Binance Warns of Fake Tokens Exploiting Its Name

November 21, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance warned its community on Monday about a surge in fraudulent tokens falsely claiming affiliation with the platform, spreading across social media. The company emphasized that these tokens are neither endorsed nor authorized by Binance, potentially exposing users to scams and financial harm. “Please remember to verify information through our official channels. Be […]

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Yellow Card’s African Push: Coinbase-Backed Platform Wins South African License

November 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Coinbase backed Yellow Card, a leading African crypto platform, has secured a crypto asset service provider (CASP) license from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa. The license allows Yellow Card, which is also licensed in Botswana, to expand its operations and cater to the growing demand for stablecoin-based services. This latest milestone […]

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Grayscale Unveils Game-Changing Bitcoin ETF Options Strategy

November 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Grayscale Investments has announced plans to introduce options trading for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), taking a page from Blackrock’s recent success with bitcoin ETF options. The options trading will begin on Wednesday morning. This initiative is designed to leverage a covered call strategy to generate additional income. Both the Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and […]

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President of Digital Assets Commission: El Salvador Is Just Showing ‘Glimpses’ of What’s Coming

November 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Juan Carlos Reyes, president of the Digital Assets National Commission in El Salvador, recently highlighted the work behind the scenes to incentivize and prepare the nation for higher cryptocurrency adoption levels. During an interview, Reyes declared: “If you look at the bigger picture… you only see glimpses.” Reyes stated that even foreign companies that are […]

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Gemini Foundation Launches BOME, GOAT, MEW, PNUT, and POL Perpetual Contracts With Up to 100x Leverage

November 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Gemini Foundation, a non-US derivatives platform operated by Gemini, has announced the addition of five new perpetual contracts to its trading platform, allowing users to trade BOME, GOAT, MEW, PNUT, and POL contracts with leverage of up to 100x. While these derivatives products are accessible in select jurisdictions worldwide, they are not available to […]

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Michael Saylor to Present Bitcoin Investment Proposal to Microsoft Board Amid Shareholder Vote

November 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Microstrategy Chairman Michael Saylor has agreed to deliver a three-minute presentation to Microsoft’s board of directors regarding the potential benefits of investing in bitcoin. During a recent X Spaces event hosted by Vaneck, Saylor revealed that he was approached by the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), which has been promoting the proposal. Saylor […]

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13 Regions Face Crypto Mining Ban Under Russia’s New Energy Policies

November 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Russia’s governmental commission on electricity development approved cryptocurrency mining restrictions on Monday, set to take effect on Dec. 1 with subsequent enforcement covering Nov. 15 to March 15 annually through 2031. Deputy Energy Minister Yevgeny Grabchak confirmed the decision, which targets 13 regions, including Irkutsk, Buryatia, and Transbaikal, excluding Moscow. The extended enforcement periods were […]

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Grayscale’s Bitcoin and Ethereum Mini ETFs See Share Prices Multiply

November 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Grayscale Investments has finalized reverse share splits for its Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH), effective Nov. 19, 2024. These splits adjust share prices relative to their net asset values, with BTC shares increasing fivefold and ETH shares rising tenfold, while reducing the number of outstanding shares proportionally. Fractional shares […]

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President Trump’s Media Company Reportedly Targets Bold All-Share Takeover of Crypto Exchange

November 19, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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President Trump’s Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading venue owned by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), in a potential all-share takeover, according to a report by the FT. With TMTG’s equity valuation at approximately $6 billion, the company is leveraging its market position to expand beyond […]

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Trump Reportedly Hold Private Discussion

November 19, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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According to “people familiar with the matter” who spilled the beans to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reportedly met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday. WSJ reporter Brian Schwartz claims the meeting would be the first since Election Day on Nov. 5 and the two will discuss “personnel appointments for […]

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