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Bank Leumi Revives Bitcoin Trading Plans with Galaxy Digital
Bank Leumi is set to enable Bitcoin trading via Galaxy Digital, marking its second attempt to enter the crypto market, with a launch aimed for early 2027.
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Hyperscale Data Sells Bitcoin to Support AI Data Center Growth
Hyperscale Data has sold a majority of its Bitcoin holdings to fund its Michigan data center expansion, reducing its debt by about $30 million.
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Bitcoin Falls Below $63,000
Bitcoin has dropped below $63,000, marking a significant decline, while Ethereum remains stable. Analysts point to weak demand and ETF outflows as key factors.
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Human Error: The Weak Link in Decentralized Finance
A recent incident at BonkDAO highlights how human error and governance manipulation can lead to significant financial losses in decentralized finance.
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Bank Leumi to Launch Cryptocurrency Trading with Galaxy
Bank Leumi, Israel's largest bank, is set to introduce cryptocurrency trading via its app in early 2027, partnering with Galaxy Digital for the service.
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Pitchfork Gives Tyga's AI-Generated Album $TARFACE a 0 Rating
Pitchfork has rated Tyga's latest album $TARFACE a shocking 0 out of 10, marking a rare occurrence for the publication.
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MSCI Considers Excluding Bitcoin Treasury Strategy and Metaplanet from Indexes
MSCI is considering the removal of Bitcoin Treasury Strategy and Metaplanet from its indexes due to new criteria identifying non-operational asset holders.
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Tether Completes Audit with KPMG, Marking a Historic Milestone
Tether announced a significant milestone as KPMG provides an unqualified audit opinion on its financial statements, marking a turning point for the stablecoin issuer.
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Calm Prevails in Crypto and Traditional Markets Amid Ongoing U.S.-Iran Tensions
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, markets in crypto and traditional finance are showing unusual calm as implied volatility metrics drop across various sectors.
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Bitcoin Falls as U.S. Inflation Data Fails to Drive Gains; ETFs Experience First Two-Day Drawdown of August
Bitcoin experiences a decline as U.S. inflation data fails to stimulate growth, leading to consecutive outflows from ETFs for the first time this month.
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Bitcoin Dips Below $63,000 as Oil Prices and Yields Rise
Bitcoin has fallen below $63,000 as rising oil prices and bond yields increase pressure on risk assets, while Cronos token shows significant gains.
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Public Bitcoin Miners Reduce Hash Rate by 21% Over Three Quarters
Public Bitcoin miners have seen a 21.2% drop in hash rate over the past nine months, as companies shift focus to AI and HPC infrastructure.
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