Author: Mark Lagarde

Bitcoin investor MicroStrategy has not yet received margin callM
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October 31, 2024

Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Launches Massive $42 Billion Bitcoin Buying Plan in “21/21” Strategy!

MicroStrategy, the US-based Bitcoin-centered software company founded and led by Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor, unveiled its bold “21/21 Plan” that calls for $21 billion of equity raises and $21 billion of debt offerings over the next three years to fuel its Bitcoin treasury. This major capital push aligns with the company's high-yield BTC acquisition strategy.
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Crypto scheme Worldcoin becomes WorldT
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October 21, 2024

The Future of Money is Crypto: Meet the World Project Co-Powered by ChatGPT Mastermind Sam Altman!

The future of the financial system lies in crypto, even if the regulators don't like to hear it. Worldcoin, soon to be rebranded as World, is one of the hottest but also more controversial cryptocurrency and digital identity projects. It was co-founded by Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. The project aims to create a global financial and identity network based on "proof of personhood."
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The AMLA canditates to chair the EU watchdogS
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October 15, 2024

Shortlist for Top Role in EU’s New Anti-Money Laundering Body AMLA!

The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) will supervise cross-border finance companies that are at high risk of money laundering and terrorism financing. Italy’s Bruna Szego, Germany’s Marcus Pleyer, and Jan Reinder De Carpentier of the Netherlands are the remaining three candidates in the race to chair the new financial watchdog, POLITICO reported. The job is expected to come with pay of approximately €290,000.
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Kraken announced closing of bcm acquisitionU
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September 25, 2024

U.S. Crypto Exchange Kraken Strengthens European Position with Dutch Acquisition Ahead of MiCA!

Kraken, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges based in the U.S., has recently completed its acquisition of Coin Meester B.V., a prominent Dutch cryptocurrency broker d/b/a BCM. This strategic move marks another milestone in Kraken's European expansion strategy and strengthens its position in the evolving cryptocurrency market landscape under the MiCA regime.
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Polymarket under CFTC scrutinyC
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September 18, 2024

CFTC Targets Polymarket and Offshore Crypto Betting Platforms Amid U.S. Presidential Election!

The CFTC’s crackdown on Polymarket and other offshore crypto platforms signals a new phase of enforcement in the prediction market space, where the intersection of derivatives and elections raises complex compliance challenges. With over $930 million in bets placed on Polymarket’s "2024 Presidential Election Winner" market, regulators are taking notice.
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SEC announces settlement with eToroe
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September 12, 2024

eToro Settles with SEC, Restricts Crypto Trading

Under its chair, Gary Gensler, the SEC is taking massive action against crypto companies in the U.S. The regulator believes that most coins and tokens qualify as securities, and therefore, the issuers and exchanges need appropriate registration. The U.S. subsidiary of the Israeli eToro broker scheme has also been sued for this reason. eToro settled with the SEC with a $1.5 million payment.
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Block co-founder and CEO Jack DorseyJ
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September 9, 2024

Jack Dorsey’s Block Surpasses Coinbase in Market Cap as the Crypto Sector Shows Weakness!

Block, the fintech venture of former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has overtaken Coinbase in market cap, underscoring the challenges facing the crypto sector as stock volatility and regulatory battles weigh down Coinbase’s performance. The crypto market capitalization is currently in a correction phase within a symmetrical triangle pattern, having dropped 12.34% after testing the triangle's upper trendline as support.
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Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan in a wheelchairB
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September 4, 2024

Binance Nigeria Case: Judge Orders Wheelchair for Detained Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan!

The Nigerian Justice Emeka Nwite has ordered the officials of the Kuje correctional facility to provide Tigran Gambaryan, the detained executive of Binance Holdings Limited, with a wheelchair. This decision came after Gambaryan, who appeared in court walking with crutches, expressed that his health had severely deteriorated due to inadequate medical care at the facility.
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FinTelegram comparative analysis Revolut v WiseT
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September 3, 2024

The FinTech Revolution Continues: Revolut Set to Shake Up Irish Mortgage Market in 2025!

Revolut, the leading digital banking platform, is gearing up to launch mortgage products in Ireland by the first half of 2025. Operating under its Lithuanian banking license, Revolut plans to offer a fully digital mortgage application process. This move follows the company’s expansion into personal loans in Ireland and reflects its strategy to disrupt traditional banking sectors by leveraging technology to provide faster and more efficient services.
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Gen Z drives crypto adoptionS
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August 24, 2024

Stand by Crypto: Gen Z & Millennials Embrace the Crypto Future!

Gen Z and Millennials are embracing cryptocurrency as a key part of their financial strategies, significantly more than Baby Boomers. Much like Gen Z, cryptocurrencies are native to the digital environment. As this generation matures, their comfort with digital technology will likely drive further adoption of blockchain-based financial systems. The shift towards cryptocurrencies among younger generations could signal the beginning of a new era in finance.
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Gen Z and Millennials are crypto-driven generationsT
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August 24, 2024

The Rise of Crypto: How Gen Z and Millennials are Shaping the Future of Finance

The financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven largely by the adoption of cryptocurrencies among younger generations like Gen Z and Millennials. As digital natives, these groups are not only more comfortable with technology. Still, they are also actively reshaping how financial systems operate, moving away from traditional fiat currencies to embrace blockchain-based cryptosystems.
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Bitwise acquire ETC GroupB
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August 20, 2024

Bitwise Expands Into Europe With Acquisition of Bitcoin ETP Issuer ETC Group!

The US-based Bitwise Asset Management is one of the leading providers of crypto index funds and ETFs. Bitwise has a six-year track record focused solely on crypto and aims to provide investors with professional-grade, rules-based exposure to the crypto asset class through its index funds and ETFs. The company announced the acquisition of London-based ETP issuer ETC Group.
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