crypto3 months ago
About $80 million ZEC crosses into Zcash's new Ironwood pool in the first day
Roughly 5% of the funds in the retired Orchard pool have gone through the turnstile. The rest sit in a pool that can no longer take deposits.
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crypto3 months ago
The 100x obsession: Fundamentals grow in importance as crypto matures
Crypto’s fundamentals have never been stronger, yet degens keep chasing hot new narratives. Behavioral finance may explain why get rich quick stories continue to beat substance.
Cointelegraph
crypto3 months ago
The systemic-risk debate over perpetual futures is aimed at the wrong target
As perpetuals enter regulated markets, critics warn they import systemic risk. But the risk comes from venue design — leverage limits, margin rules, index construction, and default handling — not the contract itself, argues Chris Tyrer, President of Bullish Exchange.
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crypto3 months ago
BNY targets $8.6 trillion transfer agency market on blockchain rails
The world’s largest custodian will keep its existing system while adding a digital ownership record for tokenized funds.
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crypto3 months ago
Emirates enables UAE residents to pay for flights through Crypto.com
The service is limited to eligible UAE residents and bookings are priced and settled in dirhams.
Cointelegraph
crypto3 months ago
3 reasons Wednesday's Fed meeting is pivotal for BTC
Your day-ahead look for July 29, 2026
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crypto3 months ago
Bitcoin steadies above $64,000 as crypto looks to Fed interest-rate decision
BTC added 0.75% before the Federal Reserve's rate decision. Inflation at 4.1% keeps an increase firmly on the table even as oil prices ease.
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crypto3 months ago
Crypto TradFi grows fivefold to $6.6B as exchanges expand into stocks, commodities: Report
A CoinGecko study points to rising demand for tokenized equities and commodities on centralized exchanges, with perpetual futures driving most of the market’s trading activity.
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crypto3 months ago
Binance offers gold and silver options after commodity futures pull in billions in daily volume
The crypto exchange unveils commodity options following strong uptake for gold and silver perps.
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crypto3 months ago
Ionic Digital jumps 26% in Nasdaq debut, giving Celsius Network claimholders an exit route
The bitcoin miner reached a market valuation of roughly $2.8 billion based on its 44.9 million shares outstanding.
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crypto3 months ago
Hungary repeals crypto checks as first MiCA license is granted
Hungary removed mandatory third-party checks for crypto conversions as CoinCash received authorization to provide digital asset services under MiCA.
Cointelegraph
crypto3 months ago
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism
The charges could result in life imprisonment, escalating an investigation that has already led to over 100 million rubles in fines for the platform this year.
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crypto3 months ago
Trump teleprompter operator accused over Kalshi bets leaves government: AP
Gabriel Perez, who was accused of profiting from Kalshi bets tied to President Donald Trump’s speeches, is no longer employed by the federal government.
Cointelegraph
crypto3 months ago
SpaceX is a battleground Solana must win
Perps are a trojan horse to bring all of traditional finance onchain, argues Brian Smith, president of the Jito Foundation.
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crypto3 months ago
Bitcoin ETFs extend outflow streak as BTC fails to hold $65K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded four straight sessions of outflows totaling $526 million as Bitcoin faced renewed selling pressure after failing to hold $65,000.
Cointelegraph
crypto3 months ago
UK policy sprint finds cross-border payments are stablecoins’ top use case
Industry participants said stablecoins offer the biggest near-term benefits for cross-border payments, while domestic UK retail adoption is likely to remain limited.
Cointelegraph
crypto3 months ago
Telegram founder Pavel Durov internationally wanted, Russia’s FSB says
Russia’s FSB says Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces a terrorism-related charge and an international arrest warrant, while a separate French case remains open.
Cointelegraph
crypto3 months ago
Live updates: Bitcoin clears $64,000 in Asia hours ahead of Fed decision
Markets price a hold at Wednesday's decision, but a real minority sees a surprise hike, with Citadel Securities and UBS among those flagging the risk.
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