Gemini receives in-principle approval for an investment firm license in Malta

The approval marks a significant step for Gemini which has picked Malta as its EU hub for its MiCA application Gemini will be able to offer customers perpetual futures contracts and options throughout the EU and the EEA A growing number of crypto platforms are expanding their services to Europe Crypto exchange Gemini has been […] The post Gemini receives in-principle approval for an investment firm license in Malta appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Blockstream opens R&D center in Lugano: report

Bitcoin and blockchain technology firm Blockstream has launched a research and development hub in Lugano, Switzerland, according to CoinDesk. Blockstream, one of the leading Bitcoin (BTC) infrastructure firms, announced the R&D hub on Nov. 7, noting that the project will…

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Stripe reportedly seeking acquisition of stablecoin payment provider Bridge

Stripe is reportedly in talks to acquire stablecoin provider Bridge, five months after announcing it will allow U.S. merchants to accept USDC payments again. Multinational payments firm Stripe is said to be in talks with the Texas-headquartered stablecoin payments hub…

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Cosmos Hub’s Liquid Staking Module under scrutiny following DPRK ties

Concerns over the security of Cosmos Hub’s Liquid Staking Module have intensified following revelations that North Korean agents allegedly played a key role in its development. Blockchain development firm All in Bits has issued a stark warning to the Cosmos…

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Copper appoints new CEO to focus on strengthening US presence

Crypto custodian firm Copper has appointed a new chief executive to double down on its presence in the U.S., Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi. Copper, a crypto custodian and collateral management hub, announced the appointment of Amar Kuchinad as its…

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Crypto Leaderboard: India Stays On Top As the World’s Leading Hub For Adoption

India has once again emerged as the global leader in cryptocurrency adoption, according to a recent report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. This marks India’s second consecutive year which topped the charts, demonstrating continuous interest among investors who continue to engage with digital assets despite the country’s regulatory environment and high trading taxes. India’s Expanding […]

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Andreesen Horowitz closes Miami a16z office due to lack of use

Andreessen Horowitz closes Miami office, raising questions about the city’s crypto future The $43 billion firm, known for its significant investments in technology and crypto, opened the office in 2022, intending to support Miami’s growing reputation as a tech hub.…

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UK’s ambitions for crypto hub status falter amid regulatory roadblocks

Crypto firms are increasingly turning away from the UK, citing burdensome and time-consuming regulatory processes as a key factor, the Financial Times reported, citing law firm Reed Smith. Registrations for crypto asset exchanges and custodian wallet providers with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have plummeted by more than 50% in the past three years, […] The post UK’s ambitions for crypto hub status falter amid regulatory roadblocks appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Crypto liquidity hub Wintermute reportedly in talks with Tencent to raise up to $300m

Algorithmic crypto trading firm Wintermute is reportedly in discussions with Chinese giant Tencent and other investors to raise up to $300 million. Wintermute, a high-frequency trading and market-making firm in the crypto space, is in talks with multiple investors about…

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Cambodian marketplace Huione Guarantee became hub for crypto scammers: Elliptic

Blockchain analysts at British forensic firm Elliptic say Cambodia-based marketplace Huione Guarantee has become a center for crypto scammers. Cambodian giant marketplace Huione Guarantee, partially linked to the Cambodian ruling family, has seemingly emerged as a center for merchants providing…

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Jack Dorsey-backed Bitcoin mining pool OCEAN opens global hub in El Salvador

OCEAN Mining has announced the establishment of a global hub in El Salvador. The Bitcoin mining pool is backed by Jack Dorsey. OCEAN Mining, a Bitcoin mining pool backed by Jack Dorsey, the founder of payments firm Block (formerly Square), has established its headquarters in El Salvador.

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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM partners with Animoca, eyes $50m deal

Animoca will develop web3 solutions and establish a hub in Saudi Arabia following the partnership with NEOM Investment Fund. Metaverse and blockchain gaming venture capital firm Animoca Brands has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the NEOM Investment Fund,…

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PayPal Reinvents Itself With A Cryptocurrency Hub On The Wave Of Launching A Dollar-Backed Stablecoin

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Tether forms agreement with Georgia for development of blockchain industry hub

Tether has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Georgia, as reported by the firm on June 28. The “strategic collaboration” is part of a broader vision to position Georgia as a “central hub for peer-to-peer and blockchain technology,” intended to bring about innovation and economic growth in the region.

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SAP opens testnet registration for cross border payments in stablecoins

The German enterprise software firm SAP has launched a preview of its Digital Currency Hub (DCH) system, enabling cross-border payments using USDC and EUROC. Issued by payment technology firm Circle, the USDC and EUROC stablecoins are pegged 1-to-1 with the dollar and euro.

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Is the UK Ready to Lead AI and Web3 Innovation?

Is Britain ready to be the next AI hub after VC firm a16z establishes a London branch in the lead up to Rishi Sunak's AI summit later this year? The post Is the UK Ready to Lead AI and Web3 Innovation? appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Digital Asset Firm HashKey Group Looks to Raise up to $200M at $1B Valuation: Bloomberg

The firm is looking to capitalize on Hong Kong's re-emergence as a potential crypto hub as the city has looked to formulate a clear regulatory structure for digital assets.

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OKX: Hub for Trading Bitcoin Ordinals

Leading Web3 technology firm OKX has announced plans to launch Ordinals Marketplace on OKX Wallet, enabling users to mint and trade Bitcoin Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens. This step highlights OKX’s ongoing support for the Bitcoin ecosystem, positioning the OKX Wallet as the only multichain wallet facilitating trading and minting of Ordinals, BRC-20 tokens, and NFTs […] The post OKX: Hub for Trading Bitcoin Ordinals appeared first on NFT News Today.

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Globix Liquidators Compel Crypto Exchanges to Reveal Customer Information

Bankruptcy lawyers for Globix are demanding that Kraken, Crypto. com, and Bitstamp reveal identities of wallet owners with links to the firm. The liquidation of Globix is threatening to impact Gibraltar's reputation as a crypto hub.

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Gemini to Open Engineering Hub in India, Recruit Tech Talent

Coinspeaker Gemini to Open Engineering Hub in India, Recruit Tech Talent Gemini is the latest American crypto firm that is making a move offshore after a crackdown on the crypto space.

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As Ripple vs SEC Verdict Nears, $1 XRP Price Looks Nigh Following Launch Of Ripple’s Liquidity Hub

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Ripple Launches Liquidity Hub For Business Cross-border Payments

San Francisco-based fintech firm Ripple has launched its latest product, Ripple Liquidity Hub, providing crypto liquidity to businesses. The post Ripple Launches Liquidity Hub For Business Cross-border Payments appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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SlateAsia #2 – Taiwan emerging as crypto-friendly hub in Asia

Highlights Jason’s recent move to Taipei, Taiwan for his venture capital firm, Sora Ventures The advantages of Taiwan as a location for blockchain and cryptocurrency companies The potential for experimentation and innovation in the blockchain industry in Taiwan The comparison of Taiwan to Singapore and Hong Kong in terms of their regulatory frameworks and their […] The post SlateAsia #2 – Taiwan emerging as crypto-friendly hub in Asia appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Astar Network and Market Across to Co-host Polkadot Summit

Astar Network innovation hub has partnered with blockchain marketing firm Market Across to jointly organize the Polkadot Summit during the upcoming San Francisco Blockchain Week, slated for November 4, 2022.

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Ripple Partners With Lunu To Enable Luxury Retailers Accept Payments In Cryptocurrencies

Ripple has partnered with Lunu to enable luxury retailers to start accepting cryptocurrencies for payments. According to a Tuesday announcement, Lunu, a cryptocurrency payment services firm will leverage Ripple’s Liquidity Hub  “to accelerate the acceptance of crypto payments by optimizing the exchange of crypto assets to fiat in one place at competitive prices.” Launched in […]

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Eqonex CEO says Singapore will be Asia’s crypto hub

The CEO is Eqonex; Richard Byworth, a crypto and digital asset focused firm, has announced that the firm is transitioning its entire business operations from Hong Kong to Singapore. He noted that this change was being influenced by the regulatory climate in Singapore.

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Ripple set to launch Liquidity Hub despite court battle with SEC

Despite its ongoing lawsuit with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Ripple continues to expand its offerings in the crypto space. The firm has announced it will be launching a liquidity hub targeting financial institutions that want to offer crypto trading services.

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Blockchain app development firm Icetea Labs forms security partnership with Hacken

Icetea Labs, a Singapore-based blockchain development firm, announced today a new partnership with the blockchain security company, Hacken. Apart from project incubation, Icetea Labs offers an advisory service and developer hub.

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Crypto software firm AlphaPoint joins Bermuda Monetary Authority Innovation Hub

AlphaPoint, a white label software company powering crypto exchanges, has announced its membership in the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) Innovation Hub, an innovation track formed by the BMA. Participation in the Innovation Hub will provide AlphaPoint interested member companies with access to industry-leading financial technology solutions, primarily white label software for launching and operating crypto […] The post Crypto software firm AlphaPoint joins Bermuda Monetary Authority Innovation Hub appeared first on CryptoNinjas.

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Texas Bitcoin Mining Swells- Riot Purchases Mining Site for $650M, Blockcap Establishes HQ in Austin

The Lone Star State of Texas is solidifying its role as a bitcoin mining and blockchain hub. This week two major bitcoin mining companies established operations in Texas. The company Riot Blockchain purchased a mining site in Rockdale and the bitcoin mining firm Blockcap announced establishing headquarters in Austin.

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Zilliqa (ZIL) price is now up 600% since December

Zilliqa (ZIL) price has further continued its impressive bullish run since December as it now trades over 1,000% higher since the beginning of the last month in 2020. Fundamental analysis: Zilliqa Capital is officially launched Blockchain investment firm Zilliqa Capital has announced the launch of a central business and investment hub for its blockchain platform […] The post Zilliqa (ZIL) price is now up 600% since December appeared first on Invezz.

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Hub Security launches new HSM crypto custody solution

CryptoNinjas » Hub Security launches new HSM crypto custody solution Hub Security, an Israeli cybersecurity firm manufacturing hardware modules for secure custody of private keys, paired with an ultra-secure quantum-proof HSM cloud platform, today announced the launch of their new secure custody solution geared towards the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) sector.

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Hub Security partners with leading Swiss cybersecurity firm to provide Cryptographic Hardware

Hub Security, the Tel Aviv based cybersecurity firm announced today its partnership with Kudelski Security, the cybersecurity division of the Kudelski Group . Through the collaboration, Hub Security...

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Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Blockchain Firm Mulls Leaving US

The blockchain company's new Middle East and North Africa headquarters will be within the DIFC financial hub.

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Bitcoin supported payment firm Uphold expands presence in Portugal

CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceUphold, a leading digital money platform, announced today the acquisition of Scytale, a digital agency based in Braga, Portugal. Uphold was an early believer in the technology talent to be found in the Portuguese hub around Porto, and the acquisition comes after deciding to further anchor its technology team in Portugal.

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London may overtake San Francisco as global FinTech hub

A new report published by global recruitment firm Robert Walters has revealed that London is rivalling San Francisco in high-value FinTech startup activity. If current trends continue, the report suggests that London may soon be home to more FinTech unicorns than San Francisco.

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Coinbase Shellacking: Crypto Exchange Cuts Staff, Shutters Chicago Hub

By CCN: The markets may be moving into the green, but 30 Coinbase engineers will be seeing red tonight after they were reportedly laid off and the firm’s Chicago office closed. It’s a sure sign that despite positive sentiment returning, the crypto bear market is still determined to shrink a few more businesses before it’s over.

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US CFTC Believes Blockchain and Crypto Are Two Major Factors in Transforming Today’s Market

J. Christopher Giancarlo, the chairman of United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has said that the firm's fintech innovation hub LabCFTC holds the key to exponential technological growth and market evolution.

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So Far, Only Two Businesses in Ohio Have Used Bitcoin to Pay Taxes

According to a recent statement made by Ohio’s state treasurer, so far, only two businesses have filed their taxes in crypto using the state’s crypto tax payment scheme.

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Bitfury Partners With R&D Firm to Launch Crypto Mining Center in Paraguay

Blockchain firm Bitfury will develop a bitcoin mining center in Paraguay. The new mining operation is in partnership with Seoul-based research and development firm Commons Foundation.

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Bitmain Follows Industry Trend, Shutters Operations in Israel

Chinese-based cryptomining firm Bitmain is shutting down the operations of Bitmaintech Israel, its research and development (R&D) center in Ra'anana, Israel, according to reports from local news outlet Globes.

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Report: Swiss City of Zug Named Fastest Growing Tech Hub in Europe

The city of Zug, home of the Swiss Crypto Valley, has been named the fastest growing technology community in Europe. Zug ranked atop the “State of European Tech” report by London-based global investment firm Atomico last week, on the strength of its year-on-year growth of attendees to tech-related meetup events.

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Brave CEO Pens Letter to Senate Committee Asking for GDPR-Like Privacy Regulation

Brendan Eich, the CEO of Brave, has written a letter to the U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation urging them to implement GDPR-like legislation in the United States.

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Australia Announces Plans to Develop a National Blockchain Platform

Australia’s journey to becoming a blockchain hub has continued to gather pace. In its latest venture, tech giant IBM and Australian law firm Herbert Smith Freehills have joined forces to form a blockchain consortium with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO).

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Maerki Baumann Is the Latest Swiss Bank to Embrace Crypto

Maerki Baumann — a private bank based in Zurich, Switzerland — has announced it will manage its clients’ cryptocurrency assets. This makes it the second Swiss bank to make such an announcement following Hypothekarbank Lenzburg (Hypi), which stated in June that it would open business accounts for cryptocurrency companies.

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Leading Law Firm Discusses Rise of Malta to World’s Blockchain Hub

Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. On July 4, 2018, the Parliament of Malta approved a regulatory framework for blockchain technology, making Malta one of the most ‘blockchain-friendly’ countries in the world.

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Talk With a Leading Law Firm on how Malta Is Becoming the Blockchain Center of the Universe

Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. On July 4, 2018, the Parliament of Malta approved a regulatory framework for blockchain technology, making Malta one of the most ‘blockchain-friendly’ countries in the world.

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How Malta Is Becoming the Blockchain Hub of the World: A Talk With Leading Law Firm

“We’ve really been placed on the map for the simple reason that we’re the first jurisdiction to try to regulate the whole DLT framework”

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