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Bybit Now Lets You Trade US Stocks With Crypto Accounts
Bybit now allows eligible users to trade more than 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs directly from their crypto accounts using USDC balances. The launch marks another step toward blending traditional finance with the crypto ecosystem, making it easier than ever to diversify portfolios across digital and conventional assets.
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys 250 BTC, Now Owns 4% of Bitcoin Supply
Michael Saylor’s Strategy purchased another 250 bitcoin for $21.5 million, pushing its total holdings to 848,250 BTC, roughly 4% of bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap. The relentless accumulation cements Strategy as the largest corporate BTC holder on the planet.
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South Korea’s First Bitcoin-Backed Bank Loan Explained
Jeonbuk Bank has executed South Korea’s first bitcoin-backed bank loan, allowing a business to borrow Korean won using BTC as collateral without selling its coins. The move could set a precedent for regulated crypto lending worldwide.
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Ledger Hardware Wallet Security Breach: What You Need to Know
Ledger is investigating fund losses tied to a Malaysia-based reseller after malicious hardware implants were discovered inside some devices. The incident highlights ongoing supply chain risks in crypto self-custody and underscores the importance of buying hardware wallets from official sources.
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Moscow Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Trading: What It Means for Crypto
The Moscow Exchange is preparing to launch Bitcoin trading for Russian citizens, with testing already underway. This milestone signals growing institutional acceptance of crypto and could serve as a template for other emerging markets exploring regulated digital asset trading.
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Standard Chartered Adds Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin to Custody
Standard Chartered has launched custody for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger and is partnering with LMAX to enable its use as trading collateral. The move signals growing institutional confidence in stablecoins and strengthens Ripple’s position in the digital asset market.
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Evernorth Lists on Nasdaq With 473M XRP and Ex-Coinbase Executive
Evernorth has landed on Nasdaq with a 473 million XRP treasury and a former Coinbase Asset Management executive leading its lending and DeFi strategy. The listing offers traditional investors a regulated way to gain exposure to XRP through public markets.
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USDC DEX Trading Hits $40B as DeFi Outpaces Banks
USDC saw a massive $40.2 billion in trading volume on decentralized exchanges during weekends in Q3—while traditional banks were closed. This milestone highlights the unstoppable rise of DeFi and the growing demand for 24/7 financial services.