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Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency created in 2008. Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central control by any authority or any central bank. The bitcoin transactions and the issuing of new bitcoins is managed by the community network. Bitcoin is the biggest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and accounts for almost 60% of the total cryptocurrencies capitalization.

CME Group Announces Launch of Micro-Sized Bitcoin and Ether Options

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CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today launched options on Micro Bitcoin and Micro Ether futures, further expanding its suite of cryptocurrency derivatives offerings.  

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Gemini Acquires BITRIA, Unlocking the Digital Asset Ecosystem for Wealth and Asset Managers

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Gemini announced today the acquisition of BITRIA, formerly Blockchange Inc., a digital asset portfolio management platform with a rich feature set designed for wealth and asset managers.

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Ethereum (ETH) Fights to Regain Positive Momentum

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Ethereum fights to regain the positive momentum that was lost during the flash crash the previous week. The two-day rebound halted today despite a positive start on Tuesday. As of writing ethereum trades 1.85% lower at 4276 having hit earlier the daily high at $4431.

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Bitcoin Rebounds from 42000. Is this the Bottom?

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Bitcoin had one of the worst days in 2021 as the price hit $42000 earlier today. All major cryptocurrencies suffer double-digit losses on heavy volumes as leveraged positions are liquidated on margin calls

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Lowest Cost Bitcoin-Linked ETF to Launch on November 16: VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF (XBTF)

VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF (XBTF)

Developed by ETF and crypto innovators, VanEck structured XBTF as a C-Corporation aimed at tax efficiency for long-term investors and fairly priced

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SEC Rejected the VanEck Spot Bitcoin ETF

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected the VanEck spot Bitcoin ETF (VanEck Bitcoin Trust) as the company failed to show it is consistent with rules

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AMC begins accepting Cryptocurrencies

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Adam Aron, the chief executive of AMC Entertainment (AMC) announced in a tweet that his company accepts officially Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Bitcoin Cash

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Coinbase (COIN) Becomes the Official Crypto Platform of the NBA

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Coinbase Global, Inc. (Coinbase) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multi-year partnership that makes Coinbase the exclusive cryptocurrency platform partner of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.

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CFTC Orders Tether and Bitfinex to Pay Fines Totaling $42.5 Million

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Tether to Pay $41 million Over Claims that Tether Stablecoin was Fully Backed by US Dollars. Bitfitnex to Pay $1.5 Million for Illegal Transactions While Operating Bitfinex Cryptocurrency Trading Platform and Violation of Prior CFTC Order

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Bitwage raises $1.5mm in 55 hours in recent funding round

Bitwage – the leading provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payroll, invoicing, and benefits – announced this week that they closed $1.5MM in a funding round with online investment platform, BnkToTheFuture. The round oversubscribed to 125% of the company’s target

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