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Why is the crypto market down today? (Jan. 8)
The crypto market slid down 2% on Thursday as traders booked in profits and market sentiment took a hit. Summary The crypto market cap dropped 2% to $3.2 trillion on…
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Fireblocks acquires crypto accounting firm TRES for $130M as it expands offerings
Digital asset infrastructure provider Fireblocks has acquired crypto accounting platform TRES to integrate its tax compliance infrastructure and enhance support for institutional clients managing digital assets. Summary Fireblocks has acquired…
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XRP price cools after rally — can $2.00 support hold as whale activity rises to 3-month high?
XRP price is pulling back after a strong move higher, with price now testing whether buyers can defend the $2.00 area as large on-chain transfers increase. Summary XRP slipped to…
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Bitmine stakes additional $60M in ETH, bringing total to $2.62B
Bitmine appears to be expanding its Ethereum staking footprint as part of its evolving treasury strategy. Summary Bitmine staked 19,200 ETH worth about $60M, lifting total staked ETH to $2.62B.…
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Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol secures $15M investment from a16z Crypto
Babylon is positioning Bitcoin for a larger role in on-chain finance as new capital backs its shift beyond staking. Summary a16z Crypto invested $15M in Babylon through a BABY token…
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Wyoming launches first state-issued stablecoin FRNT on Solana
Wyoming has quietly taken a step that could reshape how U.S. states interact with digital dollars. Summary Wyoming launched FRNT, the first state-issued stablecoin in the U.S. The token runs…
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Polymarket introduces trading fees on US app and crypto markets
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has implemented trading fees on its short-duration cryptocurrency price markets, according to company announcements. Summary The decentralized prediction market has introduced fees on short-duration…
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Chinese businessman linked to $15b Bitcoin seizure deported from Cambodia
Chinese authorities have taken custody of Chen Zhi, a businessman linked to what U.S. officials have described as one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering operations uncovered to…
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Former Brazil central bank official launches yield-bearing real stablecoin
A former director at Brazil’s Central Bank has launched a real-pegged stablecoin designed to provide global investors access to the country’s high interest rates, according to an announcement. Summary Tony…
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Not Bitcoin, not Ether: Is XRP the breakout trade of 2026?
As much of the crypto market cools, one token is pulling ahead. XRP has become the standout trade of the 2026 crypto rally, leapfrogging Binance’s BNB by market value after…