Author: Rdiant

TLDR Trump’s Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent firmly opposed US CBDC development during Senate confirmation hearing Bessent’s stance aligns with Trump’s previous promise to “never allow” a US CBDC if reelected Currently 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are exploring CBDCs The House passed the Anti-Surveillance State Act in May 2024 to restrict Federal…

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TLDR: Coinbase and Morpho have partnered to offer Bitcoin-backed USDC loans up to $100,000 on the Base blockchain, with Bitcoin automatically converted to cbBTC as collateral The service is currently available to US customers (except NY state), with plans for global expansion, particularly targeting the EU market Interest rates are variable and determined by Morpho’s…

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TLDR Ethereum has initiated a recovery wave, breaking above $3,250 and maintaining position above $3,300 Technical analysis shows a break above a bearish trend line at $3,320 on the hourly chart Price reached a high of $3,473 before a minor correction Strong support levels established at $3,280 and $3,200 Potential resistance points identified at $3,420…

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TLDR: Developer Michael Lewellen sues DOJ over interpretation of money transmission laws affecting his non-custodial crowdfunding protocol Pharos Lawsuit claims DOJ’s broad interpretation violates First Amendment rights by criminalizing software code publication Case parallels recent prosecutions of Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet developers Pharos uses smart contracts for automatic fund management without intermediaries Incoming Attorney…

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TLDR Base blockchain targets $100B in on-chain assets and 25M users by October 2025 Platform plans to onboard 25,000 developers and increase capacity to 250M gas/second Currently ranks 6th in blockchain platforms with $4.7B total value locked (2.23% of ecosystem) Recently partnered with Korean exchange Korbit for multi-chain integration Phantom wallet completed full integration with…

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TLDR XRP has become the most traded cryptocurrency on Coinbase, surpassing Bitcoin and indicating growing U.S. investor interest Trading volume shows XRP accounts for 25% of Coinbase’s $6.86 billion 24-hour trading volume, compared to Bitcoin’s 20% XRP price has increased over 600% since November 2024, reaching $3.33 Interest spiked after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s meeting…

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Hedera (HBAR) has emerged as an innovative blockchain platform known for its high speed and low-cost transactions, making it increasingly popular in the online gambling sphere. As more crypto casinos embrace HBAR, players are discovering the advantages of using this efficient cryptocurrency for their gaming activities. This guide explores the top Hedera-compatible casino sites that…

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TLDR HBAR price surged 12% daily and 38% weekly, reaching $0.3988 with a market cap of $14.53 billion Coinbase Prime announced HBAR custody services, boosting investor confidence Trump’s consideration of altcoins for strategic reserves, including HBAR, has positively impacted price movement Technical analysis suggests potential new all-time high of $0.57, breaking past key Fibonacci levels…

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As the price of Bitcoin hovers near key resistance levels, crypto investors are questioning their choices in alternative tokens like Dogecoin, Hyperliquid and Cardano. While Bitcoin news sparks excitement about potential breakouts, some are growing frustrated with the limited returns from these altcoins. Here’s a closer look at the situation and why 2025 could redefine…

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Litecoin surged 19% in 24 hours, reaching beyond $120, outperforming most cryptocurrencies Large investors (sharks and whales) accumulated 250,000 LTC (around $30M) in the past week Potential Litecoin ETF by Canary Capital could attract $290-580M in first year if adoption mirrors Bitcoin ETFs Nasdaq filed official SEC documentation for Litecoin ETF consideration in January 2025…

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