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cryptocurreny
Finance
2 min read

Eric Trump Accuses Banks of Sabotaging Retail Growth Strategies

Eric Trump Advocates for Crypto Revolution at Token2049 in Dubai In a compelling presentation at the cryptocurrency forum Token2049, held in Dubai, Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, delivered a fervent endorsement of…

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Finance
2 min read

Arizona Legislature pushes for a state bitcoin reserve

The Arizona Legislature approved a pair of bills Monday that could pave the way to create the country’s first state Bitcoin reserve. The fate of the bills, which mimic President Donald Trump’s moves on the national level, is now in the hands of Democratic…

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Finance
1 min read

Blackrock Launches ‘Swiss’ Bitcoin ETP in Europe

On Tuesday, Blackrock launched the iShares Bitcoin ETP, providing European investors with access to Bitcoin without the need to directly trade or hold the cryptocurrency. The securities are backed by Bitcoin held by Coinbase, which is also responsible for the…

Bitcoin mining
Finance
2 min read

Warning Signals from the Crypto Valley

As a Crypto-Nation, Switzerland has made headlines for many years. However, the tide may be turning now. On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will move into the White House for the second term. By then, the Crypto Valley will be closely monitoring the US…

Bitcoin passwords
Finance
3 min read

Bitcoin tops $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans

Bitcoin rose above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president of the United States spurred expectations that his administration will create a friendly regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin…

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Finance
1 min read

Singapore ranks first globally in crypto adoption

Singapore has secured the top spot globally in crypto adoption this year, thanks to high scores in technology and regulatory environment, according to a recent study. The country scores 9.5 over 10 in innovation and technology, 9.1 in economic factors, and…

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Finance
1 min read

Bitpanda Enters Into Partnership With Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank will provide Bitpanda customers with real-time payment solutions for incoming and outgoing transactions. This partnership between a Tier 1 bank and an emerging crypto company marks a significant step for the entire digital asset industry. As…

Bitcoin mining
Finance
1 min read

Vietnam ranks third in crypto gains

Vietnam ranked third globally in cryptocurrency gains last year with US$1.18 billion in profits, according to a report from U.S. crypto data provider Chainalysis. It was behind the U.S. ($9.36 billion) and the U.K. ($1.39 billion). China and Indonesia were in…

Bitcoin passwords
Research
2 min read

Bitcoin Experiences Second Big Bang

The world’s oldest cryptocurrency is moving from the periphery of the financial system to the center of Wall Street after Bitcoin spot ETFs were approved for the U.S. mass market. The door to a new era of digital assets is now open. The granting of approval…

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Finance
1 min read

SEC Authorizes Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission has delivered a landmark approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. This is a highly anticipated event that is expected to further crypto’s entry into mainstream finance. The US Securities and Exchange Commission…

Pi
Finance
4 min read

Pi Network-like cryptocurrency mining apps come back

Many cryptocurrency mining applications similar to Pi Network are being introduced again on Facebook and Telegram accounts in Vietnam. “Starting a business with 0 dong from Peace Network. Having an opportunity like Pi Network, why not try it?,” an account…

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General
3 min read

Cryptocurrencies and Vietnam

Vietnam rightfully occupies one of the leading positions among the ASEAN countries in the market for cryptocurrencies and various blockchain technologies, which are currently the focus of most modern companies. This country is overtaken only by Thailand,…

cryptocurreny
Finance
1 min read

EU Gets First Crypto Rulebook

Switzerland was early to adopt a regulatory framework for digital assets. Now Europe has approved an EU-wide crypto rulebook. The European Parliament is adopting the Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) regulation, scheduled to come into force from mid 2024…

Bitcoin mining
Finance
1 min read

Bitcoin pushes past $30,000 as investors eye end of rate rises

Major cryptocurrency bitcoin breached the key $30,000 level for the first time in 10 months on Tuesday, adding to its steady gains as investors raised bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve will soon end its aggressive monetary tightening campaign. Bitcoin peaked…

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Finance
1 min read

Neobank N26 Blows off a Major Acquisition

N26 also active in Switzerland, was looking for an acquisition that would allow its customers to trade stocks and index funds. That has reportedly fallen through. Decision makers at smartphone bank N26 are looking for ways to cover the traditional stock and…

Bitcoin Coin
Finance
2 min read

Bitcoin Suisse Cuts Staff and Revamps Management

A refocus on the core business results in a management reshuffling at the crypto finance service provider. There are also two departures to report. Bitcoin Suisse is changing its management structure in three areas. Sven Ramspott takes over as chief financial…