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South Korea's FSC Expands Travel Rule, Tightens Oversight of Crypto…

South Korea announced plans to expand the travel rule to cover smaller crypto transactions and bar individuals with serious criminal records from becoming major shareholders in virtual asset businesses.

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Analyst Predicts Massive Crypto ETF Flood Once Washington Breaks th…

The end of Washington’s fiscal standoff could ignite an unprecedented wave of crypto ETF launches, with spot XRP funds leading a powerful push toward mainstream digital asset adoption.

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Inside Leverage.Trading: The Risk-First Hub Turning 15 Million Calc…

In leveraged trading, speed gets headlines, but survival takes discipline. Every percentage point of margin, every funding fee, every liquidation threshold is the difference between staying in the game or being forced out. Yet until recently, retail traders had little to measure those risks with beyond exchange dashboards and scattered forum advice.

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Adoption Overload: Brazil Transacted Over $300B in Crypto Last Year

In its latest report, blockchain analysis company Chainalysis estimates that the Brazilian economy moved $318.8 billion in cryptocurrency assets from July 2024 to June 2025. The numbers highlight the growing adoption of cryptocurrency in one of the largest and most consolidated economies of Latam.

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Markets Poised for 'Uptober' as Leveraged Longs Return

Bitcoin and ethereum are holding steady after last week’s selloff, with volatility drifting lower ahead of U.S. jobs data. Leveraged positions are building again, signaling renewed optimism despite lingering caution in options markets.

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Crypto ETF Outflows Deepen: Bitcoin Loses $104 Million, Ether $141…

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a second consecutive day of outflows with $104 million in exits, while ether ETFs shed $141 million. Both funds faced heavy pressure from Fidelity-led withdrawals, which weighed down net assets despite steady trading volumes.

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Morgan Stanley Prepares to Open E*Trade Doors to Major Crypto Trading

U.S. banking giants are racing into crypto as Morgan Stanley prepares to unlock bitcoin, ether, and solana trading for millions of E*Trade clients.

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Circle and Kraken Ignite Stablecoin Shakeup With Game-Changing Part…

Circle and Kraken are joining forces to supercharge global stablecoin adoption, unlocking massive liquidity and powering onchain finance at scale.

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Pakistan Opens Doors to Regulated Exchanges as Critics Raise Red Fl…

The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority is inviting leading global crypto exchanges to operate in the country, which has over 40 million virtual asset users.

Pakistan Opens Doors to Regulated Exchanges as Critics Raise Red Flags Over Its Crypto Strategy

Key Requirements for Global Exchanges

The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has formally…

Three More Bidders Join Fray for Hyperliquid's USDH Ticker

As competition intensifies ahead of Hyperliquid’s Sept. 14 validator vote on its USDH stablecoin, Sky, Bastion, and Native Markets have submitted proposals to provide infrastructure, joining earlier bidders Frax Finance, Paxos, and Agora.

Three More Bidders Join Fray for Hyperliquid's USDH Ticker

Sky, Bastion, and Native Markets Enter Hyperliquid’s USDH Stablecoin Infrastructure Race

Erased Gensler Texts Ignite Crypto Backlash as SEC Watchdog Faults…

The crypto industry is denouncing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after the agency’s inspector general said nearly a year of text messages from former Chair Gary Gensler’s government phone were irretrievably lost because of “avoidable errors.”

Erased Gensler Texts Ignite Crypto Backlash as SEC Watchdog Faults 'Avoidable Errors'

SEC Agrees to Fixes

Crypto ETFs Bleed $394 Million as Bitcoin and Ether Funds See Outflows

Bitcoin ETFs shed $227 million, and ether ETFs logged a fourth straight day of outflows at $167 million on September 4, bringing combined redemptions to nearly $400 million.

Crypto ETFs Bleed $394 Million as Bitcoin and Ether Funds See Outflows

Bitcoin Loses $227 Million With Ether Marking Fourth Day of Redemptions

The momentum that powered…

SEC and CFTC Collaborate on Crypto Oversight to Boost US Spot Markets

U.S. regulators are aligning to unlock spot crypto asset markets, clearing the way for exchanges to list leveraged digital products while preserving strong oversight and compliance.

SEC and CFTC Collaborate on Crypto Oversight to Boost US Spot Markets

SEC and CFTC Join Forces to Guide Spot Crypto Asset Markets

Staff from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Co…

CFTC Welcomes Back US Crypto Traders With Renewed Market Access and…

U.S. crypto and derivatives markets just got a major boost as the CFTC unleashes sweeping clarity for global trading access, igniting confidence and unlocking cross-border liquidity.

CFTC Welcomes Back US Crypto Traders With Renewed Market Access and Safety

CFTC Advisory Redefines Global Access and Boosts Crypto Market Confidence

The Commodity…

Lightchain AI Crypto Crossroads– “SEC” Promises of Leadership, Shad…

United States stands at a pivotal moment in the global race for digital asset leadership. President Donald J. Trump has announced bold initiatives including the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. These moves, unprecedented in scope, are intended to position America as the crypto capital of the world.

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Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Massive Stock Crash, Doubles Down on Bitcoin

Stock market crash indicators are flashing red, according to Robert Kiyosaki, as bitcoin gains favor while traditional retirement plans face devastating losses in the looming collapse.

Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Massive Stock Crash, Doubles Down on Bitcoin

Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Market Collapse With Bitcoin Targeting $1 Million

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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Says Project Crypto Will Provide ‘Clarity…

The Trump nominee made the comments during a televised news interview early Friday morning on Fox Business.

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Says Project Crypto Will Provide ‘Clarity and Certainty’

Paul Atkins Once Again Pledges Clearer Crypto Guidelines From the SEC

Project Crypto, a bold new initiative currently being undertaken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange…

Phoenix Group Formalizes $150M Crypto Treasury in Q2 2025 Results

Abu Dhabi-headquartered bitcoin miner Phoenix Group, listed on the ADX, reported strong financial and operational results for Q2 2025, highlighting the formalization of a digital asset treasury valued at over $150 million, making it the first ADX-listed company to do so. The treasury primarily consists of 514 BTC and over 630,000 SOL.

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‘Crypto Queen’ Cynthia Lummis Calls for Senate to Cancel August Rec…

While Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson made the controversial move to shut down the House early to prevent Congress from grilling Jeffrey Epstein’s former partner and convicted sex trafficker, Ghislaine Maxwell, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, the so-called “Crypto Queen,” published a press release on Tuesday afternoon imploring the Senate to remain in session for the summer.

‘Crypto Queen’ Cynthia Lummis Calls for Senate to Cancel August Recess and Stay in Session

SEC Commissioner Proposes Cross-Border Sandbox for Crypto and Token…

Crypto regulation is on the brink of transformation as U.S. and U.K. leaders push to align on digital asset sandboxes that could reignite blockchain innovation and remove compliance roadblocks.

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Amber International Raises $25.5M to Boost $100M Crypto Reserve

  

Singapore-based Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR) has raised $25.5 million in a private placement to enhance its $100 million Crypto Ecosystem Reserve Strategy.

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Digital Currency Showdown: Chinese Tech Giants Plot Yuan Stablecoin…

Chinese tech giants are urging the central bank to grant them permission to issue yuan-backed stablecoins in a bid to challenge the growing dominance of dollar-based stablecoins.

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Top Regulators Forge US-UK Alliance to Oversee Digital Assets

U.S. and U.K. regulators are accelerating unified oversight of digital assets, stablecoins, AI in finance, and cross-border innovation, reshaping global markets and fortifying financial stability.

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Polymarket: Odds of Strait of Hormuz Disruption Dive from 52% to 11…

Polymarket data revealed a significant drop in the likelihood of Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, from 52% to 11%, after it opted to target U.S. bases in Qatar instead.

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Treasury Secretary Says Crypto Not Threat to Dollar as US Pursues D…

  

The U.S. Treasury signals an aggressive push into digital assets, positioning the dollar to thrive globally as sweeping reforms ignite unprecedented innovation and financial expansion.

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Aster Launches Hidden Orders: Invisible Orders, Visible Advantage

Mahé, Seychelles, June 21, 2025 – Aster, the next-generation decentralized perpetual exchange (perp DEX) backed by YZi Labs, proudly unveils its latest upgrade on Aster Pro: Hidden Orders. Hidden orders empower traders with powerful stealth execution when trading perpetuals.

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$1.5B in Crypto Still Sits in the Ruins of Firms Like FTX, Terrafor…

Over the past few years, a wave of digital asset firms collapsed for a mix of reasons—some dragged down by earlier disasters like the FTX and Terraform Labs fiascos. Here’s a closer look at a handful of wallets tied to those now-defunct ventures and a glimpse at what’s still sitting onchain.

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Moscow Exchange Launches Landmark Bitcoin Index

The Moscow Exchange has launched a bitcoin index, bolstering crypto offerings and potentially opening new financial instruments.

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Cetus Protocol Relaunches After $220M Hack, Restores Liquidity

Cetus Protocol has relaunched just two weeks after a significant hack that compromised its concentrated liquidity market maker pools.

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New Cryptocurrency Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Has Raised $10M, Over 11K…

In today’s market, many popular tokens already trade at inflated prices. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) stands out because it still feels early. The presale is only halfway complete, and the team will launch the MUTM token together with a lending-and-borrowing platform.

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