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X Partners with Gemini, Kraken, Coinbase for Crypto Trading
X has partnered with Gemini, Kraken, Coinbase, and other exchanges to bring crypto trading directly into the social media timeline through an expanded cashtag program. The move could accelerate crypto adoption while raising new concerns about impulse trading and self-custody.
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Michael Saylor Calls Clarity Act Collapse a Win for Crypto
Strategy founder Michael Saylor argues that the collapse of the Clarity Act is actually a win for the digital asset industry. He believes crypto can thrive through direct engagement with regulators rather than waiting for new legislation.
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Kraken CEO Slams US Crypto Rules, Praises Europe
Kraken co-CEO David Ripley has criticized the US government’s ‘hostile’ approach to crypto regulation, contrasting it with Europe’s pragmatic MiCA framework. His comments highlight a growing transatlantic divide that could reshape where crypto innovation happens in the years ahead.
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ECB Launches Pontes: Euro Settlement Over Stablecoins
The ECB has launched Pontes, a new Eurosystem settlement rail that lets banks settle tokenized asset trades using central bank money only, locking out private stablecoins from the platform. The move strengthens the euro’s role in digital finance and signals Europe’s preference for public infrastructure over dollar-pegged alternatives.
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US Treasury Secretary Champions Dollar Dominance via Stablecoins
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pushing for U.S. dollar dominance not just in global markets but also through stablecoins. Discover what this means for the crypto industry, investors, and the future of digital money.
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Circle Launches Bitcoin-Backed USDC Borrowing: A New Era for Institutions
Circle has launched Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing for institutional clients, letting them unlock liquidity from BTC holdings without selling. This new service strengthens the role of stablecoins in institutional finance and marks a major step toward crypto market maturation.
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Kraken xStocks Vaults: Yield on Tokenized Stocks Explained
Kraken has launched xStocks Vaults, a new product that lets users earn yield on tokenized stocks via DeFi strategies. This move signals a major step forward for real-world asset (RWA) adoption on-chain.
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Russia Crypto Regulation: Industry Could Go Legal by Year-End
Russia’s central bank suggests the country’s crypto industry could be operating legally by year-end, marking a dramatic policy shift. The move could open one of the world’s largest crypto markets and set new global standards.