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SBI Crypto to Close Mining Pool Representing About 2% of Bitcoin's Hashrate
SBI Crypto will terminate its Bitcoin mining pool on July 31, 2026, affecting around 2% of Bitcoin's network hashrate, as miners are urged to shift their contributions before the deadline.
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Standard Chartered Pioneers Direct USDC Access for Institutions
Standard Chartered has become the first G-SIB to provide institutional clients direct access to mint and redeem USDC, beginning in Dubai.
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JPMorgan Warns Strategy's Bitcoin Sales Policy Introduces 'Two-Way Risk'
JPMorgan critiques Strategy's bitcoin sales policy, stating it introduces unnecessary volatility and suggests maintaining larger cash reserves for stability.
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Metaplanet Acquires 2,823 Bitcoin in Q2 as Purchase Rate Slows
Metaplanet acquired 2,823 Bitcoin in Q2, totaling 43,000 BTC, marking its smallest purchase in a year as the firm adjusts its funding strategy amid losses.
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SBI Crypto to Shut Down Mining Pool
SBI Crypto will close its Bitcoin mining pool on July 31, ceasing operations and deposits, while encouraging users to transition to other pools.
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K Wave Media Exits Bitcoin for AI Amid Financial Struggles
K Wave Media, a Nasdaq-listed company, is pivoting from its bitcoin strategy to focus on AI, reporting a complete liquidation of its crypto holdings.
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Robinhood Unveils 'Robinhood Chain' with Tokenized Stocks
Robinhood has launched Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum layer-2 platform focusing on tokenized stocks, alongside significant market movements in crypto and AI.
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Warsh's Remarks May Propel Bitcoin and Gold Following U.S. Jobs Report
Kevin Warsh's recent comments on inflation could trigger a rally in bitcoin and gold as the U.S. jobs report is anticipated to show labor market weaknesses.
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Smaller Tokens Surge as Bitcoin and Solana Experience Significant Rally
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rebound as dovish Federal Reserve signals boost smaller tokens like Memecore’s M and Audiera’s BEAT.
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The Flight to Quality: The Boom of Tokenized Stocks and Its Impact on the Crypto Industry
The rise of tokenized stocks is reshaping capital flows in the crypto industry, highlighting a shift towards more regulated assets as investors seek quality over speculation.
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Bitcoin Surges Past $61,000 as Inflation Concerns Ease
Bitcoin has surged to over $61,000 following comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh indicating reduced inflation risks, contrasting with a tech stock sell-off.
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Bitcoin Remains Above $60,000 as Yen Rises Amid Intervention Speculation
Bitcoin remains above $60,000 as the yen rebounds on intervention speculation, following comments from Fed Chair Warsh about easing inflation risks.
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