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Senator Warren Proposes Ban on Crypto Earnings for Trump Family
Senator Elizabeth Warren has proposed a ban on crypto earnings for the Trump family, following the release of Donald Trump's financial disclosure showing significant income from digital assets.
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IMF Warns Again About Tokenization Risks
The IMF warns that tokenization could reshape global finance but may increase market fragmentation and systemic risks without common standards.
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Allium: U.S. Users Lead Political Betting on Polymarket
U.S. users dominate political betting on Polymarket, according to Allium, despite access restrictions after a CFTC settlement.
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JPMorgan Criticizes Strategy's Bitcoin Sale Decision
JPMorgan analysts criticize Strategy's Bitcoin sales mechanism, citing increased market risk and volatility, while emphasizing the need for stronger cash reserves.
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More Bitcoin Held at a Loss Than Profit for the First Time
For the first time in the current cycle, more Bitcoin is being held at a loss than at a profit, signaling a significant market correction.
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Binance Advocates for MiCA Evaluation Based on Licenses Granted
Binance's Europe head, Gillian Lynch, insists that MiCA should be evaluated based on the firms it licenses, not those it excludes, following the company's recent withdrawal of its application in Greece.
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Bitcoin ETFs Attract $221 Million, Ending 10-Day Outflow Trend
Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw a $221 million inflow, ending a 10-day streak of outflows, led by Fidelity’s FBTC while BlackRock’s IBIT experienced an outflow.
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XRP Bulls Aim for $1.10 as Token Gains 4%
XRP has shown a positive trend, rising 4% as it approaches the $1.10 mark, with buyers defending support at $1.08.
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Ether and Solana Rise as Bitcoin Approaches $62,000 Due to Short Squeeze
Ether and Solana are experiencing significant gains as Bitcoin approaches $62,000 due to a short squeeze affecting bearish traders.
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OpenAI Proposes $42 Billion Stake for U.S. Government
OpenAI has proposed a 5% stake worth $42.6 billion for the U.S. government, amidst discussions with key officials and a push for similar contributions from other AI firms.
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Russia Set for 'Widespread Use' of Digital Ruble by September, Bank Governor States
Russia's digital ruble is on track for a September 1 launch, but public interest remains low, according to recent reports.
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U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on 134 ISIS-Connected Crypto Wallets
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 134 crypto wallets linked to ISIS-K, primarily on Tron, amid ongoing legal issues involving Tron founder Justin Sun.
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