Stablecoins in Japan and China, India mulls crypto tax changes: Asia Express
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Major Asian economies step on the stablecoin throttle, India’s reconsiders punitive crypto tax, and more.
Major Asian economies step on the stablecoin throttle, India’s reconsiders punitive crypto tax, and more.
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Age verification has made a colossal misstep, and blockchain needs to get involved
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Current age verification drives users to VPNs and sketchy sites. Blockchain can prove you’re over 18 without exposing your identity to data breaches.
Current age verification drives users to VPNs and sketchy sites. Blockchain can prove you’re over 18 without exposing your identity to data breaches.
Authors: Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-21 13:21:16
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Can privacy survive in US crypto policy after Roman Storm’s conviction?
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Legal experts say Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash conviction underscores the ongoing clash between privacy and security, echoing past encryption fights.
Legal experts say Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash conviction underscores the ongoing clash between privacy and security, echoing past encryption fights.
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US Commerce official buys Bitcoin as Trump tariffs shake markets
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US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has been scooping up stock in companies that could benefit from tariffs, as well as investing in Bitcoin funds.
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has been scooping up stock in companies that could benefit from tariffs, as well as investing in Bitcoin funds.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-21 13:12:11
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Gemini receives MiCA license in Malta after May derivatives approval
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The Winklevoss twins-owned Gemini exchange continues its expansion in Europe, securing a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license in Malta.
The Winklevoss twins-owned Gemini exchange continues its expansion in Europe, securing a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license in Malta.
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-21 10:18:05
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Preliminary August PMI Show Many are Coping with US Shock
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Overview: The broad consolidative tone in the foreign exchange market is continuing today even though nearly all the preliminary August PMI readings showed improvement, including the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine that the eurozone's manufacturing PMI is above the 50 boom/bust [...]
Overview: The broad consolidative tone in the foreign exchange market is continuing today even though nearly all the preliminary August PMI readings showed improvement, including the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine that the eurozone's manufacturing PMI is above the 50 boom/bust [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-21 10:07:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-21 10:07:00
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Increase Bandwidth, Reduce Latency: How Solana is Scaling to Enable Internet Capital Markets
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Learn how compounding infrastructure improvements are scaling Solana to serve internet capital markets globally.
Learn how compounding infrastructure improvements are scaling Solana to serve internet capital markets globally.
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Bitcoin analysts point to ‘manipulation’ as BTC price falls to 17-day low
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Analysts say Bitcoin’s price action is looking increasingly orchestrated, as BTC taps its lowest levels since Aug. 3 amid ongoing US selling.
Analysts say Bitcoin’s price action is looking increasingly orchestrated, as BTC taps its lowest levels since Aug. 3 amid ongoing US selling.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-20 14:51:28
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The Celo Foundation Promotes Elizabeth Peng to Chief Operating Officer
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Today, the Celo Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Peng to Chief Operating Officer (COO), where she will lead and operationalize Vision 2030, an ambitious agenda to usher in the next phase of critical adoption and growth across the Celo blockchain and ecosystem: [...]
Today, the Celo Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Peng to Chief Operating Officer (COO), where she will lead and operationalize Vision 2030, an ambitious agenda to usher in the next phase of critical adoption and growth across the Celo blockchain and ecosystem: [...]
Keywords: celo-blockchain, blockchain, news
Authors: Celo Foundation ( top authors )
Source: The Celo Blog - Medium ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-20 14:02:45
Authors: Celo Foundation ( top authors )
Source: The Celo Blog - Medium ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-20 14:02:45
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Bitcoin’s long-term security budget problem: Impending crisis or FUD?
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Critics argue the declining Bitcoin block reward subsidy is a “ticking time bomb” for Bitcoin’s security. Here are some potential solutions.
Critics argue the declining Bitcoin block reward subsidy is a “ticking time bomb” for Bitcoin’s security. Here are some potential solutions.
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Green RWAs recast climate assets as profitable cutting-edge tech
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Blockchain-based tokenization of climate assets could unlock trillions in green investments as regulatory frameworks drive carbon trading growth.
Blockchain-based tokenization of climate assets could unlock trillions in green investments as regulatory frameworks drive carbon trading growth.
Authors: Nicholas Krapels ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-20 13:30:00
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China weighs yuan-backed stablecoins in major policy shift: Reuters
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China’s cabinet will review a roadmap that includes yuan-pegged stablecoins to bolster yuan internationalization, sources told Reuters.
China’s cabinet will review a roadmap that includes yuan-pegged stablecoins to bolster yuan internationalization, sources told Reuters.
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-20 12:11:59
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Kiwi Pounded on Dovish Guidance by RBNZ and UK Gilts Rise despite Higher than Expected CPI
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Overview: Leaving aside the New Zealand dollar, which has been tagged for more than 1% after the dovish forward guidance following the central bank's well-telegraphed rate cut, and the Australian dollar, which has been dragged lower after yesterday's poor price action, the G10 currencies are [...]
Overview: Leaving aside the New Zealand dollar, which has been tagged for more than 1% after the dovish forward guidance following the central bank's well-telegraphed rate cut, and the Australian dollar, which has been dragged lower after yesterday's poor price action, the G10 currencies are [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-20 10:05:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-20 10:05:00
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Trillion Dollar Security - Phase 2
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Since announcing the Trillion Dollar Security project, we have surveyed the ecosystem to understand which improvements are highest priority to every layer of the Ethereum stack and community. Now it is time to begin the next phase of this initiative: acting on the highest priority issues we [...]
Since announcing the Trillion Dollar Security project, we have surveyed the ecosystem to understand which improvements are highest priority to every layer of the Ethereum stack and community. Now it is time to begin the next phase of this initiative: acting on the highest priority issues we [...]
Keywords: Security
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-20 00:00:00
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Bitcoin sell pressure 'palpable' as BTC bid support stacks at $105K
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Bitcoin gets new "plunge protection" amid an ongoing sell-off and more liquidations for those hoping they had bought the dip.
Bitcoin gets new "plunge protection" amid an ongoing sell-off and more liquidations for those hoping they had bought the dip.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-19 15:41:33
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Banking lobby fights to change GENIUS Act: Is it too late?
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The Banking Policy Institute wants lawmakers to further fine-tune the GENIUS Act to prevent any possibility of interest-bearing stablecoins.
The Banking Policy Institute wants lawmakers to further fine-tune the GENIUS Act to prevent any possibility of interest-bearing stablecoins.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-19 14:32:40
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Solana Seeker review: Is the $500 crypto phone worth it?
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The new Solana seeker struggles against the latest Samsung and iPhones, but with a built-in crypto wallet and at $500, it’s hard to ignore.
The new Solana seeker struggles against the latest Samsung and iPhones, but with a built-in crypto wallet and at $500, it’s hard to ignore.
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Smart contract companies, dumb insurance coverage
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Traditional insurance is failing digital asset companies. As tokenization hits $20 trillion, firms need tailored coverage — not off-the-shelf policies.
Traditional insurance is failing digital asset companies. As tokenization hits $20 trillion, firms need tailored coverage — not off-the-shelf policies.
Authors: Darren Sonderman and Sydney Sonderman ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-19 13:30:00
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Ex-White House crypto director Bo Hines takes Tether advisory role
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The appointment of Hines signals a renewed focus on entering US markets and more investments in “domestic infrastructure,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said.
The appointment of Hines signals a renewed focus on entering US markets and more investments in “domestic infrastructure,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said.
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-19 10:59:56
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Market Takes Developments in Stride
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Overview: Capital market activity is subdued. The US dollar and the dollar-bloc currencies ae mostly a little softer, while the other G10 currencies are around 0.1-0.2% firmer. Emerging market currencies are mixed with central European currencies mostly firmer, though the Russian ruble is the [...]
Overview: Capital market activity is subdued. The US dollar and the dollar-bloc currencies ae mostly a little softer, while the other G10 currencies are around 0.1-0.2% firmer. Emerging market currencies are mixed with central European currencies mostly firmer, though the Russian ruble is the [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-19 10:05:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-19 10:05:00
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Animoca’s Tower crypto surges 214%, gaming activity up in July: Web3 Gamer
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Animoca Brand’s gaming token TOWER grew 8X fast than Ethereum this month; gaming investment and active wallets went up in July. Web3 Gamer.
Animoca Brand’s gaming token TOWER grew 8X fast than Ethereum this month; gaming investment and active wallets went up in July. Web3 Gamer.
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The real tokenization revolution is in private markets, not public stocks
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The real tokenization revolution is unfolding in private markets, unlocking access, liquidity and inclusion beyond what public stocks offer.
The real tokenization revolution is unfolding in private markets, unlocking access, liquidity and inclusion beyond what public stocks offer.
Authors: Alex Svanevik ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-18 13:30:00
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Dollar Consolidates as Market Awaits Fresh Incentives
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Overview: The US dollar is mostly consolidating today in quiet turnover. Among the G10 currencies, the dollar-bloc, which underperformed before the weekend, are firmer today, while the other G10 currencies are softer. The focus is not so much on data today but on the meeting in the White House [...]
Overview: The US dollar is mostly consolidating today in quiet turnover. Among the G10 currencies, the dollar-bloc, which underperformed before the weekend, are firmer today, while the other G10 currencies are softer. The focus is not so much on data today but on the meeting in the White House [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-18 10:06:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-18 10:06:00
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Dip buyers ‘stopped the train,' 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
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Bitcoin no longer has promising odds of a breakout in coming days as opinions differ on what caused the BTC price dip and what will happen next.
Bitcoin no longer has promising odds of a breakout in coming days as opinions differ on what caused the BTC price dip and what will happen next.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-18 09:51:59
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Ether ETFs smash records as crypto products see $3.75B inflows
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Ether continued dominating ETP inflows last week despite Bitcoin printing new highs above $124,000 and ETH only nearing all-time highs.
Ether continued dominating ETP inflows last week despite Bitcoin printing new highs above $124,000 and ETH only nearing all-time highs.
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-18 08:50:53
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