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    Bybit Launches Gold & FX Treasure Hunt Competition: Embark on a Quest for Real Gold Rewards

    Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to announce the Gold & FX Treasure Hunt — a unique competition tailored for crypto enthusiasts and traders of traditional assets. This event presents a rare opportunity to compete for high-value prizes, including real gold bars and coins, as part of an exciting trading journey. Against the backdrop of Bitcoin’s ascent and gold’s resurgence, the Treasure Hunt offers traders a golden chance to capitalize on global market dynamics.Discovering Real Gold Rewards in the Gold & FX Treasure HuntThe Gold & FX Treasure Hunt rewards traders with an array of coveted prizes, from gold bars and coins to significant USDT payouts. Participants can register and qualify by trading a minimum of 100 lots across supported contracts like Gold and Forex on Bybit’s MT5 platform.Bybit MT5: A Gateway to Diversified Global Trading for Forex ProfessionalsBybit MT5 empowers forex and commodity traders with direct access to markets such as Forex, Metals, Commodities, Oil, and Indices, all seamlessly traded with USDT. The platform offers a familiar and sophisticated trading environment for those transitioning to Bybit’s powerful interface, crafted to support both experienced and new forex traders.Key Details of Bybit’s Gold & FX Treasure HuntTwo Ways to Join the Hunt:1. Gold & FX PnL Battlefield:#Bybit / #TheCryptoArkAbout BybitBybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving over 50 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) Red Bull Racing team.For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.comFor more information, please visit: https://www.bybit.comFor updates, please follow: Bybit’s Communities and Social MediaDiscord | Facebook (NASDAQ:META) | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | YoutubeContactHead of PRTony AuBybittony.au@bybit.comThis article was originally published on Chainwire More

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    Bybit Launches bbSOL Virtual Card, Bridging Solana Ecosystem with Innovative Features

    Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has unveiled the bbSOL virtual card, offering Bybit Card holders a unique entry into the Solana ecosystem. Celebrating Bybit’s 6th anniversary, Bybit Card invites users to join the bbSOL evolution through a gamified experience designed for a dynamic growth journey and exclusive rewards.Marking both Bybit’s 6th anniversary and bbSOL’s debut year, the new bbSOL-themed virtual card expands the rewards options available to Bybit Card holders, including bbSOL perks and gaming points, enabling users to participate in the evolution of bbSOL financially and creatively.Registration is open to existing and new Bybit Card users. Once issued, the personalized virtual card can be added to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Pay or Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Wallet on their device in supported regions. And with each tap of the virtual card, the evolution begins. Card holders enjoy a refreshing Web3 experience, with exclusive and interactive features that enhance their journey. There are three main paths to tailor their spending and unlock unique benefits:#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk / #Super6BybitAbout BybitBybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving over 50 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) Red Bull Racing team.For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.comFor more information, please visit: https://www.bybit.comFor updates, please follow: Bybit’s Communities and Social MediaDiscord | Facebook (NASDAQ:META) | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | YoutubeContactHead of PRTony AuBybittony.au@bybit.comThis article was originally published on Chainwire More

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    Pope says Vatican’s pension fund faces ‘serious imbalance’

    VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Thursday the Vatican’s pension fund is facing a “serious imbalance” that may require changes to its operating structure, and appointed a senior cardinal to take over the fund’s administration.In an unusual letter sent to all the world’s cardinals and to the leaders of the Vatican’s various offices, the pope did not quantify the scope of the issue. He said the changes would include “making difficult decisions that will require particular sensitivity, generosity, and willingness to sacrifice on the part of everyone”.Francis appointed Cardinal Kevin Farrell, an Irish-American prelate who has led the Vatican’s office for family issues since 2016, to take over as the fund’s administrator.The pope has expressed uncommon concern about the Vatican’s budget several times in recent months. In October, he ordered the third reduction in three years for the pay packages of the cardinals who lead the Vatican. He has also asked them to pursue a “zero deficit” agenda.The Vatican has not released a full budget statement in several years but is known to be facing a serious budget deficit.The Vatican’s finance czar estimated in 2022 that the net liability of the pension fund for post-employment benefits amounted to some 631 million euros ($664 million).The headquarters of the Catholic Church comprises two entities: the internationally recognised sovereign entity of the Holy See and the Vatican, a 108-acre city-state within Rome.They maintain separate budgets, and Vatican City income, including from the popular Vatican Museums, has often been used to plug the Holy See’s deficit, which according to Italian media stood at around 83 million euros ($87 million) last year. ($1 = 0.9505 euros) More

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    The global green transition will survive Trump

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    Exclusive: BoxBet exits stealth mode after securing strategic financing

    CMCC, a $500 million venture capital firm backed by the Winklevoss twins and Richard Li’s Pacific Century Group, has previously funded key blockchain projects, including Solana. BoxBet plans to capitalize on Telegram’s vast user base of 900 million monthly active users, integrating its platform to offer a seamless gaming experience. Central to its ecosystem is the $BXBT token, a deflationary asset designed to align user participation with platform growth. As part of its launch strategy, the company is initiating a “Bet-to-Earn Airdrop,” giving users a stake in its operations from the start.The company said it intends to use the fresh funding to expand its presence in regulated markets by securing licenses and scaling operations. “The financing will support significant marketing initiatives, including partnerships with major sports franchises, to drive user acquisition and elevate brand visibility,” BoxBet said in a press release. Moreover, it will allow BoxBet to build out its team by recruiting talent from the iGaming and technology sectors to strengthen its execution capabilities.“We’re impressed by the BoxBet team’s expertise and their ability to execute,” said Martin Baumann, Managing Partner at CMCC Global. “They have the potential to transform the iGaming sector and build a globally recognized platform that changes how users engage with betting.”BoxBet has formed several strategic alliances, including a collaboration with a prominent privacy-focused browser in India and planned marketing initiatives with leading sports franchises across Latin America and Asia.  More

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    Bitcoin marches towards $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans

    Bitcoin prices topped $98,000 for the first time during European trading, and were last up around 4% on the day.The cryptocurrency’s price has more than doubled this year and is up about 40% in the two weeks since Trump was voted in as the next U.S. president and a slew of pro-crypto lawmakers were elected to Congress.”While it’s now firmly into overbought territory, it is being drawn toward the $100k level,” said IG Markets analyst Tony Sycamore.Trump embraced digital assets during his campaign, promising to make the United States the “crypto capital of the planet” and to accumulate a national stockpile of bitcoin.More than $4 billion has streamed into U.S. listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds since the election. This week, there was a strong debut for options on BlackRock (NYSE:BLK)’s ETF, with call options – bets on the price going up – more popular than puts.Crypto-related stocks have soared along with the bitcoin price and shares in bitcoin miner MARA Holdings were up nearly 14% overnight, while MicroStrategy, a loss-making software company that has been buying bitcoin, rose 10% to take its market capitalisation beyond $100 billion.”Many are wondering if this administration will bring the regulatory clarity the crypto community has been waiting for. It’s likely too soon to say,” said Will Peck, head of digital assets at WisdomTree, a global exchange-traded fund issuer. “We see all of this excitement as bullish not only for bitcoin or crypto broadly, but the entire blockchain-enabled ecosystem that is growing today.” More

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    DegenLayer Introduces The First Memecoin Focused Blockchain

    DegenLayer, a newly launched memecoin focused blockchain & trading terminal app suite, has announced its testnet release, marking a key step toward its upcoming mainnet launch. The platform aims to facilitate zero setup memecoin trading and creation, leveraging the $20 billion liquidity within the Optimism Superchain ecosystem.The project’s developers project daily revenues of $1 million in ETH, assuming a daily DEX trading volume of $200 million. With low transaction fees and a streamlined user interface, DegenLayer seeks to provide a gateway for mainstream users to engage in blockchain-based trading and creation.The project’s native token $DELAY was fair launched on Uniswap last week, and is set to be listed on one of the top 15 CoinGecko-ranked exchanges next week, providing access to the token to their 10 million+ user community.The project is powered by a 60+ person team behind notable successes including PunksClub.io the CryptoPunk social network, Music.com (developed with Pharrell Williams), and AAA games like The Witcher 3 and Dying Light 2. The founding team previously achieved remarkable success with SuperBid, driving token value from $0.01 to $12 in 2021.About DegenLayerDegenLayer is a trading terminal and Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain designed to make memecoin trading accessible to mainstream users. Built on Optimism technology, the platform offers low-cost, high-speed transactions and a zero setup interface for memecoin trading and creation. Backed by a team with expertise in Web3, gaming, and entertainment, DegenLayer aims to bring innovative blockchain solutions to the global market.For more information about DegenLayer and its revolutionary approach to memecoin trading, users can visit https://degenlayer.wtf. Media inquiries can be directed to contact@degenlayer.wtf.ContactCEOJacob RylkoDegenLayercontact@degenlayer.wtfThis article was originally published on Chainwire More

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    How to put Europe’s savings to work

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