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A ruble stablecoin outpaced market leaders last year despite international sanctions

A ruble stablecoin outpaced market leaders last year despite international sanctions

A ruble-linked stablecoin, known as A7A5, has emerged as a notable player in the stablecoin market, experiencing significant growth over the past year. This rise occurred despite…

1/9/2026 3 min read

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Crypto market crash in October marked end of ‘easy yield’ era: BitMEX

Crypto market crash in October marked end of ‘easy yield’ era: BitMEX

The recent crash in the cryptocurrency market during October has been significant enough to shift the landscape of trading strategies, particularly impacting the practice of…

1/9/2026 2 min read

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Builders behind popular Zcash wallet Zashi to launch new startup 'cashZ'

Builders behind popular Zcash wallet Zashi to launch new startup 'cashZ'

The team behind the widely used Zcash wallet, Zashi, is set to launch a new startup called cashZ. This development comes in the wake of a governance clash and restructuring…

1/9/2026 2 min read

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Truebit token crashes 99.9% after hacker drains $26.6 million in ether

Truebit token crashes 99.9% after hacker drains $26.6 million in ether

The Truebit token experienced a dramatic decline of 99.9% following a significant security breach that resulted in the theft of $26.6 million in ether. This incident has raised…

1/9/2026 2 min read

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Global sanctions fuel record flow to illicit crypto addresses

Global sanctions fuel record flow to illicit crypto addresses

Recent developments in global sanctions have resulted in a significant increase in the flow of cryptocurrency to illicit addresses. As of May 2025, the Global Sanctions Inflation…

1/9/2026 2 min read

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Cardano Nears End Of 2020-Style Correction: Is $5 To $10 Next?

Cardano Nears End Of 2020-Style Correction: Is $5 To $10 Next?

Cardano (ADA) appears to be approaching the conclusion of a lengthy corrective phase, which has drawn parallels to its 2020 market behavior. A recent analysis by crypto analyst…

1/9/2026 3 min read

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Revived NY bill targets sports, politics and death prediction markets

Revived NY bill targets sports, politics and death prediction markets

New York lawmakers are preparing to review a new bill aimed at banning specific contracts related to sports and political events. This legislative effort also encompasses…

1/9/2026 2 min read

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Wall Street, Crypto Leaders Make 'Progress' on Crypto Bill in Private Meeting: Sources

Wall Street, Crypto Leaders Make 'Progress' on Crypto Bill in Private Meeting: Sources

Recent discussions between leaders of a significant Wall Street trade group and decentralized finance (DeFi) advocates have aimed to resolve critical disagreements concerning a…

1/9/2026 2 min read

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CFTC issues no-action letter to Bitnomial, clearing way for event contracts

CFTC issues no-action letter to Bitnomial, clearing way for event contracts

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a no-action letter to Bitnomial, a cryptocurrency exchange. This development paves the way for the trading of event…

1/9/2026 2 min read

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Bitnomial wins U.S. regulator's nod on prediction markets push, joins growing crowd

Bitnomial wins U.S. regulator's nod on prediction markets push, joins growing crowd

Bitnomial, a U.S. derivatives platform and clearinghouse, has received approval from a U.S. regulator to advance its efforts in the realm of prediction markets. This move focuses…

1/9/2026 2 min read

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New York Lawmakers Target Prediction Markets as NHL's Rangers Ink Polymarket Deal

New York Lawmakers Target Prediction Markets as NHL's Rangers Ink Polymarket Deal

New York lawmakers are taking a closer look at prediction markets, with a new bill recently reintroduced by an assemblyman. This legislation aims to impose significant…

1/8/2026 3 min read

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Bank of America upgrades Coinbase to 'buy' as exchange moves beyond crypto

Bank of America upgrades Coinbase to 'buy' as exchange moves beyond crypto

Bank of America has upgraded Coinbase's stock rating to 'buy', highlighting the exchange's recent expansion beyond cryptocurrency trading. This strategic move includes the…

1/8/2026 2 min read

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