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Vietnam’s Crypto Experiment Draws a Hard Line Between Control and Innovation
Vietnam proposes crypto taxes and a $408m capital rule for exchanges, signaling tight state control during a five-year pilot.
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Kazakhstan Bets on a Blockchain Metropolis as It Redraws Its Place on the Eurasian Map
Kazakhstan plans a blockchain-driven “crypto city” in Alatau with Chinese support, aiming to anchor its digital economy on a key Eurasian route.
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Vitalik Buterin’s Ethereum Sales Spark Anxiety, but the Reality Looks Far Less Ominous
Vitalik Buterin’s recent ETH sales raised alarms, but his own statements suggest long-term funding goals, not a loss of faith in Ethereum.
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Europe’s Banks Close Ranks on a Digital Euro as BBVA Backs a New Stablecoin Challenge to the Dollar
BBVA joins Qivalis, a European banking consortium building a regulated euro-pegged stablecoin to challenge dollar dominance in digital payments.
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UBS Signals a Strategic Turn Toward Crypto and Tokenization as Wealth Management Enters a Digital Phase
UBS CEO confirms plans for crypto access and tokenized services, signaling a strategic shift as wealth management adapts to digital assets.
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Sui’s Market Slump Meets a Hong Kong Milestone as HashKey Prepares a Professional Listing
SUI slips below $1.10 amid a crypto selloff as Hong Kong’s HashKey Exchange confirms a new professional SUI/USD listing.
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Bitcoin’s Post-Election Euphoria Unravels as Political Risk and Liquidations Drag Prices to Multi-Year Lows
Bitcoin slid to its lowest level since Trump’s election, falling below $73,000 as liquidations and political risk erased post-vote gains.
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Diamonds Go On-Chain in Dubai as a $280 Million Tokenization Deal Tests the Future of Luxury Assets
Billiton Diamond and Ctrl Alt launch a $280M diamond tokenization project in the UAE using Ripple custody and the XRP Ledger.
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Binance Turns Its Safety Net Into a Bitcoin Bet Amid Market Turmoil
Binance begins shifting its $1B SAFU fund into Bitcoin with a $100M purchase, signaling confidence in BTC amid market volatility.
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ClearBank Bets on Stablecoins as Digital Payments Enter a More Regulated Era
ClearBank partners with Taurus to power stablecoin services, signaling a strategic shift toward regulated blockchain payments in 2026.
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A Crypto Scandal Resurfaces as Argentine Fugitive Is Captured in Venezuela
A key figure in Argentina’s Generación Zoe crypto scandal was arrested in Venezuela after years on the run with millions in Bitcoin.
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Bitcoin Drifts in the Mid-$70,000s as Investors Stay on the Sidelines
Bitcoin trades near $77,000 as analysts warn the broader downtrend remains intact and investors show little appetite to buy the dip.
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XRP’s Network Hits New Highs While the Market Sends a Dark Technical Signal
XRP Ledger hits record transaction levels even as XRP price weakens, highlighting a sharp divide between network growth and bearish market sentiment.
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Ethereum Slides Under $2,200 as Liquidations Expose a Fragile Market
Ethereum falls below $2,200 as $150M in liquidations hit leveraged traders, raising concerns about a possible move toward $2,000.
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The UK Draws a Clearer Line for Crypto as the FCA Moves Consumer Protection to the Forefront
The FCA’s latest consultation extends Consumer Duty to crypto firms, tightening UK rules on transparency, safeguarding, and oversight.
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The Helix Forfeiture Closes a Darknet Chapter and Signals a Hard Line on Crypto Laundering
U.S. authorities finalize a $400M forfeiture tied to the Helix crypto mixer, closing a major darknet money laundering case.
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Vitalik Buterin’s $45 Million Bet Redefines Ethereum’s Long-Term Vision Beyond Price Cycles
Vitalik Buterin commits $45 million in ETH to fund privacy, security, and open-source infrastructure shaping Ethereum’s long-term future.
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Bitcoin’s $80,000 Break Signals a Crisis of Confidence in Crypto’s Flagship Asset
Bitcoin’s drop below US$80,000 raises fresh doubts about its role as a hedge or growth asset amid broad crypto market losses.
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Trump Selects Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair in Move That Shakes Markets and Crypto Circles
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, blending hawkish monetary views with a crypto-friendly outlook as markets respond swiftly.
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Tether’s Breakout Year Redefines Stablecoins as USDT Supply and Profits Reach Record Territory
Tether posted over $10B in 2025 profit as USDT supply surpassed $186B, with Treasury holdings and gold-backed tokens hitting new highs.
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Tokenized Gold Gains Momentum as Crypto Capital Seeks Shelter From Volatility
Paxos Gold draws $248M in monthly inflows as investors rotate into tokenized gold amid crypto weakness and a historic rally in bullion.
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Corporate Conviction Meets Crypto Strategy as Tron Inc. Deepens Its Bet on TRX
Tron Inc. adds 169,632 TRX to its holdings, signaling long-term confidence in TRON’s network growth despite a recent price pullback.
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Britain Draws a Hard Line on Crypto Advertising After Coinbase’s Provocative Campaign
UK regulators ban a Coinbase ad campaign, saying it downplayed crypto risks while exploiting cost-of-living fears.
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South Dakota Reopens the Debate Over Bitcoin as a State Asset
South Dakota revives a bill that would allow the state to invest up to 10% of revenues in Bitcoin under strict custody rules.
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