OpenSea raises $300 million at $13 billion valuation, with backing from Coatue and Paradigm
OpenSea, the leading NFT marketplace, was originally eyeing to raise at a $15 billion valuation, according to sources.
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Former CFTC chair proposes a means for unifying crypto regulation from divided SEC and CFTC
Chris Giancarlo proposes bridging the authorities of the CFTC and SEC by elevating an existing working group.
A look back at the biggest bitcoin ETF news of 2021
The Block takes a look back at the key bitcoin ETF news events of 2021, from Gensler's confirmation, to futures approvals, to spot denials.
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Here's what traders don't get about crypto leverage, according to SBF
The cryptocurrency market is known for its volatility and the high amount of leverage offered to retail traders, but the highest leveraged trades actually have a very limited impact on the market, according to FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried.
Major tech funds’ backing could signal a new dawn for token sales. But should crypto rejoice?
Venture Capitalists have fully embraced token trading. Will 2022 be the year that big-name hedge funds do the same?
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Deutsche Börse closes deal for majority stake in Crypto Finance AG
The deal will mean Deutsche Börse can provide a direct entry point for investments, including post-trade services such as custody.
Robinhood buys cross-exchange trading platform Cove Markets
Robinhood announced on Tuesday that it is set to buy Cove Markets, a cross-exchange trading platform.
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Crypto regulations for South Africa are coming in 2022
After several high-profile cryptocurrency-related scams, South Africa seems to be getting serious about crypto regulations.
Institutions took crypto profits amid 'shaky' macro picture, trading execs say
Institutional selling triggered a sell-off in the crypto market, insiders tell The Block.
Genesis Trading's chief technology officer departs firm
Pat DeFrancesco, a veteran of the trading technology world, is no longer with Genesis Trading.
'Mania is just absolutely peaking right now': TradingView's Pierce Crosby
The Block's Frank Chaparro chats with TradingView general manager Pierce Crosby.
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Valkyrie launching $100 million hedge fund run by Tom Brady's former business manager
Will McDonough's background has spanned from SPACs to Goldman Sachs. Now, he's leading Valkyrie's new DeFi hedge fund.
Bloomberg, Galaxy partner to create new index that tracks the price of Solana
Bloomberg and Galaxy Digital have added a new index to their suite of crypto data products, one focused on the digital asset Solana.
Switzerland’s marquee digital assets projects are finally coming together
The curtain will be raised on some of Switzerland’s most significant digital assets projects by year-end, sources tell The Block.
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US lawmakers call on SEC chair Gensler to approve a spot bitcoin ETF
U.S. Representatives Tom Emmer and Darren Soto are calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission and its chair, Gary Gensler, to approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
Argentine exchange Buenbit now offering crypto trading app in Peru
Argentina's Buenbit is expanding its crypto trading app to Peru-based customers.
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Ether price soars to new all-time high
The price of ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, has hit a new all-time high.
SHIB overtakes DOGE as rival memecoin surpasses market capitalization
A steep climb in the price of the meme cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) has pushed its market capitalization beyond that of dogecoin.
Bitcoin rallies past $60,000 on the news of a possible ETF approval
The price of bitcoin has broken past the $60,000 mark on the news that bitcoin futures ETFs could be about to launch.
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Makor Group raises funds at $200 million valuation to expand crypto brokerage
Makor Group, a brokerage and investment banking firm with a growing crypto business, has closed a Series A fundraise. The round values Makor at $200 million, according to a press release.
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