Abu Dhabi’s MGX invests $2B in Binance, marking largest institutional stablecoin-backed crypto deal

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, secured its first institutional investment with a $2 billion backing from Abu Dhabi-based investment giant MGX. The deal, announced on March 12, marks the largest investment ever received by a crypto company and the most significant transaction conducted entirely in stablecoins.

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Cardano Creator Speaks Out on $3 Million USDC Integration Deal

Cardano boss Charles Hoskinson first time ever reveals how USDC deal with Circle failed

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Anchorage Crypto Custody Clients Get Investment Returns Via Deal With Cumberland-Backed Hashnote

Hashnote Harbor will enable clients to earn yields on digital commodities without the assets ever leaving the custody of Anchorage Digital.

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Prosecutors say plea deal was never considered for Sam Bankman-Fried

On the opening day of  Sam Bankman-Fried‘s criminal trial in New York,  U. S. government prosecutors told the court that that no plea deals had ever been under consideration for the accused former CEO.

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Buying The Dip: Tron Founder Justin Sun Buys 5 Million CRV In OTC Deal

The Curve (CRV) token has been in free fall ever since the Sunday re-entrancy exploit that saw tens of millions of dollars stolen from the protocol. However, while most have shied away from the altcoin, expecting it to fall further, the likes of Tron founder Justin Sun seem to have taken its current downtrend as […]

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Crypto Entrepreneurs Bankman-Fried, Sun in Talks to Buy Majority of Huobi Global Exchange: Report

The deal could be one of the biggest ever in the crypto industry.

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Dogecoin Braces For Impact As Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Twitter Acquisition Deal Heads South

Less than three months since Elon Musk declared interest in purchasing Twitter and receiving backing from various crypto firms, the dream ever to hold the social media giant under his thralls is fizzling, throwing DOGE adherents into a muddle.

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Ripple and XRP Army Giving SEC Hardest Time in Court Ever: US Blockchain Association Head of Policy

According to a top person in the US Blockchain Association, Ripple is fighting with the SEC to the death, unlike those who chose a safe deal, including Elon Musk

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2021: The Exceptional Bitcoin Ranging Year

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Mind Music: A Rug Pull Proof DeFi Project Working to Bring Awareness Around Mental Health

Mental health is still a taboo subject as not many who suffers from it silently ever comes out in the open to share their problems or seek medical help. One of the key reasons for that is the lack of awareness among the general masses on how to deal with and help people suffering from […]

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NBA gets a first ever crypto jersey sponsorship deal with StormX

The crypto industry’s connection with the sports industry is continuously improving with each new deal, and the latest one might be quite an important one. The new deal between the Portland Trail Blazers and StormX, announced this Thursday, has granted the NBA its first ever cryptocurrency jersey sponsorship.

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First Ever Spanish Football Deal Financed With Crypto

A ‘first’ in the industry is almost always a positive sign of adoption. And now, the first-ever crypto financed football deal has concluded. DUX has acquired ex-Real Madrid football player David Barral via a deal made possible from a new crypto-based club sponsor.

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PayPal’s alleged deal with BitGo is not happening

Ever since PayPal decided to add support for cryptocurrencies, there have been plenty of rumors regarding what it might do next. One such rumor was that the online payments giant might partner up with BitGo.

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Gold Sees Largest Weekly Outflow Ever, Metal Prices Spiral Lower, Analysts Expect Flows Into Bitcoin

Gold investors are getting anxious, as the precious metal’s prices have slid a great deal since a number of vaccine companies have revealed medicines to combat the coronavirus. The price of one ounce of fine gold is valued at $1,770 per unit after the precious metal registered the third straight weekly loss in a row.

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Binance Inks Deal with Turkish Bank Akbank for Direct Lira Transfers 

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume and users, has announced its partnership with Turkey’s Akbank, one of the largest banks in the Western Asian nation. The alliance makes Akbank the first lender ever to directly integrate with Binance and it will also allow users to deposit and withdraw the Turkish liraRead MoreRead More.

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There is no Official Deal Between RippleNet and Bank of America

One often heard comment is how no banks will ever use Ripple or XRP. The recent RUMORED addition of Bank of America to RippleNet seems to change that narrative significantly. The RippleNet ecosystem connects hundreds of banks and financial service providers around the globe.

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The Conference Exchanges: the first ever crypto trading conference will take place in Amsterdam on 5th of March

The blockchain industry in general and cryptocurrency exchanges, in particular, today have to deal with a number of issues that hinder further crypto development. Fake trading volumes, security problems, uncertain regulators’ policies and so on.

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Bitcoin to Benefit More from Trade War in 2020 than Halving

A misguided euphoria rising from the “phase one deal” between the US and China could help bitcoin becoming one of the most profitable investments in 2020. The offbeat asset has been pursuing a flat trajectory ever since Washington and Beijing reached an initial agreement.

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Forget Black Friday: Xbox Game Pass Remains Gaming’s Best Deal Ever

Looking for Black Friday gaming deals? You really don't need to look any further than Xbox Game Pass, which is a spectacular value all year. The post Forget Black Friday: Xbox Game Pass Remains Gaming’s Best Deal Ever appeared first on CCN.com

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Any ‘Significant’ US-China Trade Deal is Doomed, Warns Portfolio Manager

The trade war between the U. S. and China has been going on for over a year now. The two countries have been throwing tariffs back and forth and finding no resolution. Recently, a new wave of hope flooded the markets as Trump took to Twitter to announce the “greatest and biggest deal ever made.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 gets a glorious 4K trailer ahead of its PC release

We’re less than a month away from the PC release of Rockstar Games‘ blockbuster open-world cowboy adventure title, Red Dead Redemption 2 — and there’s finally a trailer to get you pumped about it.

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Trump Defends China Trade Pact as ‘Greatest & Biggest Deal Ever’

It’s only been one day since the US and China struck a partial trade agreement that President Donald Trump said was “phase one” of the larger trade deal that he has long teased, and Wall Street is already beginning to have its doubts.

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Netflix Overpays Again in 9-Figure Deal for Stranger Things’ Bros

Nobody would ever mistake Netflix for Scrooge McDuck. The fictional cartoon relative of Donald Duck was known for being both rich and stingy. Netflix certainly does not appear to have been imbued with his DNA.

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Netflix Overpays Again in 9-Figure Deal for Stranger Things' Bros

Nobody would ever mistake Netflix for Scrooge McDuck. The fictional cartoon relative of Donald Duck was known for being both rich and stingy. Netflix certainly does not appear to have been imbued with his DNA.

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CHEAP EXTRA: At $180, this Bose Solo 5 soundbar is dangerously discounted

Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! One CHEAP today wasn’t enough? Don’t you worry, we’ve got an extra deal just for you: the Bose Solo 5 soundbar for the lowest price it has ever been.

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Bitcoin Pizza Day: How a hungry Florida man made cryptocurrency history

Nine years ago today, the first ever Bitcoin transaction for a consumer product took place after a Florida man spent 10,000 BTC on two pizzas. Since then, cryptocurrency enthusiasts across the globe have celebrated ‘Bitcoin Pizza Day,’ not because the man in question paid 10,000 BTC, but because at the time said transaction represented a milestone for Bitcoin adoption.

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Minnesota Representative to Reintroduce Hard Fork Tax Reform Bill

Minnesota Congressional Representative Tom Emmer has announced plans to reintroduce a bill meant to “provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance.

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BitGo Announces New Settlement System for Institutional Clients

Blockchain security company BitGo is launching a new service for institutional clients: a clearing and settlements system that operates off-chain. BitGo announced this new service in a press release on May 14, 2019, describing some of the features that this new system will have.

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Vava’s 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector is stunning and versatile, with a few caveats

As big as modern TVs are, there’s nothing quite like watching a movie on a giant projected image. Unfortunately getting a decent home theater experience at home usually requires a great deal of work and commitment, forcing you to carefully position an overhead projection and run wires over long stretches.

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Facebook: ‘Biggest on-Ramp Ever’ for Bitcoin Adoption?

By CCN: Spencer Bogart, a partner at crypto investment firm Blockchain Capital, argued in a new blog post that over the next two years Facebook, Telegram, and stablecoins will create the largest on-ramps to crypto that the Bitcoin industry has ever seen.

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CHEAP: Don’t miss out on a 4TB Seagate portable hard drive for only $84

Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Everyone needs an external hard drive – especially one that’s portable. So, when Seagate‘s 4TB external hard drive has 30 percent off and is down to only $84, you best take notice.

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Binance Partners With IdentityMind for Enhanced Compliance and Security

Binance has partnered with Medici Ventures’ portfolio company IdentityMind, a risk management and regulatory-technology compliance platform, in a bid to enhance its fraud protection and compliance protocols.

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Celer ICO Raises $4 Million on Binance Launchpad Despite ‘Issues’ in 17-Minute Sellout

Changpeng (CZ) Zhao has revealed Binance Launchpad experienced its highest demand ever with the Celer Network token sale. Indeed, Celer Network’s token sale sold out of 597,014,925 CELR tokens in a mere 17 minutes and 35 seconds on the Binance Launchpad, but not without any issues.

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CHEAP: Quick, this Bose Bluetooth speaker is cheaper than it’s ever been

Welcome to CHEAP, our brand-new series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Right, we’ve got a great deal for you today: a full $40 (20 percent) off the Bose SoundLink Revolve Bluetooth speaker.

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73-Year-Old Investor Marc Faber Makes First Ever BTC Purchase

In a recent interview with Cash, renowned stock market analyst and investor Marc Faber revealed that he purchased BTC for the first time during late February. The 73-year-old noted that a conversation with the chief executive officer of Xapo, Wences Casares, sealed the deal.

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Grim Stories of Ethical, Privacy Abuses Emerge About Coinbase’s New Partners

When Coinbase acquired Neutrino for an unspecified amount in February 2019, the news looked like business as usual: A cryptocurrency juggernaut had made another acquisition.

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Op Ed: It’s Time to Reject Mediocrity, #ExitFiat and Embrace Bitcoin

When the towers in New York fell, I became obsessed with economics. I wanted to follow the money to understand what happened on that dreadful day. During that time of inquiry, I found myself very interested in Austrian economic theory.

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This Day in Deals: A weed vape for toasting important trade treaties

This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. Ever looked at something and thought “I wish this was more expensive?” No? Then you need to get down on your knees and thank GATT.

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This Day in Deals: Celebrate Maradona’s birthday with these fake hands

This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. Today, friends, is Diego Maradona’s 58th birthday.

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Notorious Silk Road Operator Libertas Mulls Plea Deal With US Officials

It has been a while since any new development occurred in the Silk Road investigation. Ever since shutting down the world’s biggest darknet marketplace a few years ago, law enforcement agencies have been trying to put the final nail in the coffin for all individuals involved in this project.

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This Day in Deals: Why don’t you just go fly a kite?

This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. Ever been the first to do anything? Maybe you set a school athletics record? Invented your own drink? Created a game? Well, something I know you weren’t the first to do was parachute from a t… This story continues at The Next Web

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Despite the Falling Market, Lynked.World Secures Impressive $5 Million in Support from Institutional Funds

The great news is out: Lynked. World was able to forge a strategic partnership with the leading blockchain investment firm Pecunio Investments. According to the freshly signed deal, Pecunio’s support of the project will amount to up to $5M.

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Italian Football Club Becomes First Team to be Bought Using Digital Currency

An Italian football club has become the first team ever to be bought using cryptocurrency. Rimini FC 1912 play in Italian Serie C and 25% of the club is now owned by Heritage Sport Holdings. Heritage Sport Holdings Buy 25% of Rimini Using Quantocoin The deal for Rimini is a world first.

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How To Use Ethereum & Bitcoin On eBay And CraigsList

Using cryptocurrencies to make payments on standard websites is a little bit of a dream. The first step for cryptocurrency adoption, will be the adoption of cryptocurrencies by mainstream websites such as Amazon and eBay.

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This Crypto Scam Botnet Consists of Over 15,000 Separate Bots

Researchers at Duo Labs have discovered that Twitter is home to at least 15,000 scam bots and have published their findings in a new report. Between May and July of 2018, staff members observed, collected and analyzed nearly 90 million public Twitter accounts that had released over 500 million tweets.

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Here’s how to deliver a speech that makes an impact and motivates action

Addressing an audience is a skill like any other, but it needs to be developed if you’re ever going to make your message resonate. You can learn how to deliver words with impact with the training in this Public Speaking Bundle.

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