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Crypto majors post double-digit weekly gains as bitcoin tests $75,000 ahead of Fed decision

Ether jumped 13%, XRP surged 11%, and solana gained 9.7% over seven days as $767 million in ETF inflows and ceasefire speculation fueled the broadest rally since before the war.
XRP flips BNB as open interest builds back toward pre-crash levels

The token broke through $1.50 resistance on a 125% volume spike, pushing its market cap to $93.4 billion. Binance futures open interest has climbed 59% since October even as the price remains 58% below its high.
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Bitcoin hits rare 8-day winning streak – but 2022 bear market saw one too

Historical trends point to upside potential, but 2022 parallels and cycle dynamics suggest caution.
Bitcoin consolidation seen with BTC remaining 'overbought' after pullback

Crypto markets cooled after Monday's rally, with bitcoin eyeing support near $72,000–$74,000 even as derivatives positioning remains broadly bullish and altcoins see deeper profit-taking.
Cango is selling off its bitcoin stash to pay down debt and fund an AI makeover

The company sold 4,451 BTC in February to cut debt and fund AI infrastructure pivot.
PayPal expands its stablecoin into 70 markets

The payments giant says the dollar-backed PYUSD token will enable cheaper cross-border transfers and faster settlement for merchants.
Mastercard agrees to purchase BVNK for up to $1.8 billion

Payments giant Mastercard moves to bridge fiat and crypto with $1.8 billion acquisition of the U.K. based stablecoin startup.
Argentina joins growing list of countries blocking Polymarket access

The ruling directs internet providers to block access to the site, and Apple and Google to remove or restrict Polymarket's mobile apps.
Citigroup cuts BTC and ETH targets as U.S. crypto legislation stalls

The Wall Street investment bank cited slower ETF flows, weak network activity and a narrowing window for U.S. regulatory catalysts.
Ripple looks to expand crypto and payment services in Brazil

The blockchain firm is adding custody, payments and brokerage tools for digital asset management and tokenization as it plans to apply for regulatory approval from the central bank.
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) drops 4.1%, leading index lower

Sui (SUI) joined Uniswap (UNI) as an underperformer, declining 4% from Monday.
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U.S. regional banks building tokenized deposit network on ZKsync to rival stablecoins

The Cari Network is targeting a 2026 rollout as banks test issuance, transfers and redemption of digital deposits. Participating banks include Huntington Bancshares, First Horizon, M&T Bank, KeyCorp and Old National Bancorp.
U.S. Democrats target government officials gaming prediction markets on war action

Potential indicators of prior-knowledge bets on U.S. military action spurred Democrats from the Senate and House of Representatives to introduce a new bill.
Crypto trading firm GSR expands token advisory with $57 million in acquisitions

The firm, best known for being one of the oldest crypto market makers, acquired Autonomous and Architech to combine token launch services, trading and treasury management tools.
Robinhood’s new venture fund just snapped up stakes in Stripe and ElevenLabs

The closed-end fund aims to give everyday investors exposure to private firms before they go public.
Vietnam pushes local crypto exchanges as Hanoi moves to block offshore trading: Reuters

The move aims to regulate the country's growing crypto market and restrict trading on foreign platforms.
Sam Altman's World teams up with Coinbase to prove there is a real person behind every AI transaction

World said some estimates suggest agentic commerce could reach $3 trillion to $5 trillion by 2030, with agents accounting for up to 25% of U.S. e-commerce.
Phantom wins CFTC no-action relief, clearing path for crypto wallet access to regulated derivatives markets

This means Phantom can act as a non-custodial interface connecting users to registered derivatives platforms, removing the need for broker registration under specific conditions.
Strategy’s latest massive bitcoin purchase offers insight into its evolving funding model

A $1.18 billion preferred stock raise, roughly equivalent to 16,800 BTC, signals a shift away from common stock as dividend obligations top $1 billion.
Facing a crisis, Bitcoin treasury companies need to pivot to survive

Here, Wellener offers tactics that firms must use to prove they’re more than just a crypto play.