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Gemini Secures License in Malta to Offer Regulated Derivatives Across Europe

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Gemini has announced that it has obtained an Investment Firm License from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), allowing the company to offer regulated derivatives across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) under the MiFID II framework. This development marks a

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Decoding OP_RETURN in Bitcoin and What’s the Big Deal?

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OP_RETURN is a Bitcoin script opcode enabling users to embed small, unspendable data within transactions, striking a balance between functionality and network efficiency. A recent proposal to lift its 80-byte cap has ignited discussion over Bitcoin’s role as a data carrier versus a streamlined payment system. Understanding OP_RETURN: Bitcoin’s Data Carving Tool OP_RETURN,

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Cryptoquant CEO Predicts the Rise of ‘Dark Stablecoins’

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Ki Young Ju, CEO of Cryptoquant, states that due to upcoming regulations, dark stablecoins—an alternative not under government control—will rise as people use them for large international transfers and other use cases that may invite scrutiny. Cryptoquant CEO Predicts Rise of ‘Dark Stablecoins’ in Face of Upcoming Regulation The increasing relevance of stablecoins and the

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Crypto.com to Power Dubai’s First Government Crypto Payment Channel

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Dubai Finance (DOF) has partnered with cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to enable cryptocurrency payments for government service fees, marking the first such initiative by a government globally, officials announced Monday. Dubai Finance Signs MoU with Crypto.com for Digital Dirham Conversions Dubai Finance (DOF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with

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Analyst Warns Bitcoin Rally Fleeting, Needs More Than Trade Truce for $110K Breakout

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James Toledano says bitcoin’s breakout to $110,000 is within reach, but he warns that the crypto asset’s rebound is currently driven more by sentiment than by strong fundamentals. Bitcoin Rebound Hollow U.S. President Donald Trump’s retreat from his aggressive tariff rhetoric, coupled with the thaw in U.S.-China trade relations, places bitcoin’s $110,000 breakout within

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Bitcoin Slips Below $101K as $700M in Liquidations Rock Crypto Market

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Bitcoin is trading at $101,645, down 2.79% over the past 24 hours, while ethereum follows at $2,432, marking a 2.9% daily decline. The downward movement coincides with a cascade of liquidations across the crypto derivatives market. Over the last 24 hours, a total of $699.71 million in leveraged positions were wiped out, with long traders […]

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Polymarket Bettors Put 56% Odds on Trump Eliminating Capital Gains Tax

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Polymarket bettors currently place a 56% probability on U.S. President Donald Trump abolishing the long-term capital gains tax in 2025. Though Trump has yet to address the matter directly, policy documents aligned with his agenda—as well as proposals from right-leaning think tanks—have consistently championed a dramatic reduction of the capital gains tax. Trump Tax Twist?

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Amber International Launches $100M Crypto Reserve Focused on BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL and SUI

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Amber International has introduced a $100 million crypto ecosystem reserve, leveraging AI-driven strategies to invest in select digital assets and foster institutional adoption. The initiative includes strategic partnerships and operates under a strong risk management framework to ensure secure and compliant investment pathways. Amber’s AI-Powered $100 Million Reserve

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Lazarus Group’s Liquidation Spree Drops North Korea Below Bhutan in BTC Holdings

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After the Royal Government of Bhutan quietly rearranged portions of its bitcoin holdings—holding 7,486 BTC on May 2—some 4,576 BTC has since returned to its reserves, bringing the kingdom’s total stash to 12,062 BTC ten days later. Meanwhile, North Korea’s Lazarus Group has been actively trimming its holdings, falling below Bhutan in the hierarchy of […]

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Bitcoin Briefly Tops $105K As Markets Rally on China-US Trade Deal

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng in a series of high-stakes trade meetings in Geneva, Switzerland over the weekend. BTC Heats up Then Cools After Brief China Trade Deal Boost The world’s two largest economies managed to hash out a successful trade deal after a series of crucial meetings […]