Tag: Crypto
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Binance Seeks MiCA License in Greece as EU Compliance Deadline Nears
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Binance has applied for authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation in Greece, as pressure mounts on crypto firms to meet looming compliance deadlines across the bloc. The move comes at a time when regulators are stepping up scrutiny of exchanges that have yet to secure a MiCA license ahead of the June…
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Farcaster to Return 180 Million Dollars to Investors After Neynar Acquisition
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Decentralized social networking protocol Farcaster will return 180 million dollars to investors following its acquisition by infrastructure provider Neynar, even as the platform continues normal operations. The move marks a rare moment in crypto where a venture-backed startup opts to give back its entire raised capital while transitioning stewardship of its core protocol. Farcaster co-founder…
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Bitpanda Broadens Offering With Stocks and ETFs in Universal Exchange Push
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European crypto exchange Bitpanda is taking a decisive step beyond digital assets, announcing plans to roll out stocks and exchange traded funds on the same platform. The move reflects a wider shift in the crypto industry, where major players are racing to become all in one financial apps rather than niche trading venues. Starting January…
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Banks, Not Stablecoins, Will Anchor the Future of Digital Money, Says Bank of Italy Chief
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Commercial banks and central banks will remain the backbone of the monetary system as money becomes fully digital, while stablecoins will play only a supporting role, according to Fabio Panetta, governor of the Bank of Italy. Speaking on Wednesday to the executive committee of Italy’s banking association, Panetta outlined how digitalization is reshaping money, payments…
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Polymarket blocked in Hungary and Portugal as Europe tightens grip on prediction markets
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European regulators are stepping up pressure on crypto based prediction market Polymarket, with Hungary and Portugal becoming the latest countries to move against the platform. The actions underline a widening debate across the region over whether prediction markets should be regulated as financial instruments or treated as online gambling. Hungary blocks access over gambling concerns…
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Coinbase report says access to capital markets now defines who builds wealth
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A new policy paper from the Coinbase Institute argues that the biggest divide in modern finance is no longer between high earners and low earners, but between people who can directly access capital markets and those who cannot. According to the report, the ability to own productive assets or raise capital at scale has become…
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Three reasons Ethereum price stays bullish above $3,000 despite recent pullback
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Ethereum has faced selling pressure after failing to break past the $3,400 level, but market data continues to suggest that the broader trend remains constructive. Ether has slipped around 7 percent from last week’s highs and is now hovering near key support levels. Still, a combination of rising staking demand, renewed institutional interest and strong…
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Crypto ETP inflows hit 2026 high as Bitcoin captures bulk of fresh capital
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Crypto investment products surged last week as institutional appetite strengthened, pushing inflows to their highest level of the year so far. Bitcoin once again dominated investor interest, accounting for more than two thirds of new capital entering the market, while Ether and select altcoins showed resilience despite regulatory headwinds in the United States. According to…
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Anchorage Digital Targets $400 Million Fundraise as IPO Plans Take Shape
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Capital raise ahead of potential public listing Institutional crypto platform Anchorage Digital is reportedly planning a major capital raise as it prepares for a potential initial public offering. According to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter, the company is seeking to raise between $200 million and $400 million. A public listing is…
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White House threatens to withdraw backing for crypto bill after Coinbase pulls support
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The White House is considering withdrawing its support for a major cryptocurrency market structure bill after Coinbase stepped back from negotiations warning that the proposed law could harm decentralised finance stablecoins and tokenised assets. The move has sparked fresh tension between the US administration lawmakers and the digital asset industry highlighting deep divisions over how…