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Bitcoin Cash successfully completes halving, price leaps to its highest since 2021
Bitcoin Cash experienced a notable surge, soaring over 10% following the completion of the blockchain’s network halving The digital asset, which has been on a consistent upward trajectory since
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Grayscale GBTC records lowest outflows since February at $75 million
Quick Take On April 3, Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a notable increase in net inflows, reaching $1135 million, marking the most substantial daily net inflow since March 28
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Google eyes ‘premium’ AI features to revamp business model
Google is reportedly considering the introduction of paid “premium” features powered by generative AI to its search engine, The Financial Times reported on April 2 Sources close to the
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VanEck predicts Ethereum Layer-2’s collective market cap will climb to $1 trillion by 2030
VanEck believes that Ethereum‘s Layer-2 protocols will hit a collective $1 trillion market capitalization by 2030, according to a new research report published on April 3 The prediction was
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SEC opens request for comments on 3 spot Ethereum ETFs
The SEC has opened comments on Grayscale, Fidelity, and Bitwise‘s applications to launch spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) The notices apply to proposed rule changes through which two
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Lithuania to establish strict licensing regime for crypto firms by 2025
Lithuania is set to impose strict licensing requirements on crypto firms by 2025, which will significantly reduce the number of companies able to operate in the country Central bank board member
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SEC director refutes narrative that regulator lacks regulatory framework for crypto
SEC Director of Enforcement Gurbir Grewal recently spoke at the SEC Speaks event, addressing the regulatory challenges the crypto industry faces Grewal countered the narrative that the SEC lacks a
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Coinbase embraces Bitcoin Lightning network to speed up transactions
US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is finally integrating Bitcoin Lightning network after several promises by the exchange CEO Brian Armstrong In an April 3 statement, Lightspark, a lightning
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Cyprus’ 2013 banking crisis was Bitcoin’s origin as a safe haven asset
Quick Take During the 2013 Cyprus financial crisis, Bitcoin’s reaction provided an early indication of its potential as a “risk-off” asset and alternative safe haven The instability
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UK regulators launch sandbox to integrate DLT with financial system
The Bank of England (BoE) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have announced the launch of the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) on April 3 The new framework aims to facilitate the use of
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Nigeria and Interpol collaborate to extradite Binance executive amid money laundering charges
The Nigerian Government has engaged the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, to facilitate the extradition of Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla, who is currently on the run, as
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Solana’s stablecoin supply surges past $3 billion, USDC leads the charge
Stablecoin supply on the layer-1 blockchain network Solana has increased steadily since the beginning of the year, crossing the $3 billion mark during the past week Data from the blockchain