Category: crypto
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OKX Malta hub gains MiCA pre-authorization for European expansion
OKX has received a pre-authorization license for Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in Europe. The regulation aims to prioritize consumer protection and transparency in the crypto market. OKX plans to offer services to over 400 million users in the European Economic Area, expanding its operations with a full MiCA license.
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Cynthia Lummis nominated to lead new Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets
Senator Cynthia Lummis has been appointed as the first chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets, focusing on regulatory frameworks for blockchain and crypto in the US. Lummis, a Bitcoin advocate, aims to establish a legal framework for digital assets and a national Bitcoin reserve. The bipartisan subcommittee will prioritize market structure, stablecoins,…
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Trump reaffirms commitment to make US the ‘world capital of crypto’ at Davos
CryptoSlate’s market report analyzes the first year of spot Bitcoin ETFs, focusing on key trends, capital flows, performance metrics, and their impact on the crypto market. This exclusive content covers 1,100,000 BTC and provides insights into the ETFs’ one-year performance.
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Ripple is the biggest obstacle for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the US – Riot VP
CryptoSlate’s market report explores the first year of spot Bitcoin ETFs, with 1,100,000 BTC available exclusively. The report analyzes trends, capital flows, performance metrics, and the ETFs’ impact on the cryptocurrency market.
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CryptoQuant CEO believes China may have sold its entire 194,000 Bitcoin stash in 2019
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes China may have already sold the 194,000 Bitcoin seized from the PlusToken scam. On-chain data suggests the assets were mixed and distributed to exchanges, raising questions about their fate. Ki’s analysis challenges China’s claim to still hold the Bitcoin, suggesting they were liquidated.
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AlphaTRUMP’s trading volume conquers both CEXs and DEXs Alpha 6 hours agoBanking on controversy, TRUMP becomes a high-liquidity powerhouse on Binance and dominates Solana-based DEXs.
AlphaTRUMP has achieved high trading volume on both centralized exchanges (CEXs) and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) within 6 hours. The controversial token has become a top performer on Binance and is dominating DEXs on the Solana blockchain.
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Frax Finance community debates $15 million investment in Trump’s World Liberty Financial DeFi 4 hours agoFrax Finance's WLFI investment proposal faces scrutiny over potential high-risk venture.
Frax Finance community is discussing a $15 million investment in Trump’s World Liberty Financial DeFi. The proposal is being questioned due to concerns about the potential risks involved in the venture.
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John McAfee reborn as AI memecoin and chatbot with $27 million market cap
Janice McAfee, wife of cyber expert John McAfee, launched AIntivirus (AINTI) memecoin on Twitter/X. Inspired by her late husband’s legacy, it reached $100 million market cap within hours. The project combines privacy, crypto, decentralized tech, and AI. Uncertainty surrounds its legitimacy, with similarities to Trump family memecoins.
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Justin Sun’s Tron eyes wider market influence with ‘zero-fee’ stablecoin framework
Tron founder Justin Sun plans to revolutionize stablecoin transactions by eliminating fees. Tron’s development team is working on a framework for zero-cost transactions for stablecoins to boost adoption. Sun previously proposed a gas-free stablecoin system in 2024, but it failed to materialize. Tron dominates stablecoin transactions with Tether’s USDT on its network, generating significant revenue.…
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Bitwise eyes first Dogecoin ETF amid rising crypto ETF interest
Bitwise Asset Management is preparing to launch a Dogecoin-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) by registering a Delaware statutory trust. Following the news, Dogecoin’s value dropped by 5%, resulting in $11 million in trader liquidations. Bitwise’s filing is seen as a preliminary step towards introducing a Dogecoin ETF, amid a growing institutional interest in crypto-related ETFs. Balchunas…