Author: Yashika Gupta
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HMSTR Crashes 65%: Hype Turns to Panic
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Hamster Kombat (HMSTR), once a trending tap-to-earn token on Telegram, has seen its bubble burst in dramatic fashion. After enjoying a wave of hype and interest earlier this year, the token is now facing a sharp decline. With its price dropping by over 65% year-to-date and hitting a new all-time low of $0.0010, many investors…
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Ukraine Mulls Crypto in State Reserves: Draft Bill Reaches Parliament
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As the world increasingly leans toward financial innovation, Ukraine has taken a notable step in exploring the use of cryptocurrencies in national monetary policy. On Tuesday, a landmark draft bill numbered 13356 was introduced to the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, that could allow the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) to hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as…
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Chainlink Surpasses Ethereum in Development Activity Amid RWA Surge
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Chainlink (LINK) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone in institutional blockchain infrastructure, outperforming Ethereum in recent development activity and making significant strides in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Bolstered by its key role in the Hong Kong e-HKD+ CBDC pilot and increasing institutional adoption, Chainlink’s rise signals a broader shift towards enterprise-grade crypto solutions. This article…
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Trump’s CFTC Pick Hails Blockchain as Society-Defining Tech
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US President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Brian Quintenz, has made bold declarations about blockchain’s future, calling it a “horizontal technology” capable of transforming not only finance but society at large. In remarks prepared for his Senate confirmation hearing, Quintenz underlined the urgent need for a clear and robust…
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Bitcoin Surge Spurs Crypto Stock Rally as Firms Deepen Treasury Holdings
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As Bitcoin’s price climbs past $110,000, a renewed wave of corporate crypto adoption has helped fuel a broad rally in crypto-linked US stocks. On Monday, several publicly traded firms ranging from crypto miners to fintech newcomers saw their share prices rise, reflecting growing confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory and stability amid improving global economic signals.…
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Bitcoin Family’s Radical Security Shift Amid Rising Crypto Kidnappings
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As kidnappings targeting crypto holders become more frequent and brutal, the Taihuttus known globally as the “Bitcoin Family” are taking unprecedented steps to protect their digital wealth and personal safety. Led by patriarch Didi Taihuttu, the family, who famously sold everything in 2017 to go all-in on Bitcoin, has now moved beyond hardware wallets to…
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Gemini’s Confidential IPO Filing Marks Crypto’s Public Market Revival
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As the cryptocurrency market surges back into the spotlight, Gemini, the crypto exchange led by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO). The move underscores the growing appetite for digital asset firms among mainstream investors and signifies a new phase of maturity and integration into traditional…
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Switzerland to Share Crypto Data with 74 Countries by 2026 Under New Bill
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Switzerland has officially taken a major step toward crypto transparency on the global stage. On June 6, 2025, the Swiss Federal Council announced the adoption of a bill enabling the automatic exchange of crypto asset information with 74 partner countries. This ambitious regulation is set to come into effect in January 2026, with the first…
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Ethereum Regains DeFi Spotlight as Bots Drive $480B Stablecoin Surge
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Ethereum is making a strong comeback in the decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystem, with a surge in stablecoin activity and bot-driven efficiency placing the Layer-1 (L1) network back at the centre of the DeFi movement in 2025. According to a report released on 4 June by crypto trading platform CEX.io, Ethereum processed a record $480 billion…
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Bitcoin Profit-Taking Surges After Golden Cross
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Bitcoin (BTC) investors have ramped up profit-taking activity following a classic technical signal known as the golden cross, confirmed on May 22. On this day, Bitcoin’s 50-day simple moving average (SMA) crossed above its 200-day SMA, a bullish indicator suggesting sustained upward momentum. Historically seen as a signal of long-term price appreciation, the golden cross…