Author: Issac Lane
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Swift partners with Consensys to launch blockchain settlement system
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Swift has announced a major collaboration with Ethereum ecosystem developer Consensys and more than 30 financial institutions to build a blockchain-based settlement platform. The new system is designed to enable real-time 24/7 cross-border payments and expand the role of the Swift network into the digital asset economy. Building a new digital backbone for global finance…
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UK Finance Launches Tokenised Deposit Pilot as BlackRock and Hashdex Expand Crypto Offerings
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The cryptocurrency market witnessed several key developments today, with major moves from UK Finance, BlackRock and Hashdex that highlight the growing integration of digital assets into mainstream finance. UK Finance Begins Tokenised Sterling Deposit Pilot UK Finance, a trade association representing more than 300 financial services firms, has initiated a pilot for tokenised sterling deposits…
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Eric Trump Says Stablecoins Could “Save the US Dollar”
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Eric Trump, son of US President Donald Trump, has defended his family’s involvement in cryptocurrency, claiming that stablecoins could preserve the strength of the US dollar. In an interview with the New York Post, he highlighted his confidence that stablecoins would “save the US dollar” and pointed to his family’s own crypto project, World Liberty…
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Turning Hype into Signals: How Grok 4 is Changing Crypto Research
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The cryptocurrency market moves at breakneck speed, shaped as much by online chatter as by hard fundamentals. For investors, the problem is rarely a lack of information but rather an overwhelming flood of it. Social media feeds, news updates and onchain dashboards deliver a relentless stream that is nearly impossible to track manually. XAI’s Grok…
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XRP Price Eyes $4 Breakout as Analysts Signal Major Trend Shift
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XRP displayed fresh strength midweek, climbing 6.8% from Monday’s lows near $2.70, as traders pointed to crucial support levels that could pave the way for a recovery toward new highs. Analysts now suggest the token may be preparing for a significant upward move, with price targets stretching to $4 and beyond. Technical Setup Points to…
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MiCA Faces Early Challenges as National Regulators Diverge on Passporting
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The European Union’s flagship Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation was introduced with the promise of creating a unified crypto market. Less than a year after its rollout, however, diverging national approaches are raising questions about whether the law can deliver on its ambitious goals. A Unified Market Under Strain MiCA was designed to simplify operations…
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Bitcoin Hits $117K Ahead of Fed Rate Decision as Traders Eye Powell’s Speech
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Bitcoin surged to a four-week high on Wednesday, touching $117,000, as traders braced for potential market turbulence linked to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision. With markets fully pricing in a rate cut, focus now shifts to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-FOMC remarks. Rate Cut Expectations at 100% According to CME’s FedWatch tool,…
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How Google’s Gemini AI is Changing Crypto Day Trading
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Day trading in cryptocurrency is a fast-paced arena where opportunities can vanish within minutes. With 24/7 markets, sudden liquidity shifts and narrative-driven rallies, traders are under constant pressure to process information and act decisively. Google’s Gemini AI is emerging as a tool that can help traders cut through the noise, manage risk and maintain discipline.…
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Polkadot DAO Approves Hard Cap on DOT Supply in Tokenomics Overhaul
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Polkadot’s decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) has voted to introduce a hard cap on the supply of its native cryptocurrency, DOT, marking a major shift in the project’s tokenomics model. Cap Introduced at 2.1 Billion DOT The DAO referendum set a maximum supply of 2.1 billion DOT tokens for the first time in the network’s history.…
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Crypto Daily: Malware Threat, NFT Market Revival and BlackRock Eyes Tokenisation
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The cryptocurrency sector saw three major developments today, from a newly discovered malware targeting wallets to a surprising revival in metaverse-linked NFTs, and fresh reports that BlackRock is exploring tokenised exchange-traded funds (ETFs). ModStealer Malware Targets Wallets Across Systems A new malware strain named ModStealer has emerged, posing significant risks for crypto users. Security researchers…