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Arthur Hayes: BOJ’s Subtle Shift Could Explode Bitcoin Price

Arthur Hayes: BOJ’s Subtle Shift Could Explode Bitcoin Price

As a discreet financial maneuver takes shape in Japan, Arthur Hayes says this subtle central bank shift could be the catalyst behind bitcoin’s next explosive surge. On July 19, Hayes highlighted reports that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is stepping in to supply U.S. dollars against pooled collateral starting July 17, calling the move a […]

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China Merchants Bank Arm Wins Crypto Licence in Hong Kong

China Merchants Bank Arm Wins Crypto Licence in Hong Kong

China Merchants Bank’s CMB International Securities has reportedly become the first mainland China-affiliated brokerage to secure a virtual asset licence from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission. This approval enables CMBI to legally offer cryptocurrency trading, custodial support, and digital asset advisory services within Hong Kong’s tightly regulated framework. Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to becoming

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California Taps Ripple and Coinbase for Government Tech Overhaul

California Taps Ripple and Coinbase for Government Tech Overhaul

In a bold move to modernize government operations, California’s leadership partners with top tech minds to transform bureaucracy into a model of 21st-century efficiency and innovation. Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the California Breakthrough Project, a new initiative launched at Ripple’s headquarters with participation from crypto leaders, including Coinbase, to advise on cutting-edge improvements across state

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India Probes Binance Over Crypto Transfers From Pakistan

India Probes Binance Over Crypto Transfers From Pakistan

India’s financial intelligence unit is probing Binance and private crypto wallets over a suspected spike in cross-border transfers from Pakistan, potentially tied to illicit financing networks. Amid growing security concerns, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) is intensifying its investigation into Binance and several cryptocurrency exchanges over allegations of digital assets being funneled through private wallets

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Deutsche Bank to Launch Crypto Custody Platform in 2026

Deutsche Bank to Launch Crypto Custody Platform in 2026

Deutsche Bank is preparing to enter the crypto custody arena in 2026, joining forces with Bitpanda and Taurus as the digital asset race accelerates across global finance. Germany’s largest lender is reportedly advancing its move into the crypto sector by establishing a digital custody platform designed to store and safeguard tokenized assets and cryptocurrencies. Collaborating

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Strategy Set to Book B Bitcoin Gain as Saylor’s Bet Shakes Wall Street

Strategy Set to Book $14B Bitcoin Gain as Saylor’s Bet Shakes Wall Street

Michael Saylor’s Strategy is set to deliver a staggering $14 billion unrealized profit in Q2, propelled by bitcoin’s surge and a pivotal accounting change that could cement his company’s place alongside Wall Street powerhouses like JPMorgan and Amazon. What began as a struggling software firm has evolved into a dominant crypto-centric powerhouse under Saylor’s bold

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Bitcoin ATM Giant Hit With 0K Penalty

Bitcoin ATM Giant Hit With $300K Penalty

Coinme, a bitcoin ATM operator, has been penalized by California regulators for breaking new digital asset kiosk laws, leading to a consent order that includes restitution, staged financial penalties, and strict compliance requirements. Following an investigation, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) determined that Coinme violated the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL)

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BRICS Trade Surpasses  Trillion as Putin Highlights Global Role

BRICS Trade Surpasses $1 Trillion as Putin Highlights Global Role

BRICS nations have broken the $1 trillion trade barrier as Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized their expanding influence and ambitious projects reshaping global development. With trade volumes exceeding $1 trillion, BRICS members are intensifying collaboration across vital sectors such as nuclear energy, aviation, IT, robotics, and artificial intelligence. At last week’s St. Petersburg International Economic

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Fidelity Highlights Bitcoin’s Ancient Supply Surge as Dormant Coins Outpace New Issuance

Fidelity Highlights Bitcoin’s Ancient Supply Surge as Dormant Coins Outpace New Issuance

Bitcoin’s ancient supply has officially outpaced new issuance for the first time, highlighting a significant market shift emphasized in Fidelity Digital Assets’ new report. According to Fidelity Digital Assets, the accumulation of bitcoin’s ancient supply—coins untouched for over 10 years—has now reached unprecedented levels, surpassing new daily issuance rates. With 566 bitcoins entering this dormant

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Bitcoin’s 0K Price Forecast ‘Conservative,’ Says Bernstein

Bitcoin’s $200K Price Forecast ‘Conservative,’ Says Bernstein

Bernstein reaffirmed its $200,000 Bitcoin price forecast, labeling it “high-conviction but conservative,” based on accelerating institutional investment and structural market evolution. The firm cites the success of spot bitcoin ETFs, which now manage approximately $120 billion in assets, as validation of BTC’s role as a mainstream macro asset. This institutionalization is viewed as a foundational

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