Non-futures crypto products like Grayscale Bitcoin Trust are reportedly still available on Futu Securities. A major Hong Kong-based online brokerage firm has reportedly suspended cryptocurrency futures trading due to regulatory concerns. Futu Securities, one of the biggest trading brokerages in Asia, has halted support of crypto futures contracts and trading services in response to regulatory …
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r/ShibaInuCoin subscribers have grown by 59,381% in Q2 of 2021 There were only 90 subscribers in early April, now r/ShibaInuCoin has 53,533 Shiba Inu’s popularity has led to a listing of SHIB on Coinbase Pro However, deposits and trading of Shiba Inu ran into technical difficulties ShibaSwap is also on the horizon and SHIB could …
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According to Coinmetrics, Tron is the fastest blockchain in terms of transactions per second Tron’s throughput exceeds that of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano and XRP Tron’s users continue to grow with the network exceeding 40 million unique accounts However, TRX is currently trading above the 200-day moving average with a potential death cross, only weeks away …
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As part of an initiative that seeks to build the crypto and blockchain space talent base, the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO1), a community-led protocol, will be holding a major collaborative computer programming or a hackathon. Organizers are hoping this event will help to create a buzz about cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. To understand more about …
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As the decentralized finance movement proves its staying power and resilience, one of the world’s largest decentralized autonomous organizations, Bitdao, has concluded a private fundraising round to promote mass adoption of open finance. DAO to Allocate Capital Towards Improving Defi R&D, Funding, & Liquidity As decentralized finance (defi) slowly regains its footing following the May …
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The Beijing-based ASIC mining rig manufacturer Canaan announced the sale of 10,000 bitcoin mining machines to the firm Genesis Digital Assets Limited. Canaan plans to deliver the 10,000 A1246 and A1166 Pro Avalonminers by the end of the month. Canaan to Deliver 10,000 Bitcoin Miners to Genesis Digital Assets The company Canaan (Nasdaq: CAN) has …
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Exchange tokens are falling under the scrutiny of South Korean regulators. The increased regulatory scrutiny that befell South Korea’s cryptocurrency space in recent times appears to have extended to include exchange tokens. Exchange tokens are tokens issued by a cryptocurrency exchange that usually offer some benefit to the holder, either through reduced trading fees, regular …
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The payment system’s in-house token passes $0.11 as partner Shopify plans to reach out to Facebook and Google merchants. The in-house token of cryptocurrency payments app Flexa, AMP, has hit new all-time highs after being listed on major exchange Coinbase. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed AMP/USD reaching $0.11 per coin for the first …
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Whales appear to be accumulating in anticipation of higher prices, with “millionaire” wallets increasing their holdings by 90,000 BTC in just 25 days. Bitcoin whales are stocking up, with “millionaire” addresses accumulating around 90,000 Bitcoin worth $367 billion over the past 25 days. The accumulation was identified by crypto market data aggregator Santiment, which identified …
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Indonesia’s central bank is sending supervisors out to ensure local financial institutions aren’t defying the nationwide ban of crypto payments this bull season. Indonesia’s central bank governor, Perry Warjiyo, is mobilizing official supervisors to enforce the country’s ban on financial institutions using crypto assets as a means of payment. During a virtual seminar on Tuesday, …
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The World Bank has refused to support El Salvador’s request for help in the transition to use Bitcoin as legal tender. The World Bank has refused El Salvador’s request for help on the country’s transition to adopting Bitcoin as legal tender. It cited issues with Bitcoin’s environmental impact and transparency as reasons why it will …
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Polychain Capital led the derivative DEX’s $14 million Series A round. Forthcoming decentralized derivatives exchange SynFutures has closed an oversubscribed $14 million Series A funding round led by Polychain Capital. The automated market maker’s funding round also saw participation from other heavyweight crypto investors including Pantera Capital, Framework, and Wintermute. Including the DEX’s January 2021 …
Thai companies and millionaires have funded the firm which aims to bridge traditional and digital finance. Investment management company XSpring Capital has secured a large funding round with partners in Thailand to accelerate the development of its financial marketplace that combines traditional and digital asset products. It also hopes to bring an expanded platform to …
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John McAfee asserted in an extradition hearing in Spain that the tax evasion charges aimed against him are politically motivated. Software antivirus pioneer John McAfee has told his one million Twitter followers that his entire crypto fortune is gone — although he concedes not everyone will believe he’s telling the truth. The McAfee antivirus founder …
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Crypto trading platforms in South Korea are delisting certain digital currencies as they move to comply with stricter rules for the industry. The trading of some high-risk coins has been either halted or completely suspended on several Korean exchanges this week. South Korean Exchanges Wipe Trading Lists of Risky Digital Assets Trying to meet Seoul’s …
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