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99% favor Solana Alpenglow upgrade for 150ms finality, so far

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Solana’s Alpenglow protocol looks set to pass, with over 99% of cast votes in favor of the proposal that seeks to bring Solana’s transaction finality in line with Google search speeds. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/bCRWo4h

Businesses are absorbing Bitcoin 4x faster than it is mined: Report

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Businesses are outstripping miner output several times over, potentially triggering a supply shock if exchange reserves continue to dwindle. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/6ZC7bpJ

AI will make stocks obsolete, driving investors to Bitcoin: Analyst

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Artificial intelligence will speed up innovation exponentially, making slow-moving public companies a poor investment vehicle in the future. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/JRDWLGA

Ether party won’t stop as RWAs, TradFi cement it as the best institutional play

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Ethereum’s dominance in stablecoins and real-world assets shifted ETH from a speculative play to a major platform for institutional finance. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/GUlLDmf

Crypto ‘buy the dip’ calls are spiking, which may signal more downside

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Buy the dip mentions on social media are climbing as Bitcoin falls, which could be a sign the market hasn’t bottomed yet, Santiment says. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/kX81M07

Skepticism Bitcoin can go 'any higher' will persist at $10M: Analyst

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A Bitcoin adviser says Bitcoin could reach as high as $10 million, and people will still be saying, “it can’t go any higher right?” from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/PgiSWCf

'No question Bitcoin hits $1M' — Eric Trump at BTC Asia 2025

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Trump reiterated calls for $1 million Bitcoin but said the vast majority of market participants still don’t understand digital money. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/ql8HMLS

Crypto treasury firms mirror CDO risks from 2008 financial crisis: Crypto exec

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Crypto treasury firms introduce several layers of risk to an asset class that inherently features reduced or no counterparty risk. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/PFzLC9X

Crypto Biz: Japan’s quiet stablecoin coup

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Japan readies its first yen-backed stablecoin, signaling a shift from regulatory caution to active participation in digital finance. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/6lW0AnF

Hyperliquid token gains institutional access with new 21Shares ETP

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Institutional investors now have their first exposure to Hyperliquid’s native token through a Europe-listed crypto ETP. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/18AHpK9

US regulator opens pathway for Americans to trade on offshore crypto exchanges

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The change is part of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's “crypto sprint,” an initiative to overhaul regulations in response to proposals from the Trump administration. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/veSJmKj

DeFi platform dYdX plans Telegram trading in roadmap update as earnings slide

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DYdX is recovering from an up-and-down 2024, where the DEX laid off 35% of its workforce in October. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/5iurtVY

Google outlines plans for ‘Universal Ledger’ amid race for institutional blockchains

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Google Cloud’s Web3 head used a LinkedIn post to brand the company's upcoming Universal Ledger as a neutral blockchain for financial institutions. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/IXvCDc5

REX-Osprey files for BNB staking ETF as monthly inflows pick up

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BNB Chain reportedly offers between 1.5% and 3% yield for staking its native token BNB, which may sweeten the pot for investors. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/HxVD6ra

US regulator integrates Nasdaq surveillance tool to combat market manipulation

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The software targets market abuse such as insider trading and manipulation across equity and crypto markets. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/z3GVn20

JPMorgan backs hedge fund Numerai with $500M, fueling crypto-AI convergence

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Numerai, the Paul Tudor Jones–backed hedge fund powered by crowdsourced AI models, has secured a $500 million commitment from JPMorgan. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/wATPe0B

Bitcoin and the 2026 debt wall: Two cycles on a collision course

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$33 trillion in debt matures in 2026. How will Bitcoin respond to macro forces and credit markets that may impact its future as much as halvings once did? from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/LMYQynx

Bitcoin futures demand rises even as BTC sells off: What gives?

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Bitcoin’s recovery hinges on the resumption of the spot ETF inflows and investors’ ability to compartmentalize the whale selling and focus on fundamentals. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/BKDJy0t

Sharps Technology stock soars on $400M Solana treasury plan

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Sharps Technology announced a $400 million raise to launch a Solana treasury, sending its shares soaring Monday as more health sector firms pivot into digital assets. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/wSkIH4g

Binance’s CZ family office backs another BNB treasury launch in the US

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B Strategy plans to follow the playbook of 10X Capital, which recently secured funding for a BNB treasury supported by YZi Labs. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/9dQbfhA

SBI Group, Chainlink partner to bring crypto tech to Asia’s finance scene

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SBI Group and Chainlink will offer a host of blockchain-based tools aimed at financial institutions, starting in Japan and then the Asia-Pacific under a new partnership. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/unYfW9v

LayerZero wins Stargate acquisition in 4-way bidding war

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The community for the cross-blockchain platform Stargate has greenlit LayerZero’s $110 million acquisition, despite interest from three other rivals. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/iLJRNOv

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says case going nowhere, slams French gov

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Durov said French law enforcement officials are still "struggling" to find evidence of wrongdoing even one year on from his arrest in 2024. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/meLH3w2

Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet graduates to FTSE Japan and All-World indices

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The inclusion of Metaplanet in these stock indices will funnel passive capital flows into the Bitcoin market, supporting BTC floor prices. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/vcKSQmb

Ether’s August rally could lead to September downtrend, history suggests

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Since 2016, whenever Ether’s price has gone up in August, it has historically fallen in September, data shows. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/a8slK20

Rising Fed rate chatter may be a red flag for crypto: Santiment

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Mentions of Federal Reserve-related keywords and the anticipated interest rate cut have reached an 11-month high, according to Santiment. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/YD4V7r8

Custodia Bank CEO warns of TradFi firms facing first crypto winter

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Caitlin Long said mismatches between legacy financial systems and blockchain protocols, which settle in real-time, may impact TradFi firms. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/wPGAUIN

Aave tumbles following rumors regarding World Liberty token allocation

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Rumors on social media about a World Liberty Financial governance proposal from October 2024 drove the Aave token down by over $30. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/EYLJHVQ

ETH hits new all-time high above $4,870 as Fed turns dovish, Ether ETF inflows resume

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ETH broke above its November 2021 record high, and analysts say a dovish Federal Reserve and institutional adoption will send Ether well above $5,000. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/ySUEpHJ

VanEck files for JitoSOL ETF, opening pathway to Solana staking rewards

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VanEck has filed to launch the first US ETF backed by a liquid staking token, JitoSOL, testing the SEC’s evolving stance on staking. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/GFEL1Pv

US court signs off on $13M BlockFi settlement after objection withdrawn

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After a BlockFi investor withdrew an objection filed in February, a judge appeared to clear the way for the next step in a settlement of a class-action lawsuit. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/Dev9Z5J

Bitcoin’s $13.8B options expiry puts bulls on edge ahead of key test

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Bitcoin’s options expiry and tech-sector pressures will determine if the bull run truly ended or just took a pause. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/MIzLeph

State Street becomes first custodian on JPMorgan tokenized debt platform

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State Street, one of the world’s top three asset managers, can now custody blockchain-based debt securities for institutional clients. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/EvrSwlT

US must pass regulations or risk losing crypto race — Wyoming Symposium

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The panelists agreed that it is not too late for the US to catch up to other jurisdictions, but urged swift crypto regulatory legislation. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/uzNgowx

XRP’s price downtrend could continue: Here’s 4 reasons why

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XRP data highlights investor profit-taking and reveals reasons why the altcoin’s price could continue to fall. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/4QIWLNR

Early Bitcoin web domains from 2010 head to auction

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The portfolio includes names registered just after Bitcoin's launch and spans wallets, exchanges and payments. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/QTdJ6BP

Scaramucci to tokenize $300M in assets, nearly doubling Avalanche's RWA base

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The RWA tokenization market has grown 64.7% in 2025 as asset managers are taken by promises of transparency and better investor accessibility. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/xayuInD

ETH charts predict $3.9K retest, then a 100% rally to new highs

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ETH upside remains programmed thanks to record spot ETF inflows even as the altcoin’s price consolidates in the $3,900 to $4,400 liquidity zone. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/0NUeyFM

Time for a Web3 reality check: Which altcoin sectors are really delivering?

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Web3 remains a popular buzzword in crypto, but are DApps and altcoins actually delivering on their promises? from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/bRT19Dc

Cryptojacker gets 1 year prison after admitting to $3.5M fraud

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Charles O. Parks III, who admitted to misusing $3.5 million worth of resources from two cloud computing providers to mine crypto, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/QuUOfye

Altseason’s next step depends on China stimulus, investors’ response to recession fears

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Central bank stimulus in China and global investors’ response to recession fears will determine if altseason continues. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/ks9XFlM

Qubic community, Monero's 51% attacker, votes to target Dogecoin next

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The community for Qubic, an AI-focused blockchain project, voted to target the Dogecoin network over Zcash and Kaspa by a wide margin. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/YXMsAZ5

Michael Saylor signals Strategy will buy the Bitcoin dip

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Saylor signaled an impending Bitcoin purchase by Strategy, as BTC's price hovers around the $117,000 level, down from the all-time high. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/A8mEMRU

Bitcoin has ‘greater than 50% chance’ of $150K before bear hits: Exec

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Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg’s bear market warning comes as other industry executives don’t expect a sharper downturn for Bitcoin anytime soon. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/2phud96

$1M Bitcoin in 2026 would signal trouble: Galaxy's Mike Novogratz

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Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz’s comments come the same week Bitcoin surged to new all-time highs of $124,128. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/7r8Adnf

Kraken pauses Monero deposits following 51% attack

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Withdrawals and trading for Monero (XMR) on the Kraken exchange remain open, and deposits will resume once it is safe, the exchange said. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/wcVuhKg

Basel Bank capital rules create 'chokepoint' for crypto — Investment exec

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The current capital reserve requirements and rules make holding cryptocurrencies too costly for banks, limiting the sector's growth. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/bLG6d3X

US authorities to seize $2.8M in crypto from alleged ransomware operator

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The cryptocurrency, allegedly linked to ransomware proceeds, is expected to be added to the US crypto reserve. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/OrENShs

SEC Chair Paul Atkins teases private equity access for retail

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Atkins said the Securities and Exchange Commission would work to broaden access to investments typically reserved for accredited investors. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/QcvHhsU

How Bitcoin could hit $400K by year-end, according to Udi Wertheimer

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A new type of buyer who “never sells” is scooping up Bitcoin from long-time holders — a bullish catalyst for BTC, says Bitcoin OG Udi Wertheimer in an exclusive Cointelegraph interview. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/7WfS1LE