Price analysis 7/21: BTC, ETH, BNB, ADA, XRP, DOGE, DOT, UNI, BCH, LTC
The strong recovery in Bitcoin and altcoins shows there is
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Crypto mining firm Argo Blockchain files for US IPO
Argo Blockchain, a U.K. publicly traded company focused on crypto mining, has begun the process of applying for an initial public offering in the United States.According to a confidential draft registration statement filed Tuesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, Argo has proposed a dual-listing and initial
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Bitcoin price hits $32K but derivatives metrics still show signs of weakness
There's no doubt that the last couple of months have been bearish for Bitcoin (BTC), but throughout this entire period, derivatives indicators have been relatively neutral. This could be because cryptocurrencies have a strong track record of volatility, and even 55% corrections from all-time highs are expected.After two months of
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Crypto exchange OKCoin taps FIS subsidiary Worldpay to lead global expansion
Cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin has selected merchant service provider Worldpay to aid in its expansion efforts, which includes bringing crypto-to-crypto payments to a global audience. OKCoin will leverage Worldpay’s foreign exchange services, allowing customers to purchase cryptocurrency with credit and debit cards. Jason Lau, OKCoin’s COO, said his firm selected Worldpay for
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SEC Chairman says cryptocurrency falls under security-based swaps rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, may soon issue new rules for the regulation and registration of security-based swaps, including cryptocurrency.In a speech to the American Bar Association Derivative and Futures Law Committee SEC Chairman Gary Gensler laid out the changes coming to security-based swaps over the next year.
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Multi-asset exchange wins crypto trading license in Bermuda
A multi-asset class trading firm in Bermuda has secured major regulatory approval allowing it to offer cryptocurrency trading services.Over-the-counter trading platform 24 Exchange has acquired a “Class T” digital asset business licence from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) to roll out cryptocurrency trading on its institutional-grade platform. The firm officially
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It is time for the US to create a ‘Ripple test’ for crypto
Most crypto enthusiasts are less than pleased with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s past approach to crypto. This is not because legitimate businesses oppose regulation but because of the breadth, complexity and uncertainty associated with the current regulatory regime. Even in the context of general discontent, few actions
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Kraken CCO will join crypto exchange Bitstamp to run US operations
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has hired Robert Zagotta, chief commercial officer of Kraken, to be the first CEO of its business in the United States. In an announcement today, Bitstamp said Zagotta would be coming on board to “oversee day-to-day operations” and accelerate the exchange’s growth in the country. He was with
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Bitcoin security still a concern for some institutional investors
United Kingdom-based crypto fund Nickel Digital Asset Management released a survey of 100 wealth managers and global institutional investors to find out the biggest investor concerns associated with crypto. The survey features respondents from the United States, France, Germany, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, who collectively own $275
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