Christy Romero has warned that oscillating policy between regulation and deregulation could unsettle U.S. markets, urging bipartisan steadiness in her final CFTC address. She will exit on May 31 as President Trump taps former commissioner Bryan Quintenz, a crypto holder, to lead the regulator.
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Metaplanet Issues $50M via Zero-Interest Bonds for Fresh Bitcoin Buy
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet on Wednesday issued $50m in bonds to expand its Bitcoin holdings, advancing its aggressive digital asset strategy.
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IMF Vows to Rein In El Salvador’s Bitcoin Stash Under Loan Conditions
The IMF will “ensure” El Salvador’s Bitcoin holdings stay unchanged, tying the condition to its $1.4b loan program despite the country’s continued accumulation.
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Jack Dorsey’s Block to Launch Bitcoin Payments on Square by 2026
Block Inc has launched Bitcoin payment capabilities on its Square platform, leveraging Lightning Network, with full roll-out in 2026.
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Is a Massive XRP Move Coming? Futures Say Yes, Charts Say “Any Minute Now” (XRP Price Prediction)
XRP (XRP) has dipped by 1% over the past week, consolidating below $2.60 — but rising futures activity could change that soon, raising bullish XRP price prediction hopes.Trading volumes in the past 24 hours have gone up slightly by 8.4% and currently stand at $2.2 billion as Bitcoin (BTC) seems determined to retest its latest […]
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Russian National Arrested Over $730K Seoul Crypto Ambush – Two Suspects Still at Large
Russian national arrested in Busan has been charged after a violent attempt to steal 1 billion won from crypto traders he and accomplices lured to a Seoul hotel. Two victims have suffered injuries, while at least two suspects have fled overseas, prompting police to request Interpol assistance.
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Solana’s Next Leg Up? One Analyst Thinks $420 Is Just the Beginning
Popular pseudonymous TradingView analyst Master Ananda has recommended traders to “buy like it’s the end of the world,” with stacking catalysts creating a fertile environment for growth.
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SOL Strategies Files for $1B Financing Flexibility to Capitalize on Solana Ecosystem Growth
SOL Strategies, formerly Cypherpunk Holdings, has filed a preliminary base shelf prospectus that could permit raises of up to $1 billion through equity, debt or hybrid offerings. The company says the filing is a precautionary measure to stay agile as opportunities emerge across the Solana ecosystem.
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Crypto Kidnapping: 2nd Suspect Surrenders After Manhattan Bitcoin Torture Plot
a crypto kidnapping investigation has intensified after Miami executive William Duplessie has surrendered to Manhattan police. Prosecutors say he and self-styled ‘Kentucky king of crypto’ John Woeltz have abducted and tortured an Italian associate in a Nolita apartment to steal Bitcoin.
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Trader Nets $5.6M in 3 Days by Countertrading James Wynn’s Positions
A trader has racked up $5.6 million in profits in just three days by systematically betting against the trades of prominent crypto figure James Wynn.
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