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Standard Chartered‑backed Aleo Network Foundation is launching USDCx, a USDC‑backed, privacy‑preserving stablecoin on Aleo testnet via Circle xReserve, targeting compliant private payments. Aleo Network Foundation has unveiled plans to launch USDCx, a privacy-preserving, programmable stablecoin on the Aleo testnet, using…
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An exchange on social media platform X between Andrew Tate and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sparked discussion over Bitcoin’s market liquidity after Strategy purchased 10,624 BTC in a single day with minimal price impact. Andrew Tate goes on Bitcoin rant…
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Bitcoin
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Bitcoin broke out of a week-long range as Fed rate cut bets and $150B in fresh crypto market cap fueled a short squeeze, with altcoins outperforming BTC. Bitcoin (BTC) traded higher on Dec. 9 as the total cryptocurrency market capitalization…
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ZKsync will shut down its legacy Lite network in 2026, keeping withdrawals live while steering users to Era and Elastic after major pilots, exploits and a Vitalik-backed upgrade. ZKsync plans to shut down its original ZKsync Lite network in 2026…
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ZKsync
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Bybit’s World Crypto Rankings put Singapore first for crypto adoption, with Vietnam, Hong Kong and other Asia-Pacific markets surging as RWA, local stablecoins and crypto payrolls grow Singapore has surpassed the United States to rank as the world’s leading country…
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UK FCA kills EU PRIIPs, rolls out Consumer Composite Investments, and lets wealthy clients opt out of consumer duty as it rewires post‑Brexit retail markets. Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority announced reforms aimed at increasing retail investment participation, including the elimination…
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OCC Letter 1188 confirms U.S. banks can run riskless principal crypto trades, capping a 2025 rollback of Fed, FDIC and OCC hurdles on custody and tokenized rails. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency published Interpretive Letter 1188 on…
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On-chain sleuth ZachXBT traces 3,670 ETH to suspect Danny Khan as Dubai raid, Genesis creditor theft and Kroll SIM swap links surface amid U.S. indictment. British cybercrime suspect Danny Khan, also known online as Danish Zulfiqar, has reportedly been detained…
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Tajikistan passes law imposing steep fines and up to 8 years in prison for Bitcoin miners using stolen electricity amid worsening winter energy shortages. Tajikistan’s parliament has approved legislation imposing prison sentences of up to eight years for individuals who…
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Bitcoin
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Ethereum whales and sharks accumulated 934,240 ETH over three weeks while retail sold 1,041 ETH, fueling a price rebound as volatility cooled, Santiment shows. Ethereum has experienced a price rebound following accumulation by large holders over the past three weeks,…
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Strive Asset Management launches $500m stock sale to buy more Bitcoin, expand its 7,525 BTC treasury, and fund corporate needs amid MSCI index exclusion debate. Strive Asset Management has announced a $500 million stock sales program intended to fund additional…
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Bitcoin
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New Nicholas AfterDark ETF plans to hold Bitcoin only overnight and rotate into Treasuries during U.S. hours to exploit BTC’s non-U.S. session outperformance. Bitcoin has demonstrated a persistent pattern of stronger performance during non-U.S. trading hours over the past year,…
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Stripe-backed Tempo blockchain launches public testnet with Mastercard, Klarna, UBS and Kalshi, targeting sub-cent stablecoin payments for mainstream finance. Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain backed by Stripe and crypto investment firm Paradigm, launched its public testnet, the company announced, marking a…
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Bitwise’s $1.25b 10-asset crypto fund wins SEC approval to uplist from OTC to NYSE Arca as a regulated ETP, giving institutions index-style exposure to top coins. The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund commenced trading as a regulated exchange-traded product on…
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Bitcoin
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Aave Labs has proposed deploying Aave V3 on MegaETH at mainnet launch to capture early liquidity and borrowing demand. Aave Labs has submitted a new governance proposal to launch Aave V3 on MegaETH at mainnet Day 0, aiming to draw…
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DeFi TVL rebounds near $140b as perp DEXs, spot volumes, and stablecoin flows jump, but hacks and regulation keep sentiment fragile. DeFi is expanding again. TVL is rising. Volatility stays high. The sector still lags the broader crypto market, but…
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