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Circle is applying for a French cryptocurrency-related license to expand its European business
Registration is understood to require companies to undergo checks on governance and money laundering protocols. Circle also said it wants EUROC to comply with the European Union’s Market in Cryptoassets (MiCA) regulation. It requires issuers of any fiat-pegged cryptocurrencies to hold reserves and places caps on transactions in cryptocurrencies that match foreign currencies such as the U.S. dollar. (The Block)
It is reported that this series of NFTs is inspired by Quan Zhilong's original work "|ARCHIVE 2016'|". The white list sale will start at 9:00 on March 22, Beijing time, and the public sale will start at 11:00 on the same day, priced at 0.27 BNB.
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Kaiko data shows that Bitcoin's 30-day average realized volatility exceeds 60%, surpassing Ethereum for the first time in a year, and Ethereum's 30-day average realized volatility has been higher than Bitcoin since February 2022.
Bitwise Launches New Bitcoin-Pegged ETF: BITC
Bitwise announces the launch of the Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF (symbol: BITC). BITC is a new type of bitcoin-linked ETF designed for long-term investors looking for increased exposure to bitcoin. The fund does not invest directly in Bitcoin. The Fund provides directional exposure to Bitcoin through regulated futures contracts and seeks to maximize potential roll returns through selective analysis of Bitcoin futures beyond front-month or near-month contracts.
A giant whale address dumped 4,000 ETH on Uniswap and transferred 16,000 ETH to Binance
It is reported that this address once withdrew 10,597 ETH from FTX on July 5, when the average price was $1,120. In March this year, when USDC was unanchored, 44 million USDC were exchanged for 27,957 ETH, with an average price of $1,573 at that time.
Arbitrum announced the details of the DAO airdrop, a total of 137 DAOs are eligible for the airdrop
Odaily News Arbitrum announced the details of the DAO airdrop, saying that one of the core principles of the airdrop is to reach Arbitrum’s sub-communities. Only projects with a DAO and community treasury on Arbitrum are eligible to participate in this distribution. According to the list published by Arbitrum, a total of 137 DAOs are eligible for the airdrop.
Monerium Launches Over-Collateralized Euro Stablecoin EURe on Gnosis Chain
It is reported that Monerium is a fully authorized and regulated Electronic Money Institution (EMI), approved to issue electronic money for residents of the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland.
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Conflux deletes "Jay Chou Launches Limited Edition Music Metaverse on Conflux" and reposts itThe Starknet Foundation announced the appointment of five committees, including the Provisions Committee, Early Adopter Grants Committee, and more
The Starknet Foundation announced the appointment of five committees, including the Provisions Committee, Early Adopter Grants Committee, and more
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Investment and Financing
Trading platform eToro completes $250 million in financing at a valuation of $3.5 billion, with participation from SoftBank and others
Blockchain game developer CCP Games completes $40 million in financing led by a16z
Trading platform eToro has raised $250 million at a $3.5 billion valuation, with participation from ION Group, Social Leverage, SoftBank and Spark Capital, after scrapping plans to go public through a SPAC in 2022 at a valuation of $10.4 billion. (TechCrunch)
Blockchain game developer CCP Games completes $40 million in financing led by a16z
Digital asset trading technology company Crossover Markets Group completes seed round financing, Gate.io and others participate
OP 3 N Closes $28M Series A Funding at $100M Valuation, Led by Animoca Brands
OP 3 N Closes $28M Series A Funding at $100M Valuation, Led by Animoca Brands
Encrypted custody wallet Gryfyn completes $7.5 million in financing, Animoca Ventures and others participate
Crypto Trading Firm Auros Global Has Ended Provisional Liquidation, Secures $17M Investment
Crypto Trading Firm Auros Global Has Ended Provisional Liquidation, Secures $17M Investment
Metaverse Game Aavegotchi Developer Pixelcraft Studios Completes $30 Million Token Funding
Pixelcraft Studios, developer of metaverse game Aavegotchi, has announced the successful completion of a multi-year long-term token sale, raising a total of $30 million. It has been more than two years since Aavegotchi token GHST started on September 14, 2020 through DAICO (Decentralized Autonomous ICO). AavegotchiDAO has voted to terminate the sale due to uncertainty over the stability of the DAI stablecoin. No VC or angel investors participated directly in the financing.
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global policy
IRS Considers Taxing NFTs
The IRS is considering whether to tax NFTs the same as other collectibles such as postage stamps, art and fine wine, a move that could have implications for those who include digital assets in their retirement plans, according to a document released Tuesday.
The IRS is asking for comments by June 19 on the proposal, which covers issues such as when NFTs constitute works of art. Meanwhile, the tax authority said it would treat any NFT as its underlying asset, be it art or gems. (CoinDesk)
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Coinbase Director: About $1.15 Billion in ETH Has Been Lost Forever Due to Various Mistakes
Of this, approximately 306,000 ETH was due to a bug in the Parity crypto wallet in 2017; the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Quadriga lost 60,000 ETH due to a contract failure; the Akutars NFT series lost 11,500 ETH in the failed Mint; Ethereum users have sent a cumulative 24,000 ETH to a burn address, which will no longer have access to the tokens. (The Block)
Of this, approximately 306,000 ETH was due to a bug in the Parity crypto wallet in 2017; the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Quadriga lost 60,000 ETH due to a contract failure; the Akutars NFT series lost 11,500 ETH in the failed Mint; Ethereum users have sent a cumulative 24,000 ETH to a burn address, which will no longer have access to the tokens. (The Block)
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