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Coinbase Hints at the Launch of Its Wrapped Bitcoin Alternative on Base

Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has hinted at the launch of its own wrapped bitcoin alternative, cbbtc. On X, Coinbase posted the currency name, followed by another…

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Pro-Crypto Fairshake PAC Funds Democrats in Key Senate Races

A pro-cryptocurrency political group, Fairshake PAC, has invested millions in supporting Democratic Senate candidates in Michigan and Arizona against former President Donald Trump-endorsed Republicans, causing tension within the GOP. Fairshake…

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China-Russia International Trade Payments Situation Worsens: Crypto and Barter Rise as Alternatives

Chinese regional banks, which were once used as bridges to process payments from Russia to China, have begun rejecting these payments for fear of secondary sanctions. To facilitate these transactions,…

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Vanguard’s New CEO Reaffirms No Crypto ETFs in Future Strategy

Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, reaffirms the company’s cautious stance on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), emphasizing innovation and client-focused strategies while rejecting the launch of a crypto ETF. Ramji, a…

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Coinshares Weighs Trump and Harris’ Impact on Bitcoin Ahead of 2024 Election

In a recent report, Coinshares and author Max Shannon examine the potential impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on bitcoin, with a focus on the policies and positions of…

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Blackrock’s Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds Dominate Tuesday’s ETF Inflows

On Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced an inflow of $38.94 million, while spot ether ETFs attracted $24.34 million. Tuesday’s Inflows Boost Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs The…

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Exodus Expands Wallet Capabilities With Blockchain.com On-Ramp Integration

Exodus Movement, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Blockchain.com to integrate Passkeys Wallet with Blockchain.com’s fiat on-ramp services. The integration aims to streamline the process of creating and funding…

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Wazirx Moves Funds to New Wallets After $230M Crypto Theft

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is in the process of migrating the remaining assets from custodian Liminal to new multisig wallets following a security breach that resulted in the theft of…

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$67M Shifted—August Sees Tepid Activity in Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Movements 

Between Aug. 1 and Aug. 14, more than 1,109 BTC, worth around $67 million, moved from long-dormant bitcoin wallets that had been inactive for years. The bulk of this activity…

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7 Indicted in $300,000 Queens Bitcoin Theft, Say Prosecutors

Seven individuals have been indicted for stealing over $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens resident. The charges against them include grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft, stemming from a…

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