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Retail Investors Gain Access to Bitcoin-Backed Corporate Bonds Through New Nasdaq ETF - Crypto-News.net
REX Shares launches BMAX, a Nasdaq-listed ETF offering exposure to bitcoin-backed corporate bonds, allowing retail investors to benefit from convertible debt linked to bitcoin. REX Shares Introduces Bitcoin Treasury Convertible Bond ETF REX Shares announced on March 14 the launch of the REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (Nasdaq: BMAX), offering retail investors exposure…
Trump Predicts Market Surge as Inflation Cools and Stocks Rebound - Crypto-News.net
U.S. markets rebound as inflation cools, with Bitcoin steady at $81,754. Trump predicts a market surge, citing corporate optimism and economic policy shifts. Investors watch for a potential Fed rate cut in June. U.S. stock and cryptocurrency markets rebounded Wednesday, driven by easing inflationary pressures and renewed investor confidence. Former President Donald Trump expressed optimism…
California Shuts Down 42 Crypto Scam Sites, $6.5M Stolen in Massive Fraud - Crypto-News.net
California shut down 42 fraudulent crypto websites linked to a $6.5 million scam. Officials warn against “pig-butchering” schemes and urge victims to report fraud. California Takes Action Against Widespread Crypto Fraud California has shut down 42 fraudulent cryptocurrency websites, exposing a $6.5 million scam that drained victims of an average $146,306 each, according to an…
Brazil Prioritizes Cryptocurrency for BRICS Trade, Eyes Blockchain Payments - Crypto-News.net
Brazil is prioritizing cryptocurrency and blockchain payments for BRICS trade in 2024, aiming to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. Brazil Pushes Cryptocurrency for BRICS Trade Under Its 2024 Presidency Brazil is prioritizing cryptocurrency and blockchain payment systems as part of its leadership agenda for BRICS in 2024. The South American nation aims to streamline…
Hive Digital Plans 400% Bitcoin Mining Expansion in Paraguay - Crypto-News.net
Hive Digital plans a 400% bitcoin mining expansion in Paraguay, capitalizing on hydroelectric energy. Learn how this move impacts Paraguay’s economy and the crypto sector. Hive Digital Expands Paraguay Bitcoin Mining Operations Hive Digital, a major publicly traded bitcoin mining company, has announced a significant expansion in Paraguay. At The Street’s Roundtable, Executive Chairman Frank…
Blockchain Data Challenges Official Inflation Rate as CPI Falls to 2.8% - Crypto-News.net
US inflation fell to 2.8% in February, but blockchain data suggests it may be even lower at 1.32%. As the Federal Reserve holds rates steady, alternative inflation tracking raises questions about economic trends. CPI Shows Inflation Cooling, But Real-Time Data Tells a Different Story The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Wednesday that the…
Metaplanet Tops Holdings to 3,200 BTC with $12.5M Purchase - Crypto-News.net
Japanese crypto investment firm Metaplanet has acquired an additional 150 bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $12.5 million, continuing its aggressive expansion into digital assets. Notably, this latest purchase brings the company’s total holdings to 3,200 BTC, valued at approximately $269.3 million at current market prices. According to Metaplanet’s March 18 announcement on X, the firm bought…
Xapo Bank Launches Instant $1M BTC-Backed Loans with No Fees - Crypto-News.net
Crypto wealth manager Xapo Bank has launched a Bitcoin-backed loan service, allowing eligible customers to borrow up to $1 million in U.S. dollars without selling their bitcoin (BTC). The initiative, announced in a March 18 X post, aims to provide flexible liquidity options while discouraging BTC liquidation during market fluctuations. Notably, Xapo Bank’s offering enables…
Bank of Korea to Kick Off CBDC Payment Pilot with 100K Participants in April - Crypto-News.net
The Bank of Korea (BOK) will begin a large-scale pilot of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in April, allowing 100,000 participants to conduct real-world transactions using digital tokens. Notably, the three-month trial aims to evaluate the practical use of CBDCs in payments and their potential impact on the financial system. The pilot, named the…
Strategy Has Acquired 130 BTC for $10.7M to Boost BTC Holdings - Crypto-News.net
Strategy, the Bitcoin-focused corporate entity led by Michael Saylor, has acquired an additional 130 BTC for approximately $10.7 million. The latest purchase, disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, was made at an average price of $82,981 per bitcoin between March 10 and March 16. With this acquisition, Strategy now holds 499,226…
Binance Wallet Launches Zero-Fee Trading for All Swaps Until September 2025 - Crypto-News.net
Crypto exchange giant Binance has announced a zero-fee trading promotion for all swaps conducted through its Binance Wallet, effective from March 17, 2025, at 08:00 UTC. The initiative, which will run until September 17, 2025, aims to enhance user experience and drive engagement with Binance’s integrated trading features. During the promotion period, users will not…
Coinbase Files FOIA Request to Uncover SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Costs - Crypto-News.net
Coinbase has filed a FOIA request to uncover the costs of the SEC’s crypto enforcement actions, seeking transparency on taxpayer spending and regulatory efforts. Coinbase Launches FOIA Inquiry Into SEC’s Crypto Crackdown Costs Coinbase has taken legal steps to uncover the financial burden of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) enforcement actions against the crypto…
FalconX and StoneX Make History with First CME Group Solana Futures Trade - Crypto-News.net
FalconX, a digital asset prime brokerage firm, has completed the first-ever block trade of CME Group’s newly launched Solana (SOL) futures in collaboration with StoneX, a global financial services company. The trade, announced on March 16, marks a milestone for institutional cryptocurrency derivatives and highlights growing interest in regulated digital asset products beyond Bitcoin and…
MegaETH Testnet Launches March 6, Promising Real-Time Blockchain Speeds - Crypto-News.net
MegaETH, an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution backed by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Dragonfly Capital, is set to launch its public testnet this week. The deployment aims to showcase its high-speed blockchain infrastructure, designed to process transactions in milliseconds. MegaETH Testnet Deployment Schedule The MegaETH Labs team has announced a phased rollout for…
Citigroup’s $81 Trillion Blunder: How a Simple Mistake Bypassed Controls - Crypto-News.net
Citigroup mistakenly transferred $81 trillion instead of $280, bypassing internal controls before being reversed. The incident raises concerns over banking security and oversight. Banking Giant Accidentally Transfers Trillions Instead of $280 In April 2024, Citigroup mistakenly credited a customer’s account with an astonishing $81 trillion instead of the intended $280. The error initially went unnoticed,…
VanEck Seeks SEC Approval for Avalanche ETF to Boost Institutional Crypto Exposure - Crypto-News.net
Investment management firm VanEck has officially filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed VanEck Avalanche ETF, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to track the price performance of AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche blockchain. The filing marks a significant step toward expanding regulated investment opportunities in…
Coinbase Pursues CFTC Approval for Cardano and Natural Gas Futures Contracts - Crypto-News.net
Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to self-certify futures contracts for natural gas (NGS) and Cardano (ADA). As announced in a March 14 post on X, the company expects to launch these products on March 31, 2025, expanding its offerings in both traditional energy and cryptocurrency derivatives markets. Coinbase:…