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Former Binance CEO CZ waves off accusations on Iran, terror ties

The founder of the world's largest exchange distanced himself from reports about Binance activity that reports had recently suggested aided …

Trump-linked American Bitcoin's BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital

American Bitcoin (ABTC) has climbed to become the 16th-largest bitcoin holder, with 6,899 BTC, as firms compete to build bitcoin …

Crypto exchange Kraken freezes multibillion-dollar IPO plan due to difficult market conditions

Kraken's parent company filed a draft S-1 registration statement with the SEC in November regarding the proposed initial public offering …

Traders can now bet on the S&P 500 around the clock without ever touching a traditional stock exchange

S&P Dow Jones Indices licenses its flagship index for crypto trading on Hyperliquid, as perpetual futures gain traction beyond traditional …

Key U.S. senator on crypto market structure bill negotiation: 'We think we've got it'

Senator Cynthia Lummis, at the center of legislative talks, said the discussion is down to nuance and the bill will …

Bitcoin hash rate is tumbling as Iran war lifts energy prices

A falling hash rate and the resultant pressure on miners could signal another potential capitulation phase, which could push prices …

Japan’s SBI VC Trade launches retail USDC lending as stablecoin use grows

SBI VC Trade said users could lend assets directly to its platform, but added that the company may re-lend funds …

Crypto industry ties were a liability in Illinois primary

Ties to the crypto industry became a vector for attack in a recent Democratic primary election in the state of …

Circle’s policy chief tells UK to merge MiCA clarity with US stablecoin rules

The UK has a unique opportunity to merge the best of the EU’s MiCA framework and the US GENIUS Act, …

Bank of Korea adds two banks to digital won trials as real-world testing begins

Korea's central bank and nine commercial lenders started real-world testing of deposit tokens, including subsidy payments and peer-to-peer transfers.

Stripe-led payments blockchain Tempo goes live with protocol for AI agents

The Stripe-led blockchain targets fast, low-cost digital payments and a new Machine Payments Protocol that allows AI agents pay autonomously.

Bitcoin dips to $72K on hot US PPI inflation hours before Fed FOMC meeting

Bitcoin price action fell to week-to-date lows with Bitcoin caught between high US inflation and nerves over Fed policy hints …