Circle has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HKT, Hong Kong's leading telecom provider, to explore blockchain-driven customer loyalty solutions aimed at enhancing consumer engagement for local merchants. In a statement issued today, October 29, 2024, Circle stated that...
Metaplanet's total Bitcoin holdings have now surpassed 1,000 BTC, placing it among the top 20 companies globally with major Bitcoin reserves, according to data from BitcoinTreasuries. In an X post on October 28, the Tokyo-based investment firm announced its...
According to Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet, its ongoing Bitcoin acquisitions have delivered a 116% return for shareholders from October 1 to October 25. This company claimed that the figure marks a significant rise from the 41.7% yield reported on...
Bitstamp has received a MiFID Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) licence from Slovenia's Securities Market Agency, enabling it to offer crypto derivatives products such as perpetual swaps in the European Union. The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) governs traditional...
Malaysian cryptocurrency exchange Hata has successfully raised $4.2 million in a seed funding round led by Castle Island Ventures and Cadenza Ventures. This capital will allow Hata to expand its product offerings and attract both retail and institutional clients...
A new report has indicated that Binance and Crypto.com are losing market share to smaller competitors as decentralized exchanges (DEXs) gain popularity. Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, saw a 13% drop in spot trading volume over the past...
Singpore-based Bitcoin miner BitFuFu has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in an 80-megawatt (MW) crypto-mining facility in Ethiopia. According to the firm, this move is expected to help offset the 170% surge in production costs the company...
Ethereum-based Oracle Chainlink has introduced new privacy-preserving technology designed to help financial institutions protect sensitive data during blockchain transactions. On October 22, Chainlink launched two major features aimed at facilitating blockchain adoption in the financial sector while ensuring end-to-end...
Crypto custody platform Komainu is making its first acquisition by purchasing Crypto custody platform Komainu is preparing to acquire its Singapore-based competitor, Propine Holdings Pte Ltd. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, co-CEO Paul Frost-Smith stated that this acquisition...
Northern Data, a Germany-based company specializing in crypto mining and artificial intelligence, announced plans to consider selling its Peak Mining unit to strengthen its position as a dedicated AI solutions provider, with backing from stablecoin issuer Tether. In a...
