The Block: Reddit is scaling its two Ethereum-based tokens using Layer 2 solution Arbitrum

The Block: Decentralized identity startup Magic raises $27 million in Series A funding from Tiger Global and others

Thursday, 22 July 2021 13:00

Decentralized identity startup Magic has raised $27 million from Northzone, Tiger Global, and several others. The post Decentralized identity startup Magic raises $27 million in Series A funding from Tiger Global and others appeared first on The Block.

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Coingape: Breaking: Natwest becomes latest Financial giant to restrict Binance Payments

Thursday, 22 July 2021 13:23

Natwest, the British banking giant has joined the growing list of financial institutions cutting their ties with the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The banking giant cited regulatory uncertainty around the crypto exchange in the UK as the key reason behind their decision. The bank said, “Due…

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Decrypt Media: GlobalX Joins Growing List Of U.S. Bitcoin ETF Hopefuls

Thursday, 22 July 2021 13:47

New York-based fund manager GlobalX has become the latest firm to file an application for a Bitcoin ETF with the SEC.

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The Block: Crypto venture studio Thesis raises $21 million in Series A funding

Thursday, 22 July 2021 14:00

Thesis, a crypto venture studio behind projects like tBTC, has raised $21 million in a Series A funding round. The post Crypto venture studio Thesis raises $21 million in Series A funding appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: Crypto trading firm GSR on track to 10x headcount as it makes US push

Thursday, 22 July 2021 14:56

GSR is looking to hire recruiters to help the projects its engaged with find the right people, citing a lack of available talent. The post Crypto trading firm GSR on track to 10x headcount as it makes US push appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: JP Morgan greenlights wealth management advisors to take crypto fund orders: Report

Thursday, 22 July 2021 15:16

Clients of the banking giant JP Morgan will now be able to access Grayscale and Osprey's crypto funds. The post JP Morgan greenlights wealth management advisors to take crypto fund orders: Report appeared first on The Block.

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Coingeek: ‘US regulated’ BlockFi in hot water with Alabama regulators too

Thursday, 22 July 2021 15:30

Digital currency platform BlockFi’s dismissal of the brushback pitch thrown by New Jersey regulators could have major ramifications for company execs and those who helped promote unregistered securities. [...] Read More... The post ‘US regulated’ BlockFi in hot water with Alabama regulators too appeared first on CoinGeek.

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BeInCrypto: MoneyGram Reportedly Receives Preliminary Takeover Interest From Stellar Foundation

Thursday, 22 July 2021 16:05

Major international money-transfer service, MoneyGram, has received primary takeover interest from Stellar Development Foundation and Advent International. The post MoneyGram Reportedly Receives Preliminary Takeover Interest From Stellar Foundation appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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CoinCodex: Stellar Development Foundation Is Reportedly Considering Acquisition of MoneyGram

Thursday, 22 July 2021 16:20

Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), the non-profit organization that’s the primary force behind the Stellar blockchain project, is reportedly considering an acquisition of remittances firm MoneyGram.

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