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Hong Kong SFC to Conduct On-Site Inspections of Crypto Platforms after Licensing Deadline
29.5.2024
The Hong Kong SFC has announced that it will be conducting on-site inspections of local crypto firms that have not yet completed their regulatory applications after the licensing deadline.
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Riot Platforms Buys 9.25% Stake in Bitfarms After Rejected Takeover Offer
29.5.2024
Riot Platforms has acquired a 9.25% stake in Bitfarms after its $950 million proposal to buy out the company's outstanding stock at $2.30 per share was rejected.
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Riot Proposes Acquisition of Bitfarms to ‘Create the World’s Largest Publicly Listed Bitcoin Miner’
29.5.2024
Riot Platforms has announced a proposal to acquire Bitfarms to create “the world’s largest publicly listed bitcoin miner.” This offer includes cash and Riot stock, representing a 24% premium. Despite the initial rejection from Bitfarms’ Board, the proposal will be directly...
Riot Platforms proposes $950M buyout for Bitfarms amid CEO dispute
28.5.2024
The hostile offer comes after a private offer to the board was rejected in April
Riot Plans Hostile Takeover of Bitfarms; Proposes $2.30 Per Share
28.5.2024
Bitfarms' shares were up nearly 6% at $2.13 as of 14:00 UTC following Riot's announcement
Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms
28.5.2024
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will conduct on-site inspections of those crypto trading platforms interested in continuing to pursue their licensing applications as a key deadline looms, the regulator announced Tuesday
Russian Central Bank Flags Sharp Rise in Crypto-related Activity
27.5.2024
The Russian Central Bank says it has noticed a rise in citizens’ transactions on crypto exchanges and peer-to-peer crypto trading platforms.
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BlockDAG Presale Surges to $30M Amid Buzz Created by its Viral Keynote; More on Ethereum vs Solana & GameStop Token Price
23.5.2024
Social media platforms have been buzzing with discussions about Ethereum vs. Solana, fueled by notable value actions as they entered new price zones. On the other hand, GameStop’s token price increased significantly due to the massive surge in the stock market. Meanwhile, BlockDAG (BDAG)...
Best Game-Changing Projects to Keep an Eye on in 2024
21.5.2024
Get ahead of the curve with our exclusive guide to the most exciting and transformative projects poised to make waves in 2024. From decentralized video streaming platforms revolutionizing media and entertainment to smart contract ecosystems and crypto analytical services, each project offers...
SEC says crypto exchanges are delisting Naira from P2P platforms
17.5.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that cryptocurrency exchanges have begun delisting the Naira for peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms. The SEC and the Office of the National Security Advisor (ONSA) issued an order the week prior mandating that digital currency...
Crypto RPG ‘Guild of Guardians’ hits mobile platforms with $1M jackpot
15.5.2024
‘Guild of Guardians’, a highly anticipated crypto game, will launch on both Apple and Android devices, marking a groundbreaking development for the intersection of Blockchain technology and gaming. With the allure of a staggering $1 million prize pool, this launch marks a significant...
Coinbase Faces Widespread Outage, Leaving Users Unable to Access Crypto Exchange
14.5.2024
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, is grappling with a "system-wide outage" that has rendered its services inaccessible to users on both desktop and mobile platforms.
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Nigerian Experts Say Past Central Bank Policies Drove Users to P2P Crypto Platforms
12.5.2024
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s cryptocurrency sector argue that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s previous decision to exclude cryptocurrency entities from the banking ecosystem has fueled the growth of peer-to-peer crypto trading. Nigerian authorities are reportedly seeking to ban peer-to-peer crypto...
International Monetary Fund Tells Nigeria To Regulate Crypto Trading Platforms
10.5.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended Nigeria regulate crypto trading platforms, a new staff report by the United Nations’ financial agency released Thursday states. The country has been under increased international scrutiny for the detainment of two Binance executives after...
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10.5.2024
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AI Predicts China Will Ban High-Energy Blockchains
8.5.2024
We asked three AI platforms to predict the future of high-energy consumption blockchains in China, and the unanimous answer points to a ban.
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Nigerian SEC to ‘Delist’ Local Currency From P2P Crypto Trading Platforms
8.5.2024
The Director General of Nigeria’s Securities Regulator has announced plans to delist the local currency from peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platforms in the coming days. He insisted that the decision to delist the naira aims to eliminate the manipulation of the local currency by...
Nigeria to Delist Naira From Crypto P2P Space to Curb Manipulation
7.5.2024
Nigeria Would roll out delisting naira from P2P platforms in "coming days," which will cover crypto exchanges and custodians.
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Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Records Modest Revenue Gain Despite 36% Decrease in Mined BTC
3.5.2024
Riot Platforms Inc., an integrated bitcoin mining company, reported revenues exceeding $79.3 million in the first quarter of 2024. The revenue increase was slight, rising from $73.2 million to $79.3 million. Remarkably, this was achieved even as Riot Platforms experienced a 36% decrease in...
Riot Platforms Reports $211.8M Q1 2024 Net Income, Falls Short of Revenue Expectations
2.5.2024
Bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms has announced a remarkable net income of $211.8 million for the first quarter of 2024, a staggering 1,000% increase compared to the same period last year.
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