Tag: Exchange

How to Mine Bitcoin (BTC) in 2025: A Profitable Beginner’s Guide

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Thinking about mining Bitcoin in 2025? The game has changed, block rewards are down to just 3.125 BTC, network difficulty is at all-time highs, and only the most efficient miners survive. In this beginner-friendly guide, we’ll break down how Bitcoin mining works, what gear you need, the best mining pools, and how to maximize your profits in today’s ultra-competitive landscape. Whether you’re a curious investor or ready to set up your first ASIC, you’ll learn the essential steps, common pitfalls, and pro…

Crypto Meets Rugby: VALR Becomes Official Exchange Partner of South Africa’s DHL Stormers

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VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, has announced a three-year partnership with DHL Stormers to become the South African rugby team’s official crypto exchange partner. VALR’s branding will feature prominently at DHL Stadium and on team kits, while the exchange will host a VIP suite for institutional clients. The partnership includes fan engagement […] Source

Kraken First Major Exchange to Fully Adopt DVT for Ethereum Validators

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Kraken has become the first major cryptocurrency exchange to fully integrate distributed validator technology into its Ethereum staking infrastructure using the SSV Network. This deployment is a significant step in enhancing the security and reliability of its staking services. SSV Network’s Distributed Validator Technology Now Live on Kraken The technology decentralizes validator operations by splitting […] Source

Gemini Exchange Bags MiCA License to Fuel European Expansion

Key Notes On Wednesday, Gemini received the MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority. This follows an Investment Firm licence to offer derivatives under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). Some regulators think Malta may be issuing MiCA licences too fast. Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange owned by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has obtained a new Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license. This marks the further expansion of the digital asset service provider in the European region. Gemini Bags Multiple Licenses in the EU Records show that the…

Gemini Exchange Wins Malta MiCA License

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Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license in Malta, supporting the company’s ongoing expansion in Europe. The Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss-owned exchange secured a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority on Wednesday, according to official MFSA records. “Receiving this approval marks a critical milestone in our regulated European expansion, as it will allow us to expand our secure and reliable crypto products for customers in over 30 European countries and jurisdictions,” Gemini said in a statement shared with Cointelegraph. The regulatory milestone came…

Ethereum Altcoin Explodes 143% After Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Abruptly Announces Trading Support

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The South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has announced a new listing for a data feed-focused altcoin, triggering explosive price action. According to a new announcement, Upbit is supporting Api3 (API3) for trading over the Ethereum (ETH) network on its platform starting Tuesday. Amid the announcement from Upbit, API3 exploded from Monday’s low of $0.748 to Wednesday’s high of $1.82, a more than 143% gain. API3 has since retraced and is trading for $1.34 at time of writing, up 60.6% on the day. With a market cap of $169.72 million, API3…

WhatsApp Investment Scam Masquerading as Johannesburg Stock Exchange Triggers FSCA Warning

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South Africa’s financial regulator has warned the public about a fraudulent investment outfit that is using the name of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on WhatsApp to lure investors. Fake Links to JSE The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) said Octodec Invest Ltd has been presenting itself as associated with the JSE, South Africa’s licensed stock exchange. The JSE confirmed through legal counsel that no such connection exists. According to the FSCA, Octodec has used the JSE’s trademarks without permission, which is prohibited under section 4(2) of the Financial Markets…

Bullish Exchange Bags $1.15 Billion IPO Proceeds in Stablecoins

Key Notes Bullish is pioneering an era of using stablecoins in an IPO by receiving $1.15 billion of proceeds from its offering. This stablecoin-backed IPO heralds an era where stablecoins are used in an IPO in the United States. With the stablecoins minted on Solana, it shows the protocol’s strong position in powering market efficiency and innovation. Top cryptocurrency exchange Bullish wants to receive the payout from its recently completed initial public offering (IPO) entirely in stablecoins. According to the announcement, the value of the payout is a total of…

LATAM Crypto Exchange Flows Surge 9x to $27B as Bitso Dominates Market

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Latin America’s (LATAM) centralized crypto exchanges grew from niche platforms into critical financial infrastructure in three years, with flows increasing ninefold, according to new research. Dune Research’s LATAM Report revealed that 2021 annual crypto exchange flows in the region totaled $3 billion. In 2024, the total exchange flows for LATAM reached $27 billion, up by 800%, signaling strong regional digital asset growth.  In its early years, LATAM crypto activity was modest by global standards. Still, a fragmented ecosystem of small brokers and over-the-counter (OTC) desks grew into integrated exchanges serving…