BitcoinBeginnerBackpack Exchange, a cryptocurrency exchange founded by former FTX executives, has acquired FTX EU, the former European arm of the collapsed crypto giant. This acquisition grants Backpack access to FTX EU’s MiFID II license, a crucial regulatory approval for operating in the European Union. The…
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GeneralBeginnerThe leader of Reddit’s avatar NFT product has quit, raising questions among the platform’s users about whether the social giant would continue to support the program. Holders of Reddit’s Collectible Avatars non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are concerned about the initiative’s future following news that…
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BitcoinBeginnerGSR, a leading global cryptocurrency trading firm and liquidity provider, has received regulatory approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This significant milestone allows GSR Markets UK Limited to operate as a licensed crypto asset business within the United Kingdom. According…
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GeneralBeginnerWeb3Universe has partnered with the Blockchain Futurist Conference 2025 as a media partner. This collaboration will see Web3Universe provide comprehensive coverage of the conference, including live updates, exclusive interviews, and in-depth analysis of key presentations and discussions. The…
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GeneralBeginnerWeb3Universe has announced a strategic media partnership with Consensus Hong Kong 2025, a leading global blockchain and cryptocurrency event. This collaboration will see Web3Universe serve as a key media partner, providing in-depth coverage of the event, including exclusive interviews, event…
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SolanaBeginnerPhantom has officially confirmed that it has no plans to launch its own token, completely dispelling recent suspicions in the cryptocurrency industry. The suspicion emerged following Phantom’s announcement of a new social discovery function. Some users interpreted this as a potential precursor to…
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BitcoinBeginnerMorgan Stanley‘s E-Trade division is considering adding direct cryptocurrency trading services to its platform. This move comes amid expectations of a more favorable regulatory environment under the Trump administration. The wealth manager allegedly highlighted anticipation of a more favorable…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Frax community has voted to approve a proposal to use BlackRock’s United States dollar Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) as backing collateral for the Frax-USD (frxUSD) stablecoin. The proposal, identified as FIP-418, passed unanimously after six days of voting. This move signifies…
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GeneralBeginnerTerraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon appeared before a US magistrate judge on January 2, 2025, and pleaded not guilty to charges in his first legal hearing since extradition to the US. The hearing was held in the Southern District of New York, where Kwon is charged with securities fraud, wire fraud,…
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BitcoinBeginnerKuCoin, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced a new payment system designed to simplify the use of cryptocurrencies for everyday purchases. This development aims to bridge the gap between traditional retail and the world of digital assets. The new system, known as KuCoin Pay, allows…
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BitcoinBeginnerBinance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has achieved a significant milestone by securing its 21st global regulatory authorization. The Central Bank of Brazil has approved Binance’s acquisition of Sim;paul, a locally licensed broker-dealer institution. This makes Binance the first…
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GeneralBeginnerThe highly anticipated Uniswap V4 upgrade, designed to enhance the decentralized exchange’s capabilities, has yet to materialize despite a projected Q3 2024 launch. However, recent developments suggest that the launch may be imminent. The Uniswap Foundation recently announced the successful…
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