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XRP trading volume soars as new ATH attracts deepfake scam targeting investors

XRP trading volume soars as new ATH attracts deepfake scam targeting investors

XRP has hit a new all-time high of $3.65, driven largely by a spike in trading activity across South Korea and the United States. Data from CryptoSlate shows that XRP ranked among the top five most traded digital assets over the past 24 hours, trailing only behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the stablecoins USDT and USDC. […]

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US Marshalls ‘forfeited’ Bitcoin stash may be B smaller than estimated, raising eyebrows about reserve

US Marshalls ‘forfeited’ Bitcoin stash may be $20B smaller than estimated, raising eyebrows about reserve

The US Marshals Service (USMS) appears to hold just under 29,000 Bitcoin, far lower than the more than 200,000 BTC many believed the government had in custody. The updated figure, confirmed via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by independent crypto journalist L0la L33tz on July 16, puts the government’s total at 28,988 BTC

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Coinbase’s 0 billion milestone sparks trillion-dollar company speculation

Coinbase’s $100 billion milestone sparks trillion-dollar company speculation

Coinbase has crossed a significant milestone, reaching a market capitalization of over $100 billion amid renewed momentum across the crypto sector. According to Google Finance data, shares of Coinbase (COIN) reached a new all-time high of $398.50 during trading hours on July 14. However, the stock’s value ended the day at around $394, reflecting a

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Democrats declare ‘Anti-Crypto Corruption Week’ to counter GOP crypto bills

Democrats declare ‘Anti-Crypto Corruption Week’ to counter GOP crypto bills

US Democratic lawmakers, led by House members Maxine Waters and Stephen Lynch, announced on July 11 that next week will be designated “Anti-Crypto Corruption Week.” The initiative aims to unite Democrats in opposing several pro-crypto bills that are currently under consideration in Congress, including the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act, and a proposed law aimed

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy under fire as US eyes sanctions on Bukele

El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy under fire as US eyes sanctions on Bukele

A group of US Democratic senators has introduced a new bill to sanction El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and members of his administration. The legislation, titled the El Salvador Accountability Act (S.2058), was put forward by Senators Chris Van Hollen, Tim Kaine, and Alex Padilla. If passed, the bill would require President Donald Trump to

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Shenzhen warns citizens of investment scams using stablecoins

Shenzhen warns citizens of investment scams using stablecoins

Authorities in the Chinese city of Shenzhen have warned residents about fraudulent investment schemes tied to digital assets and stablecoins. In a statement published on July 7, the city’s Office of the Municipal Task Force for Preventing and Combating Illegal Financial Activities cautioned against deceptive platforms posing as legitimate crypto investment opportunities. According to the

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US House Leadership Names Week of July 14 ‘Crypto Week’

US House Leadership Names Week of July 14 ‘Crypto Week’

Key Notes House Republicans are preparing for a major legislative push mid-July dubbed “Crypto Week.” The lawmakers aim to pass key crypto-related bills aligned with President Trump’s digital asset agenda. Lawmakers are leaning toward adopting the GENIUS Act over the STABLE Act to meet the deadline. After clearing what Speaker Mike Johnson called President Trump’s

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Celsius gets go-ahead in legal battle to recover B in Bitcoin from Tether

Celsius gets go-ahead in legal battle to recover $4B in Bitcoin from Tether

A US Bankruptcy Court has ruled that Celsius Network may proceed with several claims in its lawsuit against stablecoin issuer Tether, according to a June 30 order from Judge Martin Glenn. According to the filing, the court allowed Celsius to pursue allegations that Tether violated US bankruptcy laws by receiving preferential transfers and unjustly liquidating

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Crypto investment inflows hit .9B in 11-week streak

Crypto investment inflows hit $16.9B in 11-week streak

Crypto investment products recorded $2.7 billion in net inflows last week, according to CoinShares’ latest report. This marks the eleventh consecutive week of positive flows, bringing the streak of inflows to $16.9 billion and helping push the year-to-date total to $17.8 billion. The sustained inflows helped push total assets under management for crypto investment products above $184

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US housing agency FHFA considers digital assets like Bitcoin for mortgage collateral

US housing agency FHFA considers digital assets like Bitcoin for mortgage collateral

The US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is exploring whether digital asset holdings like Bitcoin should be considered in mortgage application processes. FHFA Director Bill Pulte announced the initiative on July 24 via X, noting that the agency is beginning a review process to determine how crypto might be used in home loan evaluations. According

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