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Circle Receives Final Federal Banking Charter Approval
Stablecoin issuer Circle has obtained final approval for a federal banking charter, marking a significant regulatory milestone in the sector.
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Kraken plans AI agents to autonomously execute crypto trades for users
Kraken is developing autonomous AI trading agents that will monitor markets and execute trades based on user-defined parameters, as part of a broader push into payments, banking, and lending services.
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NEAR enables confidential intents for private swaps
NEAR protocol now supports confidential intents, allowing traders to execute swaps without exposing transaction details to the entire chain, reducing front-running risk.
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Coinbase UK secures MiFID license to launch equities and derivatives
Coinbase has obtained its MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) license in the UK, enabling the exchange to offer equities and derivatives trading to UK customers.
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Hyundai pilots internal stablecoin transfers for global operations
Hyundai has launched stablecoin-based transfers between international subsidiaries, marking the first major South Korean company to adopt the technology for internal fund movement.
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Trump signals no veto on housing bill with CBDC development ban through 2031
A housing bill containing a provision that would prohibit the Federal Reserve from developing a CBDC until 2031 is set to become law unless President Trump vetoes it before midnight. Trump has indicated he will not block the measure.
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Circle receives OCC approval to operate as national trust bank
Circle has secured final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate as a national trust bank, bolstering the operational foundation for USDC stablecoin.
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U.S. prosecutors charge inmate with stealing $290K from court-seized Kraken account
Federal prosecutors have accused an incarcerated money launderer of stealing approximately $290,000 in cryptocurrency from a Kraken account that was seized by the court, raising questions about custody and security of digital assets in legal proceedings.
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Early Solana whale loses ~$14M in suspected hack, funds bridged to Ethereum
A Solana early holder tied to Genesis distribution was reportedly compromised, resulting in the theft of approximately 180,900 SOL (~$14.2M). The attacker moved the stolen assets to Ethereum, according to on-chain analyst ZachXBT.
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Goldman Sachs restricts staff trading on prediction markets for macro events
Goldman Sachs has prohibited employees from trading on prediction markets that cover macroeconomic data, elections, and bank-specific events, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Crypto lobby's $189M spending fuels CLARITY Act push in Washington
The crypto industry is ramping up political spending as the CLARITY Act moves through Congress, with lobbying expenditure drawing scrutiny over the sector's growing influence on U.S. regulatory policy.
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$115M USDT withdrawn from Poloniex to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 115 million USDT from the Poloniex exchange to an unidentified wallet, a significant stablecoin movement that may signal institutional activity or exchange outflows.
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Binance reports majority of EU users moved to self-custody after MiCA suspension
Binance co-CEO Richard Teng disclosed that 70% of EU customer withdrawals following the exchange's service suspension went to self-custody wallets, while only 30% moved to licensed platforms compliant with MiCA regulations.
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CryptoQuant flags Ethereum rally sustainability risk without stablecoin inflows
On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant warns that Ethereum's recent price advance may lose steam unless backed by consistent organic capital and stablecoin inflows into the network.
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Goldman Sachs bans staff from prediction market trading on macro events
Goldman Sachs has prohibited employees from trading on prediction markets tied to macroeconomic data, elections, and bank-specific events. JPMorgan has stopped short of an outright ban but reminded staff that existing insider trading rules apply to such activity.
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Wall Street banks tighten prediction market access for employees amid insider trading scrutiny
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and other major banks are implementing stricter rules on employee trading in prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, citing concerns over potential insider trading violations.
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Incarcerated fraudster faces charges over $290K in seized crypto transfers
A jailed fraudster has been charged with moving approximately $290,000 in forfeited cryptocurrency while imprisoned, according to reporting by Decrypt.
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Robinhood launches blockchain; Circle gains bank charter
Robinhood introduced its blockchain network, while stablecoin issuer Circle received a national bank charter and saw shares rise 10%. The Clarity Act, crypto-friendly legislation, advanced with a new draft.
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Circle gains U.S. trust bank charter, joining crypto firms in regulated banking
Circle has received approval for a U.S. trust bank license, marking another step in the crypto industry's integration into the regulated financial system as firms pursue federal banking credentials.
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Japan's local investment push seen boosting demand for bitcoin and alternative assets
Japan's policy encouraging domestic investment is expected to increase interest in alternative assets including bitcoin and gold, according to market analysis.
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Incarcerated Fraudster Accused of Moving Seized Crypto While in Prison
A convicted money launderer currently serving time for a $5M scheme has been charged with transferring approximately $290K in cryptocurrency that courts had ordered forfeited, according to Decrypt.
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Phantom and Hyperliquid call for CFTC modernization
Crypto platforms Phantom and Hyperliquid have urged the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to modernize its approach to derivatives market regulation.
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Japanese lender CRYL launches Bitcoin-backed lending service
A Japanese financial firm has introduced Bitcoin-backed loans available to individuals and businesses, with loan amounts reaching up to $6.2M. The move reflects growing institutional interest in crypto-collateralized credit products.
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Bitcoin's long-term MACD turns bullish for first time this cycle
Bitcoin's long-term MACD indicator has flipped bullish for the first time in the current cycle, potentially signaling an extension of the recent bounce into a sustained uptrend.
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Circle wins OCC approval for national trust bank charter
Circle has received approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate as a national trust bank, bringing USDC stablecoin operations under direct federal regulatory oversight.
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TeraWulf seeks $3.5B debt financing for Anthropic data center campus
Bitcoin miner TeraWulf is pursuing debt financing led by Morgan Stanley for its Kentucky data center facility, which is leased to AI firm Anthropic.
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Crypto VC funds pivot toward AI and robotics as startup investment cools
Bloomberg reports that crypto-focused venture capital is redirecting capital into AI, robotics, and emerging tech sectors as funding for crypto startups decelerates.
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Nearly $491M USDT moved to Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 491 million USDT from an unidentified wallet address to the Aave lending protocol, signaling potential large-scale liquidity activity.
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Revolut X enables AI-powered crypto trading via Claude, Gemini, and other assistants
Revolut's crypto exchange now integrates with major AI assistants including Claude and Gemini, allowing users to analyze, backtest, and execute trades through natural language prompts.
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Metaplanet partners on Bitcoin-backed tokenized credit in Japan
Metaplanet has partnered with JPYC and Progmat to develop Bitcoin-backed tokenized credit products aimed at enabling 24/7 digital credit markets in Japan.
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Polymarket applies for U.S. margin trading approval
Polymarket has filed to offer margin trading to U.S. customers, following Kalshi's regulatory approval for similar leveraged positions in March.
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$115M USDT transferred to Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 115 million USDT from an unidentified wallet to the Aave protocol, signaling significant liquidity movement in the DeFi ecosystem.
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$115M USDT moved from JustLendDAO to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 115 million USDT from JustLendDAO to an unidentified wallet, flagging a significant stablecoin movement on-chain.
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EU Parliament extends voluntary message scanning through 2028, preserves end-to-end encryption
The European Parliament approved an extension of voluntary "Chat Control" message scanning rules until 2028, while maintaining exemptions for end-to-end encrypted communications.
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Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal departs after six years
Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has stepped down following six years leading the exchange through regulatory battles and its public listing.
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Bitcoin consolidates in $60K–$70K band for 307 days, third longest in history
Bitcoin has remained within the $60,000–$70,000 price range for 307 days, marking the third longest consolidation period across any $10,000 band in its trading history.
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Federal inmate charged with theft of $290K in government-seized crypto
The DOJ has charged a federal inmate with allegedly stealing approximately $290,000 in cryptocurrency that had been forfeited to the U.S. government.
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Ethereum Foundation dissolves Protocol Support team amid restructuring
The Ethereum Foundation has disbanded its Protocol Support team, which previously oversaw core developer meetings, network upgrades, EIP coordination, and the Protocol Fellowship program. The move is part of broader organizational changes at the foundation.
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CryptoQuant: Bitcoin rebound is bear-market bounce, not trend shift
On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant reports Bitcoin's recent price recovery is a temporary bounce within a bear market, with its Bull Score Index still signaling bearish conditions.
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UK Labour MPs seek permanent ban on crypto political donations
Labour MPs in the UK are mobilizing support for legislative amendments that would permanently prohibit cryptocurrency-related political donations.
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