XRP tumbled more than 50% during a sharp crypto market downturn, triggering $700 million in liquidations. Although the asset swiftly rebounded, analysts and social media users continue to speculate that the flash crash may have been the result of coordinated market activity. Market Impact and Liquidations Amid a recent sharp cryptocurrency market downturn, the price […]

Bitcoin Surges to $114,777 as Crypto Economy Adds $170 Billion in a Single Day
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On Sunday, bitcoin ( BTC) climbed to an intraday high of $114,777, marking a nearly 2.7% rebound in 24 hours. The surge reflects renewed confidence and heightened market activity as crypto traders react to shifting economic signals and buying momentum. From Caution to Renewed Conviction The global cryptocurrency market cap surged by $170 billion in […]

Report: Tokenization Firm Securitize Weighs $1B SPAC Deal With Cantor Fitzgerald
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Tokenization firm Securitize is said to be exploring a potential merger with a blank-check company backed by Cantor Fitzgerald LP, according to a Bloomberg report by Crystal Tse, Olga Kharif, and David Pan, citing unnamed “people with knowledge of the matter.” According to the report, discussions reportedly involve Cantor Equity Partners II Inc., a special […]

Uganda to Pilot CBDC Backed by Treasury Bonds and Mobile Access
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Global Settlement Network (GSN) has partnered with Diacente Group to launch a $5.5 billion tokenized economy in Uganda’s Karamoja region. The initiative includes piloting Uganda’s first central bank digital currency (CBDC), backed by treasury bonds and accessible via mobile devices. Built on GSN’s blockchain, the project will digitize key sectors like agriculture, mining, and energy, […]

Bitcoin ETF Inflow Streak Snaps as Ether Funds Deepen Outflows
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After more than a week of strong inflows, bitcoin ETFs finally turned red with $4.5 million in net outflows, while ether ETFs saw a heavier $174.83 million exit. The pullback follows record-breaking trading volumes and suggests investors may be locking in profits after an extended rally. Bitcoin ETFs Slip Red With $4.5 Million Exit While […]

QCP Insights: Crypto Prices to Stabilize as Markets Await China’s Response
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A fresh escalation in U.S.-China tensions triggered global market chaos, wiping out $19 billion in leveraged crypto positions. While volatility remains elevated, analysts say prices should stabilize for now as markets await Beijing’s next step. Bitcoin Rebounds After Record Liquidations Amid U.S.-China Trade Shock Global markets were shaken over the weekend after an unexpected flare-up […]

Bitcoin Core Version 30.0 Released
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Bitcoin Core version 30.0 has been released and brings new features, bug fixes, performance improvements, and updated translations. Notable changes include a 2,500-limit on potentially executed legacy signature operations per standard transaction, increased default datacarriersize with support for multiple OP_RETURN outputs, lower default relay and incremental feerates (0.1 sat/vB), improved mempool and 1p1c package relay […]

Crypto Fundraising Hits Record $3.48 Billion Weekly Funding
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