The recent surge in the value of Bitcoin has brought it closer to breaking its own record values. With a peak price of $68,800, Bitcoin has seen a remarkable increase of 6.6% in the daily timeframe and 20.6% in the weekly timeframe, according to data from Coingecko. The upsurge in investment in Bitcoin funds listed
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In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has seen the emergence of niche asset classes gaining significant popularity during bull markets. In the past, NFTs and meme coins have dominated the spotlight, with meme coins like Shiba Inu making substantial gains and attracting a large investor base. As Bitcoin and the overall market enter a new
Binance, a popular cryptocurrency exchange platform, has found itself in the midst of controversy in Nigeria following its settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes in Nigeria has issued an ultimatum to Binance CEO Richard Teng to appear before the committee by March 4. The committee, led
The Nigerian government is considering imposing a hefty fine of $10 billion on cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Reports suggest that Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the Nigerian president, accused Binance of profiting from facilitating illegal transactions in the African country, causing significant financial losses. Onanuga stated that the proposed fine is a form of retribution
Crypto exchange Gemini recently reached a settlement with New York regulators to return a minimum of $1.1 billion to customers who were affected by the collapse of its Gemini Earn Program. This settlement also includes a $40 million contribution to Genesis Global Capital’s bankruptcy proceedings and a $37 million fine imposed by the New York
Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, recently found itself embroiled in legal action initiated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The charges brought against Kraken were said to be a response to the firm’s vocal advocacy for regulatory boundaries within the digital asset industry. In a blog post dated February 22, Kraken revealed that
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced the expansion of its margin trading options. The new additions included several new pairs and borrowable assets. This move was aimed at enhancing the user trading experience and providing more choices for traders on the platform. The new margin trading pairs added by Binance include ADA/USDC, AVAX/USDC, MATIC/USDC,
Backpack, a cryptocurrency exchange founded by former FTX executives, has recently announced its expansion into 11 US states. This move marks a significant step in the company’s journey to establish a strong presence in the US market and cater to a broader customer base. In this article, we will explore the implications of Backpack’s expansion
Recently, Bayo Onanuga, a special adviser to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, made strong accusations against Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange platform. He claimed that Binance was “blatantly setting exchange rates for Nigeria, hijacking CBN role.” Onanuga urged the EFCC and CBN to take action against platforms like Binance that he believes are manipulating the national currency.
Recently, the popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance made an announcement regarding the discontinuation of trading and subscription services for its leveraged token offerings. This decision affects tokens such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB Coin, with the deadline set for Feb. 28. The exchange plans to delist these tokens and stop redemption by April 3. Among the