Author: Issac Lane
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XRP Eyes Breakout as Record 7.7 Million Holders Signal Growing Confidence
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XRP is once again testing a crucial resistance zone, with market participants watching closely to see if the token can break past the $1.60 mark. While the recent rally has slowed near this level, rising network activity and steady accumulation by investors are strengthening the case for a potential breakout. Network Growth Hits Historic Milestone…
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Mastercard to acquire BVNK in $1.8 billion deal to deepen blockchain push
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Deal signals stronger bet on stablecoin payments Mastercard has agreed to acquire BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion, marking a significant step in its ongoing expansion into blockchain-based payments. The agreement includes up to $300 million in contingent payouts, indicating performance-linked incentives tied to the company’s future growth. The acquisition is…
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Metaplanet Raises $255 Million to Expand Bitcoin Holdings, Introduces New Warrant Strategy
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Institutional funding strengthens Bitcoin accumulation plan Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has secured $255 million through a private placement aimed at accelerating its Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The company announced on Monday that the capital was raised from institutional investors through the issuance of new shares. The placement was structured at a 2 percent premium to the…
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South Korea Fines Bithumb $24 Million, Imposes Six Month Partial Business Suspension Over AML Violations
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South Korean financial regulators have fined cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb 36.8 billion won, roughly $24.5 million, and ordered a six month partial suspension of certain services after uncovering widespread violations of anti money laundering regulations. The decision comes after a detailed inspection by the Financial Intelligence Unit, which operates under the Financial Services Commission. The penalty…
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US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Log First Five-Day Inflow Streak of 2026, Drawing $767 Million
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US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded their first five consecutive days of inflows in 2026, signaling renewed investor interest after a volatile start to the year. The funds collectively attracted around $767.32 million during the week, marking the strongest sustained inflow period so far this year. The positive momentum reflects growing institutional participation…
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USDC Market Cap Nears $80 Billion as Demand Rises in Middle East
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The market capitalization of the USDC stablecoin is approaching a record high of $80 billion, reflecting rising demand for the dollar-pegged digital asset. Recent data shows that the circulating supply of USDC has climbed sharply in the past few weeks, with analysts pointing to growing interest from investors in the Middle East, particularly the United…
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TOKEN2049 Dubai Postponed to 2027 Amid Regional Tensions and Travel Disruptions
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One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency conferences, TOKEN2049 Dubai, has been postponed to 2027 due to rising regional tensions and ongoing travel disruptions across the Middle East. The organizers confirmed that the event, originally scheduled for April 29 and 30, 2026 in Dubai, will now take place on April 21 and 22, 2027. The decision…
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BlackRock Launches Staked Ethereum ETF Offering Both Exposure and Yield
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Global asset manager BlackRock has introduced a new exchange traded product that allows investors to gain exposure to Ethereum while also earning staking rewards. The product, named the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF and trading under the ticker ETHB, will be listed on the Nasdaq. The ETF aims to combine direct exposure to Ether with…
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Crypto ATM Fraud in the US Jumps 33% in 2025 as AI Powered Scams Expand
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Cryptocurrency ATM fraud in the United States has risen sharply in 2025, with total losses reaching $333 million as scammers increasingly rely on artificial intelligence and organized networks to target victims. A new report from cybersecurity firm CertiK shows that criminals are exploiting the ease and speed of crypto kiosks to move money quickly while…
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Strategy Sees Record STRC Issuance as Company Buys 1,420 Bitcoin in a Day
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Michael Saylor’s company Strategy recorded the largest single day issuance of its perpetual preferred stock STRC after easing restrictions on its at-the-market share sales program. The move is estimated to have funded the purchase of around 1,420 Bitcoin in a single day, marking one of the company’s biggest daily acquisitions of the cryptocurrency. Data from…