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Crypto Prices Surge: Bitcoin Hits $80K — What’s Driving the Rally?
Bitcoin surged past $80,000, pushing total crypto market cap to $2.75 trillion. Improved regulatory outlook, strong ETF demand, and renewed risk appetite fueled the rally across major digital assets.
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European Banks Now Hold 23% of MiCA Crypto Registrations
European banks now represent nearly 23% of all crypto firms registered under MiCA, doubling their presence in just three months. This rapid shift signals that traditional finance is embracing regulated digital assets across the EU.
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Bitcoin Lending in 2025: How BTC-Backed Loans Are Reshaping Liquidity
SALT Lending CRO Hunter Albright explains how bitcoin-backed lending and stablecoins are reshaping liquidity for long-term holders. Discover what the next 3-5 years hold for BTC-backed loans.
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Bitcoin vs Gold: JPMorgan Says BTC Could Soon Take the Lead
JPMorgan analysts suggest Bitcoin could soon outperform gold, as Bitcoin ETF inflows turn positive again and show significant room for growth compared to gold’s saturated market. The bank’s report highlights untapped upside potential for BTC as institutional adoption accelerates.
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US Sanctions Iran’s BitBank Over Bitcoin Payments
The US Treasury has sanctioned Iran’s BitBank exchange for processing Bitcoin payments tied to the IRGC and the Strait of Hormuz ‘Hormuz Safe’ scheme, highlighting how global regulators are tightening the noose on sanctioned crypto activity.
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Evernorth Raises $30M for XRP Buys: What It Means
Evernorth has agreed to issue a $30 million convertible note to fund XRP purchases and ecosystem growth, pending its merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II closing in Q4 2025. The move signals growing institutional confidence in XRP and the broader XRPL ecosystem.
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US OCC Grants Banking License to Bastion: What It Means for Crypto
The OCC has conditionally approved a federal banking charter for Bastion, a stablecoin-focused digital asset platform. This marks a significant regulatory milestone that could pave the way for more crypto companies to integrate into the U.S. banking system.
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XRP Price Rises 6% as CFTC Pushes New Crypto Rules
XRP jumped 6% to $1.38 as the CFTC advanced new crypto regulations following the CLARITY Act setback. With Bitcoin back above $80,000 and regulatory clarity improving, the outlook for XRP is looking more bullish than it has in months.