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Chiliz (CHZ) Signs Strategic Partnership with Unagi and LFP to Launch Coach Ligue 1 Fantasy Football Game

14 hours ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerChiliz (CHZ) Signs Strategic Partnership with Unagi and LFP to Launch Coach Ligue 1 Fantasy Football Game
The launch of the Coach Ligue 1 gaming platform will have a profound impact on the Chiliz (CHZ) ecosystem amid the ongoing crypto bullish outlook.
Chiliz (CHZ) Signs Strategic Partnership with Unagi and LFP to Launch Coach Ligue 1 Fantasy Football Game

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Irreversible Mistake Turns Solana-based Slerf Meme Coin Extremely Popular

17 hours ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerIrreversible Mistake Turns Solana-based Slerf Meme Coin Extremely Popular
Slerf (SLERF) core developer informed the community that over 50k SOL had been incinerated by mistake, but the team intends to make the presale investors whole again.
Irreversible Mistake Turns Solana-based Slerf Meme Coin Extremely Popular

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Blackrock’s IBIT Reached Daily Inflow Peak of Nearly $1B before Bitcoin Price Retraced Below $67K

4 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerBlackrock’s IBIT Reached Daily Inflow Peak of Nearly $1B before Bitcoin Price Retraced Below $67K
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) set a new record in daily traded shares of about 100 million on Thursday and a record daily inflow of $849M on Tuesday.
Blackrock’s IBIT Reached Daily Inflow Peak of Nearly $1B before Bitcoin Price Retraced Below $67K

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Polkadot Network Announces New Software Development Kit (SDK) to Enable Seamless Deployment of Web3 Applications

5 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerPolkadot Network Announces New Software Development Kit (SDK) to Enable Seamless Deployment of Web3 Applications
The built-in SDK for Web3 development follows the recent verification of the Polkadot Play by Unit, which enables creators to build and grow real-time gaming Dapps.
Polkadot Network Announces New Software Development Kit (SDK) to Enable Seamless Deployment of Web3 Applications

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Bitcoin Mining Daily Revenue Reaches New Peak of Over $78M amid Macro Bullish Outlook

7 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerBitcoin Mining Daily Revenue Reaches New Peak of Over $78M amid Macro Bullish Outlook
Bitcoin miners, who are currently receiving 900 coins per day, have significantly benefited from the recent BTC spike above $72,000 for the first time in crypto history.
Bitcoin Mining Daily Revenue Reaches New Peak of Over $78M amid Macro Bullish Outlook

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Top GameFi Tokens to Focus On amid Bitcoin-led Crypto Bull Run

28 days ago

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerTop GameFi Tokens to Focus On amid Bitcoin-led Crypto Bull Run
The use of Web3 gaming protocols to onboard millions of users to the crypto and blockchain industry has helped the respective tokens to experience parabolic rallies.
Top GameFi Tokens to Focus On amid Bitcoin-led Crypto Bull Run

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VanEck Slashes Spot Bitcoin ETF Fee from 0.25% to 0.20% to Obtain Competitive Edge

February 16, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerVanEck Slashes Spot Bitcoin ETF Fee from 0.25% to 0.20% to Obtain Competitive Edge
The majority of US spot Bitcoin ETF issuers have set their sponsor fee between 0.19% and 0.25%, but the high competition could easily cause further lowering in the near term.
VanEck Slashes Spot Bitcoin ETF Fee from 0.25% to 0.20% to Obtain Competitive Edge

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Bakkt Receives US SEC’s Greenlight to Raise $150M in Capital, BKKT Shares Up Over 7%

February 15, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerBakkt Receives US SEC’s Greenlight to Raise $150M in Capital, BKKT Shares Up Over 7%
Bakkt announced that the US SEC approved its universal shelf registration in Form S-3 to raise up to $150 million in several offerings over the next three years.
Bakkt Receives US SEC’s Greenlight to Raise $150M in Capital, BKKT Shares Up Over 7%

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Flare Network Introduces FXRP Assets to Enhance XRP Adoption via Web3 Industry

February 12, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerFlare Network Introduces FXRP Assets to Enhance XRP Adoption via Web3 Industry
The Flare Network has integrated XRP through the LayerCake bridging protocol, thus increasing XRP’s real-world utility amid the mass adoption of digital assets.
Flare Network Introduces FXRP Assets to Enhance XRP Adoption via Web3 Industry

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New Zealand Central Bank Governor Slams Stablecoins and Crypto in Favor of Fiat Currency

February 12, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerNew Zealand Central Bank Governor Slams Stablecoins and Crypto in Favor of Fiat Currency
New Zealand’s central bank governor told the parliamentary Finance and Expenditure Committee that stablecoins are not a substitute for fiat money and are not as stable as purported.
New Zealand Central Bank Governor Slams Stablecoins and Crypto in Favor of Fiat Currency

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Recently Launched Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Excluding Grayscale’s GBTC, Surpass MicroStrategy’s BTC Holdings

February 9, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerRecently Launched Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Excluding Grayscale’s GBTC, Surpass MicroStrategy’s BTC Holdings
The several spot Bitcoin ETFs excluding Grayscale Investments now hold about 192k Bitcoins compared to MicroStrategy’s 190k according to its latest quarterly report.
Recently Launched Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Excluding Grayscale’s GBTC, Surpass MicroStrategy’s BTC Holdings

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ARK Invest Says Optimal Bitcoin Portfolio Allocation for 2023 Was 19.4%, Up from 0.5% in 2015

February 1, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerARK Invest Says Optimal Bitcoin Portfolio Allocation for 2023 Was 19.4%, Up from 0.5% in 2015
Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest believes Bitcoin price will rally exponentially in the confirmed bull cycle as more investable global assets amounting to $250 trillion proliferate to the digital asset class.
ARK Invest Says Optimal Bitcoin Portfolio Allocation for 2023 Was 19.4%, Up from 0.5% in 2015

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SUI Price Hits New All-Time High, Enters Top 10 DeFi Blockchains by TVL Metric

January 31, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerSUI Price Hits New All-Time High, Enters Top 10 DeFi Blockchains by TVL Metric
Sui has been among the top performers in the cryptocurrency market as of late, fueled by a notable spike in its on-chain DeFi activity and rising trading volume.
SUI Price Hits New All-Time High, Enters Top 10 DeFi Blockchains by TVL Metric

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Web3 Social Game Forgotten Playland Completes $7M in Seed Round

January 30, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerWeb3 Social Game Forgotten Playland Completes $7M in Seed Round
With several products in the pipeline, the Forgotten Playland team is confident the ecosystem will grow exponentially in the coming years.
Web3 Social Game Forgotten Playland Completes $7M in Seed Round

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PayPal Unveils New AI-powered Products to Redefine Global Payments Between Merchants and Customers

January 29, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerPayPal Unveils New AI-powered Products to Redefine Global Payments Between Merchants and Customers
PayPal CEO Alex Chriss revealed that the company will tap into the vast data collected from customers and merchants to teach its AI for the mutual benefit of all parties.
PayPal Unveils New AI-powered Products to Redefine Global Payments Between Merchants and Customers

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Finnish Authorities Connect Monero (XMR) Transactions to Vastaamo Data Breach

January 29, 2024

[unable to retrieve full-text content]CoinspeakerFinnish Authorities Connect Monero (XMR) Transactions to Vastaamo Data Breach
Although the Finnish authorities did not reveal the method used in analyzing Monero, Julius Aleksanteri Kivimäki has been confirmed as the key figure behind the Vastaamo data breach.
Finnish Authorities Connect Monero (XMR) Transactions to Vastaamo Data Breach

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HashKey Group Announced Completion of Series A Funding Round with $100M at Valuation of Over $1.2B

January 16, 2024

The newly acquired funds will help HashKey to build diversified Web3 products amid the mainstream adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology in Asia.

HashKey Group, the operator of a leading Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange and other web3-focused platforms, announced the completion of the Series A funding round with nearly $100 million. As a result, the company saw its valuation rally beyond $1.2 billion to a unicorn status. According to the announcement, HashKey will direct the funds to build more licensed and diversified web3 products to solidify its position in the Asian market. Moreover, the Asian market has led to the adoption of digital assets and web3 products to streamline the financial system and online experiences.
HashKey Group did not disclose the investors

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Binance Report: Crypto Exchange Adds 40M Users in 2023 Despite Regulatory Hurdles

December 29, 2023

Binance reported more than $1.2 billion in assets under custody for more than 170 million users in its 2023 performance report.

Leading cryptocurrency exchange by daily traded volume and registered users, Binance Holdings Ltd., has continued to build the necessary infrastructure and products to enable the next phase of web3 mass adoption. Despite the former Chief Executive Officer Changpeng Zhao (CZ) being forcefully ousted by the United States government, Binance has demonstrated that it was built to stay and facilitate the mainstream adoption of Bitcoin and digital assets.
Moreover, the Binance crypto exchange holds more than half a million Bitcoins and is regulated in several global jurisdictions. Additionally, the newly appointed Binance CEO Richard Teng has promised to continue

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Monex Group to Acquire Majority Stake in Canada-based 3iQ

December 29, 2023

The Tokyo-based Monex Group intends to further strengthen its digital asset offerings to institutional investors through the 3iQ acquisition.

Monex Group Inc, a holding financial company based in Japan with operations around the world, will acquire Canada-based crypto asset manager 3iQ Digital Holdings Inc for an undisclosed amount. According to the announcement, 3iQ will collaborate with Coincheck Inc, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange with different products in the market that was acquired by Monex Group back in 2018 for about $33.4 million, to bolster the digital asset offerings focused on institutional investors. Additionally, the partnership will entail enhanced liquidity for the 1.8 million Coincheck customers already invested in the cryptocurrency industry.
Frederick T. Pye,

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Crypto Exchanges Seeking to Tap on Vast Indonesian Market Must Register with Commodity Future Exchange (CFX)

December 28, 2023

The Indonesian government is keen to protect crypto investors from exploitative exchanges and ensure optimal tax collection.

The high demand for digital assets and Web3 products in Indonesia has seen registered users surpass more than 18 million, compared to 12 million traditional stock traders. With the number of crypto users expected to grow exponentially in the coming years, the Indonesian government has been preparing to tap into the blockchain and the nascent industry to grow its economy securely. In the latest move, the Indonesian government has announced that all cryptocurrency exchanges seeking to offer services in the country must register with the new bourse dubbed the Commodity Future Exchange (CFX). The CFX was launched earlier this year to enable the Indonesian government

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Grayscale Investments’ Top Executives Barry Silbert and Mark Murphy Resign from Board of Directors

December 27, 2023

In addition to top executives stepping aside from the board of directors, Grayscale Investments also filed an updated spot Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC on Tuesday.

Top cryptocurrency investor Grayscale Investments LLC has been preparing to offer spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) in a bid to widen its market share. On Tuesday, the company made several moves to ensure an imminent approval of spot BTC ETF, which is anticipated to happen in the next few weeks. Grayscale Investments announced on Tuesday that its chairman and founder of Digital Currency Group Barry Silbert and DCG president Mark Murphy had resigned from the board of directors effective January 1, 2024.
Notably, the company highlighted that Mark Shifke has replaced Silbert, whereby Mathew Kummell and Edward

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Coinbase Builds Runway for Mass Adoption of Crypto Assets and Web 3.0 Industry

December 20, 2023

With about 425 million owning crypto and more than 80 percent of G20 countries moving towards enabling digital assets, Coinbase is confident the industry will unlock economic freedom to billions of users.

The cryptocurrency industry has continued to evolve with the market needs and the fast-changing global regulatory landscape. The trillion-dollar industry is preparing for mass adoption with about 425 million global investors owning various crypto assets. Moreover, more governments around the world have been perpetuating poor monetary policies that weigh heavily on ordinary investors over the years. With Bitcoin (BTC) already at the tipping point where no government in the world can stop its mainstream adoption, experts believe the digital asset is on the cusp of historical wealth

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Affirm Expands to Self-Checkout at Over 4,590 Walmart Stores, AFRM Stock Jumps 15%

December 20, 2023

The collaboration between Affirm and Walmart is expected to increase the purchasing power during the end-of-year festive season as more shoppers can pay over time.

Affirm Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: AFRM), an American financial technology company that offers buy now pay later (BNPL) services for online and in-store purchases, has announced a strategic partnership with Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) to expand their services during this holiday shopping season. According to the announcement, Affirm has now expanded its buy now, pay later services to self-checkout Walmart kiosks at over 4,500 Walmart stores in the United States. The partnership increases the shopping capacity for eligible customers, which in return helps the companies widen their sales during the end-of-year festivals.
Following the

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Bybit Unveils Crypto Ark Space in Dubai to Enhance Web3 Adoption

December 18, 2023

The first offering of Bybit’s Crypto Ark Space is the Crypto Ark Trading Academy, which will run every Thursday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

The Bybit cryptocurrency exchange, a top-rated crypto firm with more than 20 million registered global users, has announced plans to ensure a seamless web3 adoption through its Crypto Ark Trading program. According to the statement, Bybit’s Crypto Ark has embarked on a journey to reshape the future of crypto collaboration beginning with its headquarters in Dubai. Moreover, Bybit’s Crypto Ark is focused on bringing together crypto users from different parts of the world to learn and collaborate in regard to the wen3 industry.
In a bid to kickstart the Crypto Ark Space, Bybit has announced that the Crypto Ark Trading Academy will be the first offering

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