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March 6, 2024
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Cryptoqueen’s brother is freed after 3 years jail over OneCoin scheme: Report

Konstantin Ignatov, the brother of Ruja “Cryptoqueen” Ignatova, has been released from prison after serving 34 months for his involvement in OneCoin’s $4.4 billion fraud scheme. […]
March 6, 2024
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Coinbase asks court to reject SEC’s ‘empty chair’ securities judgment

Coinbase is actively contesting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) classification of secondary sales of crypto assets as “securities transactions” in its legal battle. In a […]
March 6, 2024
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BlackRock’s iShares ETF records $788M net inflows as Bitcoin bull run gathers pace

On March 5, the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) exchange-traded fund (ETF) experienced its highest daily inflows, reaching $788 million. This surpasses its previous all-time high […]
March 6, 2024
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Bitcoin price retraces from $69K ATH as BTC hodlers take profit

On March 5, Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high (ATH) of $69,000, but the celebration was short-lived as the price experienced a flash crash, briefly […]
March 6, 2024
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Bitcoin flash crash wipes $1B in ‘speculative excess’ from markets

Crypto traders utilizing options and futures contracts to gain exposure to Bitcoin have suffered significant losses amounting to a staggering $1 billion. This loss comes in […]
March 6, 2024
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Bitcoin and gold broke new price records on the same day

On March 5, Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high, surpassing $69,200 for the first time in history. This historic moment coincided with gold reaching an […]
March 6, 2024
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Binance temporarily suspends Solana network withdrawals, citing ‘increased volume’

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, intermittently suspends withdrawals to the Solana network due to increased transaction volume. Binance plans to address the issue and resume […]
March 5, 2024
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Stanford’s Blyth Fund allocates 7% of its portfolio to Bitcoin

A portion of Stanford University’s endowment fund, managed by the student-run Blyth Fund, allocates around 7% of its portfolio to Bitcoin investments. Kole Lee, a computer […]
March 5, 2024
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SEC pushes back BlackRock, Fidelity spot Ethereum ETF proposals

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on approving or rejecting BlackRock and Fidelity’s spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs).   In […]
March 5, 2024
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Rare alien CryptoPunk sells for $16M worth of Ethereum

On March 4, CryptoPunk #3100, a rare alien non-fungible token (NFT), fetched the second highest selling price ever for a CryptoPunk, selling for 4,500 Ether (ETH), […]
March 12, 2024
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Bitcoin is more of a ‘billion-dollar building in cyberspace,’ argues Saylor

During a recent interview with CNBC, MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor emphasized that Bitcoin investors should view the cryptocurrency less as a currency and more as a […]
March 12, 2024
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Binance execs detained in Nigerian capital despite country exit

Despite Binance’s recent announcement of its withdrawal from Nigeria, two senior executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, remain detained in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.   Gambaryan, former […]
March 12, 2024
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Biden resurrects 30% crypto mining tax in new budget proposal

In the recently unveiled budget proposal for 2025, President Joe Biden has reintroduced the idea of imposing a 30% tax on electricity used by cryptocurrency miners […]
March 12, 2024
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SEC’s reason for refusing crypto rulemaking ‘does not cut it,’ says Coinbase

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, continues its legal battle against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urging the court to compel the agency to […]
March 12, 2024
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El Salvador’s Bitcoin treasury is now $85M in profit amid BTC rally

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s bold move to invest in Bitcoin is proving to be lucrative for the country, with substantial profits reported amidst a recent Bitcoin […]
March 11, 2024
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Tether stablecoin USDT is coming to Celo blockchain

Tether, a leading stablecoin operator, is broadening the reach of its USDT stablecoin by partnering with the Celo network, a layer-1 platform compatible with the Ethereum […]
March 11, 2024
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London Stock Exchange to accept Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has announced plans to commence accepting applications for Bitcoin and Ether crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) in the second quarter of 2024. […]
March 11, 2024
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Korean MMORPG MapleStory opens gaming experience on Avalanche

MapleStory, an MMORPG developed by Nexon, known for its extensive player base, is venturing into the Avalanche blockchain to enhance its gaming experience.   Avalanche’s blockchain […]
March 11, 2024
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Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade to launch in 2 days: Here’s why it matters

The upcoming Dencun upgrade for Ethereum, scheduled to launch on March 13, is generating significant anticipation within the crypto community. This hard fork is touted as […]

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