# Crypto.com to acquire two US exchanges for derivatives and futures offerings

# Crypto.com to acquire two US exchanges for derivatives and futures offerings

“# Crypto.com to acquire two US exchanges for derivatives and futures offerings ” Global crypto exchange Crypto.com is looking to strengthen its foothold in the United States with the acquisition of IG Group’s stakes in two exchange platforms. Crypto.com announced that it is purchasing the U.S.-regulated North American Derivatives Exchange (Nadex) and the Small Exchange…

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# Vladimir Putin says cryptocurrencies ‘bear high risks’

# Vladimir Putin says cryptocurrencies ‘bear high risks’

“# Vladimir Putin says cryptocurrencies ‘bear high risks’ ” On Tuesday, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, voiced his criticism regarding the state of the criticism sector at the “Russian Calling” investment forum in Moscow. According to local news outlet lenta.ru, the president made the following remarks, as translated by Cointelegraph: “It is not…

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# Avalanche ecosystem accelerator raises .5M in seed funding

# Avalanche ecosystem accelerator raises $18.5M in seed funding

“# Avalanche ecosystem accelerator raises $18.5M in seed funding ” Avalanche ecosystem accelerator Colony has raised $18.5 million in seed investments to bootstrap the next generation of Avalanche blockchain projects, underscoring heightened demand for the proof-of-stake ecosystem.  The investment round was led by the Avalanche Foundation, an organization overseeing ecosystem development grants, with additional participation…

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# Crypto.com and Silvergate enable institutions to buy and sell crypto with USD

# Crypto.com and Silvergate enable institutions to buy and sell crypto with USD

“# Crypto.com and Silvergate enable institutions to buy and sell crypto with USD ” Major cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com continues expanding its crypto on-ramp and off-ramp solutions with a new partnership with the California state-chartered bank Silvergate. Crypto.com announced on Nov. 30 that it is working with Silvergate to allow institutional clients to deposit and withdraw…

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# Mercado Bitcoin parent company 2TM raises M, further cementing unicorn status

# Mercado Bitcoin parent company 2TM raises $50M, further cementing unicorn status

“# Mercado Bitcoin parent company 2TM raises $50M, further cementing unicorn status ” 2TM, the parent company of Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin, has received $50.3 million in fresh financing to expand its operations across Latin America, sending a strong signal that venture capital sees growth potential in the region.  The Series B fundraiser had…

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