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Agniane Stealer: Information stealer targeting cryptocurrency users

Cisco: M&A

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Agniane Stealer is an information-stealing malware mainly targeting the cryptocurrency wallets of its victims. It gained popularity on the internet starting in August 2023. Recently, we have… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Interview with Arif Efendi on the Future of Business and Cryptocurrency

Global Banking & Finance

MARCH 12, 2024

Interview with Arif Efendi on the Future of Business and Cryptocurrency Arif Efendi is a formidable businessman who has many interests, first and foremost, cryptocurrency.

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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain security due diligence: A guide to hedge risk

Cisco: M&A

APRIL 1, 2024

Blockchain technology has experienced remarkable adoption in recent years, driven by its use across a broad spectrum of institutions, governments, retail investors, and users. However, this surge in… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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GCEX becomes latest member on Crossover Markets venue as part of new institutional spot cryptocurrency trading partnership

The TRADE

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Digital brokerage GCEX and digital asset technology firm Crossover Markets Group have announced a partnership designed to expand current institutional spot cryptocurrency trading capabilities. GCEX will provide access to its brokerage and liquidity services for spot trading.

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Bitcoin losses could steepen after the cryptocurrency breaks below $60,000, analysts say

CNBC: Investing

MAY 1, 2024

The bitcoin sell-off could get worse before it gets better, according to analysts who look only at price charts.

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President Biden Orders Chinese-Owned Firm to Divest Property Near Missile Base in Wyoming

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 17, 2024

The order cites national security risks posed by MineOne’s ultimate Chinese ownership, the property’s proximity to the Air Force base, and the presence of foreign-sourced cryptocurrency mining equipment on the property. By: Morrison & Foerster LLP

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Is Cryptocurrency Like Stocks and Bonds? Courts Move Closer to an Answer.

The New York Times: Banking

JANUARY 26, 2024

Federal judges are weighing whether digital currencies should be subject to the same rules as stocks and bonds. The outcome could shape crypto’s future in the U.S.

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Investors are focused 'overwhelmingly' on bitcoin over other cryptocurrencies, BlackRock says

CNBC: Investing

MARCH 29, 2024

BlackRock's push into crypto has been expeditious, but it may be hitting the brakes after bitcoin and ether.

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Ripple acquires crypto custody startup Metaco for $250 million

TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 17, 2023

Ripple has announced that it has acquired Metaco, a cryptocurrency custody company based in Switzerland, for $250 million in cash and Ripple equity. Ripple is the company behind the Ripple payment protocol that uses XRP as its native cryptocurrency.

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Gold could start to overtake bitcoin as the cryptocurrency stalls at $70,000, says Wolfe Research

CNBC: Investing

MARCH 28, 2024

Gold has a chance to charge ahead of bitcoin at current levels, according to Wolfe Research.

Securities Class Action Filings 2023 Year in Review: Key Trends in Federal and State Filings

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 1, 2024

The share of core federal filings related to SPACs, COVID-19, and cryptocurrency fell to less than 20% in 2023, and the 2023 Banking Turbulence trend category emerged. The combined number of federal Section 11 and state 1933 Act filings fell to the lowest level in the last 10 years. By: Cornerstone Research

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SEC chair gives in to a bitcoin ETF, but the hostility against cryptocurrency is still there

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 11, 2024

The SEC has paved the way for the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, but Chair Gary Gensler isn't a fan of crypto.

Countdown Is On for the Bitcoin ‘Halving’

The New York Times: Banking

APRIL 18, 2024

Bitcoin aficionados are hoping that a scheduled reduction in the number of new coins going into circulation will cause the price of the cryptocurrency to skyrocket.

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This week’s bitcoin ETF decision could drive the cryptocurrency to $200,000 in 2025, says Standard Chartered

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 9, 2024

Approval of an ETF could revolutionize bitcoin the way it did gold in 2004, according to Standard Chartered.

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Bitcoin hits new record high above $70,000; US investor ends Currys chase – business live

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

MARCH 11, 2024

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as exchange-traded funds help biggest cryptocurrency rally Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of business, economics and financial markets.

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Possessing the Unpossessable – Holding Digital Assets in Your UCC Hands

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 31, 2023

Non-fungible tokens, crypto tokens, cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets generally cannot be held in your physical hands, but they may now be legally possessed, under the Uniform Commercial Code in Delaware and other states that have newly adopted identical provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code or similar legislation.

Bitcoin just formed a bullish ‘golden cross’ signal. What it means after the cryptocurrency's recent rally

CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The bitcoin price chart just flashed a bullish signal that typically heralds a big rally is on the horizon.

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The bitcoin chart is showing signs of resuming long-term trend back to $66K as ETF decision looms

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 10, 2024

Frank Cappelleri analyzes the bitcoin chart ahead of an SEC decision on a cryptocurrency ETF.

Sam Bankman-Fried Is Found Guilty of 7 Counts of Fraud and Conspiracy

The New York Times: Banking

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The case against the founder of the failed FTX exchange had come to symbolize the excesses of the volatile cryptocurrency industry.

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Crypto Goes on Trial, as Sam Bankman-Fried Faces His Reckoning

The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The FTX founder’s uphill court battle starts Tuesday, after he has come to symbolize everything that went wrong with the cryptocurrency industry.

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Bitcoin's all-time high is in sight after the crypto breached $57,000, chart analysts say. Here's what to expect

CNBC: Investing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Bitcoin's all-time high is in clear view after the cryptocurrency surpassed $57,000 on Tuesday.

Launch of new ETFs may not affect bitcoin the same way they did gold, Citi says. Here’s why

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 30, 2024

Maybe ETFs could benefit bitcoin down the road, but near term, it's more likely the cryptocurrency returns to high correlations with stocks, according to Citi.

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Cathie Wood says bitcoin ETF approval makes her $1.5 million bull case more likely

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 11, 2024

SEC approval of bitcoin ETFs makes Cathie Wood more convinced that the world's largest cryptocurrency could hit her wildly bullish target.

Bitcoin is on the rise again. Here’s why Warren Buffett remains a crypto hater

CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The Oracle of Omaha famously believes cryptocurrencies are highly speculative, non-productive assets.

Coinme Surpasses $1 Billion in Retail Sales, Marks a Decade of Championing Crypto Accessibility

Global Banking & Finance

MAY 15, 2024

Coinme Surpasses $1 Billion in Retail Sales, Marks a Decade of Championing Crypto Accessibility Coinme, the cryptocurrency-cash exchange best known for powering thousands of bitcoin ATMs, has reached a milestone in its effort to make crypto more accessible to mainstream consumers.

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Why cryptocurrencies are climbing after the SEC sued the largest U.S. crypto exchange

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 6, 2023

The SEC has already brought legal action against two crypto exchanges in 48 hours and crypto prices are climbing.

This Nvidia derivative play can more than double from current prices, Benchmark says

CNBC: Investing

MARCH 14, 2024

A cryptocurrency miner has a compelling growth outlook, driven in part by a key partnership with Nvidia.

Bitcoin mining stocks are rallying, but some are poised for a fall if the cryptocurrency hits this key level

CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Some mining stocks could be in trouble if bitcoin doesn't reach $50,000 by the second quarter of 2024.

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JMP Securities nearly doubles Coinbase price target, calls it the Amazon of crypto

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The firm thinks the cryptocurrency exchange stock has as much as 19% upside moving forward.

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The State AG Report – 6.15.2023

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 19, 2023

Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •AGs Say AI is Risky Business, Requires Government Oversight- •Illumina-ting AG Arguments in Support of Biotech Merger- •Stakes Are High for Unregistered Cryptocurrency Sales-.

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Jury Begins Deliberations for a Verdict in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial

The New York Times: Banking

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The trial for the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange has moved more speedily than anticipated.

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Central bank test lab develops global bitcoin mapping system

Global Banking & Finance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Central bank test lab develops global bitcoin mapping system By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – A global central bank test lab has designed a prototype bitcoin monitoring system aimed at giving authorities a clearer picture on how, when and where the cryptocurrency is used.

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Public Company Watch: June 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 23, 2023

In the June edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including the first cryptocurrency insider trading enforcement action settled by the SEC based on specific allegations that digital assets on a secondary platform were securities; an update on general trends and notable contests for activist campaigns in (..)

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Bitcoin ETFs aren't giving crypto a big boost just yet. Here's where the new funds stand

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 22, 2024

Two of the new bitcoin ETFs have pulled in more than $1 billion despite a slump for the cryptocurrency.

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MergersCorp Becomes Supporter of The Art Miami Swiss Crypto Valley Association

MergersCorp M&A International

MARCH 22, 2024

The partnership aims to bring together the worlds of art and cryptocurrency, as well as promote innovation and collaboration within the global business community. The Art Miami Swiss Crypto Valley Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation between the art and cryptocurrency industries.

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Founders of Three Arrows, Failed Crypto Fund, Are Living Large

The New York Times: Banking

JUNE 9, 2023

The implosion of Three Arrows Capital, a cryptocurrency hedge fund, devastated the industry. Its two founders spent the next year surfing, meditating and traveling the world.

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Bitcoin is in the depths of the summer doldrums despite a wave of positive regulatory developments. Here's what to expect in August.

CNBC: Investing

JULY 29, 2023

The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is on pace to finish July down about 3.5%, according to Coin Metrics, after surging 12% in June.

Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc. Announces Public Filing of Registration Statement with the SEC for Proposed Business Combination with Coincheck, Inc., a Subsidiary of Japan’s Monex Group

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MAY 7, 2024

Coincheck”), one of the largest multi-cryptocurrency marketplaces and digital asset exchanges in Japan by verified account market share, and Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc. GREAT FALLS, Va, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coincheck Group B.V., which will become a holding company for Coincheck, Inc.

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Atlantic Equities downgrades Coinbase after rally, cites weak crypto volume

CNBC: Investing

JULY 12, 2023

The firm pointed out that cryptocurrency volumes are low, even as high prices buoy investor sentiment.

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Multipool Announces LBP After Raising $650k in VC Round Led By NxGen

Global Banking & Finance

MAY 15, 2024

Multipool Announces LBP After Raising $650k in VC Round Led By NxGen Majuro, Marshall Islands, May 15th, 2024, Chainwire Multipool, a leading innovator in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, announces the close of its $650k VC investment round led by NxGen, and the announcement of its Fjord Foundry LBP on May 21st-23rd.

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ETFSwap (ETFS) Crosses 4,000 Users With $1.5 Million Raised

Global Banking & Finance

MAY 15, 2024

Million Raised Singapore, Singapore, May 15th, 2024, Chainwire ETFSwap (ETFS), an emerging decentralized cryptocurrency and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFS) platform, has achieved a series of significant milestones, marking a historic moment in its development and presale. ETFSwap (ETFS) Crosses 4,000 Users With $1.5

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Fintech: 2024 will be the year of fintech partnerships

Global Banking & Finance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

From the ongoing news of Chat-GPT to the collapse of multiple cryptocurrency billionaires, the financial technology sector has faced increasing scrutiny and […] Fintech: 2024 will be the year of fintech partnerships By Oscar Wall, General Manager EMEA – Recurly It’s safe to say that 2023 will go down as a year of big tech stories.

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5 Main Types of Crypto Exchanges

Global Banking & Finance

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

5 Main Types of Crypto Exchanges A crypto exchange is a platform where you can trade cryptocurrencies. The list of available cryptocurrencies, user rules, and the trading process depend on the exchange type you select. You usually do this via the exchange’s website, although some platforms also have mobile apps for portable devices.

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The future of banking: integrating blockchain for enhanced security

Global Banking & Finance

MARCH 12, 2024

At the forefront of this revolution is blockchain technology, originally developed as the underlying technology for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin […]

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Agniane Stealer: Information stealer targeting cryptocurrency users

Interview with Arif Efendi on the Future of Business and Cryptocurrency

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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain security due diligence: A guide to hedge risk

GCEX becomes latest member on Crossover Markets venue as part of new institutional spot cryptocurrency trading partnership

Bitcoin losses could steepen after the cryptocurrency breaks below $60,000, analysts say

President Biden Orders Chinese-Owned Firm to Divest Property Near Missile Base in Wyoming

Is Cryptocurrency Like Stocks and Bonds? Courts Move Closer to an Answer.

Investors are focused 'overwhelmingly' on bitcoin over other cryptocurrencies, BlackRock says

Ripple acquires crypto custody startup Metaco for $250 million

Gold could start to overtake bitcoin as the cryptocurrency stalls at $70,000, says Wolfe Research

Securities Class Action Filings 2023 Year in Review: Key Trends in Federal and State Filings

SEC chair gives in to a bitcoin ETF, but the hostility against cryptocurrency is still there

Countdown Is On for the Bitcoin ‘Halving’

This week’s bitcoin ETF decision could drive the cryptocurrency to $200,000 in 2025, says Standard Chartered

Bitcoin hits new record high above $70,000; US investor ends Currys chase – business live

Possessing the Unpossessable – Holding Digital Assets in Your UCC Hands

Bitcoin just formed a bullish ‘golden cross’ signal. What it means after the cryptocurrency's recent rally

The bitcoin chart is showing signs of resuming long-term trend back to $66K as ETF decision looms

Sam Bankman-Fried Is Found Guilty of 7 Counts of Fraud and Conspiracy

Crypto Goes on Trial, as Sam Bankman-Fried Faces His Reckoning

Bitcoin's all-time high is in sight after the crypto breached $57,000, chart analysts say. Here's what to expect

Launch of new ETFs may not affect bitcoin the same way they did gold, Citi says. Here’s why

Cathie Wood says bitcoin ETF approval makes her $1.5 million bull case more likely

Bitcoin is on the rise again. Here’s why Warren Buffett remains a crypto hater

Coinme Surpasses $1 Billion in Retail Sales, Marks a Decade of Championing Crypto Accessibility

Why cryptocurrencies are climbing after the SEC sued the largest U.S. crypto exchange

This Nvidia derivative play can more than double from current prices, Benchmark says

Bitcoin mining stocks are rallying, but some are poised for a fall if the cryptocurrency hits this key level

JMP Securities nearly doubles Coinbase price target, calls it the Amazon of crypto

The State AG Report – 6.15.2023

Jury Begins Deliberations for a Verdict in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial

Central bank test lab develops global bitcoin mapping system

Public Company Watch: June 2023

Bitcoin ETFs aren't giving crypto a big boost just yet. Here's where the new funds stand

MergersCorp Becomes Supporter of The Art Miami Swiss Crypto Valley Association

Founders of Three Arrows, Failed Crypto Fund, Are Living Large

Bitcoin is in the depths of the summer doldrums despite a wave of positive regulatory developments. Here's what to expect in August.

Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc. Announces Public Filing of Registration Statement with the SEC for Proposed Business Combination with Coincheck, Inc., a Subsidiary of Japan’s Monex Group

Atlantic Equities downgrades Coinbase after rally, cites weak crypto volume

Multipool Announces LBP After Raising $650k in VC Round Led By NxGen

ETFSwap (ETFS) Crosses 4,000 Users With $1.5 Million Raised

Fintech: 2024 will be the year of fintech partnerships

5 Main Types of Crypto Exchanges

The future of banking: integrating blockchain for enhanced security

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