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Brandon Lutnick’s 21 Capital: A New Player in the Bitcoin Acquisition Game – Brandon Lutnick leads consortium – Partners: Tether, SoftBank, Bitfinex – 21 Capital aims to replicate MicroStrategy’s success – $3 billion in Bitcoin from partners – Plans to raise additional funds Brandon Lutnick, the chair of Cantor Fitzgerald, has launched a bold venture […]
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Russia’s Crypto Leap: A State-Controlled Exchange for the Elite Russia is taking a significant step into the cryptocurrency world with plans to launch a state-controlled exchange exclusively for high-net-worth investors. This move, under an experimental legal framework, marks a shift in policy but also raises questions about the broader adoption of digital assets in the […]
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Trump’s Bold Move: Gala for $TRUMP Holders and Expansion of Crypto Strategy Donald Trump is diving headfirst into the world of cryptocurrency with a strategy that includes hosting a gala for $TRUMP holders, launching Truth.Fi ETFs, and backing a new stablecoin project, aiming to position the U.S. as a “crypto capital.” Gala for $TRUMP holders […]
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OKX Appoints Jonathan Brockmeier as New Chief Compliance Officer Amid U.S. Market Re-Entry In a bold move to reclaim its foothold in the U.S., OKX has appointed Jonathan Brockmeier, a seasoned compliance expert, as its new Chief Compliance Officer amidst recent regulatory turbulence. This strategic decision underscores OKX’s commitment to navigating the complex crypto regulatory […]
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Inco Secures $5 million to Bolster Blockchain Privacy Initiatives Inco, a leader in blockchain privacy solutions, has successfully raised $5 million in strategic financing, bringing their total funding to $10 million. This latest round, led by Andreessen Horowitz Crypto Startup Accelerator (a16z CSX) and supported by investors like Coinbase Ventures and 1kx Capital, aims to […]
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IOTA’s Monumental Leap: Rebased Protocol Upgrade Set for May 2025 IOTA is gearing up for a transformative mainnet upgrade to the Rebased Protocol on May 5, 2025, aiming to become a fully decentralized Layer 1 blockchain. This major shift promises to unlock new potential in DeFi and Web3 applications while addressing past design limitations. Upgrade […]
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Hugh Austin Sentenced to 18 Years for $12m Crypto Scam Hugh Austin sentenced to 18 years for $12m crypto scam Over two dozen victims affected Funds misused for personal luxury Son, Brandon Austin, also sentenced Eugene William Austin Jr., better known as “Hugh Austin,” has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for orchestrating a […]
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Russia Tightens Crypto Mining Stranglehold: What’s Driving the Latest Bans? Russia’s Ministry of Energy is set to extend crypto mining bans to three more regions amidst growing concerns over energy consumption and grid stability. New bans considered for Karelia, Penza Oblast, and parts of Khakassia Existing restrictions in Dagestan, Irkutsk, and Krasnoyarsk Energy Minister prioritizes […]
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Mantle’s $400M Leap into DeFi with MI4 Fund: A Game-Changer or Just Another Token? Mantle has launched the MI4 Fund with a $400 million investment from its treasury, aiming to bridge traditional and decentralized finance. Mantle launches MI4 Fund with $400M from treasury Tokenized with Securitize, blending TradFi and DeFi Portfolio includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, […]
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Samson Mow Urges Japan to Establish Bitcoin Reserve: Will the Government Embrace the Proposal? Samson Mow, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, has met with Japanese politician Satoshi Hamada to discuss the establishment of Japan’s first Bitcoin reserve, signaling a potential shift in the country’s approach to digital assets. Japan considers Bitcoin reserve New crypto regulatory framework […]
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