HashKey Wins Hong Kong Approval to Offer Staking, Boosting Institutional PoS Appeal

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange HashKey has received regulatory approval to offer staking services, a move that could significantly expand the appeal of proof-of-stake (PoS) investments like spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) among institutional investors. The announcement came on April 10, when HashKey revealed that it had secured authorization from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures…

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COTI Co-Founder: CBDCs Will Disrupt Stablecoins, Not Bitcoin

The co-founder of COTI believes the controversy surrounding central bank digital currencies will subside as major financial players adopt the technology and optimal designs are established. The co-founder however downplayed the possibility that central bank digital currencies will be built to interface with decentralized finance protocols or Web3 ecosystems. Privacy Crucial for CBDC Implementation Shahaf…

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OKX, Standard Chartered Launch Collateral Mirroring Program For Crypto For Institutions

Offering blockchain-based assets to traditional investors, crypto exchange OKX and multinational bank Standard Chartered launched a joint collateral mirroring program, which allows their clients to utilize crypto and tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral for trading.  The program is currently in a pilot test under Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA)’s regulatory framework and…

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Brad Garlinghouse says Bitcoin at $200,000 ‘is not unreasonable’

Key Takeaways Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse suggests Bitcoin could reach $200,000 due to US crypto-friendly policies. Ripple is settling its SEC litigation for $50 million, facilitating their growth and acquisitions. Share this article Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Bitcoin’s $200,000 price target is achievable as institutional interest rises and US regulators shift toward a more…

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