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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Chooses Ireland as EU MiCA Hub

U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has selected Ireland as the main regulatory hub for its operations across the European Union. The company hopes to obtain a license in Ireland that will allow it to provide services in EU member states under…

Coinbase Bullish: Bitcoin ETF Approval Expected After SEC’s Defeat

In a recent CNBC report, Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, expressed confidence in the approval of a US-based Bitcoin (BTC)  exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Paul Grewal…

FBI Busts Indian Citizen Group For $15 Million Crypto-To-Cash Money Laundering Scheme

In a recent crypto investigation, the US FBI successfully infiltrated a group of Indian citizens suspected of engaging in illicit activities involving the exchange of cryptocurrency for over $15 million in cash.  The alleged transactions took place…

Amid Rising Bitcoin ETF Hopes, Critics Warn of Vulnerability and Echoes of Precious Metal Manipulation

In recent months, the buzz around a potential bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has surged, echoing in its climbing price. But the enthusiasm isn’t universal. Some fear a spot bitcoin ETF could make BTC vulnerable, much like the gold and…