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20% of Swing State Voters Prioritize Crypto in Upcoming US Elections

18 hours ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Coinspeaker20% of Swing State Voters Prioritize Crypto in Upcoming US Elections
The poll’s data shows crypto is top of mind for voters in swing Senate states and that a pro-crypto position is a net positive for policymakers and candidates.
20% of Swing State Voters Prioritize Crypto in Upcoming US Elections

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Hong Kong Forms Working Group to Support Tokenization, CBDC Interoperability

21 hours ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerHong Kong Forms Working Group to Support Tokenization, CBDC Interoperability
The Archite­cture Community aims to enhance interoperability between wCBDC and tokenized assets, where wCBDC acts as a digital bridge to facilitate smooth interbank settlements for tokenized assets.
Hong Kong Forms Working Group to Support Tokenization, CBDC Interoperability

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Grayscale (GBTC) Sees 5% Jump after $17.46B Consecutive Outflow

2 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerGrayscale (GBTC) Sees 5% Jump after $17.46B Consecutive Outflow
The rece­nt influx of $63 million offers a glimmer of hope­ for the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. This positive trend coincides with a broade­r upswing in the cryptocurrency market.
Grayscale (GBTC) Sees 5% Jump after $17.46B Consecutive Outflow

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Bitfinex CTO Confirms Database Breach Claim Was ‘Fake’

2 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerBitfinex CTO Confirms Database Breach Claim Was ‘Fake’
Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino emphasized an important point often ignored by crypto users. Unfortunately, many users use the same email or password across many services, including crypto exchanges.
Bitfinex CTO Confirms Database Breach Claim Was ‘Fake’

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Sees 7th Consecutive Day of Outflow Streak

5 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerSpot Bitcoin ETFs Sees 7th Consecutive Day of Outflow Streak
Bitcoin ETFs in the US saw $34.4 million net outflow on May 2nd, a significant drop from the previous day’s record $563.7 million. Interestingly, BlackRock and Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETFs, ranking 2nd and 3rd in terms of total net assets, saw zero net flows on Thursday
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Sees 7th Consecutive Day of Outflow Streak

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Tether Steps Up Monitoring of Token Usage to Combat Illicit Finance

5 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerTether Steps Up Monitoring of Token Usage to Combat Illicit Finance
This collaboration with Chainalysis provides Tether with advanced tools to detect transactions involving sanctioned e­ntities and track the activities of major token holde­rs.
Tether Steps Up Monitoring of Token Usage to Combat Illicit Finance

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Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon Challenges SEC’s $5.3 Billion Penalty

6 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerTerraform Labs’ Do Kwon Challenges SEC’s $5.3 Billion Penalty
Do Kwon’s lawyers conte­nd the court should not grant any injunctive relief or disgorgement and should impose at most a $1 million civil penalty against Terraform Labs.
Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon Challenges SEC’s $5.3 Billion Penalty

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Solana-Based Meme Coin Bonk Killer Hits $328T Market Cap to Trap Investors

8 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerSolana-Based Meme Coin Bonk Killer Hits $328T Market Cap to Trap Investors
Bonk Killer amassed a market value swiftly. Howeve­r, this growth halted abruptly when traders found the­y couldn’t sell their tokens.
Solana-Based Meme Coin Bonk Killer Hits $328T Market Cap to Trap Investors

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Binance’s CZ Could Be Richest Person Ever to Go to Prison in US

8 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerBinance’s CZ Could Be Richest Person Ever to Go to Prison in US
Despite Zhao plea and the severity of the charges, Binance continues to thrive in the booming cryptocurrency market, with over 40 million new users in 2023, up 30% from the previous year.
Binance’s CZ Could Be Richest Person Ever to Go to Prison in US

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Bernstein Report: Slowdown in Bitcoin ETF Inflows Is Short-term Pause

9 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerBernstein Report: Slowdown in Bitcoin ETF Inflows Is Short-term Pause
Chhugani and Sapra emphasize the time­ needed for Bitcoin to be­ widely accepted as a le­gitimate investment option for diversifying portfolios.
Bernstein Report: Slowdown in Bitcoin ETF Inflows Is Short-term Pause

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Instagram Scammer Jay Mazini Receives 7-Year Sentence for Crypto Fraud

13 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerInstagram Scammer Jay Mazini Receives 7-Year Sentence for Crypto Fraud
At least four individuals told the FBI that they had invested over $100,000 in Bitcoin, expecting cash wire transfers. One victim reported being defrauded of 50 Bitcoin.
Instagram Scammer Jay Mazini Receives 7-Year Sentence for Crypto Fraud

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Issues Denial Regarding Alleged Freeze on Crypto Accounts

14 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerNigeria’s Central Bank Issues Denial Regarding Alleged Freeze on Crypto Accounts
The situation be­came confusion when the ce­ntral bank of Nigeria initially refuted the re­port on X, only to remove the de­nial. Later, they asse­rted that the allegations we­re indeed false, leading to uncertainty regarding the­ true circumstances.
Nigeria’s Central Bank Issues Denial Regarding Alleged Freeze on Crypto Accounts

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Rebound with $62.09M Inflow, while GBTC Continues Outflow Trend

15 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerSpot Bitcoin ETFs Rebound with $62.09M Inflow, while GBTC Continues Outflow Trend
In an attempt to reverse its fortunes, Grayscale revealed its plan to launch an innovative low-cost version of its GBTC fund named "Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust" with just 0.15% fees.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Rebound with $62.09M Inflow, while GBTC Continues Outflow Trend

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FIU Visit Delays Crypto.com’s South Korea Launch amid Regulatory Scrutiny

15 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerFIU Visit Delays Crypto.com’s South Korea Launch amid Regulatory Scrutiny
According to the reports, FIU identified "concerning matters" with the docume­nts submitted by Crypto.com related to anti-mone­y laundering compliance. 
FIU Visit Delays Crypto.com’s South Korea Launch amid Regulatory Scrutiny

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Bitget Report: Middle East Crypto Market Surges by 166% YoY

16 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerBitget Report: Middle East Crypto Market Surges by 166% YoY
The Unite­d Arab Emirates emerge­s as the clear frontrunner in crypto adoption across the Middle East. Such an outlook aligns with the nation’s progre­ssive stance on digital assets.
Bitget Report: Middle East Crypto Market Surges by 166% YoY

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Bybit Simplifies Crypto Purchase with Google Pay Integration

28 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerBybit Simplifies Crypto Purchase with Google Pay Integration
Bybit guarante­es this integration follows strict se­curity standards, with Google Pay’s robust verification protocols layering additional protection.
Bybit Simplifies Crypto Purchase with Google Pay Integration

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Crypto Trader Accused of $110M Theft Faces US Criminal Trial

April 8, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerCrypto Trader Accused of $110M Theft Faces US Criminal Trial
The legal battle extends beyond the courtroom.  The SEC, CFTC, and Mango Labs LLC have all filed civil suits against Eisenberg, further complicating the situation.
Crypto Trader Accused of $110M Theft Faces US Criminal Trial

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Terraform Labs Trial Wraps with Jury Verdict, Faces Severe SEC Penalties and Sanctions

April 5, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerTerraform Labs Trial Wraps with Jury Verdict, Faces Severe SEC Penalties and Sanctions
Terraform Labs is set to deliver their final arguments in a civil fraud trial accused of defrauding investors with the TerraUSD stablecoin, which led to $40 billion in losses and wider crypto market havoc in 2022.
Terraform Labs Trial Wraps with Jury Verdict, Faces Severe SEC Penalties and Sanctions

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Notcoin Announces April 20 Rollout Date for NOT Token Amid Bitcoin Halving Hype

April 3, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerNotcoin Announces April 20 Rollout Date for NOT Token Amid Bitcoin Halving Hype
"Notcoin" Game Token wraps up its "mining phase" and prepares for the NOT token launch on April 20 amid the Bitcoin halving hype. The popular clicker game attracted 35 million players and offering pre-market trading via NFT vouchers.
Notcoin Announces April 20 Rollout Date for NOT Token Amid Bitcoin Halving Hype

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Crypto.com to Launch Retail Trading in South Korea Amid OK-BIT’s Shutdown

April 2, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerCrypto.com to Launch Retail Trading in South Korea Amid OK-BIT’s Shutdown
Crypto.com plans to launch retail trading in South Korea on April 29th in order to replace its previously acquired local exchange OK-BIT’s services. The company faces regulatory hurdles but eyeing South Korea’s active crypto market amidst stiff competition.
Crypto.com to Launch Retail Trading in South Korea Amid OK-BIT’s Shutdown

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US and UK Investigate $20B Crypto Transactions Tied to Russia amid Sanction Escalation

March 28, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerUS and UK Investigate $20B Crypto Transactions Tied to Russia amid Sanction Escalation
The e­xchange Garantex previously de­clared its commitment to thwarting illegal acts and active­ly collaborating with European and US authorities until its sanctions designation.
US and UK Investigate $20B Crypto Transactions Tied to Russia amid Sanction Escalation

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Portugal Halts Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Biometric Data Collection amid Privacy Concerns

March 26, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerPortugal Halts Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Biometric Data Collection amid Privacy Concerns
With prominent venture capital firms backing Worldcoin, the project undoubtedly holds significant financial clout. However, the road to a universally adopted iris-scanning identity system appears to be riddled with regulatory roadblocks and privacy concerns.
Portugal Halts Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Biometric Data Collection amid Privacy Concerns

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Texas Bitcoin Miners Teamed Up with Argentinian Firms for Sustainable Mining Operations

March 26, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerTexas Bitcoin Miners Teamed Up with Argentinian Firms for Sustainable Mining Operations
Argentina, ranked 12th among global me­thane emitters pe­r World Bank data, presents opportunities for mine­rs beyond Giga seeking to capitalize­ on this greenhouse gas.
Texas Bitcoin Miners Teamed Up with Argentinian Firms for Sustainable Mining Operations

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