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Japan FSA Approves Fourth Stablecoin Pilot for Cross-Border Trade
Japan’s FSA has approved its fourth stablecoin pilot, allowing the country’s megabanks to use stablecoins for cross-border trade settlement. The move highlights Japan’s growing leadership in digital asset regulation and signals broader institutional adoption of stablecoins for real-world finance.
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US Crypto ETF Inflows Cool to $64.8M After Record Week
US spot crypto ETF inflows cooled to $64.8 million on Monday, an 80% drop from Friday’s record-setting pace, but multi-day inflow streaks remain intact across Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP funds, signaling sustained institutional demand.
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XRP Eyes Rare Triple-Green Close: Bear Cycle Ending?
XRP is on the verge of a rare three-month winning streak that could break its long-standing bear cycle. With new SEC filings pointing toward a possible ETF approval, the token is gaining fresh institutional attention and bullish momentum.
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ETH Overtakes BTC on Hyperliquid as Glamsterdam Upgrade Date Confirmed
The Ethereum Foundation confirmed the Glamsterdam upgrade’s Sepolia testnet date, and ETH immediately flipped BTC in futures open interest on Hyperliquid. Here’s why traders are betting big on Ethereum.
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SEC and CFTC Crypto Regulation Faces Vacuum as Commissioners Resign
With only three commissioners left at the SEC and CFTC, crypto regulation in the U.S. is entering a period of uncertainty. Here’s what investors and companies need to know about the impact on the $3 trillion crypto industry.
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Aave Surges 11% as Token Burn Proposal Sparks Rally
Aave surged 11% after founder Stani Kulechov hinted at a token burn mechanism in Aavenomics 3.0. The rally shows DeFi’s resilience even as US Treasury yields remain elevated, signaling growing investor confidence in protocol fundamentals.
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US Senator Pushes to Investigate Tether Over Iran USDT
Senator Richard Blumenthal has urged the US Treasury and DOJ to investigate Tether over alleged Iran-linked USDT transfers. The move could reshape stablecoin regulation and have major implications for the crypto market.
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Netherlands to Tax Unrealized Bitcoin Gains by 2028
The Netherlands will begin taxing unrealized Bitcoin gains in 2028, meaning investors may owe taxes on paper profits without selling. Here’s how this bold new policy could impact crypto markets and shape global regulation.