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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Crypto fundraising hit an all-time high of $3.48 billion in a single week, with 27 projects securing funding between October 6–12. The surge marks the strongest sign yet of venture capital returning to digital assets. Venture Capital Floods Back Into Crypto With Record Fundraising Week Crypto venture funding roared back to life this week, hitting […]

Bitmine’s Ethereum Holdings Top 3 Million as Crypto Treasury Hits $12.9B
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies has announced that its ethereum ( ETH) holdings now exceed 3.03 million tokens, representing more than 2.5% of the total ETH supply and positioning the firm as the world’s largest ether treasury. Bitmine Immersion Strengthens Crypto Portfolio As of Oct. 12, Bitmine’s (NYSE American: BMNR) combined crypto, cash, and “moonshot” investments total […]

Bitcoin Price Watch: Rangebound Near $115K as Volume Signals Caution
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