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The Bitcoin Mempool Is a Ghost Town: Is Retail Gone?

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A simple observation of the state of the Bitcoin mempool and its low utilization sparked a debate on the current state of bitcoin adoption and how the retail and self-custody use case have languished in the face of the digital gold narrative. Is Bitcoin as a Retail Instrument Gone? Enthusiasts

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Bitgo Secures MiCA License in Germany to Expand Digital Asset Services Across Europe

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Bitgo has announced that it has received a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), allowing the company to offer regulated digital asset services across the European Union. This regulatory approval marks a significant expansion for Bitgo Europe GmbH, which was established in Frankfurt in 2023 as the

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Twenty One Capital Secures $458.7M Bitcoin Purchase Ahead of Merger 

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Twenty One Capital announced Tuesday that Tether Investments purchased 4,812 bitcoin for $458.7 million at an average price of $95,319.83 per BTC, part of a business combination agreement involving multiple entities. Tether Acquires 4,812 Bitcoin at $95.3K Each for Cantor-Led Business Deal The Cayman Islands-based firm disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Bitcoin Brushes $105K as Altcoins Steal the Spotlight in Tuesday Crypto Frenzy

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On Tuesday afternoon, bitcoin appreciated by 2.6% against the U.S. dollar, brushing up against the $105,000 threshold. At the same time, a broad array of altcoins outpaced the leading cryptocurrency: ETH gained 8.5%, SOL advanced 5.9%, and DOGE registered a 4.8% increase. Bitcoin’s Macro Role Grows as Bitfinex Cites ‘Increasingly Favourable’ Sentiment The broader crypto

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DeFi Development Corp. Acquires $23.6 Million in Solana, Expanding Total Holdings to 595,988 SOL

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DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) announced the acquisition of 172,670 solana ( SOL) tokens at an average price of $136.81, totaling approximately $23.6 million, marking the company’s largest purchase of solana to date and its tenth acquisition under its digital asset treasury strategy. Following this transaction, DeFi Development Corp. now holds a total of 595,988

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Nonprofit Infinite Node Takes Stewardship of Cryptopunks’ IP From Yuga Labs

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The Infinite Node Foundation (NODE), a nonprofit focused on conserving digital art, has acquired full intellectual property rights to the iconic Cryptopunks collection from Yuga Labs, securing long-term stewardship for the pioneering non-fungible tokens (NFTs). New Era for Cryptopunks as Infinite Node Foundation Secures Full IP Rights Founded in 2017 by Larva Labs,

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Tether Shatters $150 Billion Milestone Outmuscling Rivals by Billions

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According to data retrieved from Tether’s reserves portal, the stablecoin behemoth has officially surpassed the $150 billion threshold for the first time on record. Tether’s Net Circulation Swells Past 150B as It Widens Lead USDT, Tether’s U.S. dollar-linked token, holds the title of the largest fiat-referenced digital asset by market capitalization. This week, the firm’s

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Is This the Start of ‘Altcoin Season’? Bitcoin Nears Record High as Altcoins Ignite

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On Tuesday, May 13, the cryptocurrency market is valued at $3.33 trillion, marking a 0.44% increase in the past 24 hours. While bitcoin posted a 10% weekly rise, ethereum’s striking 44% climb—paired with a wave of double-digit gains across several altcoins—has prompted growing speculation that the often-discussed ‘Altcoin Season’ may be near. Crypto Market Swells […]

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Masked Men Target Cryptocurrency Heiress in Brazen Paris Abduction Bid

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The daughter of a prominent cryptocurrency executive narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping by masked assailants in central Paris on Tuesday morning, with police linking the incident to organized crime. Paris Anti-Gang Unit Probes Daylight Abduction Attempt Linked to Crypto Industry The 34-year-old woman, whose father leads a major cryptocurrency exchange, was targeted

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Crypto.com Canada Secures Restricted Dealer Registration to Offer Crypto Services

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Crypto.com Canada announced that it has obtained a restricted dealer registration, allowing the platform to continue offering crypto asset products and services to Canadian customers while it seeks full registration as an investment dealer and membership with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). This registration follows Crypto.com’s status as the first