Solana Layer-2 Scaler Defies Crypto Market Slump, Surges 41% This Week Amid Multiple Exchange Listings

A Solana (SOL) layer-2 scaling solution defied the wider crypto market slump and surged by more than 41% this week following a flurry of recent exchange listings. Solayer (LAYER) is a blockchain network designed for high throughput and near-zero latency. The network bills itself as โ€œinfinitely scalableโ€ and is designed to handle 1 million transactions per second (TPS). Explains the project, โ€œSolayer is a protocol for developers who want to enhance their decentralize applicationโ€™s performance on Solana. It aims to increase the reliability of network access while reducing associated costs…

Crypto Exchange Garantex Co-Founder Arrested In India Over Extradition Request

Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration…

Binance Founder Refutes WSJ Reports of Trump Plans To Buy Stake in US Arm of the Worldโ€™s Largest Crypto Exchange

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is pushing back on a Wall Street Journal report that Donald Trump has held talks with Binance to buy a stake in Binance.US. Earlier today, the WSJ reported that the Binance founder โ€œpushedโ€ for the Trump administration to pardon him for his 2023 guilty plea for violating US anti-money laundering requirements. CZ was released from prison last October after serving a four-month sentence. After todayโ€™s report, Zhao took to the social media platform X to deny the journalโ€™s claims. โ€œSorry to disappoint. The WSJ article…

Trump family held talks with Binance for stake in crypto exchange โ€” Report

Representatives of US President Donald Trumpโ€™s family have reportedly held talks with Binance about potentially acquiring a stake in the crypto exchange. Binance reached out to Trumpโ€™s family representatives in 2024, offering to strike a business deal as part of a plan to resume Binance.US operations in the country, The Wall Street Journal reported on March 13. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report mentioned that Binanceโ€™s billionaire founder Changpeng Zhao โ€” who served four months in prison in the US โ€” has been pushing for the Trump administration…

Crypto exchange OKX secures MiFID II license in Europe

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has acquired a key European Union license that will enable the company to offer derivatives products throughout the region, potentially opening the door to a more advanced segment of the trading community.ย  In a March 12 announcement, OKXโ€™s Europe CEO, Erald Ghoos, confirmed that the exchange acquired a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) license. The license will allow OKX to launch derivatives trading products for institutional investors across the EU. Source: OKX The announcement came less than two months after OKX secured a preauthorization under…

Gemini crypto exchange adds USD payment rails for European institutions

Gemini crypto exchange, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is expanding its trading capabilities for institutional clients in Europe by introducing US dollar payment support Gemini has partnered with Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick to enable US dollar payment rails for institutional customers in the United Kingdom and Switzerland, the firm said in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph on March 12. โ€œWe plan to expand our rollout of USD rail support to our European Union institutional customers in the next few weeks,โ€ said Geminiโ€™s head of Europe, Mark Jennings. The new functionality…

Interactive Brokers Adds Ljubljana Stock Exchange: Integrates CoacsConnect for Automation

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Singapore Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in 2025, Strengthening Institutional Crypto

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is set to make a significant entry into the cryptocurrency derivatives market by introducing bitcoin perpetual futures in the second half of 2025, as reported by Bloomberg. This strategic move aims to cater to the rising institutional interest in digital assets, providing a regulated platform for trading. However, the launch is […] Original

Singapore Exchange Eyes Crypto Derivatives Market With Planned Bitcoin Futures Contracts

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