Tag: Crypto

  • UK Lifts Ban on Retail Crypto ETNs in Push to Become Global Crypto Hub

    UK Lifts Ban on Retail Crypto ETNs in Push to Become Global Crypto Hub

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    Issac Lane

    The United Kingdom has taken a significant step toward embracing digital finance by lifting its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) for retail investors. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on Friday that regulatory changes will come into effect from 8 October, allowing individual investors to access cETNs for the first time since the ban…

  • Smarter Web Company Raises $21M via Bitcoin-Denominated Bonds in UK First

    Smarter Web Company Raises $21M via Bitcoin-Denominated Bonds in UK First

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    Issac Lane

    In a landmark move for UK capital markets, The Smarter Web Company has raised £15.8 million ($21 million) through a Bitcoin-denominated bond offering, becoming one of the first British firms to tap into cryptocurrency for structured corporate fundraising. The bond, named “Smarter Convert,” was fully subscribed and backed by the French asset management firm Tobam.…

  • XRP Eyes Major Breakout as Bullish Pattern Repeats: Could Reach $4 in August

    XRP Eyes Major Breakout as Bullish Pattern Repeats: Could Reach $4 in August

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    Issac Lane

    XRP is showing strong signs of repeating its previous rally pattern, raising hopes among investors of a sharp price surge in the coming weeks. The cryptocurrency’s latest price movements mirror a bullish fractal seen earlier this year, potentially setting the stage for another breakout towards the $3.75 to $4.00 range in August. Falling wedge pattern…

  • Coinbase Plans $2 Billion Note Offering to Fund Buybacks and Acquisitions

    Coinbase Plans $2 Billion Note Offering to Fund Buybacks and Acquisitions

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    Issac Lane

    Coinbase, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced a $2 billion convertible senior note offering aimed at raising funds for corporate expansion, stock buybacks, and potential acquisitions. This move marks a significant step as traditional market strategies increasingly blend with digital asset investments. Dual-Tranche Offering to Institutional Buyers The company revealed plans to…

  • Hyperliquid Reimburses $2 Million to Traders After API Outage, Boosts Confidence in DEXs

    Hyperliquid Reimburses $2 Million to Traders After API Outage, Boosts Confidence in DEXs

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    Issac Lane

    Rapid Compensation Following 37-Minute Outage Decentralised derivatives exchange Hyperliquid has reimbursed nearly $2 million to users affected by a brief API outage last week, a move that has been widely praised by the crypto community. The disruption occurred on 29 July and lasted for approximately 37 minutes, during which traders were unable to execute orders.…

  • 4 Countries Offering Citizenship or Residency Through Crypto Investment in 2025

    4 Countries Offering Citizenship or Residency Through Crypto Investment in 2025

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    Issac Lane

    As digital assets continue to reshape global finance, a growing number of countries are now offering citizenship or residency to investors using cryptocurrency. In 2025, jurisdictions such as Vanuatu, El Salvador, Portugal and Caribbean nations like Dominica and Saint Lucia are emerging as top destinations for crypto-funded migration. With investment thresholds ranging from $100,000 to…

  • Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $812 Million Outflow as Ether ETFs End Inflow Streak

    Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $812 Million Outflow as Ether ETFs End Inflow Streak

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    Issac Lane

    Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced a significant setback on Friday, registering the second-largest single-day outflow in their history. Meanwhile, Ethereum ETFs ended their longest-ever inflow streak, marking a turbulent moment in the crypto investment landscape. Bitcoin ETFs Record Major Outflow Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a combined net outflow of $812.25 million, wiping out a…

  • Can Google Gemini Actually Help Plan Crypto Trades? Here’s What We Found

    Can Google Gemini Actually Help Plan Crypto Trades? Here’s What We Found

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    Issac Lane

    As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in crypto workflows, tools like Google Gemini are being used not just to summarise text but to support traders in navigating volatile markets. But can Gemini truly help in planning real crypto trades? We tested it with sample workflows using Render Token (RNDR) as a case study. Here’s what…

  • Ethereum Turns 10 with a Bang: July Surge Signals New Highs Ahead

    Ethereum Turns 10 with a Bang: July Surge Signals New Highs Ahead

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    Oscar

    As Ethereum celebrates a decade of innovation, it’s not just candles and cake lighting up the network, its price action is stealing the spotlight. July 2025 marks a stunning comeback for ETH, with a 53% rally, its best monthly performance since the bull run of early 2021. Once written off earlier this year, Ethereum’s resurgence…

  • CoinDCX Employee Arrested Over $44 Million Crypto Hack

    CoinDCX Employee Arrested Over $44 Million Crypto Hack

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    Issac Lane

    A software engineer working at Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX has been arrested in connection with a major security breach that led to a $44 million hack. The arrest followed an internal investigation by CoinDCX operator Neblio Technologies, which revealed that the engineer’s credentials had been compromised, allegedly enabling hackers to access the firm’s servers. Hacker…