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Ali is a professional journalist with experience in Web3 journalism and marketing. Ali holds a Master's degree in Finance and enjoys writing about cryptocurrencies and fintech. Ali’s work has been published on a number of leading cryptocurrency publications including Capital.com, CryptoSlate, Securities.io, Invezz.com, Business2Community, BeinCrypto, and more.

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China Expands Digital Yuan Trials to Cross-Border E-Commerce Transactions

China has taken a major step in promoting its digital currency by expanding the pilot program for the digital yuan into cross-border e-commerce transactions. The move reflects Beijing’s broader...

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Ellington Credit Defies Market Headwinds with Strong Q1 Performance

Ellington Credit has reported a strong first-quarter performance, defying broader market headwinds and signaling resilience in the credit investment sector. The company, which specializes in mortgage-backed securities and structured...

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Royal Bank of Canada Boosts MSTR Holdings by 16%, Adds 430 BTC

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has strengthened its exposure to Bitcoin by increasing its stake in MicroStrategy, one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency. According to...

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Switzerland Sees 36% Uptick in VC Funding, Fintech Among Top Deals

Switzerland’s startup ecosystem is witnessing a remarkable resurgence, with venture capital funding soaring 36% compared to last year, and fintech emerging as one of the strongest sectors driving the...

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Egypt’s EGX Launches Mobile App to Bring Stock Market to Everyone

Egypt’s stock market has taken a major leap toward digital accessibility with the launch of a new mobile application by the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). The app, which went live...

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SharpLink’s Ethereum Holdings Jump to 740,760 ETH in Major Staking Surge

SharpLink has made headlines with its recent revelation that its Ethereum holdings have soared to 740,760 ETH, marking one of the company’s most aggressive moves into the crypto staking...

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Bitcoin ETF inflows rebound with $250M in new investments

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have seen a strong reversal in sentiment as the sector recorded fresh inflows worth $250 million, marking a notable turnaround after...

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Mercurity Fintech Raises $6 Million for Digital Asset Strategy

Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. has secured $6 million in new funding to accelerate its digital asset and blockchain strategy, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing transformation. The...

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Regional Competition: Hong Kong Challenges Singapore and Dubai in Web3 Race

Hong Kong’s latest move to open retail crypto trading under strict regulations has reignited competition among global financial centers vying for leadership in the fast-growing Web3 space. By granting...

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Licensing Part of City’s Bid to Reclaim Global Crypto Hub Status

Hong Kong has taken a decisive step toward reestablishing itself as a leading global crypto hub, with regulators officially granting the first retail trading licenses to OSL and HashKey....

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Following a career as a photographer and video producer, Alice began working in financial services as an IFA in 2007. She began her career as an investment writer and financial journalist in 2009, working for a number of top financial institutions while obtaining extensive expertise writing for a range of industries and audiences. Alice went to St Andrews University to study English and Russian.

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