Author: Issac Lane
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $3.8 Billion Exit in Five Weeks as Investors Turn Cautious
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US spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds have recorded five consecutive weeks of net withdrawals, with investors pulling approximately $3.8 billion from the products during the period. The sustained outflows signal a shift in institutional positioning as broader market uncertainty weighs on risk assets. Data from SoSoValue shows that last week alone accounted for nearly $315.9…
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IoTeX Investigates Suspicious Activity Linked to Token Safe, Says Losses Are Contained
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Decentralized identity and IoT-focused blockchain project IoTeX has confirmed that it is probing suspicious activity involving one of its token safes, following alerts from onchain analysts about a possible security breach. In a post shared on X on Saturday, the team said it is actively assessing the situation and working to contain any potential fallout.…
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Voltage launches USD settled Lightning credit line for businesses
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Bitcoin infrastructure firm Voltage has rolled out a new USD settled revolving credit product that plugs directly into Bitcoin and Lightning payment flows. Called Voltage Credit, the offering allows businesses to send instant Lightning style payments while repaying the borrowed amount in US dollars from a regular bank account or in Bitcoin. The company says…
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Blockchain Data Could Flag Drug Overdose Surges Months Before They Peak: Chainalysis
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Blockchain transaction data linked to cryptocurrency payments on darknet markets may offer public health agencies an early warning system for emerging drug overdose crises, according to a new report from Chainalysis. The analysis suggests that patterns in crypto payments to illicit drug suppliers often appear months before spikes in hospitalizations and overdose deaths are recorded…
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Wells Fargo Flags Possible YOLO Comeback as Tax Refunds May Fuel Bitcoin and Risk Assets
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Bigger refunds could reignite retail risk appetite A strategist at Wells Fargo says larger US tax refunds expected in 2026 could revive speculative trading among retail investors, potentially pushing fresh money into Bitcoin and high-beta stocks by late March. In a note cited by CNBC, Wells Fargo analyst Ohsung Kwon said the upcoming refund season…
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XRP finds footing at $1.12 as multiple indicators point to a potential trend shift
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XRP appears to have stabilized after a prolonged decline, with several technical, onchain and institutional indicators suggesting that the drop to $1.12 on Feb. 6 may mark a meaningful bottom. Since then, the token has rebounded sharply, climbing nearly 50 percent to a local high near $1.67 before settling around $1.43. While XRP remains well…
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Stablecoins Gain Ground for Paychecks and Daily Spending, BVNK Survey Finds
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Rising use for salaries and everyday payments Stablecoins are moving beyond trading desks and into daily financial life, according to a new global survey commissioned by BVNK and conducted by YouGov. The study found that 39 percent of crypto users and those planning to enter the market already receive some form of income in stablecoins,…
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Monero Use Holds Firm Despite Exchange Delistings as Darknet Markets Turn to XMR
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Usage Remains Strong After 2022 Monero continues to see steady transaction activity even after facing widespread delistings from major cryptocurrency exchanges. According to new research from TRM Labs, Monero usage in 2024 and 2025 stayed above levels recorded before 2022, indicating that demand for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency has not weakened.The findings suggest that while access…
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Tether’s US Treasury Holdings Hit Record Highs as Annual Profits Decline
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Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDt, has reported record US Treasury holdings in 2025, even as its annual profits fell compared to the previous year. The company’s latest financial report highlights a strategic shift toward safer and more liquid assets amid rising global demand for dollar-backed digital currencies. Profits fall despite strong…
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US Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Crypto Exchanges in Historic First
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Washington expands Iran sanctions to digital asset platforms The United States Treasury has taken a landmark step in its Iran sanctions program by targeting cryptocurrency exchanges for the first time. On Friday, the Treasury Department announced sanctions against two UK-registered crypto platforms accused of playing a role in Iran’s financial network, signaling a tougher stance…