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Currently valued at $8.6 billion after its £590 million ($624 million) investment round last year, SumUp stands strong in private markets with no immediate plans for an initial public offering. London-based financial services company SumUp has secured £285 million worth approximately $307 million in its latest funding round to expand its business offerings to other parts of the world outside the United Kingdom. The company has already established its presence in other financial markets...

The partnership between Coinbase and Conio is indicative of a larger trend in Europe that sees traditional banks and other financial institutions accepting cryptocurrencies more and more. The well-known US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and Conio, an Italian cryptocurrency wallet provider partly owned by two large Italian companies, have formed a new alliance. This partnership aims to make a variety of digital assets more easily accessible to banks and other financial institutions across...

MetaMask has collaborated with some local payment providers spread across Africa, Asia, and South America. In line with its ambitions to establish its presence around the world, crypto wallet MetaMask has announced a series of new partnerships. The announcement hints at a focus on emerging markets as MetaMask joins hands with local payment providers spread across Africa, Asia, and South America. According to the firm, it has struck a strategic partnership with six different countries...

Stellar lumen price is gaining pace below the $0.132 support zone against the US Dollar. XLM price is now trading just above $0.125 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $0.1245 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Kraken). The pair could extend its decline below the $0.1245 support zone in the near term. Stellar lumen price is trading below $0.1350 against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin. XLM price could...

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $0.650 zone against the US dollar. The price is now trading below $0.640 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $0.660 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Bittrex). The pair could extend losses if it breaks the $0.612 support zone. XRP price is struggling below $0.640 against the US Dollar, unlike Bitcoin. The price could decline...

According to research by Bybit, institutional traders have expressed a significant bullish sentiment towards Bitcoin, mixed sentiments regarding Ether, and a general air of skepticism towards altcoins. From December 2022 to September 2023, the study provides an insightful look into trading behaviors and asset allocation amidst significant market fluctuations. Institutional Traders Favor BTC, Moving Away from Alts The study reveals a significant shift in the institutional...

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano has argued that it is more decentralized than Bitcoin. Meanwhile, whales have been dabbling in the meme coin market for quite a while now. As a result, there has been high whale activity for Shiba Inu, BONK, and even a new meme coin. >> Visit Meme Mogul Presale << Will Shiba Inu (SHIB) Break the December Curse? For the previous three years, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has been unable to conclude December on a positive note. The...

Pando Asset AG recently submitted an application to the SEC for a Bitcoin ETF. This move places Pando among many contenders as it is now the 13th company to seek approval. This interest shows the growing appetite for cryptocurrencies, signaling the official start of the altcoin season. As the market awaits the SEC’s decision, investors are also eyeing altcoins like Conflux (CFX) and Fantom (FTM). But, Everlodge (ELDG) is another interesting token that comes with an entirely...

Investment management firm VanEck has unveiled its 2024 predictions, forecasting not only record-breaking highs for Bitcoin but also an anticipated peak in the NFT market, signaling a significant transformation in the industry. The introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs is expected to align with the prolonged anticipation of a U.S. recession, while the forthcoming halving event may not generate as much impact as previously anticipated. New Peak for Bitcoin But No Flippening for...

Bitcoin experienced a notable price uptick in the past few weeks, surpassing the $40,000 mark and reaching its highest point since April 2022. This upward momentum was fueled by an increasing demand from US investors, evidenced by a positive Coinbase premium. Experts suggest that the next target level for the leading crypto is above $50,000. Bitcoin Targets $50K to $53K According to the latest report from CryptoQuant, network activity indicates a potential price target...