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IMF Grants El Salvador $138 Million After Bitcoin Waivers
The IMF grants El Salvador $138 million after waiving Bitcoin-related criteria, urging reduced state involvement in crypto activities.
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Crypto M&A Hits Record Highs Despite Clarity Act Stalling in Senate
Crypto M&A hits record highs in 2026 as dealmakers press on despite the U.S. Senate stalling the Clarity…
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Crypto Industry Shifts Focus from Product Building to User Retention
Crypto firms shift focus from building products to user retention, with Coinbase and WisdomTree highlighting adoption challenges and…
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Trump Meme Coin to Host Top Holders at Exclusive Gala Dinner
President Trump will host a private gala dinner for top holders of the TRUMP meme coin at Mar-a-Lago…
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Chainalysis AI Traces $387M Bitget Hack to North Korea
Chainalysis used proprietary AI to trace the $387 million Bitget exchange hack back to North Korean actors, pushing…
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BlackRock’s tokenized portfolios with Ondo Finance show future of investment management
BlackRock partners with Ondo Finance to launch tokenized investment portfolios, demonstrating how blockchain could reshape portfolio management strategies.