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EU Banking Watchdog Pushes for Crypto Lending Rules Under MiCA
The European Banking Authority has proposed new rules for crypto lending and DeFi access as part of the MiCA review. These recommendations could reshape how lending platforms operate in Europe, bringing stronger consumer protections while raising questions about innovation and decentralization.
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Institutions Held Crypto Through 50% Drawdown: Bitwise
New Bitwise research reveals that institutional investors held their crypto positions — including BTC, ETH, and SOL — through a 50% drawdown. Here’s why that matters for the market.
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NYSE and Blockchain.com Team Up for Tokenized Stocks
The New York Stock Exchange is partnering with Blockchain.com to list tokenized stocks on the blockchain, marking a major milestone in the convergence of Wall Street and crypto. This collaboration could democratize access to equities and unlock new DeFi use cases.
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Raiffeisen Partners with Bitpanda for 18 Million Clients
Raiffeisen Bank International has partnered with Bitpanda to offer crypto services to 18 million customers across 11 Central and Eastern European countries. The collaboration marks a major milestone in European banking crypto adoption.
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OKX Updates MiCA Rules for EEA Institutions: What Changes
OKX has updated its MiCA-aligned trading guidance for institutional clients in the European Economic Area, focusing on stablecoin and fiat compliance. The changes signal growing maturity in European crypto markets.
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Trump-Xi Summit: 3 Issues Threatening Bitcoin and Crypto
Trump and Xi Jinping meet on September 24 with rare earths, AI, and Taiwan on the agenda. Here’s how these three geopolitical dossiers could impact Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.
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Bitcoin ETFs Surge: $1.7B Inflows as BTC Turns Profitable
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted over $1.7 billion in net inflows across just two days as BTC rose above the average cost basis of long-term holders. The surge signals renewed institutional confidence and a potential shift in market momentum.
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UK Banks Complete First Tokenised Deposit Transfers: What It Means for Crypto
Major UK banks have completed their first interbank tokenised deposit transfers, moving blockchain-based bank money into real-world use. This milestone could position tokenised deposits as a serious competitor to stablecoins in the evolving digital finance landscape.