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EU to Expand MiCA to DeFi and NFTs
The European Parliament has approved a position to expand MiCA regulations to include DeFi and NFTs, aiming for clearer rules in the crypto sector.
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Opinion: Data Centers for AI Overload Malaysia
The surge in data centers in Malaysia is putting pressure on essential resources and the labor market, with significant growth expected by 2029.
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SpaceX Receives Positive Ratings from Analysts After IPO
Following SpaceX's IPO, analysts from major brokerages have issued predominantly bullish ratings, highlighting the company's strong market position.
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Vanguard Seeks Digital Assets Chief as Crypto Strategy Evolves
Vanguard is on the lookout for a head of digital assets, a key position aimed at reshaping its strategy in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.
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Deutsche Bank Evaluates the Timeline for AI's Economic Impact
Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid discusses the future impact of AI on productivity and economic growth, predicting significant effects will take years to materialize.
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AI Trade Shows Signs of Weakness as Infrastructure Growth Faces Challenges
The AI trade is losing momentum as record earnings and increased competition lead investors to reconsider the sustainability of recent spending in the sector.
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EDX Markets Secures $76 Million in Funding from SBI Holdings
EDX Markets has successfully raised $76 million in funding led by SBI Holdings, aimed at enhancing its institutional cryptocurrency trading platform.
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Two Traders Sue Polymarket
Two traders have filed a lawsuit against Polymarket over a Bitcoin sale dispute, claiming the platform changed the rules after the fact.
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IBM Urges Governments to Expand Quantum Strategies
IBM's report urges governments to broaden their quantum strategies beyond computing to include communications, sensors, and cryptography.
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Coinbase Secures UK License for Stocks and Derivatives Alongside Crypto
Coinbase has received regulatory approval in the UK to offer stocks and derivatives, expanding its services beyond cryptocurrency and enhancing its ambition to be an "everything exchange."
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Tether's Former Investment Chief Plans to Sell Part of Stake
Richard Heathcote, former Chief Investment Officer at Tether, is looking to sell a portion of his 1.26% stake in the company, working with PJT Partners to find buyers.
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Binance Captures 80% of TradFi Trading Volumes
In June, Binance dominated TradFi trading with 80% market share in perpetual futures, driven by its expansion into traditional finance and the SpaceX listing.
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