Coinbase enters $2.9B deal to acquire top Bitcoin, Ether options platform Deribit

Key Takeaways Coinbase agreed to acquire Deribit for $2.9 billion, marking a major move into the crypto derivatives market. The acquisition includes Deribit’s license in Dubai and follows increased industry consolidation. Share this article Coinbase has struck a $2.9 billion deal to take over Deribit, the leading trading platform for Bitcoin and Ether options, the…

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Alpen Labs Launches Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin to Boost Censorship Resistance

Alpen Labs has introduced the bitcoin dollar (BTD), a bitcoin-collateralized stablecoin built on zero-knowledge rollup technology, aiming to provide a censorship-resistant alternative to centralized stablecoins. ZK Rollups Power Alpen’s New Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin The bitcoin dollar (BTD) will operate as an over-collateralized stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, using bitcoin ( BTC) as its sole backing…

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“US Market Central To Growth Strategy,” Says Singapore’s Crypto.com, Sets Shop In Washington DC

“The US market is central to the growth strategy of Crypto.com and the most exciting frontier for our entire industry,” said Crypto.com, announcing the establishment of a North America regional office in Washington DC, on 7 May 2025.  Commenting on the development, Matt David, President of North America and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Crypto.com…

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Ultrahuman aims to make all US ring orders in America

On May 8, Ultrahuman, the smart ring maker, announced plans to fulfill all U.S. orders out of its Texas-based facility. The tech company, which makes the Ultrahuman Air ring, plans to expand its Plano, Texas, factory, which opened in November 2024. The “UltraFactory” is a partnership with U.S.-based SVtronics and has plans to expand annual manufacturing capacity to…

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Launch of Onramp Trade | Bitcoin Financial Services Platform

Comprehensive ecosystem offers institutional-grade trading, custody, and wealth management solutions—all under one roof. As bitcoin matures from niche asset into essential financial cornerstone, individuals and institutions require an integrated, trustworthy, and sophisticated partner across their entire bitcoin journey. At Onramp, we’ve meticulously developed a full-suite bitcoin financial services ecosystem designed to seamlessly support you from…

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Why Is PEPE’s Price Up by 22% in 2 Days?

TL;DR Although most of the crypto market and especially the speculative meme coin niche skyrocketed today, some are performing better than others, and PEPE falls into that category with a double-digit surge. The move has renewed optimism in the third-largest meme coin, with big promises that come on the heels of a substantial whale purchase….

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Altcoins signal bullish breakout as Bitcoin nears $100K milestone

ETH targets $3,200 after breaking trendlines. SOL eyes $230 range with bullish setup. DOGE rises past $0.18 as retail interest grows. A major shift is unfolding in the cryptocurrency market as Bitcoin edges closer to the $100,000 psychological mark, prompting renewed attention towards altcoins. With Bitcoin dominance starting to decline, market participants are observing a…

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