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.
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Bitcoin Price Recovery Lacks Whale Participation, Onchain Data Show
Blockchain analytics firm IntoTheBlock’s “large holder netflow” indicator shows whales are yet to resume accumulation.
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Germany’s Largest Federal Bank LBBW to Offer Crypto Custody Services With Bitpanda
LBBW will first offer crypto custody to corporate clients with a market launch planned for the second half of 2024.
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Bitcoin From Rare ‘Satoshi Era’ Moves After 14 Years of Dormancy
The miner earned 50 bitcoin in April 2010 during the network’s early weeks and has held on to them for the entire time.
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BTC, ETH Rise as Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF Applicants Say They’ve Been Approved
The Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong’s markets regulator, has not made an official announcement.