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Warning Signs Emerge in Bitcoin Derivatives as Price Drops Below $70,000
Bitcoin's price has dropped below $70,000, indicating potential market instability as open interest rises to record levels and funding rates remain high amidst weak demand.
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Florida Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman Over Threats to Children
Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging harmful practices of ChatGPT towards minors and seeking penalties and an injunction.
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Inflows to Crypto Treasuries Hit Lowest Level Since October 2024
Crypto treasury inflows dropped to $180.5 million in May, a significant decline from $4 billion in April, signaling a shift in market dynamics.
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Russian Capital on Foreign Crypto Exchanges Drops to 720 Billion Rubles
Russian capital on foreign crypto exchanges has fallen to 720 billion rubles, a 23% decrease, according to the Central Bank of Russia's latest report.
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AFX vs Hyperliquid
AFX and Hyperliquid are competing in the on-chain derivatives space, each with unique approaches to trading infrastructure and risk management.
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Dopamine and Uncertainty: How Perpetual Contracts Turn the Market into a Casino
This article explores how perpetual contracts in crypto trading resemble gambling, driven by human psychology and market dynamics.
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Florida Initiates Legal Action Against OpenAI and Sam Altman Regarding ChatGPT Safety Issues
Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, claiming misleading safety practices regarding ChatGPT, particularly affecting children.
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Compass Point Advises Selling Coinbase Amidst Derivatives Competition
Compass Point analysts recommend selling Coinbase, predicting challenges due to fierce competition in the derivatives market and potential revenue cannibalization.
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Sui Attributes Recent Network Outages to Gas and Validator Issues
Sui's network faced three outages last week, lasting over 15 hours, attributed to gas and validator bugs, while SUI's price dropped 18%.
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Aave Tightens Listing Standards After $293 Million rsETH Incident
Aave has revised its asset listing standards following a significant incident involving rsETH that risked creating substantial bad debt.
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Citi Predicts Tokenization Market to Reach $5.5 Trillion
Citi forecasts the tokenized securities market will grow to $5.5 trillion by 2030, driven by blockchain adoption and stablecoin demand.
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CFTC Approval Boosts HYPE to New Heights
The CFTC's approval of Bitcoin perpetual contracts has sent HYPE soaring to a new all-time high, while major cryptocurrencies experience significant losses.
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