Rising tension between Wall Street banks and crypto platforms is fueling debate over savings yields, with Eric Trump accusing major U.S. banks of lobbying to block stablecoin products that could offer Americans far higher returns. Eric Trump Criticizes JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Over Efforts to Block High-Yield Crypto Products The debate over banking …
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Federal Banking Agencies Clarify Capital Rules for Tokenized Securities, Signaling Tech-Neutral Approach
Federal banking regulators on Thursday said tokenized securities should generally receive the same capital treatment as their traditional counterparts, reinforcing that existing bank capital rules remain technology-neutral even when blockchain enters the chat. OCC, FDIC, and the Federal Reserve Release Guidance on Tokenized Securities for Banks The clarification arrived through a joint release from three …
Dems plan bill to curb prediction markets after ‘very specific’ Iran strike bets
Senator Chris Murphy says it’s likely people close to Donald Trump with “inside information” made bets on prediction markets on when the US would strike Iran. US Democratic lawmakers are working on a bill to police prediction markets after raising insider trading concerns over bets made on the timing of Israeli and US strikes on …
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Construction begins at quantum facility big enough to break Bitcoin
The quantum computing company PsiQuantum is a step closer to its goal of building the world’s first useful quantum computer, breaking ground on the construction of a 1 million-qubit quantum facility, a size that scientists say is powerful enough to crack Bitcoin’s cryptography. PsiQuantum co-founder Peter Shadbolt shared a photo of its Chicago site on …
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Bitcoin Price Rally Slows, Consolidation Signals Possible Next Move
Bitcoin price started a steady increase above $70,500 and $72,500. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh increase above $72,500. Bitcoin started a fresh increase after it settled above the $70,000 zone. The price is trading above $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming …
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Bitcoin Prints A 2022-Like Iran War Chart, But It’s Not
Renowned macro analyst Alex Krüger is pushing back on a comparison that has taken hold across desks since strikes involving Iran began: that markets are replaying the 2022 Russia-Ukraine shock, with crypto and Bitcoin in particular tracing an uncomfortably familiar pattern. Yes, the setups rhyme, Krüger wrote in a March 4 Substack note. But he …
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The $1.35 Floor: How Extreme Negative Funding Is Priming XRP For A High-Velocity Trend Reversal
XRP recorded a sharp rebound of roughly 5% as the broader crypto market experienced a brief wave of relief following weeks of persistent volatility. The move comes after a difficult February for digital assets, a period defined by escalating geopolitical tensions and a macroeconomic environment that has continued to deteriorate. Despite these pressures, several large-cap …
Analyst Predicts 1,500% XRP Price Increase To $15 If This Is A Wave 2
A crypto analyst’s Elliott Wave chart suggests XRP could be on the verge of one of its most explosive moves yet, but the real fireworks depend on where exactly we are in the cycle. In a post on X, crypto analyst HovWaves said his macro primary expectation is still the same, adding that he has …
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XRP To Pass Bitcoin, US Veteran Claims Amid War Forecast
A retired US Army combat medic has predicted that XRP will overtake Bitcoin as the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency — a claim that would require XRP’s price to climb from $1.41 to nearly $24. Related Reading A Long Road To The Top Patrick L. Riley, who now operates as a market commentator on social media, …
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Construction Begins at 1M Qubit Quantum Facility
The quantum computing company PsiQuantum is a step closer to its goal of building the world’s first useful quantum computer, breaking ground on the construction of a 1 million-qubit quantum facility, a size that scientists say is powerful enough to crack Bitcoin’s cryptography. PsiQuantum co-founder Peter Shadbolt shared a photo of its Chicago site on …
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SEC ends case against Justin Sun with $10M settlement
The Securities and Exchange Commission has ended its long-running fraud and securities violation lawsuit against Justin Sun in a $10 million settlement. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has ended its lawsuit against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun with a $10 million settlement, ending a two-year legal battle over alleged fraud and securities laws violations. The …
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Ether’s path to $2.5K may be trickier than expected: Here’s why
Key takeaways: ETH derivatives signal a shift to safety as professional desks hedge against downside risks and global instability. Institutional preference for decentralization keeps Ethereum dominant despite its recent drop in network activity. Ether (ETH) price dropped by 6% following a brief rally to $2,200 on Wednesday, tracking a downturn in US equities as the …
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Aave Labs Outlines Year-Long Security Blueprint for Aave V4 Lending Protocol
This week, Aave Labs unveiled a detailed security framework for Aave V4, describing nearly a year of audits, formal verification, and public testing designed to harden what is widely considered decentralized finance’s largest lending protocol before it goes live. DeFi Giant Aave Releases Security Framework Ahead of Aave V4 Launch The organization said in a …
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Crypto ETFs Sustain Rally With $462 Million for Bitcoin and $169 Million for Ether
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their momentum on Wednesday as bitcoin funds logged a third consecutive day of inflows. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also recorded gains, signaling broad institutional demand across major digital assets. Bitcoin ETFs Log Third Straight Inflow Day With $462 Million Surge Institutional appetite for crypto exposure strengthened again midweek as …
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Calls Bitcoin an Important Asset for Policymakers
Bitcoin’s policy outlook brightens as the White House formally nominates Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, elevating a former governor who has praised bitcoin as a meaningful financial signal and transformative software innovation. White House Formally Nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chairman The White House on March 4 submitted nominations to the U.S. …
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