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Crypto

Dissecting the DOJ's New Crypto Enforcement Approach

Legal experts express concerns about the implications of the DOJ's recent shift away from prosecuting in the crypto sphere.

Business

U.S. Authorities Incorrectly Order HashFlare Founders to Leave the Country Ahead of Sentencing

Two Estonian founders of HashFlare, involved in a significant Ponzi scheme, received erroneous orders to self-deport just months before their scheduled sentencing.

Crypto

CoinDesk Weekly Summary: EigenLayer, Kraken, Coinbase, AWS

A recap of key events in the crypto world, highlighted by controversies and changes within major companies.

Blockchain

Friends With Benefits Transitions into Innovating Web3 Products

The well-known crypto social club from the pandemic era has initiated Friends With Builders, collaborating with 20 partners to develop practical Web3 applications.

Crypto

Performance Update of CoinDesk 20: Filecoin Tops the Chart with a 3.7% Gain

Filecoin's impressive performance in the CoinDesk 20 index is highlighted as it shares the spotlight with Polygon, which also recorded a 3.7% increase.

Altcoins

Kyrgyzstan's Digital Som: A New Legal Tender as CBDC Pilot Initiative Starts

Kyrgyzstan has announced the launch of a central bank digital currency pilot, formally recognizing the digital som as legal tender.

Crypto

Crypto Daybook Americas: Trump's Fed Comments Leave Bitcoin Unmoved

A brief overview of the crypto markets as Trump criticizes the Federal Reserve amidst economic uncertainties.

Finance

HashKey Capital to Launch Asia's First XRP Tracker Fund Supported by Ripple

This new fund aims to enhance institutional investment opportunities in XRP for cross-border transactions across Asia.

Crypto

Africa Crypto Week Review: Nigerian Firms Garner $20 Million as CBEX Fails in Kenya and Nigeria, South Africa Plans Major Crypto Event

This week's Africa crypto news highlights Nigeria securing $20 million in crypto funding as the CBEX platform collapses, impacting victims in Nigeria and Kenya.

Bitcoin news

Bitcoin Maintains Stability Above $84,000 Amid Trump's Criticism of the Fed

Bitcoin remains resilient above $84,000 as traders assess key on-chain trends and respond to President Trump's comments on the Federal Reserve.

Altcoins

Understanding the Surge of IOTA Crypto and Key Aspects of Starfish

Delve into the recent advances in IOTA's technology with its new Starfish mechanism and what it means for the future of decentralized systems.

Crypto Regulations

Slovenia Unveils Plans for 25% Tax on Cryptocurrency Profits Starting in 2026

Slovenia introduces a planned 25% tax on personal cryptocurrency gains, effective January 1, 2026, to align crypto taxation with other asset classes.

Crypto

Governments Consult Binance for Guidance on Cryptocurrency Regulations and Bitcoin Management

Binance is stepping up to assist governments in creating clearer crypto regulations and strategizing Bitcoin reserves as a digital asset.

Crypto

The Struggle of Bitcoin as a Safe Haven Compared to Gold for 2025

An analysis of Bitcoin's current standing against gold as a safe haven during turbulent times and its future outlook.

Altcoins

What to Anticipate from Kraken's IPO in 2025: When Will Kraken Stock be Available for Purchase?

An overview of the impending Kraken IPO set for 2026, focusing on leadership changes and market conditions.

Business

Kraken to Cut Jobs as Company Prepares for IPO

Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange, is reducing its workforce ahead of a potential public listing in the U.S., citing the need for organizational efficiency.

Crypto

LayerZero's Token ZRO Surges by 10% Following New Investment from Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz has increased its investment in LayerZero, leading to a significant rise in the value of the ZRO token.

Finance

Solana Sees 4.5% Increase as Canada Unveils Initial Spot ETFs

Solana outperforms the crypto market with a significant price uptick following the announcement of Canada's first spot ETFs, showing resilience amid economic uncertainties.