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Fed Opens Consultation on Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act
The Federal Reserve has launched a public consultation on regulating stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, focusing on reserves, capital requirements, and licensing. Here’s what the proposed rules could mean for the crypto market.
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Bitcoin ETFs Add $347M Despite BTC Drop Below $84K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs absorbed $347M on Wednesday as BTC slipped below $84K after topping $87K. The five-day inflow streak now totals $2.65B, signaling strong institutional demand despite short-term volatility.
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Institutions See Bitcoin Like Gold but Invest Like Tech: Bitwise
A new Bitwise survey of 15 major institutions reveals that large investors view Bitcoin like gold but still allocate it within technology portfolios. This divide highlights how Wall Street is still figuring out Bitcoin’s true place in modern finance.
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SEC’s Hester Peirce Champions Privacy Tech in Crypto
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as ‘Crypto Mom,’ is using her final days in office to champion privacy-preserving technology. She criticized regulators for collecting excessive data on crypto users, arguing that financial privacy is a fundamental right worth protecting.
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Crypto in France 2027: New MiCA Rules, Binance Ban & Tax Changes Explained
France is reshaping its crypto landscape between 2026 and 2027. With MiCA banning Binance for French users, the flat tax rising to 31.4%, and automatic tax reporting launching in June 2027, investors must act now to stay compliant and secure.
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Ark Invest Puts $1.3B Venture Fund Onchain via Ethereum
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest is tokenizing its $1.3 billion ARK Venture Fund on Ethereum via Securitize, giving investors blockchain-based access to OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Databricks. The move highlights growing institutional confidence in real-world asset tokenization.
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Why Bitcoin Could Benefit From Rising Interest Rates
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo explains why rising interest rates could actually strengthen Bitcoin’s long-term position as digital gold and a future currency anchor for the global monetary system.
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EBA Moves to Regulate Crypto Lending Under MiCA
The European Banking Authority plans to bring crypto lending and DeFi access under the MiCA framework, including leverage limits. The rules are already active in 16 EU states and could reshape how Europeans interact with decentralized finance.