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Altvest Capital Becomes First African Company to Adopt Bitcoin as Treasury Asset
Altvest Capital (ALV) has become the first listed company in Africa to adopt bitcoin as a strategic treasury asset. Key points include:
Acquired 1...
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JPMorgan Reports Weak Demand in Crypto Market, Expects Future Initiatives
JPMorgan's recent report indicates a lack of positive catalysts in the cryptocurrency market.
Correction in crypto markets has led to bitcoin and...
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Ye Plans to Launch YZY Crypto Token Amid Controversy
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, plans to launch a crypto token named YZY. The token aims to help him bypass platforms like Shopify that severed...
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Bitcoin Hashrate Growth Slows in January Amid Market Challenges
Bitcoin's hashrate growth slowed in January, as reported by TheMinerMag. Key points include:
Network difficulty declined for the first time since...
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Vitalik Buterin Criticizes ETH Community's Reception of Blockchain Gambling
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin expressed disappointment with community members who criticized the ecosystem for not being more welcoming to...
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European Central Bank Plans Settlement System for Distributed-Ledger Transactions
The European Central Bank (ECB) is developing a method for settling distributed ledger technology (DLT) transactions with fiat currency. Key points...
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SEC Restructures Crypto Enforcement Unit, Now Focused on Emerging Technologies
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has restructured its unit focused on crypto enforcement, now named the "Cyber and Emerging...
Bitpanda CEO Claims U.S. Crypto Policy Forces Global Adoption of Digital Assets
Bitpanda CEO Eric Demuth highlighted significant changes in the crypto market during a discussion at Consensus Hong Kong. Key points include:
The...
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Figure Markets Launches SEC-Registered Yield-Bearing Stablecoin YLDS
Figure Markets has launched YLDS, the first yield-bearing stablecoin registered with the U.S. SEC as a public security. Key details include:
YLDS...
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SEC Drops Appeal in Crypto Dealer Case Amid Regulatory Reset
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its appeal regarding a rule that would have classified various digital asset...
Trump Administration's First Month Signals Changes for Crypto Industry
The Trump administration is shifting toward a more favorable stance on digital assets, impacting the crypto industry significantly. Key developments...
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Onramp Partners with Arch to Launch Bitcoin-Backed Lending Service
Onramp has partnered with Arch to launch a bitcoin-backed lending service. Key details include:
The service allows BTC holders to secure loans...
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CoinDesk 20 Index Increases 1.3% With NEAR Up 4.9%
The CoinDesk 20 Index is currently at 3245.42, reflecting an increase of 1.3% (+40.73) since Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.
18 out of 20 assets in...
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SynFutures Launches Synthia, an AI Trading Agent for Asset Swaps
Decentralized derivatives exchange SynFutures has launched Synthia, an AI trading agent for asset swaps using natural language commands.
Key...
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S&P Global Ratings Reports U.S. Stablecoin Adoption Hindered by Regulation Lack
S&P Global Ratings identified the lack of stablecoin regulation in the U.S. as a key barrier to adoption, impacting institutional interest.
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