepares to 41x
Bitcoin’s megaphone pattern signals a potential breakout to $270k, while Lightchain AI raises $17.9m and eyes 41x growth. #partnercontent...
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Ethereum whales buy the dip, accumulate $236m ETH in 72 hours
Ethereum whales are doubling down on the top altcoin by market cap with an impressive $236 million buy wall in three days. Ethereum (ETH) price continues to trade below $2,000, struggling amid recent sell-off pressure. However, whales, or large-scale investors…...
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CNBC’s Macheel: SEC roundtable could ‘change the outlook’ for Ethereum ETFs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is holding its first crypto regulation roundtable, focusing on defining the security status of crypto assets. The event marks the beginning of a series of discussions by the SEC’s newly formed crypto task force,…...
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SEC ‘Earnest’ About Finding Workable Crypto Policy, Commissioners Say at Roundtable
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The staff at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has embraced the chance to finally work with the crypto industry to hash out policy for overseeing digital assets transactions, said Commissioner Hester Peirce, the head of the agency’s crypto task force. The securities regulator is ready...
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‘Where’s The Scam?’ Cardano Founder Slams Critics
In an emotionally charged livestream, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson responded to escalating accusations of academic misconduct and broader claims that the project is a scam. The 36-minute stream, directly countered critics while providing a detailed defense of Cardano’s scientific foundation, its progress over the last decade, and his personal...
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