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Deutsche Börse Invests $200 Million in Crypto Exchange Kraken – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Kraken Valued at $13 Billion After Deutsche Börse Stake Deutsche Börse has taken a minority stake in crypto exchange Kraken, marking one of the clearest signs yet of Europe’s largest market operator deepening its exposure to digital assets. The German exchange group said it invested $200 million in Payward, Kraken’s parent company, securing roughly a 1.5% fully diluted ownership. The transaction values Kraken at about $13.3 billion, according to reporting by Bloomberg. The move builds on an existing relationship between the two firms and signals a broader push to integrate…

FTX’s Alameda Moves $16 Million SOL in Ongoing Creditor Repayment – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Alameda moved $16 million worth of SOL to a wallet linked with repayment efforts, signaling ongoing FTX creditor payouts. Alameda still holds 3.5 million SOL ($294 million), meaning supply overhang may impact solana markets. FTX-era asset releases since 2022 suggest continued distributions could shape liquidity next. Alameda Unstakes SOL, Signals Ongoing Creditor Distributions Alameda Research has transferred roughly $16 million worth of solana ( SOL) tokens after unstaking the assets, in a move that points to continued creditor repayments tied to the collapse of FTX. Blockchain data tracked…

Crypto.com Puts up $1 Million CRO Bonus Pool for Fighters – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: UFC and Crypto.com will hold Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14, marking the U.S. 250th birthday. Crypto.com’s $1 million CRO bonus pool is the largest fighter prize in UFC history, tied to its 10th anniversary. Ilia Topuria defends the UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje; the event streams exclusively on Paramount+. UFC Freedom 250 White House Event This week, Crypto.com disclosed it will fund a $1 million bonus pool for selected fighters on the card, paid out in CRO, the native token of the Cronos…

Digital Asset Firm Tok-Edge Hits $15 Million Valuation, Eyes $100 Million Target – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Tok-Edge secured a $15 million valuation and a $1.5 million seed round led by Marcus Meijer. The firm’s Redemption Token on Ethereum bridges TradFi assets with DeFi utility and liquidity. Tok-Edge plans a $100 million first close for its flagship fund later in 2026 to scale its model. Fundraising Goals Digital asset pioneer Tok-Edge has announced an ambitious roadmap to secure a $100 million first close for its flagship fund later in 2026. The firm, led by a team of traditional finance and crypto veterans, also confirmed it…

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Add Combined $443 Million in Strong Inflow Day – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $358.17 million inflows on April 9, led by Blackrock IBIT, restoring momentum. Ether ETFs added $85.19 million as ETHA gained $90.94 million, showing selective but rising demand. XRP lost $661K while Solana saw no flows, suggesting capital is still fluctuating between altcoin ETFs. Market Turns Decisively Positive for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs No day is ever the same in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, and on Thursday, April 9, the tide turned again. This time, with force. After a stretch of uneven flows and fading…

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: The NCA’s Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in criminal crypto proceeds and identified 20,000 victims across 3 countries. More than $45 million in total cryptocurrency fraud was mapped globally, signaling how widespread approval phishing has become. The NCA and partners will continue analyzing Operation Atlantic intelligence to pursue suspects and support additional victims. Operation Atlantic: NCA Targets Approval Phishing Scams, Freezes Over $12 Million The weeklong action, called Operation Atlantic, was co-hosted by the NCA, U.S. Secret Service, Ontario Provincial Police and the Ontario Securities Commission. The…

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Outflows Despite Morgan Stanley’s $31 Million Debut – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley’s MSBT drew $30.6 million, but bitcoin ETFs still lost $93.9 million amid uneven demand. Blackrock IBIT added $40.38 million, yet Fidelity FBTC saw $79.12 million in exits, signaling weak alignment. Ether ETFs lost $18.6 million while Solana saw a modest $1.9 million exit, suggesting selective flows may persist. MSBT Debuts Strong as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $94 Million A new entrant arrived with momentum for bitcoin ETFs, but it wasn’t enough to flip the continued funds exit. Bitcoin ETFs extended their outflow streak, shedding $93.9 million even…

Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin Depot lost 50.903 BTC, worth $3.665 million, after a March 23 cyberattack on corporate systems. Management deemed the event material on April 6 due to potential regulatory and reputational costs. Bitcoin Depot is now working with external experts to harden IT security and seek insurance recovery. Details of the Security Breach Bitcoin Depot, one of the world’s largest bitcoin ATM operators, revealed Wednesday, April 8, that it was the victim of a targeted cyberattack in late March that resulted in the unauthorized transfer of more than 50…

Bitcoin Loses $159 Million, Ether Drops $64 Million – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $159.05 million outflows on Tuesday, led by Fidelity FBTC, signaling fragile market conviction. Ether ETFs lost $64.67 million as ETHA and FETH slid, pointing to continued pressure. XRP ETFs gained $3.30 million via Bitwise and Franklin, suggesting selective inflows may grow. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See Heavy Outflows While XRP Gains The rebound on Monday, April 6, was short-lived. By the close of trading on Tuesday, April 7, momentum had faded almost as quickly as it arrived, replaced by a broad wave of selling across crypto…

UK’s £120 Million Gambling Levy Delivers First OHID Prevention Grants Amid Sector Turmoil – iGaming Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: UK statutory gambling levy raised £120 million in year one, replacing Gambleaware. Betblocker was confirmed among the first OHID prevention grant recipients on April 8. Gamban excluded from funding, moves to a £4.99 monthly paid model in England. GambleAware’s Two-Decade Run Ends as Government Takes Direct Control OHID, the government body now responsible for commissioning harm prevention services, has published its initial list of approved organizations under the Gambling Harms Prevention VCSE Fund. Among the confirmed recipients is Betblocker, a free blocking software provider that had publicly warned…