🪙 Solana Launches Solana Payments for On-Chain Commerce

➡️ Solana has launched Solana Payments, providing builders with a live payment simulator, developer documentation, and case studies.
➡️ The initiative aims to accelerate payment-focused development on the network.

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🇯🇵 SBI and Startale Partner on Yen Stablecoin JPYS

🔵 SBI Holdings is collaborating with Startale Labs on JPYS, a yen-backed stablecoin project.
🔵 The initiative aims to strengthen Japan’s digital asset infrastructure.

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🕯 MARA Posts $1.7B Q4 Loss on Bitcoin Markdown; Shares Jump 15%

👉 Marathon Digital (MARA) reported a $1.7 billion fourth-quarter loss, largely driven by Bitcoin markdowns.
👉 Despite the loss, shares rose 15%, with mention of a Starwood AI-related deal.

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🔴 Minnesota Introduces Bill to Ban Crypto Kiosks

➡️ Lawmakers in Minnesota have introduced a bill seeking to ban crypto kiosks in the state.
➡️ The machines are commonly used for buying and selling digital assets such as Bitcoin.

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🪙 Bitcoin Options Traders Bet on $90K Rebound as Base Forms

✅ Bitcoin options traders are positioning for a potential rebound toward $90,000.
✅ Analysts point to early signs of a market base forming.

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⚖️ US Lawmakers Revisit Stablecoin Yields Over Deposit Flight Concerns

☯️ US lawmakers are revisiting the issue of stablecoin yields amid concerns that higher returns could trigger bank deposit outflows.
☯️ The discussion is part of broader regulatory efforts around stablecoins.

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🪙 Beast Industries CEO Calls Ethereum the Backbone of Stablecoins

🌀 The CEO of Beast Industries stated that Ethereum is the backbone of stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure.
🌀 He expressed strong support for the Ethereum network.

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🧠 OpenAI Raises $110B at $730B Valuation

🟢 OpenAI has secured $110 billion in funding at a $730 billion valuation.
🟢 SoftBank contributed $30B, NVIDIA $30B, and Amazon $50B.

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🏦 Barclays Explores Blockchain, Stablecoins and Tokenized Deposits

🟢 Barclays, a $2 trillion bank, is exploring blockchain use cases, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits.
🟢 No timeline for implementation has been disclosed.

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🔄 Circle Shares Surge Over 90% as Analysts Highlight Crypto Divergence

👁 Circle’s shares have climbed more than 90%, according to The Block.
👁 Bernstein pointed to divergence within crypto markets, with infrastructure-focused firms gaining attention.

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🔶 Senate Democrats Urge Probe of Binance Over Sanctions Concerns

➡️ Senate Democrats have urged Attorney General Pam Bondi and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to investigate Binance over sanctions-related concerns.
➡️ The request was made in a formal letter.

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