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U.S. CFTC Withdraws Two Crypto Staff Advisories to Streamline Regulations
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has withdrawn two crypto-related staff advisories, aiming to streamline its regulatory...
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AI-Infused Blockchain Ambient Aims to Replace Bitcoin, Co-Founder Claims
A new blockchain project called Ambient, co-founded by Travis Good and backed by Andreessen Horowitz, aims to replace Bitcoin. Key points include:
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Circle Plans IPO Filing for Late April with JPMorgan and Citi as Underwriters
Circle Internet Financial, issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has engaged JPMorgan Chase and Citi as underwriters for a potential IPO. Key details...
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Emerging Economies Urged to Build Strategic Crypto Reserves for Economic Resilience
Emerging economies are urged to strategically invest in cryptocurrencies for economic resilience. Key points include:
Over 40% of the global...
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NFT Marketplace X2Y2 to Close on April 30 Amid Market Decline
X2Y2, a former major NFT marketplace, will cease operations on April 30 after three years. The platform once ranked second to OpenSea in trading...
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Larry Fink Warns Bitcoin May Undermine Dollar's Reserve Currency Status
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink expressed concerns regarding the potential risks of Bitcoin's rise to the U.S. economy in his annual letter to...
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OKX Chief Legal Officer Mauricio Beugelmans Resigns Amid DOJ Settlement
OKX chief legal officer Mauricio Beugelmans has left the cryptocurrency exchange after nearly four years, from August 2021 to March 2025. His...
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Brazil's National Monetary Council Prohibits Pension Funds from Crypto Investments
Brazil's National Monetary Council (CMN) has banned closed pension funds, known as EFPCs, from investing in cryptocurrencies. Key points include:
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Metaplanet Issues 2 Billion Yen Bond for Bitcoin Purchases
Japanese hotel firm Metaplanet (3350) has issued a 2 billion yen ($13.3 million) zero-coupon bond to fund additional purchases of bitcoin....
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Decentralized Commerce Agents Aim to Create Perfect Markets
Current digital commerce remains fragmented, characterized by high costs and barriers imposed by platforms like Amazon and eBay. These platforms...
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Hashgraph Plans Q3 2025 Launch for Hedera-Based Private Blockchain
Hashgraph is developing HashSphere, a private permissioned blockchain leveraging Hedera's technology. It targets enterprises in regulated sectors,...
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CoinDesk 20 Index Falls 3% with All Assets Trading Lower
The CoinDesk 20 Index shows the following market update:
Current trading value: 2496.42, down 3.0% (-78.53) since Friday at 4 p.m. ET
No assets...
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IREN Shifts Focus from Bitcoin Mining to AI Data Centers
Australia-based bitcoin miner IREN is shifting its focus from BTC mining to AI data centers and cloud services.
The company is nearing completion...
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Strategy Acquires 22,048 Bitcoin for $1.92 Billion
MicroStrategy (MSTR) acquired 22,048 bitcoins (BTC) for $1.92 billion, averaging $86,969 per BTC. This brings their total holdings to 528,185 BTC,...
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Darknet Markets Shift Back to Bitcoin After Monero Delisting from Binance
Darknet markets are shifting back to bitcoin as their main cryptocurrency due to liquidity and accessibility issues with privacy coins like...
