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UBS Increases Bitcoin Investment with Significant Rise in ETF Call Options
UBS has significantly increased its exposure to Bitcoin, with a 24-fold rise in call options for BlackRock's IBIT and a 12% increase in direct holdings.
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Moscow Imposes Bitcoin Mining Ban Amid Energy Concerns
Russia's Energy Ministry has enforced a ban on cryptocurrency mining in Moscow and parts of Kursk to alleviate power shortages, lasting until 2032.
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Paul Tudor Jones Boosts Investment in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF After Selling Off
Paul Tudor Jones’ investment firm has increased its stake in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF after a year of selling, while significantly cutting down on call options.
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Funding Trends Signal End of Crypto's Permissionless Era
The crypto industry saw a significant funding shift in H1 2026, with $11.2 billion directed solely towards regulated firms, signaling the end of the permissionless era.
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Etherealize CEO Critiques Wall Street's Private Blockchains as a "Race to the Bottom"
Etherealize's Vivek Raman criticizes Wall Street's private blockchain trend, calling it a "race to the bottom" that undermines liquidity and interoperability.
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World Liberty Trust Company Secures Conditional Approval for Stablecoin
World Liberty Trust Company, linked to Donald Trump, receives preliminary OCC approval for a national trust bank focused on a USD1 stablecoin.
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Mastercard's $1.8 Billion Deal and Other Crypto Highlights This Week
This week in crypto saw legislative efforts continue, Wall Street deepen its involvement, and significant bitcoin movements amid a security scare.
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Ethereum Advocate Critiques Wall Street's Push for Private Blockchains
Vivek Raman of Etherealize cautions that Wall Street's focus on private blockchains risks creating isolated systems, undermining the potential of blockchain technology.
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Hackers Steal Over 1,700 BTC from Vulnerable Coldcard Wallets
Hackers have stolen at least 1,778.84 BTC from Coldcard wallets, raising concerns about the security of self-custody methods in cryptocurrency.
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Tether's Independent Audit and Russian Banks' USDT Restrictions
This week, Tether's first independent audit and Russian banks' requirements for crypto firms highlight significant developments in the cryptocurrency landscape.
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SharpLink to Stake $200 Million in Ethereum via Lido's wstETH
SharpLink is set to stake $200 million in Ethereum via Lido's liquid-staking protocol, representing about 12% of its total ETH holdings.
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Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Losses May Exceed $150 Million, Reports Galaxy
Galaxy Research reports that losses from the Coldcard Bitcoin exploit have surpassed $112 million, with potential total losses exceeding $150 million.
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