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Brazil’s Largest Bank Launches Bitcoin and Crypto Trading for All Customers
Brazil’s Largest Bank Launches Bitcoin and Crypto Trading for All Customers

According to a recent report, Itaú Unibanco, the largest bank in Brazil and Latin America, has expanded its Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading services to over 60 million customers. The bank's investment platform, Ion, now allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin. This service was initially available only to

Bitcoin  •  News  •  Jun 12, 2024
Robinhood To Acquire Bitstamp Exchange in $200M Deal
Robinhood To Acquire Bitstamp Exchange in $200M Deal

Robinhood has announced its agreement to acquire Bitstamp, a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, for $200 million in cash.  This move aims to expand Robinhood's presence in the Bitcoin and crypto market, with the transaction expected to be finalized in the first half of 2025. Established in 2011, Bitstamp

Bitcoin  •  Business  •  Jun 06, 2024
Thailand Greenlights Its First Spot Bitcoin ETF
Thailand Greenlights Its First Spot Bitcoin ETF

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the launch of the country's first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move brings Thailand in line with a growing trend of countries offering regulated Bitcoin investment options. The ONE Bitcoin ETF Fund will be managed by One Asset

Bitcoin  •  Business  •  Jun 04, 2024
Ark Labs Fully Embraces New Layer Two Scaling Solution
Ark Labs Fully Embraces New Layer Two Scaling Solution

Ark Labs, a new project spearheaded by Bitcoin developers, has announced its intention to develop a layer-two network for Bitcoin transactions.  This network, based on the Ark protocol, aims to address the growing need for faster and low-cost Bitcoin payment solutions. The Ark protocol utilizes a server-client architecture to facilitate

Bitcoin  •  Business  •  Jun 04, 2024
Ark Labs: Bringing Seamless and Scalable Payments to Bitcoin
Ark Labs: Bringing Seamless and Scalable Payments to Bitcoin

TALLINN, June 4, 2024—Ark Labs, a company dedicated to developing a new Bitcoin layer two payment network based on the Ark protocol, launched today in response to the growing need for scalable, low-cost Bitcoin payment solutions.  The launch of Ark Labs comes at a watershed moment for Bitcoin adoption,

Business  •  Bitcoin  •  Jun 04, 2024
Brazil’s Largest Bank Launches Bitcoin and Crypto Trading for All Customers
Brazil’s Largest Bank Launches Bitcoin and Crypto Trading for All Customers

According to a recent report, Itaú Unibanco, the largest bank in Brazil and Latin America, has expanded its Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading services to over 60 million customers. The bank's investment platform, Ion, now allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin. This service was initially available only to

Bitcoin  •  News  •  Jun 12, 2024
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OCC Issues Guidance Allowing Banks To Provide Bitcoin Custody and Trading Services
OCC Issues Guidance Allowing Banks To Provide Bitcoin Custody and Trading Services

The OCC now permits banks to offer Bitcoin custody and trading under proper regulatory oversight.

Tether Provides $100,000 Grant to BTCPay Server Foundation for Second Consecutive Year
Tether Provides $100,000 Grant to BTCPay Server Foundation for Second Consecutive Year

Tether issued a second $100,000 grant to support BTCPay Server’s open-source Bitcoin payment development.

Bitcoin Core OP_RETURN Debate Pits Flexibility Against Integrity
Bitcoin Core OP_RETURN Debate Pits Flexibility Against Integrity

The Bitcoin Core OP_RETURN debate pits technical flexibility against spam risks, exposing deeper divides over Bitcoin’s purpose and governance.

Strategy Reports $180 Million Bitcoin Purchase and Expands Capital Plan
Strategy Reports $180 Million Bitcoin Purchase and Expands Capital Plan

Strategy bought 1,895 Bitcoin for $180M, with $5.8B in 2025 gains and an $84B capital plan for more purchases.

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Taiwan Considers Bitcoin Reserve Strategy Amid Currency Volatility
Taiwan Considers Bitcoin Reserve Strategy Amid Currency Volatility

Taiwan is exploring a Bitcoin reserve strategy amid currency volatility and concerns over reliance on the U.S. dollar.

New Hampshire Becomes First U.S. State To Approve Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
New Hampshire Becomes First U.S. State To Approve Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

New Hampshire is the first U.S. state to authorize its treasurer to invest in Bitcoin as part of a strategic reserve.

New York Weighs Bill To Permit Bitcoin Payments for Public Services
New York Weighs Bill To Permit Bitcoin Payments for Public Services

New York's Assembly Bill A7788 would allow state agencies to accept Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies for payments.

Markets React Sharply After Tariff Pause Rumor Rejected
Markets React Sharply After Tariff Pause Rumor Rejected

Markets and Bitcoin reversed April 7th gains on false tariff rumors and rising U.S.-China tensions, as whales kept accumulating.

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