Daniel Nwokolo

Daniel Nwokolo is a refined crypto journalist and content creator at Crypto-news, with over 2 years experience in writing about blockchain technology and its transformative potential. Daniel has honed his craft to deliver in-depth analyses, breaking news, and engaging stories that simplify the complexities of the crypto world. Hence, he is a trusted voice for readers navigating the fast-paced crypto industry.

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Xapo Bank Launches Instant $1M BTC-Backed Loans with No Fees

Crypto wealth manager Xapo Bank has launched a Bitcoin-backed loan service, allowing eligible customers to borrow up to $1 million in U.S. dollars without selling their bitcoin (BTC). The initiative, announced in a March 18 X post, aims to provide flexible liquidity options while discouraging BTC liquidation during market fluctuations. Notably, Xapo Bank’s offering enables…

March 18, 20250Comments

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Metaplanet Tops Holdings to 3,200 BTC with $12.5M Purchase

Japanese crypto investment firm Metaplanet has acquired an additional 150 bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $12.5 million, continuing its aggressive expansion into digital assets. Notably, this latest purchase brings the company’s total holdings to 3,200 BTC, valued at approximately $269.3 million at current market prices. According to Metaplanet’s March 18 announcement on X, the firm bought…

March 18, 20250Comments

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Strategy Has Acquired 130 BTC for $10.7M to Boost BTC Holdings

Strategy, the Bitcoin-focused corporate entity led by Michael Saylor, has acquired an additional 130 BTC for approximately $10.7 million. The latest purchase, disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, was made at an average price of $82,981 per bitcoin between March 10 and March 16. With this acquisition, Strategy now holds 499,226…

March 17, 20250Comments

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Binance Wallet Launches Zero-Fee Trading for All Swaps Until September 2025

Crypto exchange giant Binance has announced a zero-fee trading promotion for all swaps conducted through its Binance Wallet, effective from March 17, 2025, at 08:00 UTC. The initiative, which will run until September 17, 2025, aims to enhance user experience and drive engagement with Binance’s integrated trading features. During the promotion period, users will not…

March 17, 20250Comments

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FalconX and StoneX Make History with First CME Group Solana Futures Trade

FalconX, a digital asset prime brokerage firm, has completed the first-ever block trade of CME Group’s newly launched Solana (SOL) futures in collaboration with StoneX, a global financial services company. The trade, announced on March 16, marks a milestone for institutional cryptocurrency derivatives and highlights growing interest in regulated digital asset products beyond Bitcoin and…

March 17, 20250Comments

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Coinbase Pursues CFTC Approval for Cardano and Natural Gas Futures Contracts

Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to self-certify futures contracts for natural gas (NGS) and Cardano (ADA). As announced in a March 14 post on X, the company expects to launch these products on March 31, 2025, expanding its offerings in both traditional energy and cryptocurrency derivatives markets. We're…

March 15, 20250Comments

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VanEck Seeks SEC Approval for Avalanche ETF to Boost Institutional Crypto Exposure

Investment management firm VanEck has officially filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed VanEck Avalanche ETF, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to track the price performance of AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche blockchain. The filing marks a significant step toward expanding regulated investment opportunities in…

March 15, 20250Comments

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Ripple Receives DFSA License to Provide Crypto Payment Services in UAE

Ripple has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer blockchain-based payment services in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). This milestone, announced on March 13, makes Ripple the first blockchain-enabled payments provider licensed by the DFSA, reinforcing its presence in the Middle East. The license also marks Ripple’s first regulatory approval…

March 13, 20250Comments

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Turkey’s Capital Markets Board Unveils New Regulations for Crypto Service Providers in 2025

The Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Turkey has enacted two new communiqués establishing regulatory frameworks for crypto asset service providers. These regulations, published in the Official Gazette on March 13, outline operational, financial, and governance requirements for firms operating in the cryptocurrency sector. The communiqués, part of the broader amendments introduced under the "Law on…

March 13, 20250Comments

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South Korea Moves Toward Corporate Crypto Adoption with New Regulatory Roadmap

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is moving forward with a structured approach to corporate virtual asset transactions. According to an official report, Vice Chairman of the regulatory agency, Kim Soyoung, held discussions with industry experts on March 12, focusing on phased guidelines that align with global regulatory standards. Notably, the FSC aims to introduce…

March 12, 20250Comments

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