# Binance denies allegations of market manipulation

# Binance denies allegations of market manipulation

“# Binance denies allegations of market manipulation ” Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance is pushing back against allegations of market manipulation and working against the interest of its users. In a Monday Twitter thread, Binance seemingly laid the blame for any claims of manipulating the crypto market on publications spreading fear, uncertainty, and doubt as well…

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# Publishing platform Substack now accepts Bitcoin payments

# Publishing platform Substack now accepts Bitcoin payments

“# Publishing platform Substack now accepts Bitcoin payments ” An integration with payment processor OpenNode will allow content platform Substack to accept Bitcoin payments on-chain and using the Lightning Network. In a Monday announcement, OpenNode said it had partnered with Substack “to make it easy for writers and publications to get paid in Bitcoin.” According…

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# Visa invests 0,000 in NFT CryptoPunk Asset

# Visa invests $150,000 in NFT CryptoPunk Asset

“# Visa invests $150,000 in NFT CryptoPunk Asset ” Credit card giant Visa has made a substantial splash on its emergence into the nonfungible token (NFT) space with a $150,000 acquisition of a CryptoPunk, the collective of digital artworks that pioneered the mainstream culture of the space back in 2017. In a blog post announcement released…

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# Publicly-backed XREX raises M to solve dollar liquidity issues through blockchain

# Publicly-backed XREX raises $17M to solve dollar liquidity issues through blockchain

“# Publicly-backed XREX raises $17M to solve dollar liquidity issues through blockchain ” Blockchain fintech company XREX has concluded a $17 million pre-A investment round led by a consortium of global investors, underscoring heightened institutional demand for crypto-focused startups.  The consortium was driven by CDIB Capital Group, a publicly traded company in Taiwan, and includes…

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# PayPal launches crypto services for UK customers

# PayPal launches crypto services for UK customers

“# PayPal launches crypto services for UK customers ” Beginning this week, residents of the United Kingdom will be able to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies through PayPal for the first time — marking a significant milestone for a company that began offering digital asset services less than a year ago.  The global payments provider…

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# Institutions appear bullish on crypto despite record Bitcoin outflows

# Institutions appear bullish on crypto despite record Bitcoin outflows

“# Institutions appear bullish on crypto despite record Bitcoin outflows ” At the start of 2021, the cryptocurrency industry was bursting with news of increased institutional investment, and this is still largely true. Despite reports suggesting increased outflows from institutional investors, net inflows are still very much positive. Additionally, though Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be…

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# Helping Afghanistan: Organizations currently accepting crypto donations

# Helping Afghanistan: Organizations currently accepting crypto donations

“# Helping Afghanistan: Organizations currently accepting crypto donations ” With thousands of Afghans currently being accepted as refugees in different countries following the Taliban’s takeover of many highly populated areas, many nonprofit organizations are accepting donations in cryptocurrency. Thousands if not millions of Afghans are attempting to or are in the process of fleeing their…

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