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Franklin Templeton Expands Crypto Strategy with CoinFund Spinoff Deal
Franklin Templeton acquires CoinFund spinoff 250 Digital to launch a new crypto-focused investment arm.
Bitpanda Launches Vision Chain to Connect EU Banks with Tokenized Assets
Bitpanda unveils Vision Chain, a blockchain network for European banks and fintechs to issue and settle tokenized assets under MiCA and MiFID II, using euro-denominated stablecoins.
South Korea Records $60 Billion Crypto Outflows in H2 2025
South Korea’s crypto exchanges saw $60 billion move overseas in H2 2025, driven by arbitrage activity and market volatility, while local exchange profits declined.
US Senators Push Bill to Ban Sports Prediction Markets Nationwide
US lawmakers propose banning sports-related prediction markets, escalating tensions between federal and state regulators.
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TransFi Raises $19 Million to Expand Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure
Stablecoin payments firm TransFi raised $19.2 million to expand its cross-border payment infrastructure across emerging markets.
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OpenSea Delays SEA Token Launch amid Weak Crypto Market Conditions
OpenSea has postponed the launch of its SEA token, citing difficult market conditions and the need to finalize platform features tied to its broader “trade everything” strategy.
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Arthur Hayes Sees Hyperliquid’s HYPE Token Rising on Strong Trading Revenue
Arthur Hayes said Hyperliquid’s strong revenue generation and active trading activity could support further gains for the HYPE token.
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Gondi Moves to Compensate Users After $230K NFT Contract Exploit
NFT platform Gondi moves to compensate users after a $230K exploit tied to a smart contract flaw that allowed attackers to drain 78 NFTs from the protocol.
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Altcoin Social Interest Hits Two-Year Low as Bitcoin Dominates
Altcoin mentions on social media have dropped to a two-year low as Bitcoin draws investor attention, though market analysts see potential for renewed altcoin activity.
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February Crypto Losses Fall to 11-Month Low, PeckShield Says
Crypto hacks and scams totaled $26.5 million in February, marking the lowest monthly losses since March 2025, according to PeckShield.