Crypto Exchange OKX’s Polygon-Powered Layer 2, ‘X Layer,’ Hits Public Mainnet
OKX’s comes as other major cryptocurrency exchanges, like Coinbase and Kraken, have also pursued their own layer 2 networks over the last year.
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There Are Many Bitcoin Critics Left in Finance, Despite BlackRock’s Newfound Love
At a recent gathering of investors in Miami, skepticism remained high even after finance titan BlackRock’s shift toward touting the original cryptocurrency.
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Elizabeth Warren Demands U.S. CFTC Chair Explain His Chats With SBF
CFTC chief Rostin Behnam previously disclosed there were meetings and messages with FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, but he hasn’t granted another senator’s call to see all the records.
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Ether, Altcoins Remain Under Pressure Following Volatile Weekend
Bitcoin has also given up some of its early Monday bounce, returning down to the $64,000 level.
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Crypto Exchange VALR Obtains South African License
The Pantera-backed crypto exchange is among the first to receive regulatory approval in South Africa, alongside Luno and Zignaly.
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Free Money? Polymarket Bet Pays 8% if China Doesn’t Invade Taiwan
Betting against an invasion on the prediction market may yield almost 8x as much as Taiwan government bonds. Plus: Mideast turmoil barely changes U.S. presidential odds.
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Norway Wants to Restrict Crypto Mining by Regulating Data Centers, Lawmakers Say: Report
Energy-intensive crypto mining is an example of a type of business Norway does not want, Minister for Energy Terje Aasland reportedly said.
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First Mover Americas: Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants Claim Approval
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 15, 2024.
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Meme-Coin, AI Tokens Lead Gains After Bitcoin Drop Causes $2B in Weekend Liquidations
One analyst firm said over $13 billion in open interest was wiped out as $1.5 billion in bullish bets were liquidated.
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UK to Issue New Crypto, Stablecoin Legislation by July, Minister Says
The country passed a landmark bill in June 2023, which laid the foundation for stablecoins and other crypto to be treated as regulated financial activities.