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Bitcoin ETFs Break Trading Volume Record — Blackrock's IBIT Now Holds Over 170K BTC

Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) shattered their trading volume record on Tuesday, reaching a staggering $10 billion. Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) continues to dominate, surpassing $11 billion in assets under management (AUM) and accumulating over 170,000 bitcoins. Record Volume Day for Spot Bitcoin ETFs Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their…
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Binance Nigeria Standoff: Crypto Exchange's Top Executives Summoned by House of Representatives Committee

Top executives from Binance have been summoned to appear before the Nigerian House of Representatives Financial Crimes Committee no later than March 4. Ginger Onwusibe, the committee’s chairperson, has warned of possible repercussions should Binance executives fail to comply with the request. Latest Escalation in the Standoff Between Binance and Nigerian Authorities The Nigerian House of…
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Service Interruptions at Coinbase, Robinhood and Kraken as Bitcoin Soared to $64,000

On Wednesday, bitcoin’s value ascended to the vicinity of $64,000, during which time users of Coinbase and Robinhood reported disruptions in service. As of Feb. 28, 2024, Coinbase’s status page indicated the platform was suffering from “degraded performance,” while Robinhood’s clientele voiced their grievances to the platform’s support team. Technical Troubles Shadow Bitcoin’s Climb…
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Crypto Exchange Kraken Shares 'Real Story' of SEC Lawsuit — Claims SEC Seeks 'Boundless Authority' Over Commerce

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has shared what it called “the real story” of the lawsuit against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Kraken also explained why it is moving to dismiss the case. “Crypto innovators in the United States should not have to fear retaliation for their political speech. They should be free to earnestly advocate for better law and more efficient…
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