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Binance.US Restores US Dollar Deposits and Withdrawals After Surviving Chokepoint 2.0
Access to fiat services begins Wednesday, and will be gradually rolled out to all eligible customers over the coming days, Binance.US said.
Bitcoin Staking Platform Core Joins Crypto Lender Maple and Custodians BitGo, Copper, Hex Trust
The ability to earn yield on bitcoin and potentially unleash a new wave of liquidity into the DeFi ecosystem has become a hot topic of late.
Tokenization Platform Midas Expands Yield-Bearing Tokens With DeFi-Fund-Linked Offerings
The new Liquid Yield Tokens (LYT) offer a floating value based on DeFi funds, starting with Edge Capital, RE7 Capital, and MEV Capital.
ConsenSys Twice Hit by Operation Chokepoint, CEO Lubin Credits Bank for Fighting Back
The MetaMask creator survived by having redundant backup accounts, said Lubin, who was also personally targeted.
Galaxy and BitGo Buddy Up for Crypto Staking Despite Legal Spat
The firms are driven by compelling mutual benefits: Galaxy gains extra staking business and BitGo customers are able to use staked assets as collateral for loans and trading.
Kraken Brings Back Crypto Staking for U.S. Customers
Kraken, which was forced to shutter its staking products in early 2023 thanks to the SEC, has re-introduced on-chain staking for U.S. clients in 39 state territories.
Apollo Unveils Tokenized Private Credit Fund as Blockchain Deepens TradFi Links
The Apollo Diversified Credit Fund digital offering marks the first integration for Securitize with the Solana and Ink blockchains.
Travala, Crypto-Native Travel Website, Said to Receive Unsolicited Takeover Approach
Discussions are at an early stage and the Binance-backed travel platform may decide to remain independent, people close to the matter said.
Crypto Lender Nexo Introduces $5,000 Minimum Limit to Focus on Wealthy Clients
The firm said the move strengthens its commitment to long-term HODLers and wealth builders through white-glove customer care and tailored products.
Bitstamp to Roll Out Regulated Derivatives Trading in Europe: Sources
Leveraging its MiFID credentials, Bitstamp is preparing a regulated perpetual swap offering.
