OKEx, a cryptocurrency exchange, announced that it plans to host Tether (USDT) futures margin trading starting in October. Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx plans to launch Tether (USDT) futures margin trading in October, the firm confirmed in an email to Cointelegraph on Sept. 23. An OKEx spokesperson said that Tether futures are scheduled to be launched next […]
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Binance CMO announced plans to launch fiat-to-crypto over-the-counter desk for Chinese market, part of the exchange’s continuing expansion in China. Cryptocurrency giant Binance plans to roll out its over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform for Chinese yuan in October. Chinese market targets Yi He, Binance co-founder and chief marketing officer (CMO) announced the news at a media […]
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Overall losses not as bad as expected for altcoins as Bitcoin price dives under $10,000 once again. Bitcoin (BTC) stayed lower on Sept. 19 after yet another sudden bout of volatility sent the largest cryptocurrency below $10,000. Market visualization. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin lingers in four-figure zone Data from Coin360 showed BTC/USD stabilize at just below […]
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A network upgrade proposition appeared to boost Ether markets earlier this week as developers respond to demands. Ethereum network participants are attempting to raise the network’s block size as a direct response to network congestion. Gas limit on course to become 10 million per block As various parties including co-founder Vitalik Buterin confirmed this week, […]
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After starting up Binance Lending Service in late August, Binance expands its lending products this week, with support for Monero, Zcash and Dash. Binance exchange will feature three new coins within the fifth phase of its crypto lending product available for subscription starting from Sept. 20. Same interest rate for all 3 coins After initially […]
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Cryptocurrency transaction reporting service Whale Alert points out that Tether minted 300 million USDT in a protocol swap, but no burn has taken place. The operator of leading stablecoin USDT, Tether, minted 300 million USDT in a swap from the Bitcoin-based (BTC) tokenization protocol Omni to Ethereum, but the corresponding burn has not yet taken […]
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Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that Binance.US will open user registration and deposits on Sept.18. Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it will open registration and deposits on its platform for United States-based clients next week, Wednesday Sept. 18. Seven days to launch On Sept. 11, Binance announced in a blog post that Binance.US will […]
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China has the most progressive approach to central bank digital currencies to date, according to Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire. China has the most progressive approach to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to date, according to Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire. The only global bank to really care Allaire said that China’s central bank has the most […]
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The 24-hour trading volume of Binance’s futures market has exceeded $150 million denominated in Tether, despite being invite-only. The 24-hour trading volume of major cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s futures markets has exceeded $150 million denominated in Tether (USDT). On Sept. 10, a Reddit user published their findings on Binance’s futures markets performance. Over the past 24 […]
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Facebook has reportedly announced the major national currencies with which it plans to set the value of its forthcoming Libra stablecoin. Social media giant Facebook, which is currently trying to get regulatory approval for its Libra stablecoin project, reportedly shared details regarding the project’s proposed backing reserves. According to a report by Bloomberg on Sept. […]
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