Category: Crypto

Deribit has received acquisition offers from interested investors, including crypto exchange Kraken.
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Osprey Funds, an investment management firm based in Fairfield, Connecticut, has announced its intention to convert the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC) into a spot Bitcoin ETF.
The post Osprey Funds to Convert Osprey Bitcoin Trust to ETF Following Bitwise Acquisition Deal Termination appeared first on Cryptonews. …

The Bank of England announces the launch of the Digital Pound Lab to explore practical applications and technical designs for its proposed CBDC, ensuring feasibility and innovation.
The post UK Central Bank to Test CBDC Capabilities in New Digital Pound Lab appeared first on Cryptonews. …

The South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has signed a banking partnership with Kookmin (KB), one of the biggest financial providers in the country.
The post ‘Tectonic Shift’ as Crypto Exchange Bithumb Seals KB Banking Deal appeared first on Cryptonews. …

This collaboration aligns with Bison’s multi-banking strategy and enables Deutsche Bank to safeguard the euro balances of Bison’s customers.
The post Deutsche Bank Joins Boerse Stuttgart-Owned Bison as Banking Partner appeared first on Cryptonews. …

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House on January 20, his first day in office could be marked by crypto executive orders.
The post Trump Expected to Sign Executive Orders on Crypto De-Banking Policies on Day One: Report appeared first on Cryptonews. …

Abkhazia crypto miners are once again shouldering the blame for the de facto state’s ongoing energy crisis, with officials claiming even emergency Russian electricity supplies are running low.
The post Abkhazia Crypto Miners ‘Burning Through Emergency Russian Power’ appeared first on Cryptonews. …

Sygnum has secured $58 million in an oversubscribed strategic growth funding round, propelling its valuation past the $1 billion mark and earning it the prestigious Unicorn status.
The post Sygnum Crypto Bank Raises $58M, Achieves Unicorn Status with $1B Valuation appeared first on Cryptonews. …

Banca Intesa Sanpaolo has become the first credit institution in Italy to conclude a direct crypto transaction.
The post Italy’s Largest Banking Group Invests Directly in Cryptos For First Time appeared first on Cryptonews. …

Japanese firms are continuing to press ahead with their Bitcoin (BTC)-buying strategies, with the former crypto exchange operator Remixpoint completing a $3.2 million purchase.
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