Wintermute has expanded to New York, reflecting the shift in U.S. crypto policy. The trading firm has hired Ron Hammond, once senior director at the Blockchain Association, to lead advocacy as President Trump’s SEC pick Paul Atkins proposes clearer rules for digital assets.
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China’s Addentax Plans $800M Crypto Buy, Including 8,000 BTC and Trump Tokens
Addentax has unveiled negotiations to swap up to $800 million in common stock for 8,000 Bitcoin and other tokens, notably the TRUMP memecoin, aiming to fortify its balance sheet with liquid digital assets and align with influential crypto holders, even as its shares have fallen after the disclosure.
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Consensus Mechanisms Race to Fix PoW and PoS Flaws Before 2032 Security Crunch
Consensus mechanisms have diversified beyond PoW and PoS. Researchers highlight Stellar’s trust‑driven PoA, Quai Network’s PoEM and PWR Chain’s DPOP, which seek faster finality, lower fees and stronger security, though each raises fresh questions on complexity and validator influence.
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Sygnum Bank Adds Staked SOL as Collateral
Global digital asset bank Sygnum has added staked Solana (SOL) to its Lombard loan collateral portfolio, creating “dual-income potential from a single crypto asset.”
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What’s Next for Pi Coin Price? PI Crashes Despite Long Awaited Crypto News
The Pi Coin price has plunged by 28% in the past 24 hours, but could long-awaited news help the coin recover strongly soon?
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Sui Price Prediction: Can SUI Bounce Back After 21Shares Partnership Announcement
Sui (SUI) has gone down by 1.7% in the past week after the token found strong selling pressure following a bullish breakout above the $4 level.Despite this temporary setback, SUI has delivered gains of nearly 70% in the past month as institutional interest in the Sui ecosystem has been growing rapidly. We've teamed up with […]
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Monero Price Prediction: Is XMR About to Explode as Privacy Coins Trend Again?
Monero (XMR) has jumped by 17.7% in the past week and currently sits at $348, just 33% away from its all-time high, as privacy tokens have been gaining popularity lately.XMR offers crypto enthusiasts a way to conceal their digital trail and stay anonymous. The project has been criticized for facilitating illicit activities like money laundering.However, […]
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Why Is Crypto Down Today – May 15, 2025?
Crypto is down today, as the total cryptocurrency market capitalization has seen a significant shift, dropping 4.4%, now standing at $3.4 trillion. The total crypto trading volume is at $119 billion at the time of writing.[Q1]Why did crypto move against stocks today?[/Q1][A1]While the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a downturn, US stock markets are showing modest gains on 15 May. The crypto market is waiting for additional macroeconomic cues, and traders are engaging in profit-taking. Investors seem slightly more confident in the stock markets today, with the S&P 500 rising 0.1%, and the Nasdaq-100 increasing by 0.6%. That said, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is currently down by 0.2%.[/A1] [Q1][/Q1][A1][/A1][Q2]Is this dip sustainable?[/Q2][A2]Following a recent rally, investors seem to be locking in profits, driving a dip. Though a long-term upturn may resume, a short-term dip looks sustainable due to technical cooling, reduced activity, and general macro caution.[/A2]
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Coinbase Fast-Tracks Ex-DOGE Staff Amid Musk Deregulation Backlash
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called on former Department of Government Efficiency staff to apply through a fast-track hiring route, citing their “proof-of-work.” His appeal follows reports of social backlash for DOGE workers and growing criticism of Elon Musk’s deregulation project.
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Shiba Inu Price Analysis: SHIB Primed For 2x Explosion as Meme Season Returns
Shiba Inu price has sustained a strong climb since early April, supported by easing US-China tariff pressures, cooler inflation and steady economic data. Breaking a long-term downtrend and bouncing off key moving averages, the meme token has eyed a potential doubling toward late-2024 highs.
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