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Flaws in LocalBitcoins Data Call Into Question Regional Adoption Claims

LocalBitcoins data is a starting point for research, but it isn't conclusive evidence of grassroots adoption.

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Binance CEO: Russian Ruble to Be First Fiat-Crypto Trading Option

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance.com is soon to launch its first fiat-to-cryptocurrency trading pairs, kicking off with the Russian ruble.

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao

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Binance Hikes Leverage to 125x for Launch of Bitcoin-Tether Futures

Binance’s futures exchange is raising leverage to 125x with the launch of BTC/USDT contracts today.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

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CME Says Bitcoin Futures Gaining Interest From Big Investors

The CME touts the success of its bitcoin futures contract, as the battle for institutional investors heats up thanks to competition from Bakkt.

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Coinbase Eyes European Growth After Winning Irish E-Money License

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been granted an Irish e-money license that will bring it greater access to EU and EEA markets.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

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tZERO-Backed Startup Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Security Token Market

BSTX is seeking regulatory approval to launch one of the first markets for publicly traded, registered security tokens.

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Bitfinex Doesn't Have to Compile Documents During Appeal, Judge Says

A New York judge has rejected the state attorney general's request to have Bitfinex and Tether compile documents during an ongoing appeal.

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OKEx Korea Reviewing Decision to Delist Privacy Coins Zcash and Dash

OKEX Korea is reconsidering a decision to delist the privacy coins zcash and dash it announced in September.

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Vanguard Developing Blockchain Platform for $6 Trillion Forex Market

Mutual fund giant Vanguard has partnered with Nasdaq Ventures-backed blockchain startup Symbiont to develop a currency trading platform.

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QuadrigaCX Founder's Widow Will Cough Up $9 Million to Repay Users

Bankruptcy trustee EY and the widow of QuadrigaCX founder Gerald Cotten have come to a settlement – with affected users of the defunct exchange getting a $9 million payout.

Gerald Cotten, difunto CEO de QuadrigaCX, alrededor de 2015.