Decentralized Liquid Staking Protocols Attract Funds as Binance and Coinbase Experience $700M in Staked Ether Outflows

Crypto experts say investors are moving away from big exchanges like Binance and Coinbase and instead staking their ETH on decentralized options due to regulatory worries and the potential for bigger rewards. Blockchain data indicates that since the Shanghai upgrade of Ethereum, centralized crypto exchange giants Binance and Coinbase have experienced large outflows of staked…

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Sports Illustrated creates new way to buy tickets using NFTs on Polygon

Sports Illustrated, a U.S. sports magazine, has joined forces with ConsenSys, a software company that uses Ethereum, to create a ticketing marketplace called “Box Office”. They have now introduced a new way to buy tickets using non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Polygon network, which is a tool that helps Ethereum work better. Sports Illustrated’s ticketing…

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Revolut, a digital bank, expands its services to Brazil by offering crypto investments

Revolut, a digital bank that allows crypto investments, has entered the Latin American market by launching its services in Brazil. This move aims to cater to the increasing demand for cryptocurrency assets in the country. Revolut already offers crypto investment options to its European clients. Revolut, a digital bank that offers crypto investments across Europe,…

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Dubai crypto regulator formally reprimands OPNX exchange founded by 3AC Founders

The founders of 3AC’s OPNX Exchange, Kyle Davies, Su Zhu, and others, have been formally reprimanded by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority for running an unregulated exchange, following two cease-and-desist letters. Dubai’s cryptocurrency regulator has issued a formal notice to OPNX, a bankruptcy claims exchange created by the founders of the failed hedge fund Three…

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ARK Invest Buys $8 Million Worth of Coinbase Shares on International Workers’ Day

Even though Coinbase’s shares have fallen because of its legal issues with the SEC, Cathie Wood still thinks the crypto exchange will do well. ARK Invest, a company started by famous investor Cathie Wood, bought shares of Coinbase, a company that lets people trade cryptocurrencies, on International Workers’ Day. On May 1st, ARK Invest bought…

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Australian cryptocurrency exchange begins expansion in the US despite concerns about regulation

In a recent interview, Coinjar CEO and co-founder Asher Tan said, “While other exchanges are concerned about regulation, we see it as an opportunity.” The CEO of Australian cryptocurrency exchange, Coinjar, is not worried about the risks associated with regulations as the exchange plans to expand its presence in the United States. Coinjar CEO and…

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Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange to pay $7.6 million fine to resolve sanctions violation charges

According to claims, Poloniex didn’t follow the rules of checking and verifying their customers’ identities correctly from 2014 to 2019. Poloniex LLC, a US company that was once related to Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange, has agreed to pay $7.59 million to settle allegations of breaking sanctions rules made by the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign…

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Bhutan has been mining Bitcoin since it was valued at $5,000

Bhutan is planning to use its vast hydroelectric power resources to generate positive and sustainable profits from different assets, including cryptocurrency. Bhutan’s investment division has been mining bitcoin for a few years now in order to diversify its portfolio, using its large hydroelectric network to generate sustainable returns across different asset classes. According to The…

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“Justin Sun to undo $56M Binance transfer following CZ’s warning of possible SUI token acquisition”

“Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao stated on Twitter that Binance Launchpool is intended for all retail users, not just a select few whales, after Justin Sun transferred $56 million in TUSD to Binance.” Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, tweeted that he will be fully refunding a $56 million transfer to Binance exchange platform. He took…

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Nigeria’s securities regulator considers allowing tokenized assets like equity and property, but not cryptocurrency

The regulatory body is thinking about allowing digital asset exchanges to operate on a trial basis. Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission is thinking about allowing the offering of tokenized coins that are backed by equity, debt or property, but not cryptocurrency. These offerings would be available on licensed digital asset exchanges, and the regulator is…

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Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister says ‘Evil Crypto’ can be used in foreign trade

Russian authorities plan to create a committee to issue permits to companies that use cryptocurrency for international trade transactions. A top government official in Moscow has said that while cryptocurrency may be risky for investors, it can still have practical applications in settling international transactions. Russia Plans to ‘Experiment’ With Cross-Border Crypto Payments Amid Sanctions…

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“OKX Cryptocurrency Exchange Enhances Customer Security with Advanced Proof of Reserves Technology”

“OKX, a company that lets you buy and sell cryptocurrencies, is using a new and advanced way to prove that they have enough cryptocurrency to cover all their customer deposits. This new method, called zk-STARK, helps ensure that customer’s cryptocurrency deposits are secure and protected.”   This method helps OKX prove that they have enough…

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Elon Musk reveals new Twitter project to pay content creators

Twitter introduces payment feature for content creators. Exclusive access to creator’s private content now available for users. “Elon Musk, Twitter’s CEO, reveals new plan to support content creators and boost revenue. Twitter continuously adds innovative features to improve user experience and promote open conversations.” “With this update, cryptocurrency influencers and other creators on Twitter can…

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US House Committees Plan to Hold Hearings Together to Discuss Digital Asset Regulations

US House Committees plan to hold meetings in May to create clear rules for digital assets. The meetings will be held by the House Financial Services and Agriculture Committees, the Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion Subcommittee, and the Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee. The goal is to create a bill that…

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PayPal Improves Crypto Offerings for 60 Million Venmo Users, Allowing Transfers to External Wallets and Exchanges

Paypal, a US-based fintech company, is expanding its crypto services to Venmo users. This new feature allows Venmo customers to transfer money to an external wallet, a Paypal account, or a cryptocurrency exchange. Previously, Paypal introduced the option to pay with cryptocurrencies on its platform. Venmo users can now send cryptocurrency to other Paypal users,…

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