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Nigeria to Track Crypto Transactions Using National Identification Numbers and Tax Records

The Nigerian government is planning to track crypto transactions in real-time, using Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) and National Identification Numbers...

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New Senate CLARITY Act draft allows activity-based stablecoin rewards

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New Senate CLARITY Act draft allows activity-based stablecoin rewards

A revised Senate CLARITY Act draft would allow activity-based stablecoin rewards tied to payments, wallets and staking, while barring interest paid solely...

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Bitmine Amasses 4.17M ETH as Crypto and Cash Holdings Hit $14B

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Bitmine Amasses 4.17M ETH as Crypto and Cash Holdings Hit $14B

Bitmine has further cemented its position as the largest corporate holder of Ether after adding more than 24,000 ETH to its balance sheet over the past wee...

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Meta to Cut Around 10% of Metaverse Unit as AI Takes Priority

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Meta to Cut Around 10% of Metaverse Unit as AI Takes Priority

Meta is preparing to cut roughly 10% of staff from its metaverse-focused division, a move that underscores the companyâEUR(TM)s accelerating shift toward a...

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US Lawmakers Introduce Standalone Bill to Protect Blockchain Developers Ahead of Broader Crypto Legislation

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US Lawmakers Introduce Standalone Bill to Protect Blockchain Developers Ahead of Broader Crypto Legislation

Senators Lummis and Wyden introduce a standalone bill protecting non-custodial DeFi developers as the Senate prepares to mark up broader crypto market stru...

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Tennessee Judge Pauses State Case Against Prediction Market Kalshi

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Tennessee Judge Pauses State Case Against Prediction Market Kalshi

A federal judge in Tennessee has temporarily blocked state regulators from taking enforcement action against Kalshi. The post Tennessee Judge Pauses State...

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Stablecoin platform VelaFi secures $20M to scale cross-border settlement rails

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Stablecoin platform VelaFi secures $20M to scale cross-border settlement rails

The funding will support expansion of enterprise payment and settlement services across Latin America, the United States and Asia.

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Crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new deal

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Crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new deal

The firm said it has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research, a blockchain-based payment infrastructure provider.

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70 Economists Urge EU to Launch Public Digital Euro Over Private Stablecoins

70 economists, including Thomas Piketty and Paul De Grauwe, have urged EU lawmakers to shape the digital euro around privacy, inclusion, and a higher holdi...

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Bakkt to Acquire Distributed Technologies Research in Stablecoin Payments Push

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Bakkt to Acquire Distributed Technologies Research in Stablecoin Payments Push

Bakkt has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research in an all-equity deal, issuing about 9.1 million Class A shares. The deal has been approved b...

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World Liberty Financial rolls out lending platform for its USD1 stablecoin

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World Liberty Financial rolls out lending platform for its USD1 stablecoin

The Trump familyâEUR"backed crypto venture has rolled out World Liberty Markets, a new DeFi app built on Dolomite. DOLO rose by 57% following the announcem...

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Standard Chartered to Launch Crypto Prime Brokerage Under Venture Capital Arm

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