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The White House is preparing a “breakthrough” announcement on the US strategic Bitcoin reserve, according to officials. The update signals a transition from policy concept to operational framework for managing government-held digital assets. Patrick Witt said at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas that legal work is nearing completion.
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Aven is introducing a bitcoin-backed Visa card offering credit lines of up to $1 million, with fixed rates starting at 7.99% APR. The product signals a shift toward longer-term crypto-backed lending structures aimed at competing with traditional credit markets. The fintech firm said borrowers will pledge bitcoin (BTC) as
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The DeFi United recovery fund has surpassed $300 million after new contributions totaling 30,000 ETH from Consensys and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin. The coordinated effort aims to stabilize DeFi markets following a major exploit that left protocols with significant bad debt. The initiative was formed in response to the
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Strive has increased its bitcoin treasury to 14,557 BTC after acquiring 789 BTC for $61.43 million, reinforcing its position among the top corporate holders globally. The accumulation reflects continued institutional conviction in bitcoin as a balance sheet asset. The purchase was executed at an average price of დაახლოებით
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Ripple’s chief technology officer has rejected claims that XRP is tied to undisclosed government or central bank agreements. The statement matters because it directly counters narratives that have influenced retail investor expectations around XRP’s long-term role. David Schwartz said theories about hidden deals positioning XRP as a global
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Pantera Capital is urging Satsuma to liquidate roughly $50 million in Bitcoin holdings, intensifying scrutiny on corporate crypto treasury strategies. The request highlights growing investor pressure as declining asset prices collide with shareholder return expectations. Bloomberg reported on April 23 that Pantera, which holds about a 7% stake in Satsuma,
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Aave’s total value locked (TVL) has fallen to about $15.3 billion following a $292 million exploit tied to KelpDAO’s rsETH. The drop highlights mounting stress in DeFi lending markets as liquidity tightens and withdrawals accelerate. Gordon Liao, chief economist at Circle, proposed raising USD Coin (USDC) lending
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Resurfaced 2022 arrest footage of WLFI co-founder Zach Witkoff is amplifying scrutiny as a high-stakes legal dispute with Justin Sun escalates. The timing adds reputational pressure to an already contentious fight over token control and alleged coercive practices. The footage, circulated on X, shows Witkoff detained outside a Miami nightclub
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Blockchain Capital is seeking $700 million across two new funds, signaling renewed venture activity despite tighter fundraising conditions in crypto markets. The raise suggests institutional capital is returning selectively, even as many firms face higher scrutiny from limited partners. According to Bloomberg, the firm is raising capital for both its
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Dan Finlay, co-founder of MetaMask, exited Consensys after nearly ten years building one of crypto’s most widely used wallets, marking a leadership shift at a critical stage of product expansion. His departure comes as MetaMask pushes deeper into payments, multi-chain support, and automated transaction permissions. Finlay announced on Wednesday
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Kalshi has launched a commodities-focused prediction hub, integrating real-time oracle data to support dozens of active markets tied to oil, gold, and agricultural prices. The move extends prediction markets into sectors traditionally dominated by regulated futures exchanges, widening access to price exposure. The platform selected Pyth Network (PYTH) as its
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New York is seeking at least $3.4 billion in combined claims against Coinbase and Gemini over alleged unlicensed prediction markets. The scale signals intensifying regulatory pressure on crypto firms offering event-based contracts in the United States. Attorney General James Sues Coinbase and Gemini for Running Illegal Gambling Platforms in