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Binance.US CEO outlines plans for rebuilding and aims for 20% U.S. market share
Binance.US is aiming to reclaim its 20% share of the U.S. crypto market through lower fees and new products, as stated by CEO Stephen Gregory.
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Franklin Crypto CIO Highlights Disconnection Between Crypto Prices and Fundamentals
Seth Ginns, CIO of Franklin Crypto, noted that while institutional adoption of crypto is increasing, current prices do not reflect the industry's strong fundamentals.
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Democratic Resistance to Clarity Act Intensifies as Deadline Approaches
Senate Democrats are intensifying their opposition to the Clarity Act, demanding ethics rules to prevent President Trump and his family from profiting from crypto.
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TeraWulf's CEO Emphasizes Quality of Power in AI Expansion
TeraWulf's CEO discusses the company's transformation from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of quality power in their new strategy.
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End of Bitcoin Panic Selling as Seller Profit Margins Dwindle
Bitcoin appears to be stabilizing above $62,000 as panic selling fades, driven by recent ETF inflows and reduced selling pressure, though caution remains due to speculative trading dynamics.
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Strategy Increases Cash Reserves to $3 Billion, Avoids Bitcoin Purchases for Third Week
Strategy has increased its cash reserves to $3 billion while avoiding Bitcoin purchases for the third week in a row, raising concerns about its financial strategy.
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Bank of Thailand Targets Unusual Stablecoin Transactions in Grey Economy Efforts
The Bank of Thailand is using data analytics to identify unusual stablecoin trades, particularly targeting Tether's USDT, amid a crackdown on illicit financial activities.
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QCP: Crypto Market Pauses Ahead of CPI and Fed Hearings
The crypto market is in a holding pattern as investors await key CPI data and Federal Reserve hearings, with expectations for earnings season also building.
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Major Financial Firms Join UK Government's Tokenization Initiative
A coalition of 54 financial firms, including BlackRock and JPMorgan, will work with the UK government on tokenization projects in financial markets over the next year.
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Renewed U.S.-Iran Tensions Push Bitcoin Down Despite ETF Demand
Despite a rise in demand for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran have caused Bitcoin's price to dip below $63,000.
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Chinese Prosecutors Propose Framework for Crypto Money Laundering Prosecutions
Chinese prosecutors propose a framework for prosecuting crypto money laundering, suggesting presumption of intent when using mixers or privacy coins and a national platform for seized crypto.
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U.S. Inflation and Earnings Reports to Shape Crypto Market This Week
This week, U.S. inflation data and major bank earnings will likely impact the crypto market, as investors anticipate signals regarding interest rates and economic health.
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