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B3 will launch these new futures on June 16, opening new investment avenues for institutional buyers seeking crypto asset diversification. The bourse also announces changes to bitcoin futures to increase the accessibility of these products, given bitcoin’s recent price hike. Brazilian B3 Announces Solana, Ether Futures Launch; Reduces Bitcoin Futures’ Contract Price The Brazilian Stock … Read more
Key points: Bitcoin (BTC) is at its highest levels since January, and traders are eyeing key levels to watch for what’s next. After hitting $104,000, BTC/USD is retracing to establish support, but the fate of $100,000 is among the concerns for market participants. Current price action represents an important battleground, as measured from the $75,000 … Read more
Meta is contacting infrastructure providers to explore the implementation of stablecoins with a payout use case in mind. The development would mark a new start for the company’s crypto plans after dropping the Libra project. Meta Reportedly Mulling Stablecoins for Small Payouts to Creators Meta, the social behemoth, is reportedly getting into the world of … Read more
According to a recent Gallup poll, real estate is still the preferred long-term investment option for U.S. citizens, while gold has surpassed stocks, which traditionally reached second place. 37% estimate that real estate is the best option, while 24% believe in gold instead. Crypto registers a marginal preference, with only 4%. Gallup Poll: Real Estate, … Read more
German law enforcement has seized 34 million euros ($38 million) in cryptocurrency from eXch, a cryptocurrency platform allegedly used to launder stolen funds during Bybit’s record-breaking $1.4 billion hack. The seizure, announced on May 9 by Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and Frankfurt’s main prosecutor’s office, involved multiple crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether … Read more
What Pi Network promised When Pi Network first hit the scene in 2019, it had a simple but compelling pitch: What if you could mine cryptocurrency straight from your phone — no expensive gear, no massive electricity bills, just a tap a day on an app? It caught fire. Millions of people jumped on board, … Read more
State Governor Katie Hobbs had previously vetoed a slightly different bill that would have allowed state entities to invest up to 10% of their funds in crypto. Arizona Joins New Hampshire with State Bitcoin Reserve Initiative Just a day after New Hampshire passed a law allowing the state to purchase bitcoin ( BTC) or any … Read more
Stripe has introduced stablecoin accounts, enabling businesses in 101 countries to hold and transact using stablecoins like USDC and USDB. This move aims to provide entrepreneurs, especially in regions with volatile currencies, a tool to hedge against inflation and access the global economy more easily. Global Businesses Gain Access to Stablecoin Financial Accounts via Stripe … Read more
Solana does not yet have “convincing signs” that it could overtake Ethereum as the blockchain of choice for institutions, as its revenue is seen as unstable due to its memecoin concentration, according to crypto bank group Sygnum. In a May 8 blog post, Sygnum said that the current sentiment around Ethereum “remains poor,” with the … Read more
American fast food outlet Steak ‘n Shake has announced it will begin accepting Bitcoin as payment at all locations starting on May 16. The firm said on X on May 9 that it was making the cryptocurrency available to more than 100 million customers, adding that “the movement is just beginning,” before signing off as … Read more
