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Catherine Mcgrath

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Crypto giant Ripple plans to ‘imminently’ debut its stablecoin on major exchanges: Can it gain market share?

A Ripple executive says RLUSD has seen ‘incredible momentum’ since its launch.

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The federal government just got the greenlight to sell $6.5 billion in Bitcoin seized from Silk Road

Crypto investors worry that the sale could negatively impact the currency’s price.

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Fidelity predicts countries and central banks that once avoided Bitcoin will start buying it in 2025

In addition to the United States, Brazil and Russia are considering creating Bitcoin reserves.

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Crypto data platform SoSoValue raises $15 million in new funding to launch multi-coin indices

The company will use the money to introduce additional wrapped tokens for investors.

08.01.2025 2

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Crypto markets are jolted by $205 million liquidation as Bitcoin tumbles to $97,000

Crypto market loses 6% of its market cap as excitement over Trump’s victory fades.

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Dogecoin tumbles over 25% as memecoins battered by crypto pullback

Memecoins often experience harsher selloffs than ‘more established’ cryptocurrencies.

23.12.2024 4

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Crypto markets crash after epic rally, sending Bitcoin back below $100,000

Disappointment over future of interest rate cuts triggered a selloff.

21.12.2024 3

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Ripple’s RLUSD launches on global exchanges with some investors paying a premium

RLUSD trades above $1 as limited supply impacts its initial price.

17.12.2024 1

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Bitcoin reaches new all-time high of $107,000 after Trump confirms plans for Bitcoin reserve

The currency surged after Trump promised to “do something great with crypto.”

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BlackRock recommends investing no more than 2% of your portfolio in Bitcoin

A new report says investing more than 2% sharply increases risk.

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 XRP soars 11% as Ripple RLUSD stablecoin prepares to launch

Ripple’s RLUSD received regulatory approval in New York on Tuesday.

11.12.2024 2

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Cross-border crypto payments company Sphere raises $5 million from Coinbase and Kraken

The company works directly with banks and money transfer services to settle cross-border payments via stablecoin.

11.12.2024 2

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XRP and Dogecoin fall 10% as altcoins experience largest pullback in months

The crypto market is correcting for an “over-extended exuberance” over the past few week.

10.12.2024 1

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AI company Hyperbolic raises $12 million in Series A funding round led by Polychain Capital and Variant

The company sells computer power by aggregating time from unused GPUs.

10.12.2024 2

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Bitcoin is now worth more than silver and Saudi Arabia’s oil company—and is closing in on Google

The original cryptocurrency broke $100,000 for the first time on Wednesday.

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Trump picks former regulator and crypto booster Paul Atkins to lead Securities and Exchange Commission

Atkins is expected to emphasize free markets and lower penalties.

04.12.2024 2

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Ripple’s XRP soars over 40% as regulatory headwinds let up 

The token has added over $120 billion to its market cap since the Nov. 5th election

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Bitcoin tumbles after failing to break $100,000—but expert says ‘round number’ pullbacks are normal

Columbia professor Omid Malekan says Bitcoin latest target is a “psychological barrier.”

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Uniswap offers biggest ever ‘bug bounty’, promises up to $15.5 million to those who spot code vulnerabilities

The company is asking the public to seek out vulnerabilities in its v4 protocol.

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A Dogecoin celebrity is back in the spotlight—and happy to be a millionaire again

Glauber Contessoto calls Elon Musk’s favorite crypto a “cultural icon."

25.11.2024 2

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How to buy Bitcoin: the 3 best ways

As Bitcoin approaches $100,000, you may be looking to get in on the action. Here’s how.

25.11.2024 7

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Bitcoin nears $100,000 as SEC chair Gary Gensler announces he will step down

Bitcoin has been on a tear since Election night, breaking through $98,000 on Thursday.

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Microstrategy breaks into top 100 U.S. publicly traded companies as Bitcoin reaches $94,000

Microstrategy has acquired a total of 331,200 Bitcoin since 2020, currently worth over $30 billion.

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Monkey Tilt raises $30 million in push to make online gambling more social

The site already has $200 million in monthly volume and plans to launch crypto payments.

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Stablecoin company Noble raises $15 million in Series A from Paradigm 

The company seeks to help stablecoin issuers distribute their product to a growing number of appchains.

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VanEck launches exchange-traded Sui offering in Europe

Sui, launched in May 2023, has quickly become one of the top cryptocurrencies amassing $8.8 billion market cap.

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As crypto fortunes swell, Robinhood announces tie-up with charity platform Daffy

Daffy has facilitated the donation of over $25 million of crypto to charity.

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Dogecoin continues to surge as Elon Musk flexes influence over Trump’s staffing picks 

The Shiba Inu-themed memecoin has almost tripled in the last week.

12.11.2024 4

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Coinbase launches ‘Coin50’ index as crypto equivalent to S&P 500 and a balance to Bitcoin

The Coin50 index includes the top 50 cryptocurrencies ranked by market cap and provides a comprehensive view of industry performance.

12.11.2024 2

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FTX sues Binance and former CEO Zhao for $1.8 billion received as part of a ‘fraudulent’ share deal

The lawsuit alleges that Bankman-Fried bought out Binance while knowing his firms were insolvent.

11.11.2024 1

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Bitcoin brushes $85,000 in new all-time high

The current bull run was triggered by Trump’s decisive victory last week, which ushers in a new era of pro-crypto policies.

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Crypto CEO safe after being kidnapped and held for $1 million ransom 

The kidnapping is part of a growing trend where criminals target crypto holders as the price of digital assets rise.

08.11.2024 2

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Dogecoin rides high as fans anticipate Elon Musk securing ‘DOGE’ position in Trump White House

Dogecoin is often associated with the tech billionaire due to his promotion of the memecoin since 2021.

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‘Amazing awaits’: Crypto leaders rejoice as Bitcoin rallies following Trump blowout win

Bitcoin smashed through its previous all-time high as Trump’s victory became clear on Tuesday night.

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Gary Gensler’s time as SEC chair may be coming to an end— who will replace him and what does it mean for crypto?

The crypto industry spent millions of dollars this year to ensure that the SEC chair is replaced.

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Trump leads Harris on Robinhood’s new prediction market with 100 million contracts traded

Robinhood rolled out its new prediction market last month.

04.11.2024 1

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Coinbase slumps 10% after missing key Q3 earnings targets 

Transaction revenue, a main source of profit for the platform, fell 27% from last quarter.

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EXCLUSIVE: OpenOrigins, a blockchain software to combat deep fakes, expands globally with $4.5 million from Galaxy 

The company is also launching a marketplace to help newsrooms license their data for AI training.

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EXCLUSIVE: Glow, a blockchain solar company, raises $30 million from Framework and Union Square Ventures

The company seeks to incentivize clean energy production with crypto rewards.

31.10.2024 2

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Bitcoin teases all-time high days from Presidential election

The currency last broke $73,000 in March following the arrival of spot Bitcoin ETFs.

30.10.2024 2

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Trump’s crypto project plans to launch its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin – report

World Liberty Financial launched its native token, WLFI, earlier this month.

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Solana soars 19% thanks to an AI memecoin frenzy

Sol outperforms the broader crypto market this week, reaching a new all-time high against Ethereum.

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Binance exec released from Nigerian prison after 8 month detention

Charges against Tigran Gambaryan were dropped so he could receive medical treatment for his deteriorating health.

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Stripe announces $1.1 billion acquisition of stablecoin start-up Bridge

Bridge seeks to help financial institutions seamlessly integrate stablecoin technology.

22.10.2024 1

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Exclusive: DeFi platform Azura launches after raising $6.9 million from Initialized

21-year-old founder Jackson Denka says Azura will “let anyone trade anything from anywhere.”

22.10.2024 4

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Con artist who used fake Coinbase sites to steal $20 million sentenced to prison

Chirag Tomar used the stolen crypto to purchase Lamborghinis, expensive watches and vacations to Dubai.

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Dogecoin soars 15% as Elon Musk replies ‘D.O.G.E’ to question about proposed Department of Government Efficiency

The tech billionaire made his latest plug for Dogecoin at a Trump politcal rally.

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Azra Games, a blockchain-based video game developer, raises $42 million from Pantera Capital

Many crypto enthusiasts have tried and failed to combine the multi-billion dollar video game industry with NFTs and blockchain technology. Out of...

15.10.2024 2

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Exclusive: Towns raised $25.5 million from Andreessen Horowitz – The on-chain messaging platform launches today 

The platform allows users to join communities based on verified shared experiences.

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Ripple announces partners for its RLUSD stablecoin 

At its Swell conference, Ripple says the stablecoin is ready to launch but awaiting regulatory approval.

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