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Defi Coalition Asks Congress to Implement Protections for Developers in Upcoming Legislation

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The Defi Education Fund and 111 institutions sent a letter to Congress requesting explicit protections for blockchain developers in upcoming regulations. The coalition stressed that without these protections, it “cannot support a market-structure bill.” 112-Institution Defi Coalition Pushes

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Tom Lee Predicts ETH Surge to $12K, Urges Investors to ‘Buy the Dip’ Ahead of September Pullback

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Tom Lee predicts that ethereum could reach $5,500 in the coming weeks, with a year-end target of $10,000 to $12,000. Recent Market Volatility and Investor Confidence According to a prominent ethereum ( ETH) bull and chairman of Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Tom Lee, the second-largest digital asset is poised to reach $5,500 in the next couple […]

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Hut 8 Secures $330M Credit From Two Prime, Coinbase to Back 1.5 GW US Expansion

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Hut 8 plans to develop four large-scale infrastructure sites across the U.S, advancing 1,530 megawatts (MW) of capacity as part of its strategy to grow beyond bitcoin mining into broader digital infrastructure. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin […]

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Google Cloud Launches Universal Ledger to Accelerate Payments Innovation

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After a year of explosive stablecoin growth, Google Cloud has unveiled its Universal Ledger (GCUL), a programmable, compliance-ready platform designed to modernize payments and digital asset settlement for banks and institutions. From Stablecoin Surge to GCUL: Google Cloud Reimagines Financial Infrastructure Stablecoins proved their staying power in 2024, processing $30

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Ethereum by the Numbers: Network Fees Stay Low as Onchain Use Holds Steady

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As August winds down, readings on Ethereum’s supply, fees, throughput, holders and overall price point to a week with positive net issuance, steady onchain use, and relatively low transaction costs. Ethereum Under the Hood Blockchair’s supply trajectory data indicates Ethereum’s circulating amount has flattened since the 2022 transition to proof-of-stake (PoS) and sits in

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USDC Gains Ground in Banking as Circle Teams up With Finastra for Global Transfers

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A major leap in global finance is underway as USDC settlement integrates into banking infrastructure, unlocking faster, cheaper international payments without disrupting existing fiat systems. Circle and Finastra Forge Alliance to Bring USDC Settlement to Banks Worldwide Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) announced on Aug. 27, 2025, a strategic partnership with

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Data Shows Sustained Slide in Lightning Network Capacity, Channels Through 2025

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Lightning Network data reveals a clear pullback in both capacity and channel count over the past year. As activity thins out, the network is showing stronger pockets of centralization—clustered around a handful of node operators, specific server hosts, and dominant geographic hubs. Lightning Network Contracts: Data Reveals 30%+ Drop in BTC Capacity The most visible […]

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Mastercard, Circle Partner to Expand Stablecoin Settlement Across the EEMEA Region

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Mastercard and Circle have expanded their partnership to enable settlement in USDC and EURC stablecoins for acquiring institutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Adoption by Key Acquirers Mastercard and Circle have announced a major expansion of their partnership to enable settlement in USDC and EURC stablecoins for acquirers across Eastern Europe, the

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Ripple and Circle Back Tazapay in Series B to Power Global Payment Infrastructure

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Tazapay, a cross-border payments infrastructure platform, has secured strategic backing from Ripple and Circle Ventures in its Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners. Funding to Fuel Global Expansion Ripple and Circle Ventures were among the heavyweight investors that participated in the Series B funding round for Tazapay, a cross-border payments infrastructure

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Metaplanet to Expand Bitcoin Treasury With $881 Million Capital Raise

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Metaplanet will raise $881 million (¥130.3 billion) through an international share sale, using most of the proceeds to buy bitcoin. The move would expand its BTC holdings by $837 million and strengthen its position as Japan’s leading bitcoin treasury company. Japan’s Metaplanet Plans Massive Bitcoin Buy From New International Offering Metaplanet, a Tokyo Stock