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Aave Labs founder Stani Kulechov defended the lending protocol’s resilience after an April exploit tied to KelpDAO’s LayerZero bridge triggered an $8.45 billion withdrawal wave. The episode has intensified scrutiny of DeFi risk controls as Aave prepares a V4 redesign aimed at limiting contagion from external infrastructure failures.
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Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet says the EU’s MiCA framework is raising compliance costs in ways that favor large financial institutions over smaller crypto startups. Regulators argue the stricter rules are needed for consumer protection and market trust, while banks increasingly seek crypto-native infrastructure for custody and tokenization.
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has formally asked President Donald Trump for a pardon while serving a 25-year sentence for fraud and conspiracy. The request is listed as pending by the Justice Department’s Office of the Pardon Attorney, separate from his ongoing appeal.
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Zcash recovered part of its recent losses after the privacy coin's backers introduced a planned upgrade focused on restoring confidence in its supply. The move matters because supply trust is central to how markets assess a digital asset.
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Crypto markets bounced back on Monday after Friday’s selloff, with Bitcoin recovering after briefly falling below $60,000. The rebound came as traders weighed strong U.S. jobs data, liquidity pressure from AI IPO activity, and renewed concerns around Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin exposure.
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Bitcoin’s weekend move back to $63,000 triggered $540 million in crypto short liquidations, the highest level in seven weeks. Analysts remained cautious, citing ETF outflows and volatility tied to CME Bitcoin activity.
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Bitcoin is showing only its second weekly bullish divergence on record, a technical signal that previously came before a major rally. The pattern has renewed attention on whether BTC could continue pushing toward the $90,000 area.
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10x Research argues bitcoin’s recent tumble is being driven more by rising inflation expectations than by Strategy’s influence on the market. The note frames the move as a macro-driven selloff rather than a company-specific one.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.7 billion in outflows as the redemption streak reached four weeks. BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for most of the withdrawals, with Fidelity and Grayscale products also seeing money leave.
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BitMine Immersion Technologies made its largest weekly Ethereum purchase so far this year, adding $214 million in ETH during a crypto market pullback. The move reinforces the company’s role as a leading Ethereum treasury firm.
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Bitmine bought more ether during a sharp market decline, marking its biggest ETH purchase of the year. The move adds to the company’s crypto exposure as prices fell.
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Strategy purchased 1,550 Bitcoin for $101.3 million, returning to accumulation after a controversial 32 BTC sale the prior week. The company now holds 845,256 BTC.
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Strategy added more Bitcoin and increased its cash reserves after its stock posted its biggest weekly drop since 2022. The company’s Bitcoin position was reportedly $10.7 billion underwater as of Monday morning after Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since October 2024.
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The House Ways and Means Committee will review draft crypto tax bills focused on staking, mining, network fees, and reporting. The discussion could help shape how key crypto activities are treated under U.S. tax rules.
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South Korean lawmaker Kim Byung-gi is reportedly under investigation over alleged nepotism connected to his son’s crypto-sector jobs. Police also raided Bithumb’s offices as part of the probe, according to Cointelegraph.
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MetaMask has launched a self-custodial AI agent wallet that lets autonomous software trade across DeFi while users retain controls such as spending limits, allowlists and security approvals. The product is in limited early access, with a wider rollout planned in the coming months.
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MetaMask has introduced a self-custodial wallet designed for AI agents operating across DeFi. The wallet aims to let agents trade while users retain control over funds and approvals.
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NEAR rose 12.3% in CoinDesk’s latest CoinDesk 20 performance update, standing out as almost all assets in the index traded higher. The move pointed to broad market participation rather than a rally concentrated in a single token.
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Prediction markets saw a record $814.2 million in trading volume on Monday across platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket. The surge highlights rising attention around speculation-focused crypto and event-based markets.
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Mask Network will take the lead on consumer-facing product execution for Lens Protocol. Aave will step back into an advisory role, with its focus shifting toward protocol infrastructure and DeFi.
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White hat actors rescued about $500,000 worth of NFTs after an exploit involving Flooring Protocol, according to the supplied source material. The incident comes as NFT market data from CoinGecko and NFT Price Floor show the sector’s market cap has cooled since April.
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The Justice Department will drop its case against former OpenSea manager Nathaniel Chastain after he successfully appealed his wire fraud and money laundering conviction. The move closes a closely watched NFT-related prosecution tied to conduct at one of the sector’s best-known marketplaces.
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Gemini-owned NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway will close on Feb. 23, 2026, shifting into withdrawal-only mode before operations end. The closure marks another prominent retreat from the NFT sector after a prolonged market downturn.
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NFT platform Rodeo has announced it is closing, following Nifty Gateway’s shutdown announcement on Saturday. The back-to-back closures mark a notable week for NFT platforms and their users.
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NFT valuations have retreated to levels last seen before the 2021 hype cycle, with the market now near $1.5 billion. The pullback comes as minting continues, sales weaken and major platforms step away during a prolonged downturn.
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Blockstream’s Adam Back said BIP-110, a proposal aimed at addressing arbitrary data spam on Bitcoin, could be used to freeze user funds. The proposal’s creator argues that safeguards are included to prevent that outcome.
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Logan Paul has reportedly sold a rare Pokémon card for $16.5 million, years after fractionalizing ownership of the collectible through Liquid Marketplace. The earlier NFT-linked arrangement later became part of a lawsuit after the platform went offline and investors sought returns.
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Parsec, an on-chain analytics firm focused on decentralized finance and NFTs, has shut down amid continued crypto market volatility. The closure reflects how parts of the analytics market are adjusting as industry priorities shift.
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Magic Eden is redirecting resources away from parts of its NFT marketplace business and toward Dicey, its casino platform. The move follows a closed beta in which around 200 users wagered $15 million over two months.
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The company behind Original Penguin has accused Pudgy Penguins’ clothing merchandise of infringing its trademarks. The dispute highlights how NFT-linked brands can face traditional intellectual property challenges when they expand into consumer products.
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Flow Foundation is asking a Seoul court to block planned FLOW delistings on three Korean exchanges. The move follows a December exploit that duplicated tokens.
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NFT lending protocol Gondi said its platform has been secured after a $230,000 exploit. The project said only its Sell & Repay smart contract was affected and that core NFT activity on the platform remains safe.
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OpenSea has postponed the launch of its SEA token, citing challenging conditions. The token was first announced last October as part of the platform’s move beyond NFTs toward a broader marketplace model.
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Meta is ending VR support for Horizon Worlds, the metaverse platform it launched in 2021. The move points to a shift away from the company’s original virtual-reality-first vision for the product.
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SEC Chair Paul Atkins said nonfungible tokens typically fall outside securities laws because they are generally collectibles rather than investment contracts. The comments came as the agency outlined new categories of digital assets that may sit outside its securities framework.
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Yuga Labs has settled a lawsuit it filed in June 2022 against artists Ripps and Cahen. The company accused them of copying Bored Ape Yacht Club cartoon ape images and selling lookalike NFTs.
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Ethereum NFT marketplace Foundation is shutting down after a planned sale to Blackdove did not go through. The platform had handled about $230 million in NFT primary sales since launching in 2021.
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Harvard Management Company opened a position in BlackRock’s spot Ether ETF while reducing its holding in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF. The changes show a more diversified crypto ETF footprint within the university’s $56.9 billion endowment structure.
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A group of crypto firms says decentralized finance should be taught at leading US universities. They argue the subject could help prepare students for a growing number of non-technical crypto roles on Wall Street.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren has questioned whether MrBeast and the CEO of his holding company plan to let minors trade crypto through a recently acquired banking app. The concerns were outlined in a letter focused on how crypto products could be marketed to children.
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A blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions in linked blocks and shares that record across a network of computers. It is best known for powering cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, but the same structure can also support use cases in supply chains, digital ownership, government records and connected devices.
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Bitcoin is an open-source, peer-to-peer digital currency network that allows users to send and receive value without relying on a central authority. Its transactions are processed by miners, who use computing power to validate activity and secure the blockchain.
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Liquidity pool tokens are receipts that represent a user’s share of assets deposited into a DeFi liquidity pool. They can be redeemed for the underlying assets and, in many cases, used across other DeFi activities such as yield farming or collateralized borrowing.
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Stand With Crypto plans to focus on US House races in two states during the 2026 midterm elections. The Coinbase-backed advocacy group is building on its 2024 efforts to mobilize voters interested in crypto policy.
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MARA has launched the MARA Foundation to support Bitcoin network health and adoption. As part of the rollout, the foundation is asking the community to vote on which of three Bitcoin companies should receive a $100,000 contribution.
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Abra CEO Bill Barhydt says institutional attention in crypto is shifting from bitcoin price moves toward tokenized assets, onchain lending and yield products. The company is preparing for a planned Nasdaq listing through a SPAC merger, pending regulatory approval.
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HTX said World Liberty froze its addresses, and the exchange responded by delisting and suspending support for the platform’s token. The move comes amid an ongoing dispute between the two sides.
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XRP recovered from lows near $1.09 and moved back toward $1.14, but CoinDesk reported that the token remains inside a broader downtrend. Exchange outflows and ETF inflows point to possible accumulation, while resistance around $1.15-$1.20 remains the next key test.
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Bitcoin retreated to about $62,900 after renewed Iran-Israel strikes pressured global risk sentiment. The move came alongside a jump in oil prices, sharp losses in Asian equities and renewed focus on U.S. yields and upcoming economic data.
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Bitcoin climbed to $63,700, triggering the largest wave of short liquidations seen since late April. The move came as traders who had bet against the rally were forced to close positions.
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Securitize said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has declared its S-4 registration statement effective. The filing move brings the tokenization firm closer to a proposed merger with Cantor Equity Partners II.
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Major cryptocurrencies traded under pressure after oil prices climbed 3%, adding to a cautious market tone. The move came as investors assessed broader macro conditions across risk assets.
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Arthur Hayes warned that Hyperliquid’s main value driver, using trading fees to burn tokens, could leave the protocol vulnerable if it loses market share. He said the model depends heavily on continued trading activity.
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Michael Saylor has again fueled speculation that Strategy may be preparing another bitcoin purchase, even as attention around the company continues to build. The renewed focus comes amid growing scrutiny of the firm's bitcoin-heavy approach.
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A Zcash vulnerability found with help from Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.8 suggests frontier AI models may soon play a bigger role in finding critical crypto flaws. Security experts say the industry may not yet be prepared for that shift.
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Bitcoin is being watched for a potential move toward $92,630 as it continues to hold a key long-term support area. At the same time, the Nasdaq is showing signs of deeper correction risk, keeping traders focused on cross-market signals.
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Strategy’s executives highlighted the company’s Bitcoin strategy on social media on Sunday while shareholders weighed a proposal to shift preferred stock dividend payments to twice a month. The posts came as final votes were being cast on the dividend timing plan.
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A CoinDesk policy roundup examines the latest state of crypto-related tax legislation moving through the Ways and Means process. The review focuses on how the bills could affect the sector’s regulatory and tax landscape.
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NYDIG said bitcoin’s recent weakness does not appear to stem from one isolated trigger. Instead, the firm pointed to a mix of factors including AI, tech IPO activity, quantum computing concerns and a sale by Strategy.
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Bitcoin is trading near $60,000, but the institutional mood around the asset looks notably different from February. The shift reflects changing market sentiment rather than a new price milestone alone.
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Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin said recent staffing cuts and departures at the Ethereum Foundation should not be viewed as a crisis. He framed the changes as part of the project’s ongoing evolution rather than a sign of distress.
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WLD dropped sharply after Arthur Hayes sold the token just one day after saying he planned to keep it. The move coincided with a broader crypto pullback, adding pressure to the token's price.
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Michael Saylor argued that Bitcoin’s long-term success depends on the alignment of four separate forces. He framed the message as a call for broader coordination around the asset’s role in the market.
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Trading firms are increasingly hiring around Polymarket, according to CoinDesk, signaling that the prediction market is being viewed as more than a niche betting platform. The trend suggests growing institutional interest in how event markets can fit into broader trading workflows.
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A bitcoin wallet tied to the Satoshi era has moved for the first time in 14 years, drawing attention because of its connection to a long-running legal dispute. The transfer comes as the wallet remains central to a $285 billion lawsuit.
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Terra Luna Classic was left behind after Terra’s collapse nearly four years ago, but a small group of holders and supporters still remains committed to the project. The community has not given up despite the chain’s troubled history.
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A crypto industry veteran who helped turn a $20 million family stake into a billion-dollar fund is increasing his commitment to bitcoin. The move underscores continued institutional interest in the asset, according to the source report.
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Several of America’s largest banks are working on a new digital currency network aimed at improving how money moves across their systems. The effort comes as banks look for ways to limit deposit outflows to other financial products and payment options.
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Bitcoin rallied after President Trump’s reelection and climbed to new highs later in 2025. It has since fallen more than 50% from that peak.
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Bitcoin’s latest oversold RSI reading has drawn comparisons with prior market setups in 2020 and February 2026, both of which were followed by notable rebounds. That has put the $70,000 level back into focus in market discussions.
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Frontier AI models are increasingly being used to find software vulnerabilities across the tech industry. Zcash is the latest example of a crypto project where AI-assisted analysis has helped uncover a security issue.
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Researchers say prompt injection attacks could be used to manipulate AI coding agents into accessing sensitive credentials stored in software development pipelines. Microsoft says this could put GitHub-related secrets at risk if the agent is directed to handle them improperly.
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Bitcoin and ether were set for their steepest weekly decline since the FTX collapse as the broader crypto market shed about $390 billion in value. The pullback has affected major tokens across the sector.
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Meta is reportedly paying creators in stablecoins, shifting the challenge of how those tokens are spent to recipients and the broader payment ecosystem. The move highlights a growing gap between crypto distribution and real-world usability.
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A researcher who used AI tools to identify a bug in Zcash says Monero is next on his audit queue. The move extends his security review work beyond Zcash to another major privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
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CoinDesk reported that some market watchers are asking whether retail traders are reducing bitcoin exposure in anticipation of a possible SpaceX IPO. The piece frames the idea as a market question rather than a confirmed trend.
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Bitcoin short positions increased as the price moved down to $60,000, leaving about $2.6 billion in short leverage in the market. The drop in funding rate has raised questions about whether a short squeeze could follow.
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Bitcoin moved back above $61,000 after a sharp selloff across crypto markets. The rout led to roughly $1.6 billion in liquidations, according to CoinDesk.
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Strategy shares fell on Friday as Bitcoin moved back below $60,000 and the company’s flagship preferred stock, STRC, also weakened. The declines left the stock at its lowest level in four months.
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Cardano-related social activity increased even as ADA fell below 20 cents and hit its lowest level in four years. The token’s decline came alongside broader weakness in the market.
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A bug that allowed undetectable Zcash counterfeiting has renewed debate over the tradeoffs that can come with privacy-focused blockchain design. Experts say the incident shows privacy can create challenges for detecting problems, even as it serves an important role in cryptocurrency.
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Ether fell below $1,600, reaching a 13-month low, while Bitcoin slipped under $60,000 for the first time in months. The move came as news of a vulnerability in Zcash circulated in the market.
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US lawmakers are expected to examine digital asset tax policy at an upcoming House hearing, including possible “de minimis” reporting exceptions for crypto transactions. The discussion comes as lawmakers weigh how existing tax rules should apply to digital assets.
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Travala has introduced a protocol that allows AI agents to search for and book hotels using USDC on Base. Travelers still have to approve the final payment before the reservation is completed.
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Anthropic, the company behind Claude, said it embedded engineers at the NSA for offensive cyber operations. It also published a report warning that AI could soon develop further without human involvement.
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Bitcoin’s recent sharp selloff erased about $200 billion in market value, but long-time Bitcoin purists are largely treating the move as part of the asset’s normal volatility. Their view is that short-term price swings do not change Bitcoin’s long-term purpose or fundamentals.
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Bitcoin slipped below $60,000 after stronger U.S. jobs data weighed on crypto sentiment, extending its decline from the October peak. The broader market also remains under pressure as the industry continues to assess the Zcash vulnerability.
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Securitize, the tokenization firm backed by BlackRock, has cleared a key hurdle toward going public on the New York Stock Exchange. The move marks another sign of growing market interest in blockchain-based asset infrastructure.
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning about Hyperliquid, adding to growing regulatory pressure on crypto perpetuals markets. The notice comes as perps trading faces increasing attention from regulators.
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The CoinDesk 20 index moved lower in the latest performance update, with Bitcoin (BTC) down 2.8% among the day’s weaker assets. The broader index decline reflected soft price action across the benchmark.
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Crypto markets extended their weakest week since July 2024, with bitcoin and ether trading near closely watched technical levels. The broader pullback has kept traders focused on whether major support zones will hold.
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Zcash has disclosed a critical vulnerability in its Orchard shielded pool that reportedly allowed undetectable counterfeiting of ZEC. The news has renewed discussion around the security and design of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.
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Bitcoin is trading near a key technical area, and a drop below $60,000 could prompt further market weakness. Analysts are watching nearby support levels and broader market sentiment for signs of whether the move would extend or stabilize.
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The Crypto Clarity Act is drawing fresh attention over proposed bad-actor provisions as the Senate review process moves ahead. Lawmakers and industry participants are still working through the bill’s details, with the framework under discussion in committee and negotiations continuing.
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US spot Bitcoin ETF ownership changed during the recent market downturn, with hedge funds reducing exposure while banks and long-term allocators continued to add. Filings showed significant selling by professional investors in the first quarter.
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Chainalysis says demand tied to the “looksmaxxing” trend has helped create a roughly $100 million gray market for peptides. The activity is reportedly paid for primarily with Bitcoin and stablecoins.
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Russia has imposed sanctions on a British 17-year-old following a report about the ruble-pegged stablecoin A7A5. His father, political activist Bill Browder, said the teenager is the first high school student he knows of to be sanctioned by an authoritarian regime.
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Bitcoin fell sharply as Strategy faced tighter liquidity conditions and paused its Bitcoin purchases. The move has raised questions about whether the market could face further pressure.
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Rep. Bryan Steil said he plans to add language to the House congressional stock ban bill that would also cover prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. The move would broaden the scope of the proposed restrictions beyond traditional stock trading by lawmakers.
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Anthropic says AI systems now write most of its code and are taking on more complex research work. The company says humans are increasingly focused on deciding which problems are worth solving.
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US Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould and New York Representative Gregory Meeks clashed during a Thursday oversight hearing over allegations of political pressure tied to crypto oversight. The exchange centered on concerns about Donald Trump’s influence on regulators he has nominated.
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Senator Cynthia Lummis is leading a group of lawmakers calling on financial regulators to provide fair capital treatment for digital assets held on balance sheets. The push seeks clearer rules for how banks and other firms account for crypto holdings.
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Zcash dropped sharply after Shielded Labs disclosed a major bug that had gone undetected for four years. The issue has raised concerns around the network and helped drive recent selling pressure.
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