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Crypto Fraudsters Can be Fined, Jailed and Now Also 'Caned' by Authorities

The government is exploring this option to deter financial crimes and protect citizens from falling victim to crypto fraud.

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Why this Crypto Hedge Fund Expects Bitcoin Dominance to Drop

The Trump administration will unleash a new era of crypto innovation, said ZX Squared founder CK Zheng.

BTC rebounds to $92K. (Paolo Feser, Unsplash)

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Ethereum's Second Buggy 'Pectra' Test Could Lead to a Delayed Upgrade

Developers encountered issues during Ethereum's Sepolia test for the upcoming Pectra upgrade, raising concerns.

Vitalik Buterin (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Improving Blockchain Data Usability: A Key to Unlocking Institutional Capital

While digital asset markets are awash in data, they lack structure and standardization, deterring the entrance of institutional capital, says Outerlands Capital’s Felician Stratmann.

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What Crypto Must Do to Activate the Wealth Advisory Segment

Though it may seem contrary to the industry’s Do Your Own Research ethos that is particularly beloved by purists, successfully unlocking crypto access for high net worth investors and their advisors will propel the industry forward, says Binance’s Catherine Chen.

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Finance

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave To Acquire AI Developer Platform Ahead of IPO

The deal is valued at $1.7 billion, The Information reported.

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Arbitrum Rises 12% Amid Robinhood Listing

The surges comes 24 hours after ARB hit an all-time low of $0.35.

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Bitcoin’s Risk-Adjusted Returns Took a Hit in February

The world's largest crypto is lower so far in 2025 after a number of violent price swings.

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Trump's Strategic Crypto Reserve is a Positive, Market Has Got it Wrong, Bitwise Says

The final reserve will be almost entirely bitcoin and will be larger than people think, the report said.

Ether spot ETFs likely to attract $15 billion of net inflows in first 18 months: Bitwise. (CoinDesk)

Finance

Ripple-Funded Non-Profit Aimed at Crypto Education Goes Live

The National Cryptocurrency Association is headed by Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty.

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Finance

China, Germany Fire Fiscal Rockets as U.S. Looks to Cut Spending. What Does it Mean for Bitcoin?

China and Germany's shift in fiscal policy might calm crypto market nerves.

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How Crypto Is Making It Easy for Investors to Get Visas to Portugal

Portugal has turned itself into a hub for ultra high net worth individuals looking to establish residency outside their home countries, and a new crypto product makes doing that simpler than ever.

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Finance

Trading Titan Jump Is Regrouping Its U.S. Crypto Efforts, Insiders Say

After a digital assets pullback in the U.S. over the past two years, Jump is accelerating crypto trading globally and bumping up headcount, people familiar with the matter said.

Jump is regrouping its crypto efforts in U.S. as Trump eases regulations. (amriphoto, Getty Images)

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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Surges 20.8%, Leading Index Higher

Chainlink (LINK) was also a top performer, gaining 8.6% from Tuesday.

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Finance

Early Solana Backer Foundation Capital Raises $600M for Eleventh Flagship Fund

The fund is 20% larger than its predecessor $500 million fund, which closed around three years ago

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Markets

Bitcoin’s Extended 'Extreme Fear' Reading Might Just Pump It Higher

Bitcoin rose earlier this week, but initial excitement from Trump’s strategic reserve plans was short-lived due to profit-taking amid the lack of concrete plans and a risk-off mood in broader equity markets.

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