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$15 billion in illicit entity balances and $60 billion in downstream wallets are reshaping global enforcement, revealing a vast, traceable pool of crypto-linked assets ripe for recovery. $75 Billion in Crypto-Linked Illicit Holdings Drives New Wave of Global Seizures Growing coordination between blockchain investigators and law enforcement is redefining how digital assets tied to crime […]
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India’s crypto landscape just took a decisive turn as a landmark Bombay High Court ruling cemented crypto exchanges’ fiduciary responsibilities and strengthened protections for digital asset investors. Bombay High Court Ruling Reinforces Fiduciary Duties for Crypto Exchanges The Bombay High Court has upheld an arbitral tribunal’s order holding Zanmai Labs Private Limited—operator of the Wazirx […]
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Crypto is charging toward mass adoption as Coinbase doubles down on building next-gen financial infrastructure to onboard a billion users worldwide. Coinbase Reaffirms Vision to Democratize Finance With Blockchain Innovation The accelerating adoption of blockchain continues to reshape the global financial landscape, driving a transition toward more open and decentralized systems. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: […]
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Maestro has released Symphony, the first audited, open-source bitcoin indexer that offers enterprise-grade performance and security for layer two solutions. Designed for Large-Scale Applications Bitcoin finance infrastructure provider Maestro has announced the open-source release of an audited bitcoin indexer. Known as Symphony, the indexer is expected to accelerate the development and adoption of sophisticated financial […]
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The Nigerian government will implement a new tax regime for cryptocurrency profits, effective January 2026. Some industry experts are questioning the timing and effectiveness of the tax but others see it as a step towards recognizing crypto as a legitimate financial instrument. Tax Structure and Exemptions for Traders The Nigerian government is set to introduce […]
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Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform, has received a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), marking a pivotal step in merging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized markets. Inside ICE’s Polymarket Deal: A Turning Point for Crypto Prediction Platforms Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market built on the Polygon blockchain, is entering a new phase of growth […]
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Economist Peter Schiff warns that gold’s recent surge past $4,000 per ounce signals an impending U.S. debt crisis in 2026. Gold Hits New All-Time High Amid U.S. Shutdown Economist Peter Schiff has warned that gold’s recent price action—surging past $4,000 per ounce on Oct. 8—may signal that the United States is heading toward a major […]
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Crypto exchange Gemini has launched Gemini Intergalactic Australia, Pty Ltd and registered the entity with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) as a digital currency provider, the company said. The move localizes Gemini’s Australian operations—previously served through its global arm—and allows the firm to offer regulated crypto exchange services in Australia, with account […]
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Bitcoin’s powerful rally underscores accelerating institutional adoption, fueled by capital inflows, clearer regulation, policy tailwinds, and rising demand as investors embrace it as a core macro and reserve asset. Bitcoin Rally Signals Massive Shift Toward Institutional Adoption A renewed surge in investor enthusiasm has driven bitcoin to record levels, highlighting the digital asset’s growing influence […]
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Bitgo MENA FZE announced that it has obtained a Broker‑Dealer license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), allowing the firm to offer regulated digital asset trading and intermediation services to institutional clients across the region. The approval enables Bitgo to operate an integrated OTC trading desk and electronic trading platform for spot trading […]
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Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV) announced the acquisition of Smartpay, a digital-asset payments platform that processed over 19 million commercial transactions totaling more than $1 billion in the 12 months ending Sept. 30, 2025. Rezolve said Smartpay’s live infrastructure across Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Angola immediately expands its payment reach in high-growth markets and provides a […]
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Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, anticipates that big tech companies will compete directly with big banks, as all companies converge to offer a comprehensive suite of financial services as part of their particular platforms. Crypto tech, through stablecoins and tokenization, will become a key enabler for this future. Bitwise Anticipates Cryptocurrency Will Upset the Financial […]
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Fasset said on October 7, 2025, that it has secured Malaysian approval to provide banking services from Labuan’s regulatory sandbox for Islamic fintech, allowing the firm to offer full-service digital banking to its existing global user base of 500,000. The provisional license positions Fasset as the world’s first stablecoin-powered Islamic digital bank, enabling on-chain, asset-backed, […]
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Ondo Finance just put itself at the center of U.S. tokenized finance, closing its acquisition of Oasis Pro—a move that hands it an arsenal of SEC-regulated licenses and Wall Street credibility in one swoop. Ondo’s Bold Bet: Acquisition of Oasis Pro Fast-Tracks Tokenized Finance in the U.S. Ondo Finance has officially completed its acquisition of […]
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Nic Carter believes that, given the new opportunities and realities in the stablecoin industry, the market is set to expand and empower new actors. He points out that yield will be one of the disruptions powering this expansion. Analyst: Yield Will Push a Stablecoin Explosion Disrupting the Current Duopoly Things are starting to change in […]
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Defillama has delisted perpetual futures volumes from Aster after its founder, 0xngmi, said recent Aster perp volumes began mirroring Binance perp volumes “almost exactly,” raising concerns about possible wash trading. In a post explaining the decision, 0xngmi showed comparative charts for XRPUSDT volume on Aster and Binance with a near-1:1 volume ratio, versus a more […]
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SCOR and TON Foundation launch sports-themed sticker packs on Telegram’s FUSE store, blending athlete collectibles with real gameplay utility. Digital Collectibles Meet Competitive Gaming SCOR, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, has teamed up with the TON Foundation to launch a sports-themed sticker experience inside Telegram’s newly opened FUSE Sticker store. This collaboration marks an important […]
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A U.S. federal judge in the Central District of California dismissed a 2022 class-action suit, finding that Yuga Labs’ Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible tokens (NFTs) do not meet the Howey test for securities. The ruling concluded plaintiffs failed to show a common enterprise or a reasonable expectation of profits tied to Yuga Labs’ […]
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The gray cash‑to‑crypto exchange market in Russia moves billions, with Moscow serving as the main hub. Alexey Korolenko, executive director of Cifra Markets, says that while the government has cracked down on some activity, it is difficult to close all trading offices. Russia Moves Billions in Cash-to-Crypto Operations, Analyst Estimates While Russian authorities have recently […]
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Perpetual DEX trading volumes topped $1.43 trillion in September, a nearly 50% month-over-month increase. Aster led with more than $670 billion, while Hyperliquid and Lighter crossed $100 billion each. Perp DEX Volumes Break $1.4 Trillion in September, Led by Aster and Hyperliquid Perpetual decentralized exchanges (Perp DEXs) recorded a historic milestone in September, with monthly […]
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Nigerian Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria to create a sustainable digital currency framework. Collaboration on a Sustainable Digital Currency Framework The Nigerian Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has revealed that the apex bank is collaborating with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria […]
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Thailand authorities arrested a Portuguese national on Oct. 2, 2025, who is accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency and credit card fraud scheme that stole more than $586 million. Arrest Follows Journalist’s Tip A Portuguese national accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency and credit card fraud operation that fleeced more than €500 million ($586 million) from victims […]
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Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov stated that this move would be focused on establishing an experimental framework for facilitating cryptocurrency operations. The infrastructure would already be in development in a joint operation with the Bank of Russia, which already allows qualified investors to dabble in crypto investments. Russia Moving to Establish Key Infrastructure to Govern […]
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Telegram’s Crypto Wallet will soon let users trade tokenized shares of major U.S. companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the platform announced. The new “Stocks & ETFs” section, enabled via partnerships with Kraken and Backed, will offer fractional, digital forms of equities including Apple, Tesla, Nvidia and S&P 500 exposure. Trading will operate 24 hours a […]
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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, October 3, 2025 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), proudly served as the Title Sponsor of TOKEN2049 Singapore, held on October 1-2, 2025. As Asia’s premier crypto event, TOKEN2049 […]
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Brave announced on October 3, 2025, that its browser has surpassed 100 million monthly active users, reporting 101 million MAU worldwide across desktop and mobile and 42 million daily active users (DAU), yielding a DAU-to-MAU ratio of 0.42. Brendan Eich, CEO and co-founder, framed the milestone as evidence of a broader movement toward a privacy-first […]
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Build on Bitcoin (BOB), a hybrid Layer two (L2) blockchain, launched BOB Gateway, a one-click on- and offramp that connects native bitcoin to Bitgo’s wBTC.OFT across 11 Layerzero-supported blockchains, including Ethereum, Avalanche, Base, BNB Chain, Unichain, Optimism, Sei, and BOB. The update — powered by BOB’s Bitcoin intents system and Layerzero’s OFT standard — enables […]
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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Milan, Italy, October 2nd, 2025, Chainwire. Codego Group recently disclosed that its Whitelabel Device Program is now open for business. The program lets crypto projects give away branded devices that give out daily rewards in their own tokens. The move takes tokens out of exchanges and […]
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Canaan has signed a colocation agreement with Soluna to host 1 EH/s of its Avalon 15XP bitcoin miners as the manufacturer seeks to turn inventory surplus into proprietary mining expansion in North America. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional […]
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Crypto.com announced that its affiliate Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (CDNA) has received approval for an amended designated contract market (DCM) license, completing a full suite of U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) derivatives permissions — DCM, DCO and FCM. The DCM amendment authorizes margined derivatives trading (including crypto perpetuals) on CDNA alongside its existing […]
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Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum today launched the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund, developed with Starboard Digital and Starmark as AIFM, targeting an 8–10% annual return paid in bitcoin via systematic arbitrage strategies that convert trading profits into additional BTC. Designed for professional and institutional investors, the Cayman-domiciled fund offers monthly liquidity, a strict risk-management […]
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Cronos has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aiming to accelerate institutional adoption of tokenization and real-world assets (RWAs). Amazon Web Services Backs Cronos to Scale Onchain Finance Cronos has announced a new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) designed to make blockchain data and infrastructure more accessible to developers and financial institutions. The […]
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Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s finance minister, said the objective of Drex, the country’s CBDC, is to increase transparency of flows and facilitate financial transactions. Haddad denied that the government would seek to exert control or monitor payments using the tool. Brazil’s CBDC Does Not Seek Control, Finance Minister States Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s finance minister, shared his […]
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Starknet today announced BTCFi, a trilogy of initiatives aimed at deepening bitcoin’s role as a global settlement asset by embedding BTC into Starknet’s security and consensus. For the first time on any L2, BTC holders can stake without losing custody to secure Starknet and earn rewards; the protocol already reportedly has ~65k delegators, ~150 validators […]
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Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition, we examine how USDT is overtaking dollar disbursements in Venezuela, and the irony of a sanctioned country leveraging a currency backed by the U.S. debt. Latam Insights Encore: The Venezuelan Case […]
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Piero Cipollone, member of the ECB Executive Board, delivered a keynote at the Baltic conference “Payments & Policy in a Changing Environment,” arguing the digital euro is essential to preserve Europeans’ ability to use sovereign money as transactions go increasingly digital. Cipollone framed the digital euro as an extension of central bank money that would […]
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Capital B (The Blockchain Group, ISIN: FR0011053636, ticker: ALCPB) has completed an “ATM‑type” capital increase with TOBAM at €1.70 per share, raising €1.2 million ($1.4 million) to acquire 12 BTC. The transaction brings the group’s total crypto treasury to 2,812 BTC, acquired for €262.1 million ($307.3 million) at an average price of €93,216 per bitcoin, […]
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The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating a case in which a man lost $1.4 million in retirement savings to a crypto-romance scam. How the Scam Unfolded The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is reportedly looking into the case of a man who lost $1.4 million in retirement savings to a crypto-romance scam. The case, […]
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Authorities at the Bank of Thailand warned that more bank accounts could be frozen in the next few days as part of the institution’s campaign to curb online scams and recover victims’ funds. The bank has already frozen millions of accounts linked to those crimes. Bank of Thailand Acknowledges More Accounts Might Be Frozen in […]
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Bitcoin’s weekly Bollinger Bands have coiled to their tightest levels on record—quiet like a library, tense like a drawstring—often a prelude to a forceful move when volatility snaps back. When the Bands Whisper: Bitcoin’s Tightest Weekly Squeeze, Decoded Bitcoin.com News has already published explainers on oscillators and moving averages; consider this your next step in […]
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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a massive $418 million outflow while ether ETFs logged their fifth straight day of redemptions with $248 million. ETF Exodus Deepens: Bitcoin Funds Shed $418 Million, Ether Sees $248 Million Outflow It was a week the ETF market would rather forget. Bitcoin and ether funds closed Friday, Sept. 26, deep […]
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Vanadi Coffee, the Spanish coffee shop franchise turned bitcoin treasury company, announced the approval of investments in BTC for up to €1 billion. The company stated that it believes in bitcoin as an instrument that can be leveraged as a treasury diversifier and an inflation hedge. Spain-Based Vanadi Coffee Greenlights Investments for up to €1B […]
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AlphaTON Capital has closed $71 million in financing and completed its first $30 million TON token acquisition, positioning itself as a leading treasury company focused on the Telegram ecosystem. The firm plans to expand holdings to $100 million while funding staking operations and ecosystem development. AlphaTON Capital Secures $71 Million Financing, Acquires $30 Million in […]
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Luke Dahsjr, developer of the Knots Bitcoin full node software, is reportedly considering a hard fork that would allow a quorum to change Bitcoin transaction data deemed illicit. The fork would substitute this data with ZKPs, potentially setting the bases for systemic censorship. Knots Dev Luke Dashjr Allegedly Involved in Plan to ‘Save Bitcoin’ With […]
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Cloudflare stated that Net Dollar is being built from the ground up to power AI agents on the internet, enabling a range of use cases centered on those agents. Cloudflare expects demand for these tools to increase as people increasingly delegate tasks to agents. Cloudflare Launched Net Dollar, a Stablecoin for AI Agents Cloudflare, one […]
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Trust Wallet has introduced Trust Moon, a Web3 accelerator program backed by major partners including Binance, Polygon, Moonpay, and AWS. The initiative provides distribution, funding, and ecosystem access to builders, while giving Trust Wallet users and TWT holders early access to new projects and rewards. Trust Moon: Trust Wallet’s New Accelerator Connects Builders to Over […]
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Pravica CEO Mohamed Abdou highlights Egypt’s evolving blockchain stance, praising a shift from skepticism to curiosity. High-Level Participants Discuss Practical Use Cases The recent closed-door forum on blockchain utility in Egypt marks a potential turning point in policy and underscores the power of open dialogue in building trust, according to Mohamed Abdou, founder and CEO […]
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OranjeBTC, a bitcoin‑treasury company based in Brazil, revealed it acquired 3,650 BTC and plans to go public via a reverse IPO in October. With the acquisition, OranjeBTC surpasses Meliuz as the largest bitcoin‑treasury company in the country and region. OranjeBTC Surges as the Largest Bitcoin Treasury Company in Brazil and Latin America More companies are […]
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Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka has cautioned against excessive enthusiasm for bitcoin and emphasized that crypto should make up no more than 5% of discretionary assets. Sygnia CEO Cautions Against Excessive Enthusiasm for BTC The head of a leading South African investment firm has raised concerns over what she considers excessive enthusiasm surrounding bitcoin ( BTC), […]
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Europe is racing toward a historic financial shift as the digital euro accelerates, setting the stage for disruption of global payments and banking. ECB Eyes Mid-2029 Launch as Digital Euro Gains Political Momentum Policymakers in Europe are accelerating discussions on a central bank digital currency as momentum gathers behind the long-running digital euro project. Expectations […]
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a blog post advocating for “full‑stack” openness and verifiability across software, hardware and bio systems to preserve freedom and security as the internet becomes indistinguishable from real life. Buterin argues that open source code, verifiable hardware, and privacy‑preserving cryptography (ZK‑SNARKs, FHE, differential privacy) are essential to prevent centralization, baked‑in backdoors […]
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Zerohash announced a $104 million Series D-2 round led by Interactive Brokers with new institutional participants including Morgan Stanley, Sofi, Apollo-managed funds, Jump Crypto, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, FTMO, IMC and Liberty City Ventures, alongside existing investors PEAK6, Tastytrade and Nyca Partners. The raise brings Zerohash’s total funding to $275 million and will accelerate product […]
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Agriforce is rebranding as Avax One and plans to raise $550 million. This move aims to make it the first NASDAQ-listed company focused on Avalanche. Avax One Aims for $700 Million in Avalanche Holdings Backed by Institutional Investors Agriforce Growing Systems (Nasdaq: AGRI) announced it will rebrand as Avax One. This marks the launch of […]
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With the undisclosed investment, Paypal has secured the inclusion of PYUSD, its in-house stablecoin, in Stable’s stablechain, which is designed with this type of asset in mind. Paypal aims to increase the adoption of the asset, targeting commerce use cases first. Paypal Announces Strategic Investment in Stable, Secures PYUSD Availability on the Stablechain Paypal, one […]
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The Ethereum Foundation has launched a new decentralized AI team led by Davide Crapis. For Gil Rosen, co-founder of the Blockchain Builders Fund, this move represents a shift for Ethereum from a neutral settlement layer to a more “opinionated” Layer-1. The Ethereum Foundation Ventures Into AI With New Team The Ethereum Foundation has recently launched […]
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Bitmine Immersion has announced that its ethereum holdings now exceed 2.4 million tokens, over 2% of the total ETH supply, bringing its total crypto and cash reserves to $11.4 billion. The company remains the largest ethereum treasury globally and one of the most heavily traded stocks in the U.S. Bitmine Solidifies Position as World’s Largest […]
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Capital B (The Blockchain Group, ISIN: FR0011053636; ALCPB) confirmed the acquisition of 551 BTC for about $64.3 million (€54.7 million) and now holds 2,800 BTC valued at about $307 million (€261 million) bought with an average price of $109,542/ BTC (€93,205/ BTC). The company reported a YTD “ BTC Yield” of 1,651.2% (27.8% QTD), a […]
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Bitcoin.com, the most accessible and trusted entry point into Bitcoin and the broader crypto ecosystem, today announced the launch of the Bitcoin.com Accelerator, a program designed to identify, support, and amplify high-potential projects building at the intersection of Bitcoin, crypto, culture, and commerce. The Accelerator provides startups with access to Bitcoin.com’s vast distribution network, technical […]
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The crypto market opened the week with sharp declines, as bitcoin, ethereum and XRP hit multi-week lows. Over $1.7B in leveraged positions were liquidated, sparking manipulation claims and shifting market caps across top assets. Market Opens Week With Broad Declines The crypto economy opened the new week in the red, with bitcoin ( BTC) briefly […]
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