Binance Assigns Prime Brokers to Conduct Checks to Identify US Investors
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Binance has reportedly instructed prime brokers to implement stricter verification procedures to prevent US investors from accessing the cryptocurrency exchange. This action follows the fallout from the plea deal struck with US authorities last year.
Binance Asks Prime Brokers to Tighten Security Checks
Since the period around November’s guilty pleas, Binance has instructed prime brokers like FalconX and Hidden Road, serving institutional traders, to collect more detailed information from their clients. These instructions come as part of efforts to enhance compliance and regulatory measures.
The checks involve inquiries about office locations, and the whereabouts of employees and founders, and necessitate signed attestations from respondents verifying the accuracy of their responses.
In November, Binance pleaded guilty to violations of US anti-money laundering and sanctions laws, resulting in a l...
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Binance has reportedly instructed prime brokers to implement stricter verification procedures to prevent US investors from accessing the cryptocurrency exchange. This action follows the fallout from the plea deal struck with US authorities last year.
Binance Asks Prime Brokers to Tighten Security Checks
Since the period around November’s guilty pleas, Binance has instructed prime brokers like FalconX and Hidden Road, serving institutional traders, to collect more detailed information from their clients. These instructions come as part of efforts to enhance compliance and regulatory measures.
The checks involve inquiries about office locations, and the whereabouts of employees and founders, and necessitate signed attestations from respondents verifying the accuracy of their responses.
In November, Binance pleaded guilty to violations of US anti-money laundering and sanctions laws, resulting in a l...
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XRP Selloff: Whale Dumps 100 Mln Coins Amid Market Corrections, XRP To Slip Below $0.6?
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In what comes as a noteworthy twist witnessed within the cryptocurrency landscape today, March 19, phenomenal selloffs by an XRP whale amid the recently witnessed crypto market corrections garnered noteworthy interest, as XRP regained a bearish momentum after showcasing a remarkable pump in the past few days.
Following a bearish movement illustrated by nearly all altcoins as BTC slipped below the $70K mark amid the recently observed crypto market corrections, these selloffs gave rise to a cyclone of speculations orbiting XRP’s price action ahead, questioning the chances of a potential drop below the $0.6 support level.
Scoping Into XRP Whale’s Selloffs During Market Corrections
According to the insights revealed by the blockchain tacker whale Alert, 99.85 million XRP has been dumped to CEXs since March 15, from the time when top crypto prices dipped remarkably due to a massive crypt...
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In what comes as a noteworthy twist witnessed within the cryptocurrency landscape today, March 19, phenomenal selloffs by an XRP whale amid the recently witnessed crypto market corrections garnered noteworthy interest, as XRP regained a bearish momentum after showcasing a remarkable pump in the past few days.
Following a bearish movement illustrated by nearly all altcoins as BTC slipped below the $70K mark amid the recently observed crypto market corrections, these selloffs gave rise to a cyclone of speculations orbiting XRP’s price action ahead, questioning the chances of a potential drop below the $0.6 support level.
Scoping Into XRP Whale’s Selloffs During Market Corrections
According to the insights revealed by the blockchain tacker whale Alert, 99.85 million XRP has been dumped to CEXs since March 15, from the time when top crypto prices dipped remarkably due to a massive crypt...
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Slerf Price Rallies 65% As Jupiter, HTX, & Beeple Extend Support
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The cryptocurrency world is no stranger to twists and turns, and the Solana-based meme coin, Slerf, recently encountered a significant setback. However, despite facing adversity, the coin witnessed a remarkable surge of over 65% in its price today.
Meanwhile, this unexpected rally comes on the heels of crucial support extended by prominent figures within the crypto community, signaling a potential turnaround for the beleaguered project.
Slerf Receives Support Amid Recent Concerns
Following a tumultuous incident that resulted in substantial losses for pre-sale investors, the Slerf project found itself grappling with uncertainty. A developer’s inadvertent action led to the accidental burning of a substantial portion of the token supply, including assets earmarked for liquidity provision and airdrop distribu...
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The cryptocurrency world is no stranger to twists and turns, and the Solana-based meme coin, Slerf, recently encountered a significant setback. However, despite facing adversity, the coin witnessed a remarkable surge of over 65% in its price today.
Meanwhile, this unexpected rally comes on the heels of crucial support extended by prominent figures within the crypto community, signaling a potential turnaround for the beleaguered project.
Slerf Receives Support Amid Recent Concerns
Following a tumultuous incident that resulted in substantial losses for pre-sale investors, the Slerf project found itself grappling with uncertainty. A developer’s inadvertent action led to the accidental burning of a substantial portion of the token supply, including assets earmarked for liquidity provision and airdrop distribu...
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World’s largest pension fund explores diversifying into Bitcoin
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Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, the largest pension fund in the world, is willing to learn more about Bitcoin as a potential diversification tool.
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Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, the largest pension fund in the world, is willing to learn more about Bitcoin as a potential diversification tool.
Bitcoin levels to watch next as BTC price risks sub-$60K retest
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Bitcoin bulls face an uphill struggle to stem selling amid worries that BTC price weakness will end up challenging levels below $60,000.
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Bitcoin bulls face an uphill struggle to stem selling amid worries that BTC price weakness will end up challenging levels below $60,000.
BitMEX whale tanks Bitcoin price to $8.9K during BTC sell-off
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An unknown entity sold over 400 Bitcoin in a short period of time on the BitMEX BTC-USDT spot market, BitMEX began investigating the situation internally.
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An unknown entity sold over 400 Bitcoin in a short period of time on the BitMEX BTC-USDT spot market, BitMEX began investigating the situation internally.
Bitcoin No Longer Trading at a Premium on Coinbase, Data Show
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The so-called Coinbase premium has evaporated, indicating a weaker stateside buying pressure.
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The so-called Coinbase premium has evaporated, indicating a weaker stateside buying pressure.
Grab’s Singapore Users Can Now Use Crypto to Make Payments
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The Grab super app is now making available the option of paying in cryptocurrencies, The Straits Times reported Tuesday citing alerts from Grab users.
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The Grab super app is now making available the option of paying in cryptocurrencies, The Straits Times reported Tuesday citing alerts from Grab users.
Crypto Compliance Platform Keyring Raises $6M to Unlock DeFi for Institutions
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The company allows institutional investors to comply with regulations when interacting with DeFi, and recently facilitated a proof of concept trial with Nomura's crypto arm Laser Digital by building a compliance wrapper on top of USDC stablecoin.
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The company allows institutional investors to comply with regulations when interacting with DeFi, and recently facilitated a proof of concept trial with Nomura's crypto arm Laser Digital by building a compliance wrapper on top of USDC stablecoin.
Binance Asks Prime Brokers to Enhance KYC to Block U.S. Nationals: Bloomberg
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The presence of U.S. nationals on the platform has been a contentious issue for authorities as, officially, they are banned but continue to pop up.
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The presence of U.S. nationals on the platform has been a contentious issue for authorities as, officially, they are banned but continue to pop up.
Justin Sun’s Alleged Role In The $10M Memecoin Burn Slerf
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Rumors suggest TRON's founder, Justin Sun, is behind Slerf, a memecoin that raised $10M in presale only to burn it. Sun pledged to donate Slerf trading revenue.Read more...
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Rumors suggest TRON's founder, Justin Sun, is behind Slerf, a memecoin that raised $10M in presale only to burn it. Sun pledged to donate Slerf trading revenue.Read more...
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Unlocking the mystery: Was the Slerf Memecoin Burn a Calculated Maneuver?
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Amidst the fervent world of cryptocurrency, the recent launch of the Slerf (SLERF) meme coin has stirred up significant controversy and speculation. The developer’s claim of accidentally burning a substantial pre-sale allocation of Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at $10 million, has raised eyebrows and prompted questions about the true nature of the event.
Controversy surrounding the Slerf launch
The Slerf project gained widespread attention on March 18 when its developer announced the inadvertent burning of 53,000 SOL tokens intended for early investors. The initial reaction from the developer, expressing shock and remorse, was swiftly followed by a surge in trading volume, exceeding $2 billion, leading some to question the authenticity of the mishap.
Despite claims of a genuine mistake, skeptics have cast ...
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Amidst the fervent world of cryptocurrency, the recent launch of the Slerf (SLERF) meme coin has stirred up significant controversy and speculation. The developer’s claim of accidentally burning a substantial pre-sale allocation of Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at $10 million, has raised eyebrows and prompted questions about the true nature of the event.
Controversy surrounding the Slerf launch
The Slerf project gained widespread attention on March 18 when its developer announced the inadvertent burning of 53,000 SOL tokens intended for early investors. The initial reaction from the developer, expressing shock and remorse, was swiftly followed by a surge in trading volume, exceeding $2 billion, leading some to question the authenticity of the mishap.
Despite claims of a genuine mistake, skeptics have cast ...
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Japan’s $1.5T Pension Fund Eyes Bitcoin and Gold for Diversification
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The GPIF, recognized globally as the largest pension fund, has made a notable stride by announcing its intent to diversify its investment portfolio. In a bid to fortify its financial stance and optimize returns, the fund is now eyeing alternative assets such as Bitcoin and gold, alongside unconventional options like forests and farmland.
This strategic move by GPIF underscores its proactive approach towards modernizing investment strategies and adapting to evolving market dynamics. With assets amounting to a staggering 225 trillion yen by the close of December 2023, GPIF’s decision to explore beyond traditional stocks and bonds signifies a significant shift in its investment philosophy.
By embracing diversification, GPIF aims to mitigate potential risks associated with market volatility and economic uncertainti...
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The GPIF, recognized globally as the largest pension fund, has made a notable stride by announcing its intent to diversify its investment portfolio. In a bid to fortify its financial stance and optimize returns, the fund is now eyeing alternative assets such as Bitcoin and gold, alongside unconventional options like forests and farmland.
This strategic move by GPIF underscores its proactive approach towards modernizing investment strategies and adapting to evolving market dynamics. With assets amounting to a staggering 225 trillion yen by the close of December 2023, GPIF’s decision to explore beyond traditional stocks and bonds signifies a significant shift in its investment philosophy.
By embracing diversification, GPIF aims to mitigate potential risks associated with market volatility and economic uncertainti...
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Arbitrum (ARB) Price Tanks 25% But Market Cap Hits New ATH, Here’s Why
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Ethereum’s Layer-2 scaling solution Arbitrum has been undergoing some major developments recently after the token unlock last Saturday, March 16. The Arbitrum (ARB) price has corrected 25% since then and is currently trading at $1.51.
Arbitrum (ARB) Price and Market Cap Correlation
Arbitrum initiated a “Cliff Unlock” event on March 16, distributing 1.1 billion ARB tokens to investors, team members, and advisors simultaneously. Such an event typically triggers concerns of a market sell-off, causing a notable drop in the native token’s value.
Arbitrum opted for a simultaneous release of all tokens. Of the total, 673.5 million tokens were allocated to advisors and the team, while the remaining 438.25 million tokens were distributed to investors.
On the other hand, Arbitrum’s market cap has surged by ...
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Ethereum’s Layer-2 scaling solution Arbitrum has been undergoing some major developments recently after the token unlock last Saturday, March 16. The Arbitrum (ARB) price has corrected 25% since then and is currently trading at $1.51.
Arbitrum (ARB) Price and Market Cap Correlation
Arbitrum initiated a “Cliff Unlock” event on March 16, distributing 1.1 billion ARB tokens to investors, team members, and advisors simultaneously. Such an event typically triggers concerns of a market sell-off, causing a notable drop in the native token’s value.
Arbitrum opted for a simultaneous release of all tokens. Of the total, 673.5 million tokens were allocated to advisors and the team, while the remaining 438.25 million tokens were distributed to investors.
On the other hand, Arbitrum’s market cap has surged by ...
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Bitcoin mining firm Bit Digital reports revenues up nearly 40%
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Bitcoin mining company Bit Digital said that its venture into artificial intelligence had already produced $4 million of revenue in February 2024.
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Bitcoin mining company Bit Digital said that its venture into artificial intelligence had already produced $4 million of revenue in February 2024.
Bitcoin’s Slump Sees Crypto Bulls Staring at $440M in Liquidations
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Prices could be headed to as low as $55,000 in the coming weeks, one trader said, but the long-term bullish outlook remains intact.
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Prices could be headed to as low as $55,000 in the coming weeks, one trader said, but the long-term bullish outlook remains intact.
World's Largest Pension Fund Seeks Information on Bitcoin Under Portfolio Diversification Plan
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Japan's state pension fund, GPIF, is seeking information about bitcoin as part of a broader strategy initiated in response to significant economic and societal changes and technological advancements.
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data (RSS)
Japan's state pension fund, GPIF, is seeking information about bitcoin as part of a broader strategy initiated in response to significant economic and societal changes and technological advancements.