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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.
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Binance Launches 24/7 FX Perpetual Futures With 100x Leverage
Binance has launched its first 24/7 FX perpetual futures contract with 100x leverage, starting with the US dollar-Brazilian real pair settled in USDT. This move expands the exchange’s TradFi Perpetual product line into the world’s largest financial market, offering crypto traders around-the-clock forex access with familiar derivative mechanics.
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DeFi Market Surges 6.80% in 24 Hours: What’s Driving the Rally?
The DeFi market surged 6.80% in 24 hours as crypto rebounded from macro pressure, with Uniswap jumping 14.81%. Here’s what’s driving the rally and what investors should watch next.
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Christine Lagarde vs Binance: The MiCA License Battle Explained
According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, ECB president Christine Lagarde personally intervened to block Binance’s MiCA license application in Greece. This raises major questions about stablecoin policy, ECB power, and the future of crypto regulation in Europe.