DeFi
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Bitget Expands Crypto Horizons Amid Russia’s Bitcoin Trade Move and Solana ETF Milestone
Bitget cements its role as a global crypto leader as Russia greenlights Bitcoin for foreign trade, Hong Kong approves Asia’s first Solana ETF, and new DeFi projects launch. These moves signal a seismic shift in digital assets, regulatory trends, and…
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ICE Bets $2bn on Polymarket, Bringing Prediction Markets to Wall Street
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) invests $2 billion in Polymarket, aiming to merge prediction markets with mainstream finance and explore tokenization.
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Bybit Lists ASTER First: Binance-Backed Token Ignites $100K Trading Frenzy
Bybit has become the first exchange to list ASTER, a new Binance-backed DeFi token born from the merger of Astherus and APX Finance, launching a high-stakes $100,000 USDT campaign to spur early adoption.
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SEC’s ‘Project Crypto’ Signals Major Shift in U.S. Cryptocurrency Regulation
The SEC has unveiled ‘Project Crypto,’ a sweeping initiative aimed at modernizing U.S. securities regulations for cryptocurrencies. This comes alongside its approval of a multi-crypto asset ETP and a shift in stance on whether most crypto tokens qualify as securities.
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Cryptocurrency and the Future of Digital Money
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins are reshaping global finance by introducing decentralized systems, borderless transactions, and innovative applications like DeFi and NFTs. However, challenges such as regulatory uncertainty, volatility, and environmental concerns persist.
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Coinbase Acquires Opyn Leadership Team to Strengthen DeFi and Derivatives Expertise
Coinbase has acquired the leadership team of Opyn Markets in a strategic move to bolster its capabilities in decentralized finance (DeFi) and derivatives. This acquisition signifies a significant step in Coinbase’s expansion into advanced financial products.
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World Liberty Financial Launches Stablecoin USD1, Backed by Trump Family
World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance venture backed by the Trump family, has launched USD1, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, aiming to dominate the crowded stablecoin market.
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DeFi Technologies Secures US$20M CORE Token Commitment to Drive Bitcoin Finance
DeFi Technologies has entered a binding letter agreement with CoreFi Strategy and Orinswift Ventures, paving the way for a reverse takeover and listing on the Cboe Canada Stock Exchange. The Core Foundation has committed US$20 million in CORE Tokens to…
