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GameStop pledged 4,709 Bitcoin valued at roughly $324 million as collateral instead of liquidating its holdings, preserving exposure while generating income. The disclosure counters earlier market speculation that the retailer had exited its crypto position. The company detailed the arrangement in its latest annual filing, confirming a covered-call agreement
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Tether has engaged KPMG to conduct its first full financial statement audit, covering roughly $184 billion in circulating USDT supply. The move introduces institutional-grade scrutiny to the largest stablecoin issuer, a long-standing concern for counterparties and regulators. The El Salvador-based issuer also hired PwC to prepare internal systems ahead of
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A U.S. court has allowed investors to pursue claims that Nvidia understated crypto-driven revenue, with alleged figures reaching $1.95 billion versus $602 million disclosed. The certification clears the way for a high-stakes case examining how crypto demand was reported during the 2017–2018 mining boom. U.S. District
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X has appointed a former Aave and Base executive to lead design, signaling deeper integration of crypto-native user experiences into its financial products roadmap. The hire comes as the platform prepares to launch X Money, a payments system targeting both fiat and digital asset use cases. Benji Taylor, previously chief
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A U.S. federal court dismissed a preemptive lawsuit seeking legal protection for non-custodial crypto software, leaving developers exposed to ongoing regulatory ambiguity. The decision reinforces that current U.S. policy still lacks clear boundaries for software builders operating without custody of user funds. The Northern District of Texas ruled
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Coinbase generated $1.35 billion in stablecoin revenue in 2025, placing new regulatory proposals on yield restrictions at the center of its business model risk. The exchange’s renewed opposition to the Clarity Act highlights how policy design could directly reshape crypto revenue streams. According to Punchbowl News, Coinbase told
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Circle has restored access to 130,966 USDC in one previously frozen wallet, reversing part of a controversial enforcement action that affected 16 addresses. The move signals potential cracks in centralized stablecoin controls at a time when institutional reliance on USDC continues to expand. Onchain investigator ZachXBT reported Wednesday that
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Mastercard’s planned $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK signals a deeper push into stablecoin infrastructure. Analysts say the move positions the payments giant as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain-based systems. Mizuho analysts described Mastercard as a potential “network connector” following discussions with Chief Product Officer Jorn Lambert.
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Startale Group secured $63 million in Series A funding to scale tokenized asset infrastructure. The raise highlights sustained institutional interest in blockchain-based financial systems tied to real-world assets. The round included a $50 million second close led by SBI Group and a $13 million earlier tranche from Sony Innovation Fund.
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Ripple is testing programmable trade settlements in Singapore using its RLUSD stablecoin. The initiative signals growing institutional interest in combining tokenized money with automated execution layers for cross-border finance. The company joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under its BLOOM initiative, a platform designed to explore next-generation settlement infrastructure.
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Bitcoin Depot forecasts a 30% to 40% decline in core revenue for 2026. The outlook reflects mounting regulatory pressure on crypto ATM operators and signals stress across a once fast-growing retail access segment. The company disclosed a leadership overhaul alongside the projection in a filing with the SEC (US). CEO
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Hut 8 is restructuring its infrastructure strategy to shift capacity between AI workloads and bitcoin mining. The approach reflects a broader pivot among miners seeking more stable revenue beyond crypto cycles. The company’s modular design allows facilities to operate like interchangeable units, enabling rapid reallocation of computing power. CFO