SEC drops appeal against ruling that blocked controversial crypto broker-dealer rule
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has voluntarily withdrawn its appeal against a Texas federal court ruling that struck down its broker-dealer rule that sought to expand the agency’s oversight. The commission appealed the ruling after U.S. District Judge…...
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Canary Capital launches Axelar trust, AXL jumps nearly 13%
Canary Capital has launched the Canary AXL Trust for institutional investors to gain exposure to the Axelar native token, AXL, which jumped 12.5% after the news. According to the press release, the Canary AXL Trust is meant to be a…...
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Tether leads $10m funding round for cross-border fintech provider MANSA
Stablecoin issuer Tether backs MANSA’s $10 million funding in a bid to streamline liquidity for global payments. Cross-border fintech firm MANSA, focused on solving liquidity challenges in payments, has secured $10 million in a funding round led by Tether, with…...
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Blockchain Bridging Protocol LayerZero to Connect With Bitcoin Sidechain Rootstock
LayerZero, the bridging protocol that allows different crypto networks to communicate with each other, plans to connect to Bitcoin sidechain Rootstock in what would be its first integration with the world’s original blockchain. Rootstock aims to end Bitcoin’s “isolation” from other blockchains due to its lack of native smart...
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This wild AI crypto lists in 7 days: Could it 100x?
iDEGEN nears its Feb 27 exchange listing with $23.2m raised: could this AI meme coin 100x next? #partnercontent...
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Montana moves closer to allowing Bitcoin investment in state reserves
The House Business and Labor Committee in Montana has advanced a bill that seeks to establish a reserve allowing investments in Bitcoin, precious metals, and stablecoins. Introduced by Representative Curtis Schomer, House Bill 429 first landed in the House on…...
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Bitcoin Goes Mainstream: Over 1,500 Financial Institutions Have BTC Exposure
There were 1,573 institutions with long exposure to Bitcoin as of the end of 2024, according to findings from Bitcoin analyst and educator Sam Callahan. The researcher took a deep dive into US Securities and Exchange Commission 13F filings, which are forms that large investment firms submit quarterly to...
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Metaplanet expands Bitcoin reserves with 68 BTC, now holds 0.01% of total supply
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings with a $6.6 million purchase, bringing its total to 2,100 BTC. Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet announced Thursday it has purchased 68.59 Bitcoin (BTC) for about 996 million Japanese yen (or around…...
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Bitcoin ETFs continue outflow streak as BTC reels from geopolitical tensions
Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw more net outflows on Feb. 19 as Bitcoin struggled amid delays in crypto regulations and ongoing geopolitical tensions, like the U.S.-China tariff disputes, keeping the market in a consolidation phase. According to data…...
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Kraken eyes India relaunch following 2024 ban
Kraken exchange is getting ready to rejoin the Indian market after being banned in 2024 for violating anti-money laundering laws. The exchange has been working with local authorities to secure the permits required to resume operations. According to a news…...
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