Tag: Crypto
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Banks, Not Stablecoins, Will Anchor the Future of Digital Money, Says Bank of Italy Chief
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Commercial banks and central banks will remain the backbone of the monetary system as money becomes fully digital, while stablecoins will play only a supporting role, according to Fabio Panetta, governor of the Bank of Italy. Speaking on Wednesday to the executive committee of Italy’s banking association, Panetta outlined how digitalization is reshaping money, payments…
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Polymarket blocked in Hungary and Portugal as Europe tightens grip on prediction markets
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European regulators are stepping up pressure on crypto based prediction market Polymarket, with Hungary and Portugal becoming the latest countries to move against the platform. The actions underline a widening debate across the region over whether prediction markets should be regulated as financial instruments or treated as online gambling. Hungary blocks access over gambling concerns…
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Coinbase report says access to capital markets now defines who builds wealth
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A new policy paper from the Coinbase Institute argues that the biggest divide in modern finance is no longer between high earners and low earners, but between people who can directly access capital markets and those who cannot. According to the report, the ability to own productive assets or raise capital at scale has become…
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Three reasons Ethereum price stays bullish above $3,000 despite recent pullback
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Ethereum has faced selling pressure after failing to break past the $3,400 level, but market data continues to suggest that the broader trend remains constructive. Ether has slipped around 7 percent from last week’s highs and is now hovering near key support levels. Still, a combination of rising staking demand, renewed institutional interest and strong…
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Crypto ETP inflows hit 2026 high as Bitcoin captures bulk of fresh capital
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Crypto investment products surged last week as institutional appetite strengthened, pushing inflows to their highest level of the year so far. Bitcoin once again dominated investor interest, accounting for more than two thirds of new capital entering the market, while Ether and select altcoins showed resilience despite regulatory headwinds in the United States. According to…
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Anchorage Digital Targets $400 Million Fundraise as IPO Plans Take Shape
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Capital raise ahead of potential public listing Institutional crypto platform Anchorage Digital is reportedly planning a major capital raise as it prepares for a potential initial public offering. According to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter, the company is seeking to raise between $200 million and $400 million. A public listing is…
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White House threatens to withdraw backing for crypto bill after Coinbase pulls support
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The White House is considering withdrawing its support for a major cryptocurrency market structure bill after Coinbase stepped back from negotiations warning that the proposed law could harm decentralised finance stablecoins and tokenised assets. The move has sparked fresh tension between the US administration lawmakers and the digital asset industry highlighting deep divisions over how…
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DeFi Protocols Retreat From Discord as Scams Overrun Public Channels
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Decentralized finance teams are quietly rethinking one of crypto’s most popular community tools. Once seen as the heart of user engagement, public Discord servers are increasingly being viewed as risky spaces where scammers thrive and genuine support becomes harder to deliver. Several major DeFi projects are now shifting away from always open chat rooms toward…
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Bitcoin Shows Strong Bottom Signals as BTC Eyes $101,000 Reclaim
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Bitcoin is showing renewed strength after weeks of sideways movement, with prices climbing to fresh two month highs near $98,000. A mix of technical indicators now suggests that the market may be transitioning out of its recent weakness, with traders closely watching the $101,000 level as a key zone for trend confirmation. Momentum Indicators Signal…
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Global Central Banks Back Powell, Warn Political Pressure Could Shake Markets
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Global central bank leaders have closed ranks around US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, issuing a rare show of unity amid rising political scrutiny of the American central bank. The coordinated response highlights growing concern that pressure on the Fed could spill beyond the United States, unsettling financial systems and currency markets worldwide. Crypto market…