Crypto.com Overtakes Coinbase to Dominate North American Crypto Trading, Data Shows
The crypto exchange’s volume has nearly quadrupled between mid-year and September.
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Bitcoin Surges Above $71K as Wild Crypto Market Pump Sees $175M in Shorts Liquidated
BTC added 5% in the past 24 hours, CoinGecko data shows, breaking out of a key $70,000 resistance with $48 billion in trading volumes, or nearly double the volumes from Monday.
As Hong Kong Firms Downsize, Animoca Built a Workspace the Size of 10 Tennis Courts
As law firms and traditional finance companies cut back on office space, Yat Siu’s Animoca is taking advantage of the renter’s market to expand its headquarters, reinforcing its commitment to Hong Kong as a global Web3 and digital culture hub.
Bitcoin Tops $70K for First Time in More Than Four Months
The price still remains below its record high of $73,700 hit in early March of this year.
Dogecoin Jumps 10%, Outperforming on Trump Popularity as Bitcoin Nears $70K
Bitcoin’s “bullish setup” into the U.S. election next week mirrors late 2020, which preceded a 120% rally in two months, Matthew Sigel of VanEck said.
Hong Kong SFC to Establish ‘Consultative Panel’ for Licensed Crypto Exchanges
The SFC’s Eric Yip said the panel will include representatives from each licensed exchange.
Tether’s Paolo Ardoino: ‘If the U.S. Government Wanted to Kill Us, They Can Press a Button’
The leading stablecoin issuer is comfortable holding its T-bills at a U.S. institution because it respects international sanctions, CEO Ardoino said in an interview.
Hong Kong Considering Tax Concessions for Crypto Investments
Regulatory updates are also in the works for stablecoin issuers, OTC trading services and custodians.
FTX’s $228M Settlement With Bybit Brings Conclusion of Epic Liquidation Closer
The costly meltdown of global exchange FTX is still settling big chunks of its bankruptcy drama, now securing about $228 million from Bybit to further feed the cash dispersal that was approved in court earlier this month.
Astria, Project to Decentralize Crucial Blockchain ‘Sequencers,’ Goes Live With Main Network
Astria component diagram, from the project documentation (Astria)