# US Republican Party’s election arm to accept cryptocurrency donations

# US Republican Party’s election arm to accept cryptocurrency donations

“# US Republican Party’s election arm to accept cryptocurrency donations ” The United States’ National Republican Congressional Committee — the body responsible for coordinating Republican electoral efforts — is introducing donations in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). The NRCC announced Wednesday on Twitter that the committee will begin accepting crypto donations for election campaigns, sending its…

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# Hong Kong brokerage Futu halts crypto futures over regulatory issues

# Hong Kong brokerage Futu halts crypto futures over regulatory issues

“# Hong Kong brokerage Futu halts crypto futures over regulatory issues ” A major Hong Kong-based online brokerage firm has reportedly suspended cryptocurrency futures trading due to regulatory concerns. Futu Securities, one of the biggest trading brokerages in Asia, has halted support of crypto futures contracts and trading services in response to regulatory requirements, Chinese…

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# SynFutures raises M for derivatives DEX supporting ‘anything with a price feed’

# SynFutures raises $14M for derivatives DEX supporting ‘anything with a price feed’

“# SynFutures raises $14M for derivatives DEX supporting ‘anything with a price feed’ ” Forthcoming decentralized derivatives exchange SynFutures has closed an oversubscribed $14 million Series A funding round led by Polychain Capital. The automated market maker’s funding round also saw participation from other heavyweight crypto investors including Pantera Capital, Framework, and Wintermute. Including the…

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# Indonesia’s central bank marshals staff to enforce crypto payments ban

# Indonesia’s central bank marshals staff to enforce crypto payments ban

“# Indonesia’s central bank marshals staff to enforce crypto payments ban ” Indonesia’s central bank governor, Perry Warjiyo, is mobilizing official supervisors to enforce the country’s ban on financial institutions using crypto assets as a means of payment. During a virtual seminar on Tuesday, June 15, Warjiyo reiterated that local financial firms and payment provided…

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