Author: Cointelegraph By Stephen Katte

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Bitcoin Leaves Exchanges as ETFs Absorb Supply and Holders Stay Bullish

There are at least 400,000 fewer Bitcoin on exchanges compared to the same time last year, in a positive sign for the market, according to the market intelligence platform Santiment.  Over 403,000 Bitcoin (BTC) have moved off exchanges since Dec. 7, 2024, representing roughly 2% of the total supply, Santiment said in an X post…
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CFTC Updates Rules to Launch Pilot Program for Crypto Collateral

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued updated guidance for tokenized collateral in derivatives markets, paving the way for a pilot program to test how cryptocurrencies can be used as collateral in derivatives markets. Collateral in derivatives markets serves as a security deposit, acting as a guarantee to ensure that a trader can cover…
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Binance Secures Three Licenses for Regulated Crypto Services

Crypto giant Binance has been granted three separate licenses from Abu Dhabi’s financial regulator, providing a green light to operate its exchange, clearing house and broker-dealer services under the Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s (FSRA) regulatory framework.  The FSRA, an independent financial regulator of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a financial free zone in Abu…
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Says Rules, Not Politics, Drive Debanking

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has denied debanking customers based on their religious or political affiliation and stated that he has actually been working to change the rules surrounding debanking for over a decade.  During an interview with Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” on Sunday, Dimon said his bank has cut off services to people from…
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Crypto Interest Drops Among Investors as Risk-Taking Declines

US investors are not considering buying crypto as much as they used to, as risk-taking behavior has dropped, according to a study from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The percentage of crypto investors was unchanged between 2021 and 2024 at 27%, but the number of investors considering either purchasing more or buying for the first…
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Ex-Signature Bank Executives Launch Blockchain Bank N3XT

A group of former executives from the collapsed crypto-friendly Signature Bank has launched a new blockchain-based, state-chartered bank called N3XT, with the goal of enabling instant 24-hour payments. N3XT said on Thursday that it aims to settle payments instantly at any time using a private blockchain and offers programmable payments through smart contracts. The company…
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IREN Shares Recover Following Decline Induced by $3.6B Raise

Shares in IREN recovered on Wednesday after the Bitcoin miner said it would raise $3.6 billion through a combination of share sales and a convertible debt offering as it races to deploy computers to meet artificial intelligence demand. IREN (IREN) jumped 7.6% to a peak of $44.25 during trading on Wednesday, and settled to $43.96…
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Australian Bitcoin Industry Body Files Complaint Over ABC Bitcoin Article

The Australian Bitcoin Industry Body (ABIB), a crypto industry group, says it has filed a formal complaint against the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, to correct a recent article contained several misrepresentations and factual errors about Bitcoin.  In its complaint, ABIB claimed that the article painted Bitcoin (BTC) as volatile, a tool for criminals, and ignored the…
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Canaan Partners with SynVista to Create Renewable Mining Rig

Bitcoin mining and hardware maker Canaan has entered into a partnership to co-develop a renewable-energy adaptive Bitcoin mining platform, expanding its focus on green energy as the industry seeks sustainable ways to meet its power demands.  In conjunction with green-power developer SynVista Energy, Canaan plans to create a mining rig that uses an artificial intelligence-powered…
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Vanguard Moves Toward Crypto Access for Millions of Investors

Vanguard, the second-largest asset manager in the world, is set to allow its clients to start trading crypto exchange-traded funds and mutual funds on its platform starting Tuesday, reversing its previous stance on digital asset ETFs.  Spurred by persistent retail and institutional demand, Vanguard will permit third-party access to crypto ETFs and mutual funds similar…
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