Standard Chartered say they were wrong on US$120K BTC Q2 forecast - too low!
Standard Chartered say they were wrong on US$120K BTC Q2 forecast - too low!
Bitcoin analyst at Stan Chart: “I apologise that my USD120K Q2 target may be too low,”
Celsius Founder Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years for Crypto Fraud Scheme
Celsius Founder Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years for Crypto Fraud Scheme
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Celsius Founder Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years for Crypto Fraud Scheme
Alex Mashinsky, the Celsius founder, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a scheme that unraveled billions in investor funds and trust, Bloomberg reported.
Celsius Network
Space and Time Launches on Mainnet to Power a New Generation of Data-Driven Crypto Apps
Space and Time Launches on Mainnet to Power a New Generation of Data-Driven Crypto Apps
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Space and Time Launches on Mainnet to Power a New Generation of Data-Driven Crypto Apps
Microsoft-backed Space and Time is the blockchain for ZK-proven data.
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Coinbase Enters Crypto Derivatives with $2.9B Deal to Acquire Deribit
Coinbase Enters Crypto Derivatives with $2.9B Deal to Acquire Deribit
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By Finance Magnates
Coinbase Enters Crypto Derivatives with $2.9B Deal to Acquire Deribit
Coinbase Global has agreed to buy Deribit, a major cryptocurrency derivatives exchange. The deal is valued at approximately $2.9 billion.
coinbase
crypto
crypto derivatives
Deribit
cryptocurrency
Crypto.com Exchange Joins Lynq Network to Enable Real-Time Settlement for Institutional Clients
Crypto.com Exchange Joins Lynq Network to Enable Real-Time Settlement for Institutional Clients
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Crypto.com Exchange Joins Lynq Network to Enable Real-Time Settlement for Institutional Clients
Crypto.com Exchange has joined the Lynq network as its first exchange partner, embracing real-time settlement and yield-on-transfer capabilities.
Why Is Bitcoin Going Up? BTC Price Breaks the $100,000 Barrier Again
Why Is Bitcoin Going Up? BTC Price Breaks the $100,000 Barrier Again
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Why Is Bitcoin Going Up? BTC Price Breaks the $100,000 Barrier Again
Bitcoin News: Bitcoin price is making headlines again, soaring to $100,000 for the first time since February 2025, with a current price hovering around $99,500.
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Bitcoin (BTC)
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Bitcoin Miner Phoenix Group Posts $154 Million Loss and 54% Revenue Decline in Q1 2025
Bitcoin Miner Phoenix Group Posts $154 Million Loss and 54% Revenue Decline in Q1 2025
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Bitcoin Miner Phoenix Group Posts $154 Million Loss and 54% Revenue Decline in Q1 2025
Phoenix Group, the first UAE-listed Bitcoin (BTC) mining company (ADX: PHX ), reported a loss of $153.6 million for the first quarter of 2025, a stark reversal from the $66.
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Bitcoin Mining
Phoenix
US Banks Can Now Buy and Sell Customers’ Crypto Assets: OCC Clarifies
US Banks Can Now Buy and Sell Customers’ Crypto Assets: OCC Clarifies
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US Banks Can Now Buy and Sell Customers’ Crypto Assets: OCC Clarifies
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), which regulates national banks, has clarified that institutions under its oversight can now buy and sell crypto assets on behalf of their cus...
cryptocurrency
OCC
Arizona passes bill to establish Bitcoin reserve
Arizona passes bill to establish Bitcoin reserve
Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund in Arizona.
Coinbase Said New York Attorney General Asked SEC to Declare Ethereum a Security: Report
Coinbase Said New York Attorney General Asked SEC to Declare Ethereum a Security: Report
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Coinbase Said New York Attorney General Asked SEC to Declare Ethereum a Security: Report
Coinbase released internal U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission communications showing that New York's top law enforcement office urged the agency to classify Ethereum ’s ether (ETH) as a securi...
coinbase
Revolut to Enable Bitcoin Lightning Payments in Europe in Collaboration with Lightspark
Revolut to Enable Bitcoin Lightning Payments in Europe in Collaboration with Lightspark
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Revolut to Enable Bitcoin Lightning Payments in Europe in Collaboration with Lightspark
Revolut is collaborating with Lightspark to enable payments via the Bitcoin-based Lightning Network, a move that aims to streamline crypto transfers for users across the UK and select European coun...
revolut
New Hampshire governor signs crypto reserve bill into law
New Hampshire governor signs crypto reserve bill into law
The state to invest in cryptocurrencies with a market capitalization of more than $500 billion
Crossover Markets Expands to the U.S. as Crypto Regulations Ease Under Trump
Crossover Markets Expands to the U.S. as Crypto Regulations Ease Under Trump
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Crossover Markets Expands to the U.S. as Crypto Regulations Ease Under Trump
Amid more friendly crypto regulations in the US, Crossover Markets, the crypto asset trading technology firm, is preparing to launch its services for the US clients for the first time, the company ...
Crossover Markets
BurjX Receives In-Principle FSRA Approval, Integrates Fireblocks Security
BurjX Receives In-Principle FSRA Approval, Integrates Fireblocks Security
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BurjX Receives In-Principle FSRA Approval, Integrates Fireblocks Security
BurjX, a UAE-based digital asset brokerage, has received In-Principle Approval from the FSRA of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
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MENA
ADGM
FSRA
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Global Market
Tether Expands Into AI With Platform Supporting Bitcoin, USDt Payments
Tether Expands Into AI With Platform Supporting Bitcoin, USDt Payments
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Tether Expands Into AI With Platform Supporting Bitcoin, USDt Payments
Cryptocurrency firm Tether has set its sights on artificial intelligence, a new project that combines open-source design, self-custody, and peer-to-peer payments.
Tether
AI
Worldcoin Ordered to Delete Biometric Data in Kenya Over Privacy Breach
Worldcoin Ordered to Delete Biometric Data in Kenya Over Privacy Breach
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Worldcoin Ordered to Delete Biometric Data in Kenya Over Privacy Breach
A Kenyan court has ruled that Worldcoin must erase biometric data it unlawfully gathered from thousands of citizens, in a major regulatory pushback against the cryptocurrency-linked identity projec...
Kenya
Saylor's Strategy Acquires 1,895 BTC for $180.3 Million; Bitcoin Forms Double Bottom
Saylor's Strategy Acquires 1,895 BTC for $180.3 Million; Bitcoin Forms Double Bottom
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Saylor's Strategy Acquires 1,895 BTC for $180.3 Million; Bitcoin Forms Double Bottom
Michael Saylor's Strategy acquired 1,895 BTC between April 28 and May 4, 2025. The company disclosed the purchase in an update released on May 5.
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crypto
strategy
MicroStrategy
BTC
Will Bitcoin Hit $300K? Bold BTC Price Prediction from Options Market
Will Bitcoin Hit $300K? Bold BTC Price Prediction from Options Market
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By Finance Magnates
Will Bitcoin Hit $300K? Bold BTC Price Prediction from Options Market
Can Bitcoin hit $300K by June 2025? Explore the bold options market bet, expert $1M predictions, and risks for investors in this crypto price guide.
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Gold Shines, Crypto Cools, and European Indices Surge: easyMarkets Q1 2025
Gold Shines, Crypto Cools, and European Indices Surge: easyMarkets Q1 2025
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Gold Shines, Crypto Cools, and European Indices Surge: easyMarkets Q1 2025
easyMarkets launched key upgrades to its web and mobile platform, enhancing the overall user experience.
Binance Partners with Kyrgyzstan for Crypto Push amid CBDC Progress
Binance Partners with Kyrgyzstan for Crypto Push amid CBDC Progress
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Binance Partners with Kyrgyzstan for Crypto Push amid CBDC Progress
Binance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU ) with the National Agency for Investments under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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Kyrgyzstan
CBDC
crypto
cryptocurrency
KuCoin Eyes South Korea Comeback After Regulatory Setback
KuCoin Eyes South Korea Comeback After Regulatory Setback
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KuCoin Eyes South Korea Comeback After Regulatory Setback
Despite being pushed out of the South Korean market earlier this year, crypto exchange KuCoin isn’t ready to give up on the region.
kucoin
south-korea
VARA License Paves Way for MultiBank and MAG’s $3B Real Estate Tokenization
VARA License Paves Way for MultiBank and MAG’s $3B Real Estate Tokenization
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VARA License Paves Way for MultiBank and MAG’s $3B Real Estate Tokenization
Dubai-based MAG signed a $3B deal with MultiBank Group and Mavryk to tokenize RWAs, marking the largest initiative of its kind globally.
MultiBank Group
retail
tokenization
crypto
VARA
FCA Does Not Want Britons to Buy Crypto on Credit
FCA Does Not Want Britons to Buy Crypto on Credit
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FCA Does Not Want Britons to Buy Crypto on Credit
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is exploring restrictions on UK residents purchasing cryptocurrencies on credit, and is now seeking public feedback on this and other proposed regulatory ...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
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cryptocurrencies
Kraken Completes $1.5B NinjaTrader Acquisition As Funded Accounts Jump 26% in Q1
Kraken Completes $1.5B NinjaTrader Acquisition As Funded Accounts Jump 26% in Q1
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Kraken Completes $1.5B NinjaTrader Acquisition As Funded Accounts Jump 26% in Q1
Kraken completed its acquisition of NinjaTrader, the prominent U.S. futures trading platform, after announcing the $1.5 billion transaction in March.
Crypto and FX Markets React Instantly to Fed Decisions and Tweets, Report Reveals
Crypto and FX Markets React Instantly to Fed Decisions and Tweets, Report Reveals
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Crypto and FX Markets React Instantly to Fed Decisions and Tweets, Report Reveals
One key aspect of market efficiency is its ability to react instantly to major events, particularly in cryptocurrency and foreign exchange (FX).
Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025, 2026, 2030. Experts BTC Forecast And Outlook (May 2025)
Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025, 2026, 2030. Experts BTC Forecast And Outlook (May 2025)
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Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025, 2026, 2030. Experts BTC Forecast And Outlook (May 2025)
Explore the BTC price forecast for 2025. Get insights on Bitcoin price prediction, trends, and market outlook. Where will Bitcoin go this year?
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Morgan Stanley Eyes Crypto Trading on E*Trade as Fed Eases Restrictions
Morgan Stanley Eyes Crypto Trading on E*Trade as Fed Eases Restrictions
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Morgan Stanley Eyes Crypto Trading on E*Trade as Fed Eases Restrictions
Morgan Stanley plans to offer crypto trading on E*Trade, marking the most direct retail move by a major US bank into digital assets.
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crypto
cryptocurrency
retail
fed
This Prop Firm Expands Crypto Suite With 30 New Pairs
This Prop Firm Expands Crypto Suite With 30 New Pairs
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This Prop Firm Expands Crypto Suite With 30 New Pairs
Funded Trader Markets (FTM), a retail prop firm based in Cyprus, has significantly broadened its cryptocurrency trading options, adding more than 30 new crypto pairs to its platform.
prop firms
proprietary trading
crypto
Robinhood Plans to Diversify as Crypto Volumes “Go Up and Down”
Robinhood Plans to Diversify as Crypto Volumes “Go Up and Down”
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Robinhood Plans to Diversify as Crypto Volumes “Go Up and Down”
The crypto windfall for Robinhood appears to be fading. Revenue from the asset class for the first quarter of 2025 came in at $252 million, about 30 per cent below the figure from the previous quar...
robinhood
broker
Ripple’s $4B-$5B Bid for Stablecoin Issuer Circle Rejected amid IPO Plans: Report
Ripple’s $4B-$5B Bid for Stablecoin Issuer Circle Rejected amid IPO Plans: Report
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Ripple’s $4B-$5B Bid for Stablecoin Issuer Circle Rejected amid IPO Plans: Report
Ripple proposed a takeover of rival stablecoin provider Circle Internet Group Inc. for $4 billion to $5 billion, a bid that was rejected as too low, according to sources cited by Bloomberg .
Ripple
Circle
Dutch Neobank Bunq Takes on Revolut With Crypto Trading Launch in Six EU Countries
Dutch Neobank Bunq Takes on Revolut With Crypto Trading Launch in Six EU Countries
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Dutch Neobank Bunq Takes on Revolut With Crypto Trading Launch in Six EU Countries
Irish users of Bunq can now trade cryptocurrencies directly from their banking app, as the Dutch neobank launches its digital asset platform in six European countries.
Bunq
Kraken Launches Crypto-as-a-Service Tool; Adds Forex Perpetual Futures
Kraken Launches Crypto-as-a-Service Tool; Adds Forex Perpetual Futures
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Kraken Launches Crypto-as-a-Service Tool; Adds Forex Perpetual Futures
Kraken has introduced Kraken Embed, a new Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) product. It is designed for neobanks, fintech companies, and traditional banks.
Kraken
crypto
MiCA
Bunq
fintech
XRP and Dogecoin ETF Decisions Pushed to June as SEC Reviews 70 Crypto Proposals
XRP and Dogecoin ETF Decisions Pushed to June as SEC Reviews 70 Crypto Proposals
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XRP and Dogecoin ETF Decisions Pushed to June as SEC Reviews 70 Crypto Proposals
The US SEC has postponed its decision on two proposed cryptocurrency exchange -traded funds (ETFs) that would provide exposure to XRP and Dogecoin.
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XRP
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Ripple News
Pharaohs’ Vaults to Digital Wallets: Gold Battles Bitcoin in the Race for Value
Pharaohs’ Vaults to Digital Wallets: Gold Battles Bitcoin in the Race for Value
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Pharaohs’ Vaults to Digital Wallets: Gold Battles Bitcoin in the Race for Value
For centuries, gold has captivated societies with its rarity and value. Ancient civilizations prized it as both decoration and a symbol of wealth.
gold
bitcoin
crypto
Wall Street Could Soon Trade Dogecoin as Nasdaq Submits ETF Application
Wall Street Could Soon Trade Dogecoin as Nasdaq Submits ETF Application
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Wall Street Could Soon Trade Dogecoin as Nasdaq Submits ETF Application
Dogecoin, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency that began as a joke, may soon find itself listed on Wall Street. Nasdaq has submitted a formal request to the U.
Dogecoin
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