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Robinhood crypto trading volume up 224% YoY to $36 billion in Q1
[ad_1] Robinhood reported $36 billion in crypto notional trading volume during the first quarter of 2024, a 224% increase year over year. The firm also reported record net revenues of $618 million, up 40% year over year. The total revenues included $329 million derived from transaction revenues, which included revenue generated from its crypto business…
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Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’
[ad_1] The Nigerian government has refuted bribery allegations made by crypto exchange Binance, which were described as baseless and an attempt to distract from the company’s legal challenges in the country, according to a press statement released on May 8. Binance CEO Richard Teng recently alleged that Nigerian officials demanded $150 million in crypto to…
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Biden administration to veto overturning of controversial SEC crypto rules
[ad_1] The Biden administration said on May 8 that it would veto H.J. Res. 109, which intends to overturn the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121). The administration said it “strongly opposes” the resolution as the change will interfere with the SEC’s efforts to protect crypto market investors and safeguard the financial system. The…
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US lawmakers introduce bill to suspend crypto mixer transactions
[ad_1] US lawmakers have proposed a new bill that aims to temporarily prevent financial institutions from engaging in transactions involving funds that have been through crypto mixers. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the bill on May 7 and received support from Representatives Bill Foster, Brad Sherman, and Emmanuel Cleaver. Blockchain Integrity Act The proposed legislation,…
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Trump’s potential return could catalyze major uptick in alt investments like Bitcoin – StanChart
[ad_1] A recent Standard Chartered report forecasts that a second term for Donald Trump could significantly boost Bitcoin and other digital assets as viable alternative investments. The report investigates how US fiscal policies under a potential Trump administration could steer investors toward Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, the lender has also revised its outlook on…
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Polkadot rolls out asynchronous backing to boost network efficiency and transaction speed
[ad_1] Polkadot has implemented asynchronous backing, a pivotal upgrade enhancing the network’s flexibility in blockspace allocation and overall performance. The upgrade is one of the three technological advancements, alongside Elastic Scaling and Agile Coretime, driving the blockchain towards its Polkadot 2.0 vision. Asynchronous Backing According to Polkadot, asynchronous backing provides an optimized approach for validating…
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FTX’s bankruptcy plan offers over 100% recovery for creditors, faces mixed reactions
[ad_1] The bankrupt FTX estate has unveiled a new reorganization plan that promises substantial returns to its creditors. FTX creditors with claims below $50,000 would be eligible for a 118% recovery within 60 days of its approval by the Delaware bankruptcy court. Other non-governmental creditors would receive 100% of their claims plus up to 9%…
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Japanese exchange Coincheck set for Nasdaq listing through SPAC merger
[ad_1] Japanese exchange Coincheck is set to join Coinbase as one of the two publicly listed exchanges in the United States, according to a May 8 statement. The crypto trading platform expects to complete its listing on the Nasdaq via a partnership with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV (THCP) by…
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Bitcoin accumulation fails to keep pace with issuance
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Susquehanna has more Bitcoin exposure than just ETFs
[ad_1] Quick Take Susquehanna, a prominent trading firm, has disclosed a $1.3 billion investment in spot Bitcoin ETFs. The firm’s portfolio is primarily dominated by the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which accounts for a substantial $1.1 billion of the total investment. The company’s appetite for Bitcoin exposure extends beyond just GBTC, as the firm has…