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Spot Bitcoin ETF options set to debut this week following OCC approval, analysts predict
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) stated in a Nov 18 memo that it is “preparing for the clearance, settlement, and risk management” of options trading on
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Goldman Sachs sets sights on standalone blockchain entity for digital assets expansion
Goldman Sachs is charting a bold new course in financial technology, unveiling plans to transform its digital assets platform into a standalone blockchain-focused entity, Bloomberg News reported on
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Tether invests in Dutch firm to launch MiCA-compliant stablecoins
Tether has announced plans to invest an undisclosed amount in Quantoz, a Dutch fintech company, to assist with the introduction of two new stablecoins — EURQ and USDQ, according to a Nov 18
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Mercado Bitcoin Launches MBRL Stablecoin on the TRON Blockchain, Pegged to the Brazilian Real
São Paulo, November 18, 2024 – Mercado Bitcoin (MB), the largest digital asset platform in Latin America, announces the launch of MBRL stablecoin on the TRON blockchain The MBRL stablecoin
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US elections boosted Bitcoin’s liquidity to new highs
Bitcoin’s aggregated 2% market depth, a measure of liquidity that combines buy and sell orders within a narrow 2% price range around the market price, has surged to a one-year high of $62340
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XRP breaks $1, hits 3 year high as open interest goes above $2 billion
Ripple’s XRP has reached a three-year high, surpassing $1 as open interest in the digital asset hit an all-time peak of over $2 billion Over the weekend, XRP briefly touched $119, its highest
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Crypto funds see $2.2 billion inflow, pushing 2024 total to $33.5 billion
Last week, digital asset investment products saw $22 billion in inflows, reflecting a broader market uptrend driven by Donald Trump’s recent victory at the just-concluded US presidential
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MicroStrategy buys nearly 80,000 BTC in November, outpacing US Bitcoin ETF purchases
Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy has made its largest Bitcoin purchase to date, acquiring 51,780 BTC for $46 billion at an average acquisition price of $88,627 per coin, according to a Nov 18
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Marathon Digital eyes Bitcoin growth with $700 million in convertible notes
Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital plans to privately issue $700 million in convertible senior notes due in 2030, according to a Nov 18 statement The offering, subject to market conditions, includes an
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Bitdeer reports $50 million loss due to Bitcoin halving, increased R&D costs
Bitdeer Technologies reported a net loss of $501 million for the third quarter of 2024, with total revenue declining to $62 million from $873 million in the same period last year The company’s
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Solana’s price could flip Tether’s USDT market cap at $270
Solana is showing strong momentum, which, if its current price surge continues, could position it to overtake Tether’s USDT stablecoin market cap Data from CryptoSlate shows that
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Metaplanet seeks $11M for Bitcoin buys, incentivizes shareholders with benefit program
Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet has unveiled plans to issue ordinary bonds worth 175 billion yen (over $11 million) to fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions, according to a Nov 18 statement The