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Hyundai Card Expands Avalanche Stablecoin Pilot: What It Means for Crypto Payments
Hyundai Card is preparing to scale its Avalanche-based stablecoin payments pilot after successful early results. The move highlights growing institutional confidence in blockchain and could boost AVAX adoption across Asia.
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Circle Launches Arc: USDC Gets Its Own Blockchain
Circle has officially launched Arc, a dedicated blockchain for USDC payments and tokenized assets. The move signals Circle’s ambition to become more than a stablecoin issuer, aiming to own the financial infrastructure layer of the crypto economy.
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Clarity Act Defeated: What Crypto Regulation Looks Like Now
The Senate’s rejection of the Clarity Act has reignited debate over crypto regulation in the U.S. Former SEC and CFTC leaders discussed at the Avalanche Summit what comes next for digital assets, stablecoins, and investor protections.
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Fed Hikes Rates by 25 Basis Points: Why Bitcoin Holds Strong
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00%, yet Bitcoin held firm around $76,200. This surprising resilience signals growing market maturity and a shifting narrative around crypto’s role in a tightening economy.
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Bitcoin ETFs See $450M Exit as Senate Vote Fails
Bitcoin ETFs saw $450 million in net outflows — the largest daily exit since June — as a key Senate vote on crypto regulation failed. Fidelity led the sell-off, Ethereum ETFs lost another $141M, and only Solana ETFs attracted fresh inflows.
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Wirex One Launches Stablecoin Neobank on Arc Mainnet
Wirex One has officially launched on Arc’s mainnet, offering a stablecoin-powered neobank experience designed for mass affluent users. The platform combines self-custody with a polished banking interface, signaling a new chapter in mainstream crypto adoption.
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Arbitrum ARB Price Drop: Standard Chartered’s Bold $10 Target Explained
Arbitrum’s ARB token has dropped 29% from its September peak, but Standard Chartered is targeting $10. Here’s what the short-term weakness and long-term bullish thesis mean for investors.
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Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act Advances in Congress
The House Ways and Means Committee has advanced the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act with overwhelming bipartisan support, marking a pivotal step toward clearer crypto tax regulation in the United States. The bill aims to define taxable events, create safe harbors, and bring long-awaited clarity to millions of crypto holders and businesses.