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Kraken's parent company, Payward, has agreed to acquire the U.S.-based derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million. This acquisition will provide Kraken with access to a fully CFTC-licensed crypto derivatives infrastructure, enhancing its expansion in regulated markets.
Bitcoin's price rallied above $78,000, leading to liquidations of nearly $820 million in leveraged crypto positions over the past 24 hours. The surge is attributed to easing geopolitical tensions and a broader risk-on sentiment in the market.
The U.S. government has moved 8.2 Bitcoin, valued at over $600,000, linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. This move is part of ongoing efforts to manage and potentially return funds tied to the $9 billion hack.
A new bill introduced in Russia aims to criminalize the offering of unregistered crypto services, requiring entities to register with the Bank of Russia. Failure to comply could result in fines and prison time, highlighting Russia's tightening regulatory stance on cryptocurrency.