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Ark's Wood sees tech-driven growth spurring GDP, suggests equity and Bitcoin positioning
Cathie Wood forecasts technology productivity gains could lift real GDP growth to 7% or higher amid falling inflation, recommending investors consider increasing equity and Bitcoin exposure.
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BlackRock explores tokenization of AI compute resources
BlackRock has indicated that artificial intelligence compute capacity could potentially be tokenized on blockchain networks in the future, signaling institutional interest in crypto infrastructure applications.
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BlackRock research: AI agents could drive crypto adoption via stablecoins and blockchains
BlackRock's latest analysis suggests AI agents may become a significant catalyst for cryptocurrency adoption, positioning stablecoins and blockchain networks as critical infrastructure for machine-to-machine transactions.
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Trader suffers consecutive losses on ZEC positions
On-chain data shows a trader incurred $35.44M in losses shorting ZEC, then attempted a long position 7 hours ago but closed it quickly for an additional $79K loss.
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Six major Canadian banks explore tokenized dollar for interbank payments
Canada's largest banks—including RBC, TD, BMO, CIBC, Scotiabank, and National Bank—are collaborating to develop tokenized Canadian dollar deposits for interbank payment systems.
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FTX Bankruptcy Estate Moves 23.6K ETH to Exchange for Sale
Alameda Research's holdings, now controlled by the FTX bankruptcy estate, transferred approximately 23,600 ETH to Wintermute trading desk, signaling a liquidation of the position.
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BlackRock: AI agents will boost demand for stablecoins and blockchain payments
BlackRock projects that AI agents will significantly increase adoption of cryptocurrency stablecoins and blockchain-based payment systems.
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Large ETH buyer accumulates 15K tokens in single OTC transaction
An on-chain whale address acquired 15,000 ETH through OTC trading today, bringing its total holdings to 52,000 ETH. The purchase represents significant institutional or whale-level accumulation activity.
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Machi Big Brother holds $132M in leveraged longs across ETH, BTC, HYPE
Arkham reports that Machi Big Brother maintains $87.3M ETH, $27.4M BTC, and $17.5M HYPE positions on Hyperliquid—over 10x his account value. His ETH long, open since August, has recovered from a $4.35M loss to show $5.7M gains.
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Canada's six largest banks collaborate on tokenized deposit platform
Six major Canadian banks including RBC, TD, and BMO have jointly launched a tokenized deposits project to support round-the-clock blockchain-based payment settlement.
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Coinbase and Microsoft dismantle AI-powered cybercrime ring, arrests made
Coinbase partnered with Microsoft to take down EvilTokens, an AI-driven cybercriminal network, resulting in arrests of its operators.
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CFTC warns on risky prediction market contracts tied to public figures
The CFTC has issued a warning about prediction market contracts based on mentions of public figures, following enforcement action against a former White House official who profited over $100k trading Trump-linked prediction contracts.
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$138M USDC transferred to Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 138 million USDC tokens from an unknown address to the Aave protocol, signaling potential large deposit or liquidity provision activity.
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CFTC warns of manipulation risks in prediction markets tied to individual behavior
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an advisory highlighting fraud and cheating vulnerabilities in prediction markets that track individuals' actions or statements, signaling regulatory scrutiny of emerging market structures.
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ECB to invest in tokenized securities via Pontes DLT platform
The European Central Bank plans to purchase tokenized public-sector securities and settle transactions through Pontes, a distributed ledger platform, to gain practical experience with blockchain-based financial markets.
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Binance invests $100M in Circle, signs five-year USDC promotion deal
Binance acquired a $100M equity stake in stablecoin issuer Circle and entered a five-year commercial agreement to promote USDC, with both transactions closing simultaneously.
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Binance backs Circle with $100M to boost USDC in emerging markets
Binance has invested $100 million in Circle, the stablecoin issuer, as part of a push to increase USDC adoption in developing economies.
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ECB pushes to revise MiCA stablecoin reserve rules, favors liquidity thresholds
European central banks are seeking modifications to MiCA's stablecoin regulations, proposing liquidity-based requirements instead of fixed bank deposit minimums to mitigate withdrawal risks for lenders.
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Binance invests $100M in Circle as part of USDC promotion partnership
Binance acquired $100M in Circle shares through a private placement, receiving 1.24M Class A shares at $80.84 each, as part of a five-year USDC promotion agreement with a two-year lock-up period.
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Binance invests $100M in stablecoin issuer Circle
Binance has committed $100 million in investment to Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, signaling continued backing for the major dollar-pegged token.
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Binance invests $100M in Circle, extends USDC partnership through 2030
Binance purchased 1.24M shares of Circle at $80.84/share for $100M, and the two extended their USDC adoption agreement for five years with incentive-based fee structures and promotional commitments.
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Binance invests $100M in Circle, signs multi-year USDC promotion agreement
Binance acquired a $100 million stake in Circle via share purchase, with Circle committing to pay Binance monthly fees based on USDC volume held through Binance's wallet services over a five-year period.
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Bitwise Solana Staking ETF reaches $1.2B AUM on strong two-day inflows
Bitwise's Solana staking ETF hit a record $1.2B in assets under management following $60M in inflows over two days, according to CEO Hunter Horsley.
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Yardeni: Trump-Xi talks unlikely to yield major trade deal, but selective progress possible
Yardeni Research forecasts limited breakthroughs in Thursday's Trump-Xi meeting, though sees potential for trade truce extension and targeted deals on soybeans, Boeing, rare earths, and AI guardrails. Taiwan and AI dominance remain sticking points.
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Bernstein forecasts prediction markets to reach $10T annual volume by 2035
Bernstein projects global prediction market volumes will grow to $10 trillion annually by 2035, with financial assets expected to surpass sports betting as the dominant category.
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Bitcoin bounces as crude falls and equities rally
Bitcoin recovered to near $86,000 as crude oil declined below $90 and stock markets strengthened, signaling improved risk appetite across assets.
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584 BTC moved to Coinbase Institutional wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 584 bitcoin (approximately $50.3M) from an unknown address to Coinbase's institutional custody wallet.
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SEC clears path for tokenized stock trading venues; filings expected next quarter
The SEC has issued conditional relief allowing firms to apply for licenses to operate tokenized U.S. stock trading platforms, with applications potentially arriving as soon as Q2.
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Oil slides on Iran's Hormuz reopening signals; Bitcoin steady near $86K
WTI crude fell to $89 as reports indicated Iran may reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week. Bitcoin remained near $86,000 amid the broader macro backdrop.
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Arkham releases Tracer v2 for cross-chain fund flow tracking
Arkham Intelligence announced Tracer v2, an upgraded tool for tracing cryptocurrency fund flows across blockchain bridges and multiple chains. Users can map counterparties and track transaction paths from any address.
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Glassnode signals altseason as Bitcoin dominance slips below 60%
Glassnode's Altcoin Cycle Signal has triggered an altseason indicator following gains in both Bitcoin and altcoin market caps. Bitcoin's share of total crypto market cap has fallen below 60%.
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U.S. prosecutors investigating Binance over alleged Iran sanctions bypass
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the Justice Department are examining whether Binance knowingly enabled users to circumvent U.S. sanctions targeting Iran, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Crypto market cap surpasses $3T as Bitcoin rallies near $86K
Bitcoin approached $86,000 while altcoins gained ground, pushing total crypto market capitalization above $3 trillion. Derivatives leverage increased, signaling rising speculative positioning.
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Russia's central bank signals path to legal crypto operations by year-end
Russia's Central Bank (CBR) indicated the country's crypto industry could begin operating within a legal framework by the end of 2024, marking a potential shift in the nation's regulatory stance.
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US prosecutors probe whether Binance knowingly processed Iran-linked transactions
US authorities are investigating whether Binance deliberately allowed trades linked to Iran to proceed through its platform, questioning the effectiveness of compliance measures the exchange implemented in 2023.
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US investigating whether Binance knowingly facilitated Iran-linked transactions
US authorities are probing whether Binance deliberately allowed trades linked to Iran to pass through its platform, according to reporting. The investigation centers on potential sanctions compliance failures.
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X adds direct trading button to Bitcoin and stock cashtags for U.S. users
X has launched a "Trade" button on cashtag pages for U.S. users, enabling direct routing to partner exchanges for assets like Bitcoin and stocks. The feature integrates trading functionality into the platform's discovery layer.
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Bitmine accumulates nearly 6M ETH, now holds 4.9% of supply
Bitmine purchased an additional $75M of ETH this week, bringing its total holdings to approximately 5.98M ETH (worth ~$16.4B), representing 4.9% of circulating ETH supply. The entity has staked 85% of its position.
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Absa launches Africa's first institutional digital asset custody service
South Africa's Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has rolled out an institutional-grade digital asset custody offering using Ripple's custody technology, marking a first for the continent.
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