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Binance Faces EU Pressure Over MiCA Compliance Gaps
European regulators are demanding answers from Binance about its continued crypto services in the EU without full MiCA licensing. The ‘reverse solicitation’ exemption is at the center of the debate, raising questions about compliance and user protection.
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Congress Considers Letting Banks Hold Crypto and Issue Stablecoins
Congress is weighing proposals that would let U.S. banks hold crypto and issue stablecoins, potentially accelerating institutional adoption and impacting Bitcoin’s valuation. Here’s what investors need to know.
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Ethereum’s zkAPI Brings Privacy to AI Payments
The Ethereum Foundation has launched zkAPI, a privacy-focused system that lets users pay for AI models and metered APIs anonymously using zero-knowledge proofs. This innovation tackles growing concerns about data exposure in the AI economy.
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EigenLayer Dual-Staking: Bitcoin Security Explained
EigenLayer has launched a dual-staking extension that brings Bitcoin into its restaking ecosystem, enabling BTC holders to secure DeFi services and earn yield. This move marks a major step in connecting Bitcoin with decentralized finance.
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Dogecoin Price Forecast: DOGE DeFi Expansion Stalls Below $0.10
Dogecoin price forecast examines the launch of the DogeOS public testnet, which brings DeFi and Ethereum-compatible smart contracts to DOGE, but the token remains stuck below the $0.10 resistance amid ETF outflows and declining open interest.
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Solana Validator v2.1.0 Released on Testnet: What It Means
Solana validator codebase tag v2.1.0 has been released on testnet, introducing infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving stability, security, and efficiency. Here’s what the update means and how it impacts SOL holders.
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Hyperliquid Policy Center Pushes EU to Regulate Perpetual Futures as Derivatives
The Hyperliquid Policy Center has urged EU regulators to treat perpetual futures as derivatives under MiFID II rather than as a separate crypto asset class. The proposal, submitted during the MiCA review, argues that product features—not blockchain technology—should determine regulatory treatment, potentially reshaping how DeFi derivatives are supervised in Europe.
