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Kraken Derivatives US Launches in Multiple States, Expanding Access to Crypto Futures

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Kraken has officially launched its regulated derivatives platform, Kraken Derivatives US, in Vermont, West Virginia, North Dakota, Mississippi, and the District of Columbia. This new offering allows U.S.-based clients to trade CME-listed cryptocurrency futures contracts alongside Kraken’s extensive spot crypto liquidity. The integrated Kraken Pro trading experience provides users with a unified interface for managing … Read more

Ripple Custody to Support Dubai Land Department’s Tokenized Real Estate Initiative

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Ripple has announced a strategic partnership with Ctrl Alt to provide institutional-grade digital asset custody for the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Real Estate Tokenization Project. This collaboration will enable secure storage for tokenized real estate title deeds issued on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), marking a significant advancement in the region’s digital asset infrastructure. As the … Read more

Abacus Market Likely Conducts Exit Scam Amid Darknet Instability, Reports TRM Labs

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Abacus Market, the largest bitcoin-enabled Western darknet marketplace, went offline earlier this month, leading blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs to assess that the operators likely executed an exit scam, disappearing with users’ funds. This incident follows the June 16 seizure of Archetyp Market by law enforcement, highlighting a trend of instability within the Western darknet … Read more

Nauru Appoints Australian Brian Phelps as CEO of New Virtual Asset Authority

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Following the recent passage of legislation to regulate virtual assets, including cryptocurrency, Nauru’s government has appointed Australian banking and financial markets executive Brian Phelps as the inaugural CEO of the Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority (CRVAA). President David Adeang highlighted Phelps’ extensive experience in the industry, emphasizing that his leadership will establish a foundation of … Read more

Metaplanet Acquires Additional 797 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 16,352 BTC

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Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, has announced the acquisition of an additional 797 bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 16,352 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 17,312,239 yen (approximately $117,540) per bitcoin, totaling approximately 13.798 billion yen. This acquisition is … Read more

Meta Acquires $3.5 Billion Stake in Ray-Ban Maker to Expand AI Glasses Strategy

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Meta has invested approximately $3.5 billion for a minority stake in Essilor Luxottica, the world’s largest eyewear manufacturer, as part of its strategy to expand into the artificial intelligence (AI) glasses market. The acquisition, which amounts to just under 3% of the Ray-Ban maker, reflects Meta’s commitment to developing AI-powered eyewear, building on their existing … Read more

Metaplanet Aims for ‘Escape Velocity’ in Bitcoin Accumulation With Ambitious Acquisition Strategy

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Metaplanet (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced its aggressive strategy to acquire as much bitcoin as possible in a bid to leverage its holdings for purchasing cash-generating businesses. CEO Simon Gerovich described the current market as a “bitcoin gold rush,” aiming to increase … Read more

Indictment Unsealed in Puerto Rico Charging Two Men in $650 Million Omegapro Investment Fraud

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An indictment was unsealed on Tuesday in the District of Puerto Rico, charging Michael Shannon Sims, 48, and Juan Carlos Reynoso, 57, for their alleged roles in operating and promoting Omegapro, an international investment scheme that defrauded investors of over $650 million, primarily via cryptocurrency. According to court documents, Sims, a founder and promoter of … Read more

Opensea Acquires Rally to Enhance Mobile Experience and Token Trading Capabilities

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Opensea has announced its acquisition of Rally, a move that aims to enhance its mobile and token trading capabilities. Chris Maddern, the new Chief Technology Officer of Opensea, expressed excitement about the acquisition, highlighting that the Rally team brings valuable expertise to the company. The integration of Rally is expected to supercharge a new mobile … Read more

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