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Polymarket adds instant Bitcoin deposits via Lightning, undercutting on-chain delays
Polymarket now accepts instant Bitcoin deposits through the Lightning Network, eliminating 10–60 minute confirmation waits and higher minimums tied to on-chain transactions.
Radar Chat brings Lightning payments to Signal's encrypted messaging network
Radar Chat layers Bitcoin Lightning payments onto Signal's encrypted messaging, letting users send Bitcoin directly in chat without leaving the app.
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stablecoinsUSDT dominates payments, USDC powers DeFi as stablecoins split their roles
Dune data shows USDT and USDC have split into distinct roles, with USDT leading payments and USDC concentrating in decentralized finance protocols.
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KAST's terms draw fire as stablecoin custody clauses spark security pushback
EtherFi's CEO publicly criticized a stablecoin neobank over terms that may leave user deposits exposed in failure scenarios.
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regulationKenya's market regulator plans blockchain surveillance for crypto crime
Kenya's financial regulator plans to monitor over 20 blockchains to detect crypto crime under new rules taking effect in the country.
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stablecoinsTether bets $20M on Mercado Bitcoin's Latin America play
Tether invested $20 million in Mercado Bitcoin to expand tokenized finance across Latin America, deepening the stablecoin issuer's infrastructure strategy in the region.
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stablecoinsFarage resigns to halt crypto-scandal probe, will seek immediate re-election
Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton-on-Sea, pausing a Parliamentary Standards probe into undeclared crypto gifts from billionaire Christopher Harborne and aide George Cottrell.
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regulationSEC puts crypto fundraising rule in near-term queue, agenda shows
The SEC's regulatory agenda lists a crypto fundraising rule as a near-term priority, signaling a proposal could arrive within weeks to reshape how startups raise capital using digital assets.
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memecoinsTrump's crypto windfall left memecoin investors $3.8 billion underwater
Trump disclosed $636 million in crypto gains while investors in his memecoins lost $3.81 billion, highlighting structural risks in celebrity-linked tokens.
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layer-1Bitcoin Covenants Part 3: How SIGHASH_ANYPREVOUT Untangles the Signature Problem
A Bitcoin signature proposal lets one signed transaction work across multiple compatible outputs, simplifying Lightning and vault protocols without extra key management.
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how blockchain lending could unlock credit for European small businesses
Real-world asset tokenization could let European SMEs use warehouse inventory and machinery as collateral for blockchain-based loans, addressing a financing gap traditional banks won't fill.
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Nearly 4 in 10 U.S. merchants now accept crypto, led by enterprises at 50%
Nearly 40% of U.S. merchants accept cryptocurrency, with large enterprises at 50% adoption. Payment processors enable instant settlement and lower cross-border fees.
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Coinbase wins FCA approval to offer stocks and derivatives in UK
Coinbase has won FCA authorization to offer stocks and derivatives in the UK, broadening its product range beyond crypto assets.
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Bitcoin analysts split on whether the cycle bottom is in or still ahead
Bitcoin traders disagree on whether the price floor has formed or whether deeper losses are still ahead, split between on-chain metrics and macro risk factors.
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Japanese firms load crypto as yen weakness forces portfolio pivot
Japanese firms are diversifying reserves into Bitcoin and XRP as a weak yen pushes them to seek alternatives, according to SBI VC Trade.
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EU Parliament signals deeper scrutiny of DeFi, staking, and crypto lending after MiCA transition
The EU Parliament called for deeper regulatory review of DeFi, staking, crypto lending, and NFTs as MiCA's transition period ends and the bloc tightens oversight.
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Single address votes 99.9% to drain BONK treasury of $21M
A single BONK holder purchased enough tokens to pass a $21 million treasury drain alone, exposing how thin voter participation can leave DAOs vulnerable.
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Strategy sells $216 million bitcoin as Saylor's capital overhaul kicks in
Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoin last week to fund preferred dividend distributions and rebuild its cash reserve as part of a broader financing overhaul.
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Trump's crypto cheerleading lifts bitcoin off Microstrategy's big sale
Bitcoin recovered Monday after President Trump called himself 'a big crypto guy,' offsetting losses from Microstrategy's $216 million bitcoin sale.
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Trump's Bitcoin Reserve plan hits an internal custody dispute
Treasury and Commerce departments are clashing over control of a proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, complicating the administration's crypto-friendly agenda.
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Digital Chamber warns New York lawsuit over Bitcoin wallets threatens self-custody rights
The Digital Chamber opposed New York's legal bid to claim 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, warning the state's theory would create chaos for self-custody holders nationwide.
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Upbit-Naver deal hits second delay as South Korea weighs crypto rules
Upbit and Naver delayed their merger a second time, citing uncertainty from South Korea's pending cryptocurrency legislation.
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Binance launches covered-call yield product for bitcoin holders
Binance introduced BTC Yield, allowing bitcoin holders to generate income by selling call options on their assets, competing for yield-seeking customers.
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Binance's super-app play faces the scrutiny trap
Binance CEO Richard Teng pitched a crypto-based super app on a podcast, but the exchange's regulatory settlement history suggests broader financial ambitions face real compliance hurdles.
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Trump's crypto endorsement nudges bitcoin higher, but platform integration stays vague
Trump called himself 'a big crypto guy' and hinted at crypto integration in his new financial platform, lifting bitcoin toward $63,040.
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MicroStrategy's $216 million Bitcoin sale breaks its accumulation streak
MicroStrategy sold $216 million in Bitcoin last week, its largest cryptocurrency exit, breaking years of public commitment to continuous accumulation.
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Trump cites false Washington desk story to defend $1.4 billion crypto holdings
Trump defended $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency earnings using a false historical analogy, as ethics watchdogs flag conflicts between his holdings and his regulatory authority over crypto markets.
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Bonk treasury raid exposes governance gap after $4 million token buy
A $4 million token purchase let an attacker pass a governance proposal and drain $20 million from BONK's treasury, exposing governance gaps in memecoin protocols.
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TeraWulf's $19 billion Anthropic deal signals Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure
TeraWulf, a bitcoin miner, signed a 20-year deal with AI firm Anthropic to host computing operations in Kentucky, shifting the company's revenue model away from pure mining.
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Robinhood taps 1inch to route stock token trades on Ethereum
Robinhood is using 1inch to route and execute stock token trades on Ethereum, outsourcing execution to established DeFi liquidity infrastructure.
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Trump's crypto windfall complicates congressional push for digital asset rules
Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income has drawn Democratic fire and raised the stakes for a pending bill that aims to clarify how digital assets are taxed and regulated.
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India's crypto tax filing rules: what traders need to know for 2026
India taxes crypto gains at 30% flat rate and requires asset disclosure on Schedule FA of income tax returns; exchanges now provide transaction statements to help filers comply.
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Trump's $1.4 billion crypto haul draws fire from Christie and state officials
Trump reported $1.4 billion in crypto income in his latest financial disclosure, drawing criticism from Chris Christie and Democratic governors over lack of transparency and ethical concerns.
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U.S. bitcoin reserve plan stalls as White House, agencies negotiate structure
The White House is evaluating how to structure a federal bitcoin reserve, with disagreement among agencies delaying the plan.
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Bitcoin bounces after Strategy's $1B sale as funding rates spike to 9%
Bitcoin recovered quickly after Strategy sold a large portion of its BTC holdings, with perpetual funding rates spiking to 9%, signaling sustained bullish positioning.
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JPMorgan's tokenized money market fund hits $250 million AUM in first month
JPMorgan's tokenized money market fund accumulated $250 million in assets in its first month on Ethereum, signaling institutional demand for onchain settlement of Treasury and liquidity products.
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BonkDAO loses $20 million BONK in malicious governance attack
BonkDAO's treasury lost approximately $20 million in BONK tokens via a malicious governance proposal, the DAO disclosed Monday.
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Ethereum rallies as Fed pivot opens room for risk appetite
Ethereum climbed to $1,792 as the Federal Reserve eased rate concerns, but the rally rides macro tailwinds more than on-chain strength or ETF inflows.
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ShinWon bets on blockchain and AI to track 100% of its raw materials
ShinWon integrated blockchain and AI into its supply chain to achieve 100% traceability of raw materials, but execution and supplier onboarding remain open questions.
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American Bitcoin pushes treasury past 8,000 BTC on mining and buying spree
American Bitcoin Corp has accumulated over 8,000 bitcoin through mining and direct purchases, despite posting a $81.8 million net loss in Q1 2026.
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Strategy sells 3,500 BTC to fund dividends, breaking years of Saylor's never-sell pledge
Strategy sold 3,588 BTC to pay dividends on preferred shares, breaking Saylor's repeated public commitment to never sell Bitcoin and undercutting the company's own cost basis.
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Summer Finance vault drained of $6M in price manipulation attack
Summer Finance lost $6 million from its USDC vault in a price manipulation attack. The hacker used deprecated tokens to distort share prices and drain funds.
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Tether brings USDT back to Bitcoin via RGB protocol and Lightning
Tether is launching USDT natively on Bitcoin using RGB protocol and Lightning network for fast, private settlements after years of development delays.
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Farage under standards inquiry over undeclared crypto-backed support
The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is investigating whether Nigel Farage properly declared support from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster with ties to offshore crypto gambling.
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Ethereum developers back Buterin's vision—but worry about the pace
Ethereum developers support the Lean Ethereum roadmap, but execution speed—not design—is the real bottleneck.
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ENS co-founder pushes to break dao's reliance on single multisig control
ENS co-founder proposes delegating tokens to individual participants to break the DAO's dependence on a single multisig holder.
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Keel taps data center veteran as mining ops focus shifts to power scaling
Keel hired Ganesh Aiyer from Digital Realty as president to expand power infrastructure. Its token rose about 10% on the news.
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Russian state bank Sberbank plans crypto wallet ahead of September regulation launch
Sberbank says it will launch a crypto wallet and digital depository as Russia's new crypto law takes effect in September, with wallet rollout expected within months and full depository by December.
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