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Congress Debates Crypto Tax Overhaul as Bitcoin Payments and Rewards Face Relief

Congress Debates Crypto Tax Overhaul as Bitcoin Payments and Rewards Face Relief

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Congress is finally taking a serious look at crypto tax bills that could make Bitcoin payments, mining rewards, and staking rewards far less painful to report — but lawmakers are also worried the fix could become a loophole factory. House hearing opens crypto tax overhaul debate Supporters want tax clarity and less paperwork Critics warn […]

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Bitcoin Weakness Driven by ETF Outflows, Not Quantum Computing Fears: Bernstein

Bitcoin Weakness Driven by ETF Outflows, Not Quantum Computing Fears: Bernstein

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Bitcoin’s recent weakness looks far less like a quantum apocalypse and far more like a simple liquidity problem: less money is coming in. Bernstein says the real pressure comes from slowing capital inflows, not from some sudden fear that quantum computers are about to turn Bitcoin’s cryptography into confetti. Weaker inflows are hitting Bitcoin harder […]

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Morpho Raises $175M as Institutional Onchain Lending Gains Momentum

Morpho Raises $175M as Institutional Onchain Lending Gains Momentum

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Morpho has raised $175 million in fresh funding, putting a bigger spotlight on institutional blockchain lending and the push to bring credit markets onchain. $175 million raised in a major funding round Co-led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, and Ribbit Capital More than $11 billion in deposits on the protocol Built for institutions, fintechs, and programmable […]

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UK FCA Proposes 10% Crypto ETN Cap for Retail Funds as Adoption Grows

UK FCA Proposes 10% Crypto ETN Cap for Retail Funds as Adoption Grows

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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is proposing a limited opening for retail funds to buy crypto exchange-traded notes, a move that gives mainstream investors more regulated exposure to digital assets without handing them the keys to the kingdom. FCA proposes a 10% cap on crypto ETNs for eligible retail funds Applies to UCITS and some […]

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Kalshi Faces Regulator Referral Over Influencer Ads Amid Crypto Derivatives Expansion

Kalshi Faces Regulator Referral Over Influencer Ads Amid Crypto Derivatives Expansion

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Kalshi is getting a reminder that fast growth in finance comes with boring little things like disclosure rules, and regulators do not treat “oops, the influencer forgot the ad label” as a charming personality quirk. NAD referral: Kalshi refused a voluntary review of influencer ads Disclosure issue: Paid ties may not have been clearly revealed […]

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Bitcoin Slips Below $63K as CFTC Expands Crypto Oversight and Malware Threat Grows

Bitcoin Slips Below $63K as CFTC Expands Crypto Oversight and Malware Threat Grows

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Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the $63,000 mark as traders digested a messy mix of weaker ETF flows, expanding regulation, geopolitical pressure on digital assets, and a fresh macOS malware threat aimed at wallet users. The market still looks bullish on the long arc, but the short-term tape is reminding everyone that crypto never runs out […]

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Circle Launches cirBTC on Ethereum to Challenge WBTC and cbBTC

Circle Launches cirBTC on Ethereum to Challenge WBTC and cbBTC

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Circle has entered the wrapped Bitcoin arena with cirBTC, a 1:1 BTC-backed ERC-20 token on Ethereum mainnet built to challenge the long-dominant WBTC and the fast-rising cbBTC. Launch date: June 8, 2026 Chain: Ethereum mainnet Backing: 1:1 Bitcoin held in regulated custody Verification: Chainlink Proof of Reserve, in real time Target users: Institutions, OTC desks, […]

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Russia Targets USDT, USDC and BNB With New Crypto Fees and Limits

Russia Targets USDT, USDC and BNB With New Crypto Fees and Limits

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Russia is moving to squeeze Western-linked crypto assets with new fees, trading limits, and technical restrictions, putting USDT, USDC, and Binance’s BNB in the crosshairs. Fees, limits, and technical safeguards are being prepared USDT, USDC, and BNB are specifically named Investor protection is the official line; sanctions pressure is the real backdrop Cross-border crypto settlements […]

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