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WazirX Creditors Back Restructuring Plan to Payback $230M Hack Victims The scheme would trigger an initial payout within 10 business days, followed by phased resumptions of withdrawals and trading, subject to regulatory compliance. * Crypto exchange WazirX received over 93% approval from creditors for its Scheme of Arrangement, moving closer to
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Galaxy Digital Gets SEC Nod for U.S. Listing, Eyes Nasdaq Debut in May Galaxy Digital plans to redomicile in Delaware and list shares on Nasdaq after May 9 shareholder vote. * The SEC has declared effective Galaxy Digital's registration statement relating to the company's reorganization. * A
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Further 20% Market Drop Is Possible Fink, who spoke at the The Economic Club of New York on Monday, said that he still sees the current drawdown as a “buying opportunity.” * BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned of a possible additional 20% market drop but views
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Markets in Freefall: Is the Credit Market Forcing the Fed’s Hand? Futures now price in up to five rate cuts in 2025 as investors bet on an aggressive policy pivot. * BTC and S&P 500 futures are down over 5% Monday, with the latter pushing toward its worst
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Bitcoin Drops Below $79K as Cryptos Plunge, Stock Futures Fall Another 5% Hedge funder Bill Ackman called President Trump's tariff plan "economic nuclear war" and urged a Monday pause. * Investors continue to remain fearful of the fallout from the Trump tariffs, sending U.S. stock index
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Bitcoin Posts Worst Q1 in a Decade, Raising Questions About Where the Cycle Stands BTC fell 11.7% in Q1 2025, its weakest first quarter since 2015, as investors sold into economic uncertainty. Bitcoin has experienced its worst first quarter performance in ten years, dropping by 11.7% in Q1
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Bitcoin's Price Stability at Risk From Potential 'Basis Trade Blowup' That Catalyzed the COVID Crash Market volatility poses risk to $1 trillion Treasury basis trades. A potential blowup could trigger a global dash for cash. * Bitcoin's stability amid Nasdaq turmoil suggests its potential as
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SEC Staff to Reassess Biden-Era Crypto Guidance Amid Regulatory Shakeup This review is part of efforts to ease regulatory pressure on the digital assets sector and may lead to new regulatory frameworks. * The U.S. SEC is reviewing past crypto-related guidance to align with current priorities, as stated by acting
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Bitcoin Developer Proposes Hard Fork to Protect BTC From Quantum Computing Threats The proposal outlines a plan to enforce a network-wide migration of BTC from legacy wallets to ones secured by post-quantum cryptography. * A draft Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) suggests a network-wide migration to post-quantum cryptography for BTC wallets. * The
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U.S. SEC Staff Clarifies That Some Crypto Stablecoins Aren't Securities In its latest what's-not-a-security statement on digital assets, the Securities and Exchange Commission has added dollar-based stablecoins, but may snub Tether. * The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has added to its roster of crypto
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Circle's Initial Public Offering (IPO) has caused a buzz in the crypto market after the recent uncertainties following President Trump's tariff announcements. Despite the challenging financial landscape and market fluctuations, Circle has taken a bold step by filing for an IPO with the SEC, setting a
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The upcoming jobs report for March is of significant interest to Bitcoin investors, creating a crucial moment where the outcome could impact the cryptocurrency market positively or negatively. President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose tariffs on a vast number of nations has raised concerns about potential recession
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In a departure from the hype-driven crypto market, DePIN promises a substantial shift towards practicality and real-world value. Tom Trowbridge of Fluence Network highlights how DePIN leverages blockchain to establish concrete services, attracting institutional interest through its revenue-focused approach. DePIN diverges from conventional crypto ventures by prioritizing tangible infrastructure and
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Illinois is following the lead of three other states, Kentucky, Vermont, and South Carolina, in dropping its lawsuit against Coinbase related to staking. The decision aligns with recent developments where several U.S. states have retracted their legal actions against the exchange. Among the states still pursuing staking-related suits against
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The anticipation of a potential U.S. recession has surged following President Donald Trump's tariff strategies, with forecasting platforms Polymarket and Kalshi highlighting growing worries about the economy taking a hit. On Polymarket, a decentralized forecasting platform, the odds of the country sliding into recession this year crossed
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Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has attained restricted dealer status in Canada, marking a significant milestone in the country's evolving crypto landscape. To facilitate an easier entry for new users, Kraken has announced that it will be offering no-cost Interac e-Transfer deposits to Canadian customers. This move is