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Fed Keeps Benchmark Rate Steady at 4.25%-4.50% Amid Economic Uncertainty
The U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark fed funds rate at 4.25%-4.50%, marking the third consecutive meeting without changes.
The Fed...
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Coinbase Analysts Project Earnings Drop Ahead of First-Quarter Report
Coinbase (COIN) faces challenges ahead of its first-quarter earnings report, with four Wall Street analysts predicting a miss due to decreased...
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New York AG Seeks SEC Declaration of Ether as Security
The New York State Attorney General requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to classify Ethereum's ether (ETH) as a security...
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Strike to Launch Bitcoin Lending Service in Select U.S. Regions
Jack Mallers' payments app Strike will enter the bitcoin (BTC) lending market.
Strike aims to allow users to borrow fiat while holding...
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Uniswap DAO Contributor Departs Over Governance Concerns and Power Imbalance
Pepo, a key contributor to the Uniswap DAO, resigned due to concerns over the influence of other organizations, particularly the Uniswap Foundation,...
Market Reaction to Trump's Tariffs Highlights Bitcoin's 'Digital Gold' Narrative
In April 2025, financial markets experienced volatility due to President Trump’s tariff announcement, causing significant declines in stock indices....
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Institutional Funds Hold 3.3 Million Ether Through ETFs
Institutional funds hold approximately 3.3 million ETH, about 3% of the circulating supply, through ETFs. With 27% of ETH staked, ETF...
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Revolut Partners with Lightspark to Launch Bitcoin Lightning Payments in Europe
Digital bank Revolut is collaborating with Lightspark to enable bitcoin transactions on the Lightning Network for customers in the U.K. and select...
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Institutional Adoption of Crypto Accelerates with Enhanced Regulations
Recent trends indicate significant institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies, spurred by clearer regulations. Key points include:
Increased...
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CoinDesk 20 Index Rises to 2736.75 with Litecoin Leading Gains
The CoinDesk 20 Index is at 2736.75, with a 1.5% increase (+41.53) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
Sixteen of the twenty assets are trading higher....
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Crypto Exchange Gemini Appoints Brad Vopni as Head of Institutional Strategy
Crypto exchange Gemini appointed Brad Vopni as head of institutional strategy. His responsibilities include overseeing Gemini's institutional...
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Bitcoin Up 3% in May as Accumulation Increases Among Holders
Bitcoin (BTC) has increased by 3% since early May, following a 14% rise in April. Key developments include:
Accelerated inflows into BTC...
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Visa Invests in BVNK to Enhance Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
Visa's venture capital arm has invested in BVNK, a startup focused on stablecoin-based payment infrastructure. This investment signifies traditional...
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Bitcoin Chart Patterns Indicate Potential Bull Run Following $109K Rally
Recent technical analysis indicates potential bullish patterns for bitcoin (BTC) that resemble those preceding the late 2024 rally from $70,000...
Powell's Comments Expected to Influence Markets Amid Asia Tensions
On Federal Open Market Committee day in the U.S., the focus will be on comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with a 97.6% chance of...
