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    US crypto index ETFs off to slow start in first days since listing

    Newly launched funds holding Bitcoin and Ether have so far seen scant interest from investors. Source link

    Stripe, PayPal are ‘primary catalysts’ for stablecoin growth — Polygon Labs

    Stablecoins have ballooned into a $230-billion industry, which is equivalent to more than 1% of the US money supply. Source link

    Kaito AI token defies influencer selling pressure with 50% price rally

    Despite heavy selling by top crypto influencers, the Kaito token surged 50% post-airdrop as analysts debate its tokenomics and future market potential. Source link...

    Litecoin txs surge 243% in 5 months amid ETF hype: Santiment

    The price of Litecoin spiked more than 8% as Canary’s spot Litecoin ETF made a move to prepare for its potential approval. Source link...

    Analyst says spot Bitcoin ETFs used for ‘massive market manipulation’ — Is he right?

    Some analysts believe Bitcoin’s price action is being negatively affected by various market manipulators. Is there any sense to this accusation? Source link

    SEC approves first yield-bearing stablecoin security

    Figure Markets has become the first company to receive approval for an interest-bearing stablecoin in the United States. Source link

    Crypto firms rally behind Ted Cruz to block DeFi broker rule

    The Blockchain Association, representing 76 crypto firms, urges Congress to repeal the IRS DeFi broker rule, arguing it threatens US crypto innovation and...

    Lightning Labs CTO downplays node security bug, citing compromised user

    Lightning Labs’ Olaoluwa Osuntokun said the issue appears to be caused by a user’s machine being compromised rather than a bug or vulnerability. Source...

    Bitfinex Bitcoin long positions reach $5.1B — Is someone buying or hedging?

    Analysts speculate that the Bitcoin bull run is ready to resume after Bitfinex longs soar to $5.1 billion. Are they mistaken? Source link

    10 stablecoin issuers approved under EU’s MiCA — Tether is left out

    The European Union continues to lead the world in regulations, but at the cost of economic growth, competitiveness and tech innovation. Source link

    Bitcoin’s price movement ‘looks very manufactured’ — Samson Mow

    “It seems like it’s some sort of price suppression,” said Mow during a panel discussion at Consensus Hong Kong. Source link

    US Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as Trump’s commerce secretary

    The US Senate confirmed former Cantor Fitzgerald CEO and crypto advocate Howard Lutnik as President Donald Trump’s commerce secretary. Source link

    Saylor’s Strategy proposes $2B convertible note offering to buy more Bitcoin

    Michael Saylor’s Strategy is looking to raise another $2 billion via 0% convertible notes to purchase more Bitcoin, potentially adding to the firm’s...

    SEC’s deadline extension is a ‘fork’ in case against Coinbase — John Reed Stark

    The regulator’s cases against Coinbase and Binance are on shaky ground following the creation of the Crypto Task Force. Source link

    Bitcoin teases August 2023 breakdown as analysis eyes $85K BTC price

    BTC price action lacks a trend, but a visit to $85,000 is in the cards if Bitcoin repeats its 2023 tricks, new research...

    Fed’s Waller supports rate cut pause while inflation plays out

    Fed Governor Christopher Waller says January had uneven progress on inflation, but if the year plays out similar to 2024, rate cuts could...