# Tim Draper-backed crypto derivatives exchange raises M

# Tim Draper-backed crypto derivatives exchange raises $18M

“# Tim Draper-backed crypto derivatives exchange raises $18M ” A new global cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, Globe Derivative Exchange — or GlobeDX — continued its preparation for the platform’s launch by securing another major raise. GlobeDX announced Wednesday that the firm successfully raised $18 million through a new funding round featuring investors like seed money startup…

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# SBI doubled crypto business profits in past fiscal year

# SBI doubled crypto business profits in past fiscal year

“# SBI doubled crypto business profits in past fiscal year ” Japanese financial giant SBI Group more than doubled the total profit of its cryptocurrency business during the fiscal year that ended in March. On Wednesday, SBI released a report on the company’s financial results, disclosing that its pre-tax crypto-powered profits during the past fiscal year…

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# Former gov’t official blames crypto mining for energy crisis in Kyrgyzstan

# Former gov’t official blames crypto mining for energy crisis in Kyrgyzstan

“# Former gov’t official blames crypto mining for energy crisis in Kyrgyzstan ” Amid growing concerns over the energy sector in Kyrgyzstan, a former government official has argued that cryptocurrency mining is a major factor driving the energy crisis. Daniyar Akmatov, former director of the state investment protection organization, the Investment Promotion and Protection Agency,…

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