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Vitalik Buterin: AI Could Speed Up Ethereum Roadmap
Vitalik Buterin believes AI could accelerate Ethereum’s roadmap by decades, transforming how smart contracts and protocols are built. However, he warns that integrating AI into blockchain raises critical security challenges that developers must address before moving forward.
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France to Tax Unrealized Crypto Gains: What You Need to Know
France is moving to tax unrealized crypto capital gains from €800,000 when holders leave the country, while also taxing swaps into stablecoins. The proposal could reshape how French investors manage, store, and report their digital assets.
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Binance $4.3B DOJ Deal Under Review: What It Means for Crypto
The U.S. Department of Justice is reexamining its historic $4.3 billion plea deal with Binance amid reports of potential Iran-linked transactions. The review could lead to new charges, higher penalties, or simply reaffirm the original settlement. For crypto users, it is a reminder to choose regulated platforms and self-custody solutions.
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Circle Mints 250M USDC on Solana: What It Means for Crypto
Circle has minted 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain, significantly boosting liquidity for traders and DeFi users. While the move signals strong confidence in Solana’s ecosystem, analysts urge caution about expecting immediate price gains.
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Bitcoin at $83K: ETFs Lose $681M One Year After the Crash
One year after the October 10 crash, Bitcoin is back at $83,000. But spot ETFs just shed $681 million in a single week, and the $80,500 support level is now the line in the sand for bulls. Here’s what institutional outflows mean for BTC’s next move.
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CFTC Pushes to Separate Prediction Markets from Gambling
The CFTC has unveiled two proposals to distinguish crypto prediction markets from casino gambling, potentially setting up a landmark Supreme Court battle over federal vs. state jurisdiction. Here’s what crypto users need to know.
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Ripple CEO Owns ‘A Lot of XRP’: Why He’s Bullish on Crypto
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has confirmed he holds ‘a lot of XRP’ and remains ‘incredibly bullish’ on crypto. His conviction centers on real-world utility, growing corporate treasury adoption, and accelerating institutional participation in the digital asset space.
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NY AG Secures $35M Settlement From Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured up to $35 million from former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky, along with a permanent ban from the securities and crypto industries. The settlement marks one of the largest individual penalties against a crypto executive and signals a tougher regulatory stance across the industry.