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Binance Futures, a leading cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform, has announced plans to delist and update several perpetual contracts, including USDⓈ-M STPTUSDT, SNTUSDT, MBLUSDT, RADUSDT, and CVXUSDT. Binance Futures Announces These Perpetual Contracts Have Been Delisted and Updated The platform will initiate the closing of all positions and perform automatic settlements for USDⓈ-M STPTUSDT, SNTUSDT and MBLUSDT perpetual contracts at 12:00 on May 13, 2024. Then, RADUSDT and CVXUSDT contracts will undergo the same transaction at 12:00 on May 14, 2024. These contracts will be delisted upon completion of settlements. Additionally, Binance Futures will make adjustments to the leverage and collateral…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed decisions regarding options trading on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and is expected to deny the proposals for Ethereum ETFs. These decisions reflect the cautious approach of the regulatory body towards cryptocurrency products in the financial markets. SEC Might Delay Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs The SEC has postponed its decision on the approval of options trading for spot Bitcoin ETFs. This delay, announced in a recent filing, calls for further public input on the matter. Industry participants and observers are now invited to submit comments within a 21-day period, with rebuttals…

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $3,000 zone. ETH is now above the 100-hourly simple moving average and facing hurdles. Ethereum found support at $2,820 and started a recovery wave. The price is trading above $3,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,110 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $3,165 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Holds Ground Ethereum price remained stable and started a recovery wave above the $3,000 level, like Bitcoin. ETH was…

The layer two (L2) project Stacks has officially released its public Nakamoto Testnet, offering a refined testing ground for developers and signers ahead of the mainnet launch. Stacks Introduces Nakamoto Testnet for Comprehensive Pre-Mainnet Testing In a significant step forward for the Stacks ecosystem, the Nakamoto Testnet has been introduced, providing a formal and public environment for testing and development. On Tuesday, the project’s head of content Claire Topalian detailed that the initiative marks a refinement from the earlier Pre-Launch Testnet, specifically tailored for core developers. Essentially, the Nakamoto Testnet is designed to mirror the eventual mainnet conditions closely, providing…

Crypto, “including Bitcoin,” will be excluded from an amended South Korean donations law, government officials announced on May 5. Per Kyunghang Shinmun, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said it wanted to “expand the scope” of donations – but has decided against allowing citizens to donate crypto. Donations Plans: Crypto Excluded The ministry plans to make amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Collection and Use of Donations. These amendments will allow citizens to donate a slew of cash alternatives to charitable causes. These include loyalty points from tech giants such as Naver, as well as department…

Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com says it has surpassed the 100 million global user mark since its establishment in 2016. Crypto exchange Crypto.com has registered 100 million users around the globe as the platform doubles down on its international expansion. In a blog announcement on May 6, the company claims the surge in the user base was the result of its marketing campaign, particularly its latest Fortune Favors the Brave brand film. The Singapore-headquartered exchange says its user base has doubled since the first Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix in May 2022. Commenting on the growth, Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszlek said…

Web3 infrastructure company Elastos released a report, shedding light on Bitcoin use in people’s daily lives, irrespective of current valuation. Per the research findings, Nigeria and UAE have topped in the use of Bitcoin for daily transactions, compared to Germany and the UK. Around 20% of respondents from Nigeria use Bitcoin to conduct transactions “at least once a day,” a company statement read. 23% consumers in Nigeria and 20% in the UAE use Bitcoin every day, the release shared with Cryptonews, read. That said, 67% Nigerians would have more trust in Bitcoin to project their life savings than traditional payment…

QuickSwap Launches on the X Layer Mainnet, marking a significant step forward for decentralized finance in the Polygon CDK network. The integration brings a new Citadel to the dragon DEX, complementing existing Citadel capabilities across the Polygon CDK family. Users can easily swap and provide liquidity on X Layer via QuickSwap, making it the best DeFi experience on the network. QuickSwap is now live on X Layer Mainnet ⚡️The birth of a new Citadel on the dragon DEX, expanding the Polygon CDK family.Swap and LP on X Layer (farms coming soon) via QuickSwap to experience DeFi on the network at…

It seems that some big investor, a “whale,” chose to take some action with his Ethereum holdings to take some profits. According to the source, this investor acquired a decent position in Ethereum about a year ago. He decided to withdraw 12,906 ETH from the major cryptocurrency exchange Binance. At the time of the withdrawal, Ethereum was priced at $1,890 per token. The total amount of the withdrawal was about $24.39 million. Now, he is standing at a profit of $16M. A whale who bought $ETH a year ago seems to be selling $ETH to take profits.He withdrew 12,906 $ETH($24.39M)…

The tokenized gold product is available via HSBC Online Banking and HSBC HK Mobile App. The HSBC Gold Token is minted on the bank’s Orion digital assets platform. Financial powerhouse HSBC (HSBA) is tokenizing gold for everyday investors in Hong Kong and claiming bragging rights as the first bank to create a blockchain-based real-world asset aimed at the retail marketplace. The HSBC Gold Token, minted on the bank’s Orion digital assets platform, is available via HSBC Online Banking and HSBC HK Mobile App, the bank said in a press release on Wednesday. Banks and financial institutions are bringing a range…