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Institutional Investors Pump $429 Million Into Crypto as Bitcoin Steals the Show
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Institutional Investors Pump $429 Million Into Crypto as Bitcoin Steals the Show

In the past one week, institutional investors pumped a whopping $429 million into crypto funds and products, with GrayScale taking the bulk at $336.3 million.

The OCC is Focused on "Not Killing" Bitcoin and Crypto says Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks
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The OCC is Focused on "Not Killing" Bitcoin and Crypto says Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks

Brian Brooks has affirmed that the OCC is not planning any ban or stringent regulation on Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

US Treasury Department Warns Regulators of Potential Risks of Digital Assets
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US Treasury Department Warns Regulators of Potential Risks of Digital Assets

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) of the US Treasury Department has released its annual report with a crucial warning of digital assets disruption.

Active Bitcoin Addresses Hit Third-Highest Level in November
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Active Bitcoin Addresses Hit Third-Highest Level in November

The number of active BTC addresses hit the third-highest level in November at almost 19.6 million Bitcoin wallets.

Mizuho Securities Research: 65% of PayPal Users are Ready to Use Bitcoin
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Mizuho Securities Research: 65% of PayPal Users are Ready to Use Bitcoin

According to a research report released by Mizuho Securities, the majority of PayPal's users see Bitcoin as a payment means.

PlusToken Crypto Scam Masterminds to Serve 11 Years in Prison
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PlusToken Crypto Scam Masterminds to Serve 11 Years in Prison

The ringleaders of the PlusToken Ponzi Scheme have been charged with 11 years of prison after they stole cryptocurrencies worth 14.8 billion yuan.

Bitcoin Withdrawals from Exchanges Surge to a 17-Month High
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Bitcoin Withdrawals from Exchanges Surge to a 17-Month High

New data from Glassnode reveals that Bitcoin (BTC) withdrawals from crypto exchanges have hit a 17-month high of 2,288.125.

Russian Prime Minister Calls for Civilized Approach to Crypto Regulation
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Russian Prime Minister Calls for Civilized Approach to Crypto Regulation

Mikhail Mishustin, the Russian prime minister, has stated that the cryptocurrency market ought to be advanced in a civilized manner.

South Korea Plans to Postpone Cryptocurrency Tax Rule to January 2022
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South Korea Plans to Postpone Cryptocurrency Tax Rule to January 2022

South Korea is planning to delay the implementation of its crypto income tax rules to January 2022, extending it from its previous time frame of October 2021.

Jim Cramer Says it is Still Not Too Late to Invest in Bitcoin as BTC Price Surges Toward $20,000
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Jim Cramer Says it is Still Not Too Late to Invest in Bitcoin as BTC Price Surges Toward $20,000

In his Twitter post On Nov. 24, Cramer stated that he thinks that it is not too late to invest in Bitcoin, despite the crypto rallying to new highs.

Japanese Financial Giant SBI Group to Borrow from Bitcoin Holders at Annual Rate of 1%
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Japanese Financial Giant SBI Group to Borrow from Bitcoin Holders at Annual Rate of 1%

SBI Group has rolled out a cryptocurrency rental service dubbed “VC TRADE LENDING” aimed at borrowing Bitcoin from customers in return for 1% annual interest.

Bitcoin is Outperforming its 2016 Post-Halving Bull Run That Triggered the Record-High of $20,000
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Bitcoin is Outperforming its 2016 Post-Halving Bull Run That Triggered the Record-High of $20,000

New data from ChartsBTC reveals that the Bitcoin (BTC) trend in 2020 is outperforming the post-halving bull run of 2016.

SoftBank CEO Does Not Understand Bitcoin Despite $200 Million Investment in BTC
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SoftBank CEO Does Not Understand Bitcoin Despite $200 Million Investment in BTC

After investing about $200 million in Bitcoin, SoftBank's CEO, Masayoshi Son reveals he does not understand Bitcoin.

Thailand SEC Revises its Net Capital Rules In Favor of Crypto Backed Firms
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Thailand SEC Revises its Net Capital Rules In Favor of Crypto Backed Firms

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has made an upward review of its net capital requirement for the securities firm in the country with crypto ties.

SEC Chair Jay Clayton to Leave the Commission by Year End—Implications for the Future of Crypto
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SEC Chair Jay Clayton to Leave the Commission by Year End—Implications for the Future of Crypto

SEC's Jay Clayton is set to leave the commission by year-end after three and a half years in office. What could this mean for the crypto industry?