Solana slides under $100 amid global trade tensions and on-chain activity slump
Solana price slides to 14-month low, yet institutional interest in the digital asset rises.
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Bitcoin plummets $9k as Trump’s tariffs spark over $1B liquidation frenzy
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Stablecoin bill advances in Senate: Could it strengthen US dollar dominance?
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US may withdraw support for Argentina if it continues accord with China
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Ethereum market dominance sinks to a five-year low: Can the ‘world computer’ reverse its fortunes?
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David Sacks says Meta’s open-source Llama 4 puts U.S. in the lead in AI race
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ZK can lock AI’s pandora’s box
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The stablecoin regulation wars: can Tether stay on top?
Amid Tether's EU delisting, competitors like Pi Protocol seize market share by leveraging regulatory gaps and innovative offerings.
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Memecoins broke crypto—now they might fix it
Amid market turmoil, stakeholders view memecoin chaos as a catalyst for creating a utility-driven token economy.
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As stock markets reel from Trump tariffs, Bitcoin holds steady
Investors eye Bitcoin as markets falter under the weight of Trump’s economic policy.
Christina Comben 3 min read 
MiCA’s mistake: EU policy encourages US dollar dominance
Stricter regulations on euro-stablecoins may paradoxically strengthen USD's global financial dominance, highlighting MiCA's unintended consequences.
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Global trade tensions are boosting Bitcoin’s strategic allure – VanEck
VanEck's Matthew Sigel highlighted Bitcoin's resilience as a neutral asset amid geopolitical trade disputes.
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SEC confirms stablecoins are not securities but questions including yield
SEC's public stablecoin ruling dismisses security classification but leaves questions around yield and algorithmic tokens unsettled.
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PayPal expands crypto offerings with Solana, Chainlink support
PayPal's crypto lineup grows to seven with the addition of Solana and Chainlink, reflecting a long-term digital commerce strategy.
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Bitcoin decoupling from tech stocks indicates new geopolitical use as economic hedge – StanChart
Bitcoin's dual-purpose role expands, serving both as a growth trade and as a hedge against geopolitical risks.
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