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From Promises to Decrees: What Trump (Did Not) Achieve at the Midpoint of His Second Presidency
An analysis of Donald Trump's presidency reveals a shift in his stance on cryptocurrencies, from skepticism to support, alongside significant campaign promises and regulatory changes.
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YZi Labs Resolves Leadership Dispute with CEA Industries
YZi Labs has settled its leadership dispute with CEA Industries, appointing interim president Alex Odagiu and directors Ella Zhang and Matthew Roszak.
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Cboe Reintroduces S&P 500 Binary Options, Targeting Growing Prediction Markets
Cboe is reintroducing binary options on the S&P 500, reviving a product discontinued over a decade ago, and competing with platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
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Farage Claims His $6.7M Tether Gift Can Be Spent Freely
Nigel Farage defends a £5 million gift from Tether's Christopher Harborne, insisting it's a private matter and claiming he can spend it as he wishes.
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Thailand Links Illegal Mining to $300 Million Money Laundering
Thailand's DSI has linked illegal crypto mining to a $300 million money laundering operation, involving high-profile arrests and extensive investigations.
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CryptoQuant Urges Strategy to Pause Bitcoin Purchases
CryptoQuant advises Strategy to pause Bitcoin purchases and rebuild cash reserves after a significant drop in dividend coverage for STRC.
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Bitcoin Transactions Reach Two-Year Peak Amid Runes Protocol Surge
Bitcoin transactions have surged past 820,000 daily, reaching a two-year high, driven by heightened activity in the Rune protocol.
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Meta to Introduce Advertising Fees Due to Digital Service Taxes
Meta will start charging additional fees for ads shown in certain jurisdictions due to digital service taxes, with rates varying by location.
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OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5-Cyber Amid Anthropic Restrictions
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5-Cyber, a specialized model for cybersecurity, amid restrictions on Anthropic's models, targeting vetted professionals.
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CryptoQuant Advises Michael Saylor's Strategy to Cease Bitcoin Purchases
CryptoQuant suggests Michael Saylor's Strategy should pause its bitcoin purchases due to a significant drop in cash reserves and increased dividend obligations.
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US Senators Demand Hearings on World Liberty Financial Deal with UAE Investors
Democratic senators are calling for hearings on World Liberty Financial's ties to UAE investors linked to Donald Trump's family, following a WSJ report.
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Ethereum Foundation Cuts Budget by 40% and Restructures Governance
The Ethereum Foundation is restructuring its governance and cutting its budget by 40%, focusing on long-term capital management and enhancing network resilience.
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