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Survey Reveals More Americans Have Tried Crypto, But Usage Declines
A new survey reveals that while more Americans have tried cryptocurrency, the number actively using it remains unchanged, highlighting trust and knowledge gaps.
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Institutional Shift: Hedge Funds Sell Bitcoin ETFs While Sovereign Funds Buy
Hedge funds have sold 68,000 BTC in Bitcoin ETFs, while sovereign funds like Abu Dhabi's Mubadala have increased their holdings, reflecting a shift in institutional investment dynamics.
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XRP Ledger Developers Propose Zero-Balance Wallets for Stablecoins
XRP Ledger developers are testing a new wallet mechanism allowing zero-balance wallets for stablecoins, pending validator approval.
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Birch Hill Secures $4 Million to Innovate Onchain Loans
Birch Hill has raised $4 million to integrate U.S. loans onto blockchains, aiming to innovate the private credit market.
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Bithumb Reports Data Breach Following Unauthorized Access
Bithumb has reported a data breach involving unauthorized access to its internal system, potentially exposing customer information.
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Robinhood Integrates Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin and Treasury Solutions
Robinhood integrates Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin and Treasury software to enhance its financial operations and streamline cash management.
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Anchorage Digital Expands Custody Services in US-Mexico Stablecoin Corridor
Anchorage Digital expands its custody partnership with Bitso, targeting the U.S.-Mexico remittance corridor and enhancing stablecoin transactions.
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Circle Expands USDC Settlement Pilot in Colombia
Circle is launching a USDC settlement pilot in Colombia, partnering with ACI Worldwide to integrate stablecoin payments into existing banking systems.
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Janus Henderson Launches Tokenized Nasdaq-100 Fund on Stellar
Janus Henderson has launched the JQQQ fund on Stellar, tracking the Nasdaq-100 index for international investors.
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Experts Dismiss Link Between McRib Return and Bitcoin Price Movements
Experts clarify that there is no correlation between the return of McDonald's McRib and Bitcoin's price movements, attributing excitement to coincidence.
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Zcash Co-Founder Proposes Ending Block Reward Grants
Sean Bow, co-founder of Zcash, recommends reallocating block reward funds from grants to a sustainability reserve.
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NIP Group Expands Bitcoin Mining Operations Amid Market Adjustments
NIP Group has acquired a third batch of Bitcoin miners, increasing its capacity to 13.85 EH/s and aiming to mine 195 Bitcoin monthly.
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