Matrixport acquires Swiss asset manager, expands in Europe

Matrixport has completed its all-cash acquisition of Switzerland-based Crypto Finance Asset Management.

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Metaplanet Partners with SBI VC Trade for Enhanced Bitcoin Strategy

Metaplanet, lding Jpns Bitcoin invstor oftn comprd to th Amricn firm MicroStrtgy, hs nnouncd strtgic prtnrship with SBI VC Trd, th cryptocurrncy rm of Jpn’s finncil gint SBI Group. This collbortion, focusd on Bitcoin trding nd custody, ligns with Metaplanet’s long-trm strtgy of ccumulting Bitcoin s cor finncil sst. Th prtnrship strngthns […]

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Billionaire Bitcoiner slams UK tax system, leaves for Swiss Bitcoin city: Report

Christian Angermayer claimed the United Kingdoms latest tax proposal for non-doms would be a huge mistake and be a bigger act of national self-harm than Brexit.

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Indodax Hacked: $22 Million Stolen in Major Security Breach

Indodax, Indonesia's largest crypto exchange, was hacked for $22 million, leading to service shutdowns and raising concerns about security in the crypto industry. (Read More)

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Amber Group calls for transparency after ZKX shutdown

The ZKX shutdown highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in cryptocurrency projects.

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Hong Kong’s first licensed crypto exchange HashKey is now live

HashKey Exchange, the first licensed retail virtual asset exchange registered in Hong Kong, announced its official launch today. Together with executives from the HKSAR government, top-tier banks, insurers, and Big 4 auditing firms, HashKey held the grand launch in Hong Kong. Strictly adhering to the SFC’s user registration and KYC requirements, the HashKey Exchange platform […]

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Nasdaq and CME Group bolster Bitcoin market with new trading options

Two prominent financial institutions in the USNasdaq and CME Grouphave launched new Bitcoin-related products as institutional adoption of the top crypto continues. According to an Aug. 27 announcement, Nasdaq has partnered with CF Benchmarks to file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options (XBTX). XBTX The […]

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Hilbert Group Partners with Xapo Bank to Launch $200 Million Bitcoin Hedge Fund

Hilbert Group and Xapo Bank have announced a strategic partnership to launch a Bitcoin-denominated hedge fund exceeding $200 million, set to launch in September 2024.

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Crypto Biz: Consolidation ramps up among crypto firms

This weeks Crypto Biz examines recent acquisitions in the crypto industry, Tethers plans for a dirham stablecoin, and Polychains investment in the Bitcoin protocol Corn.

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Gokongwei Group Warns of Cryptocurrency Scam | Key Points | Aug. 23, 2024

In today's daily recap, the Gokongwei Group said a fraudulent crypto group is misusing its name to entice public to illegal schemes.

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Tether (USDT) to Launch UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin in Collaboration with Phoenix Group

Tether announces plans to introduce a stablecoin pegged to the UAE Dirham (AED), in partnership with Phoenix Group and Green Acorn Investments. (Read More)

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Tether plans to launch dirham stablecoin with UAE partners

Tether teams up with the UAEs Phoenix Group and Green Acorn Investments to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin, which aims to improve international trade and remittances.

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Bankrupt crypto firm Genesis completes restructuring

In a January open letter, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss accused entities related to Genesis of inflating their assets.

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Genesis begins distributing $4 billion in assets to creditors, creates legal fund to sue DCG, others

Genesis has finalized its restructuring process and started distributing roughly $4 billion in digital assets and US dollars to creditors, according to an Aug. 2 statement. The company revealed that creditors will recover an average of 64% of their crypto claims, depending on the coins. Bitcoin holders will regain 51.28% of their holdings, Ethereum creditors […]

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Bitwise Acquires ETC Group, Europe's Largest Physical Bitcoin ETP Issuer

Bitwise Asset Management's acquisition of ETC Group marks its significant entry into the European market, adding over $1 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets.

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CME & Glassnode Release Comprehensive Report on Digital Asset Trends for H1 2024

CME Group and Glassnode unveil a detailed report on digital asset market trends for H1 2024, providing key insights for institutional investors. (Read More)

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Bitcoin Cash hash rate hits yearly peak as Phoenix dominates 90% of the network

Bitcoin Cash’s hash rate soared to a yearly high this week after an unknown miner captured around 90% of its blocks within two days. This surge comes as the network’s native BCH token hit a four-month low following a broader market crash and the defunct Mt. Gox BCH repayment plans. Phoenix mines 90% of BCH […]

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Amber Group Deposits $1.35M Worth Of $ID Tokens On Binance: Profit-Taking Or Loss-Cutting?

Amber Group recently deposited 2.6 million $ID tokens, equivalent to $1.35 million, onto Binance. This move has raised questions about whether the fund is taking profits or cutting losses. The timing of this deposit is intriguing, as it comes after a 20% increase in the price of $ID over the […]

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Nigerian crypto star out on bail following police detention

Industry watchers are closely monitoring the case for signs of how Nigerian authorities will handle similar cases, which could impact the countrys growing cryptocurrency sector.

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Onchain analysts tie $235M Indian exchange exploit to North Korean hackers

Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic told Cointelegraph that specific patterns and techniques in the WasirX attack led them to believe North Korean hackers were behind the incident.

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