Global venture capital funding in the cryptocurrency space reached an all-time high of $6.5 billion in the third quarter of the year, surpassing the second quarter’s record of $5.2 billion.
Thailand’s oldest bank, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has acquired a 51% in Thai cryptocurrency exchange Bitkub for 17.85 million baht ($536.6 million). The transaction is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2022.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is set to become the first known U.S. politician to receive his entire paycheck in the flagship cryptocurrency bitcoin. The mayor, who is a well-known bitcoin bull, has been taking steps to integrate BTC into the city’s operations.
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Top stories in the Crypto Roundup today:
- VCs Invest Record $6.5 Billion in Crypto in Q3
- Thailand’s Oldest Bank Acquires 51% Stake in Crypto Exchange
- Mami Mayor to Receive His Entire Paycheck in Bitcoin
- Exploring 1of1 NFTs with Masterpiece
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