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Trump-Backed Stablecoin Reaches $5 Billion Market Cap
The USD1 stablecoin linked to the Trump family surpassed a $5 billion market value, highlighting the rapid growth of politically affiliated crypto ventures.
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Altcoins Slide to 2024 Lows as Bitcoin Extends Selloff
Major altcoins including Dogecoin, XRP, and Cardano fell to their lowest levels since 2024 as bitcoin’s decline intensified broader market losses.
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XRP Millionaire Wallets Increase Despite Weak Market Sentiment
Large XRP holders have resumed accumulation in early 2026, even as broader crypto sentiment remains in fear territory, according to Santiment data.
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Strive Buys 334 Bitcoin, Cuts Debt after Semler Deal
Strive added 334 Bitcoin to its balance sheet and retired most of the debt inherited from its Semler Scientific acquisition, strengthening its treasury position.
Rising Oil Prices Add New Macro Pressure on Bitcoin
A sharp rebound in oil prices is introducing new inflation risks, potentially complicating expectations for near-term rate cuts and adding headwinds for Bitcoin.
Abu Dhabi Firm Launches First UAE-Registered Dollar Stablecoin
Universal Digital has introduced USDU, the first US dollar stablecoin registered by the UAE central bank, marking a milestone in the country’s regulated digital payments framework.
Worldcoin Up 10% as Reports Link OpenAI to Biometric Social Platform
Worldcoin advanced sharply after reports that OpenAI is exploring a biometric-based social network aimed at limiting automated accounts, renewing investor interest in the token’s ecosystem.
South Dakota Lawmaker Revives Proposal to Allow State Bitcoin Investment
A South Dakota legislator has reintroduced a bill that would allow the state to allocate up to 10% of certain public funds to Bitcoin, reflecting a…
Tether Launches USA₮ as Federally Regulated Dollar Stablecoin for US Market
Tether has formally launched USA₮, a federally regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank under the United States’ new GENIUS Act framework.
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Majority of Top US Banks Prepare Bitcoin Services
A growing share of leading US banks are offering or planning Bitcoin-related services, signaling a shift in institutional attitudes toward crypto.