Coinbase seeks re-entry into India after regulatory setbacks: report
After a failed launch in 2022, Coinbase is now seeking approval from Indian regulators to restart its operations in the country. More than a year after pulling out of India, Coinbase seems to be working on making a comeback. The…...
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BNB overtakes SOL to become fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap
Due to a number of planned advancements in the BNB Chain’s 2025 roadmap, BNB has surpassed SOL to become the fifth largest cryptocurrency by market cap. In the past 24 hours, BNB’s market capitalization has risen by 12% to $104…...
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Chicago family Kidnapped, forced to transfer $15m in crypto
A Chicago family and their nanny were kidnapped for five days in October and forced to transfer millions in cryptocurrency before being released. Six men have been charged in connection with the crime after allegedly stealing $15 million in cryptocurrency,…...
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Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Volatility As Altcoins And ERC20 Tokens Face Significant Sell Pressure – Details
Bitcoin has experienced a quiet weekend following the massive volatility it faced last week. The price closed around the $96,500 mark for five consecutive days and has ranged between $95K and $98K in the past hours, signaling a lack of clear direction in the short term. This indecisive price...
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Fed Governor: Banks and non-banks should be able to issue stablecoins
Fed Governor Christopher Waller believes there should be a framework that allows banks and non-banks to issue regulated stablecoins. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Waller stated that stablecoins have the potential to expand the reach of the U.S. dollar…...
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Metaplanet to be included in MSCI Japan index on Feb. 28
Metaplanet, Asia’s’ second largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, will officially be included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Japan Index next month. Effective Feb. 28, Metaplanet will join the benchmark MSCI Japan index alongside some of Japan’s biggest corporate giants…...
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SEC, CFTC in talks to renew crypto regulation through joint panel: report
U.S. regulators are reportedly exploring new ways to coordinate on crypto oversight, with discussions to reinstate an advisory committee. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are said to be trying to figure out how…...
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US State Strategic Bitcoin Reserves Could Buy $23B in BTC: VanEck
If state-level strategic Bitcoin reserve bills are enacted, “they could drive $23 billion in buying or 247,000 BTC,” said VanEck’s dead of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, on Feb. 12. “This sum is independent of any pension fund allocations, likely to rise if legislators move forward,” he added before...
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Bitcoin Miner Riot Adds New Board Member to Push AI Pivot
Bitcoin (BTC) miner Riot Platforms appointed three new directors to its board as it explores potential opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The additions include Michael Turner, former president of Oxford Properties and global head of real estate at OMERS, one of Canada’s largest pension funds,...
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Bitcoin ETF outflows surge 340%, Fidelity’s FBTC leads
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. saw a sharp rise in outflows on Feb. 12 amid expectations of a more hawkish Federal Reserve stance on interest rate cuts. According to SoSoValue data, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $251.03…...
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