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Kraken (DreamStudio/CoinDesk)
Finance
Exclusive
Kraken Is Buying TradeStation Crypto, Expanding Cryptocurrency Exchange's U.S. Reach
The takeover, which hasn't been previously disclosed publicly, expands the cryptocurrency exchange's regulatory licensing in the U.S.
Kraken (DreamStudio/CoinDesk)
By Ian Allison
Apr 18, 2024 at 6:12 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2024
Exclusive Krakenmergers and acquisitions
OKX's Tim Byun (OKX)
Finance
Okx
OKX 'OG' Execs Tim Byun and Wei Lan Leave Crypto Exchange
Byun, who spent two years as CEO of Okcoin, had built out a global government relations role; Wei Lan was head of product for the exchange.
OKX's Tim Byun (OKX)
By Ian Allison
Apr 16, 2024 at 7:26 p.m. UTC
Apr 16, 2024
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Different paths (Unsplash)
Policy
Tether
Tether, Circle Diverge on How to Tackle Global Patchwork of Stablecoin Rules
The two largest digital dollar providers have chosen different paths in dealing with a perceived lack of global clarity on stablecoin rules: Circle is looking to U.S. lawmaker...
Different paths (Unsplash)
By Ian Allison
Apr 16, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
Apr 16, 2024
TetherCircleExclusive Regulation
Christian Langlais holds up a "Buy Bitcoin" sign behind Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen at a House Financial Services Committee hearing in July 2017. (C-Span)
Finance
Exclusive
'Bitcoin Sign Guy' Is Auctioning His Bitcoin Sign
Christian Langalis, whose 2017 photo-bombing of Janet Yellen became a viral meme, will use the proceeds to fund his Bitcoin/Lightning/Urbit startup.
Christian Langlais holds up a "Buy Bitcoin" sign behind Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen at a House Financial Services Committee hearing in July 2017. (C-Span)
By Marc Hochstein
Apr 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 11, 2024
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Metaco's management team (Metaco)
Finance
Metaco
Ripple-Owned Metaco Sees Most of Execs and Marketing Teams Depart: Source
Since being acquired by Ripple last year, Metaco has now lost its CTO, Angel Nunez, its head of sales, Craig Perrin, and product marketing lead Mei Li Powell, as well as marke...
Metaco's management team (Metaco)
By Ian Allison
Apr 10, 2024 at 3:23 p.m. UTC
Apr 10, 2024
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Custody (Autumn_ schroe/Unsplash)
Finance
Metaco
BCB Group Moves Custody of Digital Asset Operations to Metaco’s Platform
The move will allow the crypto payments firm to consolidate its custody technology.
Custody (Autumn_ schroe/Unsplash)
By Will Canny
Apr 9, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2024
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A person putting his vote in a ballet box. (Element5/Unsplash)
Markets
Trading
TokenFi Developers Propose New Program to Boost Benefits for TOKEN Holders
The proposed move would allow eligible users to acquire up to four times more tokens than the standard quota per wallet, among other benefits.
A person putting his vote in a ballet box. (Element5/Unsplash)
By Shaurya Malwa
Apr 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 8, 2024
TradingMarketsExclusive
The GK8 team
Finance
Exclusive
Galaxy Digital-Owned Crypto Custody Specialist GK8 Unveils Tokenization Wizard
The first client to use the tool will be a partnership between asset manager DWS, Flow Traders and Galaxy to manage a fully collateralized euro-denominated stablecoin, GK8 sai...
The GK8 team
By Ian Allison
Apr 3, 2024 at 10:53 a.m. UTC
Apr 3, 2024
Exclusive Galaxy DigitalCustodyTokenization
FATF President T. Raja Kumar addressing a press conference in Paris, France, in October 2022. (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
Fewer Than 30% of Jurisdictions Globally Have Started Regulating Crypto: FATF Chief
The finding, termed a "call to action" by T. Raja Kumar, emerged from a report that explored which jurisdictions have adhered to the FATF's recommendations.
FATF President T. Raja Kumar addressing a press conference in Paris, France, in October 2022. (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)
By Amitoj Singh
Mar 28, 2024 at 9:24 a.m. UTC
Mar 28, 2024
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Shiba inu dog
Finance
Floki
Floki Developers Plan Regulated Bank Accounts in Next Value Capture for Tokens
SWIFT payments and SEPA IBANs will be supported – allowing users to transact and transfer money globally.
Shiba inu dog
By Shaurya Malwa
Mar 22, 2024 at 1:13 p.m. UTC
Mar 22, 2024
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