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Catherine Mcgrath

Catherine Mcgrath

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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.

20.11.2024 6

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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.

20.11.2024 10

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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.

19.11.2024 10

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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.

14.11.2024 5

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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.

13.11.2024 10

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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 9

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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 7

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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 10

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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.

11.11.2024 5

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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 4

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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.

08.11.2024 10

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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.

07.11.2024 10

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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 5

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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.

31.10.2024 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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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Microsoft tells shareholders to reject call to invest corporate cash in Bitcoin

A conservative think tank proposes the company invest “even 1% of its assets in Bitcoin.”

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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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Fitness app Moonwalk that pays crypto for step tracking raises $3.4 million from Hack VC

Moonwalk Fitness uses the Solana blockchain to allow users to earn rewards for achieving their health goals.

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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.

23.10.2024 8

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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 10

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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 10

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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.

21.10.2024 20

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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.

18.10.2024 4

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The SEC’s X account got hacked by a 25-year-old who went by ‘AGiantSchnauzer’ and got paid in Bitcoin, feds say 

Eric Council Jr. was charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud.

17.10.2024 4

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Bitcoin ETF rush has made North America the dominant player in the global crypto market, report says

Chainalysis says ETFs have transformed the industry and spurred global adoption.

17.10.2024 10

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Coinbase shares up 27% in October as Bitcoin rallies to $68,000

Coinbase shares break $210 as crypto fans hail “Uptober.”

16.10.2024 4

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Andreessen Horowitz says crypto activity reached all-time high in 2024

There are between 30 to 60 million global crypto users, a16z’s 2024 State of Crypto report estimates.

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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 6

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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.

15.10.2024 6

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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.

15.10.2024 4

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Former U.S. agent Tigran Gambaryan denied bail by Nigeria as family and supporters decry unjust detention

Gambaryan’s employer Binance said the company is “deeply disappointed.”

15.10.2024 4

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VanEck launches new $30 million fund to invest in Crypto, AI and FinTech

The fund will focus on Stablecoins and is led by two former partners from Circle Ventures.

09.10.2024 10

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MicroStrategy soars 6% to hit highest stock price since March 

MicroStrategy began investing in Bitcoin in 2020 and has amassed 252,220 Bitcoin worth $16 billion.

08.10.2024 10

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Chinese investors pivot to stocks with potential repercussion for Tether

USDT or Tether is the dominant cryptocurrency in China despite widespread bans.

08.10.2024 10

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Doctors and lawyers, need a side hustle? Startup Kiva AI pays crypto to overseas experts who contribute to its ‘human-in-the-loop’ AI service  

The specialized AI service raised a $7 million seed round led by Coinfund.

08.10.2024 20

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Bitcoin jumps over $62,000 on sparkling jobs report

Bitcoin rose 3% in 24 hours as the latest jobs report pointed to strength in the U.S. economy.

04.10.2024 10

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Coinbase’s venture arm will boost earnings in coming year, VP says

Shan Aggarwal says Coinbase Ventures has carried out “selective exits.”

03.10.2024 10

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Exclusive: Criminals prefer cash to crypto, new report finds 

In 2023, only 0.34% of on-chain transactions were traced back to illicit activity.

02.10.2024 10

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BlackRock exec says new Ethereum ETF faces ‘narrative’ challenge 

Robert Mitchnick says BlackRock plans to educate clients on the benefits of Ethereum ETFs

01.10.2024 10

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Bitcoin soars past $66,000 as August inflation rate comes in lower-than-expected

Massive inflows to Bitcoin ETFs and China’s recent changes to economic policy.

27.09.2024 5

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BlackRock report adds fuel to debate over Bitcoin price correlations, calling it “unique diversifier”

The giant asset manager says it is less tethered to the stock market than it appears

26.09.2024 6

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Coinbase CEO and others blast Bill Maher for ‘grossly wrong’ take on crypto’s environmental impact

A community note on X called his claims “factually incorrect."

26.09.2024 6

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Polymarket seeks to raise an additional $50 million amid election fever—report

The popular betting site may also launch a native token.

24.09.2024 10

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Coinbase shares jump almost 7% as investors return to crypto after Fed cut

Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange, sees gains as investors adapt to lower interest rates.

20.09.2024 5

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Big investors flock to Binance in post-CZ era, CEO says

Richard Teng touted an influx of corporate and institutional investors in the last year.

20.09.2024 4

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