Bitcoin, Ethereum now accepted as collateral in SIX’s new service
The Swiss stock exchange group SIX has introduced a Digital Collateral Service, allowing financial institutions to use crypto assets alongside traditional securities as collateral. The service aims to streamline collateral management by reducing operational complexity and enhancing risk management, according…...
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Bitpanda Expands Crypto Services In UK After FCA Nod: Best Crypto To Buy In 2025
On 12 February 2025, Bitpanda announced securing UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval to operate in the UK. Commenting on the development, Eric Demuth, CEO and Co-Founder of Bitpanda said, “Being Europe’s leading crypto platform means being in the UK – there was no question about it. This was...
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US to Release Jailed BTC-e Operator Vinnik in Russia Prisoner Swap
Alexander Vinnik, the jailed former operator of once mighty bitcoin exchange BTC-e, is being released from U.S. custody as part of a prisoner exchange with Russia. Vinnik, 44, is being swapped with jailed American teacher Marc Fogel, who returned to the U.S. last night after negotiators struck a surprise...
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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Litecoin (LTC) Falls 4.7% as Index Inches Lower
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 3136.62, down 0.6% (-20.46) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Six of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: APT (+1.8%) and DOT (+1.7%)....
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Galaxy, Ripple CEOs lent $160M to MoonPay for TRUMP token launch
The Trump memecoin hit a high of approximately $79 one day after launching — causing widespread congestion issues across crypto platforms....
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Record-High Egg Prices Drive Inflation Higher In January
January’s inflation data came in hotter-than-expected Wednesday morning with the cost of groceries rising again, due in part to a jump in the price of eggs. What To Know: The average price of a dozen eggs reached a record-high of $4.95 last month, rising 15.2% and contributing to a...
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Web3 reality show ‘Killer Whales’ returns with $1.5m fund, new judges
Killer Whales, the Web3-focused business reality TV show, is set to launch its second season on March 6, 2025, with episodes streaming on X and Hello TV. A wider release on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, TUBI, and Google Play will…...
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Liquity Protocol urges users to exit ‘Earn’ Stability Pool over undisclosed issue
The incident highlights the importance of transparency and proactive communication in maintaining user trust in decentralized finance platforms. The post Liquity Protocol urges users to exit ‘Earn’ Stability Pool over undisclosed issue appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Return of The King? CZ Takes Aim At Binance Listing System
Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, former CEO of Binance, has made a candid critique of the exchange token listing process. In a series of posts on social media, CZ has expressed his concerns that the system is “a bit broken,” in light of the recent listing of a new...
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Phoenix Group, Abu Dhabi’s Bitcoin Mining Firm, Announces 236% Surge In Revenue For 2024
Phoenix Group, a popular Bitcoin mining company based in the UAE, has reported a staggering 236% increase in its 2024 revenues. On 12 February 2025, the company revealed that its mining revenue reached $107 million in 2024, a significant leap from $32 million in 2023 and $5.4 million in...
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