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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.
Arizona Attorney General files criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi

Kris Mayes filed 20 criminal counts against the prediction market operator, escalating a multi-state legal clash over sports and election predictions markets.
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Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal 'a clear answer' to a massive shift in the global payment war

Analysts say the $1.8 billion acquisition shows stablecoins are moving from niche use to global settlement rails.
U.S SEC issues first-ever definitions for what crypto assets are securities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shared the informal guidance it'll use to classify crypto securities alongside its sister agency overseeing commodities.
Bitcoin's rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday's Fed meeting

Hot PPI inflation data in the morning and hawkish remarks by Powell in the afternoon would be the most damaging combination for risk assets, including crypto, Bitfinex analysts said.
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Senator Tim Scott says market structure negotiations are advancing

The South Carolina Republican said he might see a draft of stablecoin yield language as soon as this week, and other issues continue to be negotiated.
XRP hovers near $14 million options battleground that could sway trading

XRP is trading around $1.50, just above a key options cluster at $1.40 on Deribit.
Bitcoin's progress above $75,000 elusive after SEC, CFTC crypto guidance

Bitcoin remains stuck near key resistance around $75,000, leaving the broader market in limbo.
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