cryptocurrency
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US Regulators Classify Most Crypto as Commodities, Easing SEC Oversight
The SEC and CFTC have issued joint guidance classifying most cryptocurrencies as digital commodities, significantly impacting regulatory oversight and market clarity for digital assets.
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Bitcoin Miners Face $19,000 Loss Per BTC as Difficulty Plummets
Bitcoin miners are losing approximately $19,000 on each BTC produced, with production costs reaching $88,000 against a market price of $69,200, driven by rising energy costs and geopolitical instability.
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CoinDCX Co-Founders Arrested in India Over Impersonation Fraud Case
India’s largest crypto exchange, CoinDCX, confirms its co-founders were arrested in connection with a fraud case involving 1,212 fake impersonation websites.
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Crypto hiring demand plummets 80% in early 2026
Job postings on major crypto platforms have dropped dramatically, reflecting widespread layoffs across the industry due to market conditions and AI integration.
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Strategy CEO Phong Le on Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Bet
Strategy CEO Phong Le calls Morgan Stanley’s proposed spot Bitcoin ETF a “massive Bitcoin bet,” potentially bringing $160 billion in capital.
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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops Sharply Amidst Hashrate Fluctuations
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty saw its second-largest decrease of 2026, falling 7.76% to 133.79T, signaling shifts in network hashrate.
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Coinbase CEO: Bitcoin Will Bolster U.S. Dollar Dominance
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes Bitcoin can play a crucial role in maintaining the U.S. dollar’s global standing, a perspective gaining traction.
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US Senators Reach Tentative Deal on Stablecoin Yield Rules
A tentative agreement between U.S. Senators and the White House on stablecoin yield language could break a legislative deadlock, potentially advancing crucial crypto regulation.
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Coinbase Launches 24/7 Stock Futures Trading for Global Users
Coinbase has launched stock perpetual futures for eligible non-U.S. users, offering 24/7 leveraged synthetic exposure to major U.S. equities and ETFs, expanding its ‘everything exchange’ vision.
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Gemini Crypto Exchange Cuts 30% of Staff, Embraces AI Amid Losses
Gemini has significantly reduced its workforce by 30% this year and integrated AI tools as it grapples with substantial net losses and revenue challenges.
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Upbit to List Ether.fi (ETHFI) with KRW Trading Pair
South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, announced the listing of Ether.fi (ETHFI), enabling trading against the Korean Won.
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Polymarket Acquires DeFi Infrastructure Startup Brahma
Prediction market platform Polymarket has acquired Brahma, a startup specializing in cryptocurrency and decentralized finance infrastructure, bolstering its capabilities in the rapidly evolving digital finance landscape.
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SEC and CFTC Issue Joint Guidance on Crypto Assets
The SEC and CFTC have released a joint interpretation clarifying the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets, aiming to provide clarity for market participants.
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Aster Launches Privacy-Focused Layer 1 Blockchain Backed by YZi Labs
Aster, with backing from YZi Labs, has launched its mainnet, Aster Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for trading with built-in privacy features.
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Mastercard Eyes BVNK Acquisition for $1.8 Billion
Payment giant Mastercard is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, signaling a significant move into the digital asset space.