Texas Faces $56 Million Scam via Crypto Kiosks Amid Calls for Regulation
Last year, Texans lost nearly $57 million to scams exploiting cryptocurrency kiosks, prompting lawmakers to push for urgent regulatory measures to prevent further fraud.
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XRP Surges Past Bitcoin and Ethereum on South Korea’s Upbit Exchange Amid Strong Local Demand
XRP recently outpaced Bitcoin and Ethereum on South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, driven by sustained local retail interest and significant coin accumulation by large investors.
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Adam Back’s Bitcoin Treasury Firm Seeks Revised Terms for SPAC Merger with Cantor
Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company has scrapped its original SPAC merger deal with Cantor Equity Partners, opting to negotiate terms that better align with current market conditions.
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Bitcoin Retreats Below $62,000 as Traders Reduce Risk Ahead of Fed Minutes
Bitcoin fell nearly 2% amid a global risk-off mood, driven by declines in semiconductor stocks and geopolitical tensions, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes release.
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Trump Family’s Crypto Firm Considers Selling Its Payments Business Amid Declining Value
AI Financial, a payments company under Trump family’s World Liberty Financial, is in talks to sell its core operations to blockchain firm Perpetuals.com amid steep token losses and valuation drops.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Supply Tightens as Long-Term Holders Withdraw from Exchanges
Bitcoin and Ethereum see exchange-held coins drop to multi-year lows as long-term investors shift to self-custody, tightening liquid supply and influencing market dynamics.
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Bitcoin Edges Closer to a Classic Bear-Market Bottom Amid Profit-Taking Signals
Recent analyses suggest Bitcoin is entering a "textbook" bear-market bottom phase as short-term holders realize profits, though some indicators signal capitulation may still lie ahead.
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India’s Central Bank Pushes for Crypto Ban Amid Regulatory and Tax Concerns
Internal government reports reveal the Reserve Bank of India is advocating for a crypto ban, citing financial stability and tax compliance risks amid a growing investor base.
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Kazakhstan Unveils New Decree to Boost Crypto Mining and Stablecoin Use
Kazakhstan pushes for stronger crypto regulations with incentives for digital asset activity, stablecoin integration in trade, and new energy provisions for mining.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange Holdings Approach Historic Lows, Signaling Reduced Selling Pressure
Bitcoin and Ethereum held on centralized exchanges remain near record lows, indicating fewer coins available for immediate sale and potential support for prices amid ongoing accumulation.
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Crypto Faces Renewed Downward Pressure as Rising Macro Risks Stir Market Volatility
Renewed geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices have reignited macro concerns, triggering early signs of crypto market sell-off reminiscent of the sharp Q1 downturn.
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SEC’s 2026 Agenda Signals Major Shift Toward Clearer Crypto Regulations
The SEC’s 2026 regulatory plan aims to establish clearer frameworks for digital assets, potentially boosting institutional confidence and fostering growth in blockchain finance.