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Israel strike on Iran nuclear sites causes Bitcoin 5% slide, fails to act as a financial flight to safety
Bitcoin struggles to prove safe-haven status amid Middle East tensions.
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‘Come to Dubai, habibi,’ what’s luring crypto companies to the Middle East?
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Regulation
Ripple RLUSD and Solana deals enhance Dubai crypto hub status
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Dubai chooses XRP Ledger to power new real estate tokenization initative
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Sovereign entities opt for indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strategy to bypass constraints – StanChart
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Memecoins
Donald Trump could personally buy Qatar jet in 135 days by selling TRUMP memecoins
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Payments
Ripple partners with major UAE banks to integrate XRP into payment infrastructure
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Crime
Europol, Spanish police dismantle ‘mafia crypto bank’ laundering funds across continents
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Legislation
Senators Warren, Merkley to headline national call opposing Trump’s GENIUS Act
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