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Rising Oil Prices Threaten Bitcoin's Capital Inflows, Analyst Warns
Analysts warn that high oil prices could hinder Bitcoin's capital inflows, while market sentiment cools without major sell-offs.
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Ethereum Postpones Glamsterdam Upgrade Due to Security Concerns
Ethereum has postponed its Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet due to security issues flagged by ChainSecurity, affecting smart contract operations.
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XRP Wallets Reach All-Time High of 8.24 Million
The number of XRP wallets has surged to 8.24 million, marking a record high, with daily increases continuing despite price volatility.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Decrypt Partners with Jupiter for Integrated Trading Platform
Decrypt and Jupiter collaborate to create a seamless trading experience, merging news consumption with real-time trading capabilities.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
SoFi Introduces SOFIE Tokenized Deposit with 4.4% Yield
SoFi has launched SoFi Earn, a tokenized deposit offering a 4.4% yield and FDIC insurance, targeting idle digital dollars.
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Starknet Community Backs Transition to Independent L1 Blockchain
Starknet's community votes in favor of exploring a shift to an independent L1 blockchain for enhanced quantum security.
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CoinDCX Denies Reports of $16 Million Hack Incident
CoinDCX has denied recent claims of a $16 million hack, stating the transactions are linked to compromised wallets from July 2025.
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Dogecoin Labs Established to Expand Ecosystem
Dogecoin Labs has been launched to consolidate development efforts and enhance practical applications for the popular cryptocurrency.
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Musk's Proposed SpaceX-Tesla Merger Could Form Major Bitcoin Treasury
Elon Musk's proposed merger of SpaceX and Tesla could create a $2.5 billion corporate Bitcoin treasury, combining their holdings of 30,221 BTC.
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Standard Chartered Completes Acquisition of Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered has finalized its acquisition of Zodia Custody, enhancing its digital asset services.
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Solana Launches Alpenglow, Major Upgrade Enhancing Transaction Speed
Solana has launched the Alpenglow upgrade, reducing transaction finality time from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds, enhancing blockchain efficiency.
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OCC Finalizes Rules for Stablecoin Issuers Under GENIUS Act
The OCC has finalized rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, effective January 2027, outlining key requirements and deferring AML regulations.
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