FalconX expands into Hong Kong as institutional demand rises

The digital-assets prime brokerage said it plans to offer over-the-counter brokerage and crypto derivatives services to professional investors in Hong Kong.

FalconX expands into Hong Kong as institutional demand rises

FalconX, a digital-assets prime brokerage, is expanding into Hong Kong as the region’s institutional demand for crypto assets rises, the company said. In a Thursday statement, th...

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South Africa eyes stablecoins and blockchain for digital payments

South Africa’s 2024 budget review highlighted the need for structural reforms and a focus on improving public financial management.

South Africa eyes stablecoins and blockchain for digital payments

The annual budget of South Africa revealed its treasury’s plan to promote the adoption of digital payments, which includes analyzing stablecoins and blockchain to “improve the lives ...

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Binance faces scrutiny as presidential adviser calls for Nigerian ban

Bayo Onanuga, adviser to Nigeria’s president, accused Nigerians of being unpatriotic when trading currency on the Binance platform.

Binance faces scrutiny as presidential adviser calls for Nigerian ban

An adviser to Nigeria's president has called for a ban on Binance, KuCoin, and other trading platforms in the country. Bayo Onanuga — President Bola Tinubu adviser's...

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Bitcoin hosts classic Nintendo 64 emulator via Ordinals

Ninjalerts CEO Trevor Owens told Cointelegraph that there’s no better place to immortalize data than on Bitcoin.

Bitcoin hosts classic Nintendo 64 emulator via Ordinals

A group of on-chain ninjas has inscribed an emulator for the classic home video game console Nintendo 64 (N64) on the Bitcoin  BTC $51,869 network as they campaign for the pr...

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Texas Bitcoin mining firm sues SEC for overreach on crypto

A Texas crypto firm and industry group sued the SEC, disputing its authority over exchange-traded crypto, aiming to classify them as non-securities.

Texas Bitcoin mining firm sues SEC for overreach on crypto

In a legal maneuver against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a Texas-based crypto mining firm called Lejilex and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) initiated lega...

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Circle to cease minting USDC on Tron network effective immediately

The U.S.-based stablecoin issuer said it would discontinue minting USDC on the Tron network “to ensure that USDC remains trusted.”

Circle to cease minting USDC on Tron network effective immediately

Circle, the issuer of the United States dollar-pegged stablecoin USD Coin, says it will discontinue support for the token on the Tron blockchain, saying the decision aligns with “efforts t...

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Franklin Templeton leads investment in Blockchain media firm Blockhead

Franklin Templeton, a leading global asset management firm, has spearheaded an undisclosed investment round for Blockhead, a blockchain-focused media publication based in Singapore.

Franklin Templeton leads investment in Blockchain media firm Blockhead

Franklin Templeton, a leading global asset management firm, has spearheaded an undisclosed investment round for Blockhead, a blockchain-focused media publication based in Singapore. Wi...

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Winklevoss twins donate $4.9M to crypto super PAC Fairshake

Fairshake, a political action committee supported by Coinbase and a16z, has a $73 million war chest to oppose anti-crypto candidates and support those in favor of digital assets.

Winklevoss twins donate $4.9M to crypto super PAC Fairshake

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have donated $4.9 million to the crypto-focused Fairshake super political action committee (PAC) to support crypto-friendly candidates in the upcoming United States ...

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New crypto exchange Backpack started by former FTX and Alameda execs

Crypto exchange Backpack established by ex-FTX, Alameda Research executives is now offering services to customers in several U.S. states.

New crypto exchange Backpack started by former FTX and Alameda execs

In an X thread on Feb. 21, crypto exchange Backpack announced it has started offering services to users from 11 U.S. states as the exchange deepens its presence on the American market....

6 months ago

Optimism Gives $41 Million in OP Tokens to NFT Artists in Fourth Airdrop

Optimism Rewards NFT Artists

Optimism Gives $41 Million in OP Tokens to NFT Artists in Fourth Airdrop

Optimism has launched its fourth airdrop, allocating $41 million in OP tokens specifically prioritizing digital artists. According to a blog post by Optimism, over 22,998 addresse...

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