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Coinbase Derivatives Files for Solana and Hedera Futures Listing
Coinbase Derivatives has submitted documents to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to list futures for Solana (SOL) and Hedera...
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Tether Launches $140 Billion USDT Stablecoin on Bitcoin and Lightning Network
Tether is launching its $140 billion USDT token on the Bitcoin blockchain and the Lightning Network, announced at the Plan B conference in San...
Pump.fun Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged $500 Million Securities Violations
Memecoin generator Pump.fun faces a proposed class action lawsuit in the Southern District of New York, alleging violations of U.S. securities laws....
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Crypto Council Established to Prioritize Retail Investor Representation
President Trump established a Crypto Council led by David Sacks through an Executive Order, aiming to reshape digital asset policy. This initiative...
Czech National Bank Approves Proposal to Explore Bitcoin for Reserves
The Czech National Bank (CNB) has approved a proposal to explore investing its reserves in additional asset classes, including the possibility of...
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Telecom Industry Faces $15 Billion Annual Lease Costs Amid Capacity Crisis
The telecommunications industry faces significant challenges, including stagnant subscriber growth and high infrastructure costs, with annual site...
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Crypto Ownership and ETFs Expected to Converge by 2025
Key Developments in Crypto Investments Towards 2025
2024 witnessed the launch of bitcoin and ether spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), leading to...
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Robinhood CEO Proposes Tokenized Securities Registration for U.S. Market
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev proposed a new approach to U.S. capital markets in a recent Washington Post op-ed. Key points include:
Need for a security...
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Kraken Reinstates Crypto Staking for Customers in 39 States
Kraken has resumed blockchain staking products for American customers, indicating a shift in the U.S. crypto environment. Key points include:
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CoinDesk 20 Index Rises to 3829.35 with All Assets Trading Up
The CoinDesk 20 Index is currently at 3829.35, reflecting a 1.8% increase (+68.29) since Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.
All assets (20 of 20) are...
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Elastos Secures $20 Million to Develop Bitcoin DeFi Protocol BeL2
Elastos has raised $20 million to enhance Bitcoin's role in decentralized finance (DeFi) through its BeL2 protocol. Key points include:
Funding...
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Apollo Launches Tokenized Private Credit Fund with Over $730 Billion AUM
Apollo, managing over $730 billion in assets, has launched a tokenized private credit fund through the Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund...
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Former Senator Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery Charges
Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison for bribery and acting as an agent for Egypt. Key points include:
Menendez, a...
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Pudgy Penguins' Layer 2 Network Abstract Launches with Low Liquidity
Abstract, the layer-2 network launched by Pudgy Penguins, has experienced a subdued start despite user incentives.
On launch day, the network...
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Trump Merchandise Now Accepts TRUMP Memecoin Payments via Solana Pay
Several marketplaces, including GetTrumpWatches.com and GetTrumpFragrances.com, now accept the Trump memecoin (TRUMP) as a payment method, alongside...
