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Bitcoin approached $68,000 during a broad crypto rebound as gold strengthened and geopolitical tensions and macro uncertainty weighed on overall risk appetite.

Soil has introduced a compliant real-world asset-backed yield protocol for RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, offering institutional-style returns and expanding stablecoin utility.

Google searches for “Bitcoin going to zero” have reached their highest levels since 2022, reflecting retail concern amid sharp BTC declines and heightened macroeconomic uncertainty.

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reports the UAE holds roughly $700 million in Bitcoin through state-linked mining, marking a sovereign production-based crypto reserve.

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel advocates euro-denominated stablecoins and wholesale CBDCs to support the euro’s global role and mitigate risks from USD-pegged counterparts.

Peter Thiel and Founders Fund have fully divested their stake in ETHZilla, as the Ethereum treasury firm pivots toward tokenization and reduces its ether holdings amid a sharp stock decline.

Arthur Hayes warns Bitcoin’s divergence from the Nasdaq could signal tightening dollar liquidity and an emerging AI-driven credit cycle, though analysts say the timeline for disruption may be overstated.

The CFTC has filed a court brief claiming exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, intensifying a regulatory clash with states over event contracts and digital trading platforms.

BlackRock has begun seeding its proposed Ethereum staking ETF, signaling deeper institutional integration of yield-bearing crypto products as demand shifts beyond spot exposure.

TON Foundation has partnered with Banxa to expand stablecoin payment processing for Asia-Pacific merchants, targeting cross-border settlements and SME adoption.

Poland’s president has vetoed a second MiCA implementation bill, increasing regulatory uncertainty and pushing local crypto firms to pursue licensing in other EU jurisdictions.

Dragonfly has raised $650 million for its latest crypto venture fund, signaling sustained institutional confidence in Web3 infrastructure and long-term blockchain innovation.

Crypto.com has obtained ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for AI systems management, positioning artificial intelligence as a core business line alongside its crypto services.

The Netherlands is set to implement a mark-to-market tax regime for digital assets and securities, shifting away from a system of assumed returns previously struck down by the Supreme Court.

Binance denied allegations of Iran-linked sanctions violations and investigator dismissals, stating an internal review with external counsel found no compliance breaches.