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CFTC Approves Bitnomial to Offer Futures Contracts Settled in Real Bitcoin
The CFTC has approved Bitnomial Exchange to offer margined bitcoin futures and options contracts.
Heifer International Joins Libra Association to 'Support Financial Inclusion'
Heifer International has joined the Libra Association, just days after the group modified its stablecoin vision to focus on a series of single-currency tokens rather than one basket-backed version.
Weekend Attack Drains Decentralized Protocol dForce of $25M in Crypto
dForce appears to have lost control of $25 million in bitcoin and ether held in its decentralized lending protocol.
Circle CEO Claims 'Explosive' Stablecoin Demand From Everyday Businesses
Dollar-backed stablecoins are surging in popularity, and much of the demand is from normal businesses, not just crypto traders, Circle’s CEO said.
'Digital Dollar' Reintroduced by US Lawmakers in Latest Stimulus Bill
The idea of a digital dollar was again floated by U.S. lawmakers as a means of issuing stimulus payments to residents.
Reddit May Use Ethereum for a New Token-Based Points System
Reddit is trialing an Ethereum-based rewards system in one of its subreddits.
More Profit-Taking? Bitcoin Price Sags 7% Ahead of Easter Weekend
Major cryptocurrency markets fell 7 percent over the past 24 hours, with bitcoin (BTC) retreating below $7,000 to $6,807 as of press time.
Fidelity Taps ErisX Exchange to Boost Crypto Trading Liquidity
Fidelity Digital Asset has signed onto ErisX's clearinghouse, giving its customers access to the exchange's order book in a bid to boost liquidity.
US State Regulators Order 'Fraudulent' Crypto Mining Scheme to Shut Down
The Texas State Securities Board and Alabama Securities Commission filed an emergency action against Ultra Mining, alleging it offered unregistered securities by promising to double investments in a cloud mining scheme.
SEC Seeks More Feedback on tZERO's Proposed Security Token Exchange
The commission has extended a comment period on a proposed rule change to clear a regulatory path for the Boston Security Token Exchange, a tZERO-backed platform.
