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Government Makes Cybersecurity Audits Mandatory for Crypto Exchanges Due to Rising Risks
India has made cybersecurity audits mandatory for cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and intermediaries following a surge in cyber heists. The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has directed firms to hire CERT-In-approved auditors as part of compliance under the PMLA. Industry leaders welcomed the move as a step toward stronger safeguar...
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UK, US to Deepen Cooperation on Digital Assets Amidst US President Donald Trump’s State Visit
The UK and the US are set to deepen cooperation on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, after talks between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The partnership aims to align regulations, boost investment flows, and strengthen London’s competitiveness amid rising transatlantic market rivalry.
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Bitcoin Climbs to $116,700 as Ethereum, Altcoins Consolidate Ahead of US Fed Policy Decision
Bitcoin traded around $116,700 (roughly Rs. 1.01 crore) on Wednesday, holding steady as markets awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy outcome. Ethereum hovered near $4,491 (roughly Rs. 3.89 lakh), while altcoins like Solana, Dogecoin, and XRP displayed mixed sentiment. Institutional inflows, tighter liquidity, and macroeconomic signals continue...
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France Could Block Crypto Firms With MiCA Licenses Due to Enforcement Gap Concerns
France is warning it may block cryptocurrency firms licensed in other EU countries from operating locally, citing concerns about gaps in enforcement under the new MiCA framework. The French financial watchdog argues that some firms are exploiting looser jurisdictions, and together with Italy and Austria, is calling for ESMA to oversee major crypto ...
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American Express Launches NFT Passport Stamps to Commemorate Travel Memories
American Express has rolled out NFT passport stamps for US cardholders, stored on Ethereum’s Base network. The digital stamps can be customised to highlight travel experiences like meals, hotels, or monuments. This initiative modernises the fading tradition of passport stamps and aligns Amex with global brands experimenting with NFTs, including L...
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Bitcoin Holds Near $115,800 as Altcoins Face Selling Pressure
Bitcoin traded at $115,800 (roughly Rs. 1.01 crore), consolidating as traders await the US Fed’s policy decision. Ethereum slipped to $4,500 (roughly Rs. 3.9 lakh), while Solana and Dogecoin saw sharp declines. Analysts cite strong ETF inflows and whale accumulation as key supports, but caution that momentum depends on Fed guidance.
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US President Donald Trump Challenges Block on Removing US Fed’s Lisa Cook
US President Donald Trump has appealed a court ruling blocking his attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The appeal comes days before an expected Fed rate cut, adding uncertainty to both traditional markets and crypto. Allegations against Cook involve mortgage misrepresentation, which she denies. The case raises questions about Fed ...
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London Stock Exchange Completes First Blockchain-Powered Fundraising via DMI Platform
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has executed its first blockchain-powered fundraising through its new Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform. Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the platform facilitated a private fundraise by MembersCap. The LSEG is the first global exchange to integrate blockchain across issuance, trading, and s...
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Bitcoin Steadies Above $116,400 as Ether and Other Altcoins Show Resilience
Bitcoin traded above $116,400 (roughly Rs. 1.02 crore) on Monday as traders awaited the Fed’s rate cut decision. Ethereum consolidated at $4,660 (roughly Rs. 4.11 lakh), while Solana and BNB showed strong momentum. Market optimism is supported by ETF inflows, stablecoin supply growth, and whale accumulation. Analysts highlight $117,500 as key res...
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KuCoin Taps Golfer Adam Scott as First Global Brand Ambassador
Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has partnered with golf legend Adam Scott, appointing him as its first global brand ambassador. The collaboration marks KuCoin’s debut in sports sponsorships and comes amid regulatory scrutiny worldwide. By associating with Scott, KuCoin aims to strengthen its global image of trust and integrity while joining other ...
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RWA Tokens Surge 11 Percent as On-Chain Value Hits $29 Billion
Real World Asset (RWA) tokens rose 11 percent this week as tokenised assets on-chain touched $29 billion (roughly Rs. 2,40,000 crore). The market cap of RWA tokens surged from $67 billion (approximately Rs. 5,50,000 crore) to $76 billion (approximately Rs. 6,30,000 crore), led by Chainlink, Avalanche, and Ondo Finance. BlackRock and JPMorgan furthe...
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Bitcoin Rally Pushes Price to $115,500 as Softer Inflation, ETF Inflows Boost Market
Bitcoin rallied to $115,644 (roughly Rs. 1.02 crore), boosted by ETF inflows of $928 million (roughly Rs. 7,970 crore) and softer U.S. inflation data. Ethereum climbed near $4,552 (roughly Rs. 4.01 lakh), while altcoins like Solana at $239 (roughly Rs. 21,100) and Dogecoin at $0.26 (roughly Rs. 23) posted strong gains. Market optimism has strengthe...
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Experts Warn Against Crypto Tokens Linked to Charlie Kirk Amidst Backlash, Volatility
Tokens linked to Charlie Kirk’s death surged over 53,000 percent in hours, but backlash followed with a protest token and an X community condemning the trend. Experts warn that such coins remain speculative, with Binance noting 97 percent of memecoins fail shortly after launch, raising collapse risks.
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Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary, Wife Disclose Over Rs. 43 Lakh in Crypto Assets
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary and his wife Charu Singh have declared cryptocurrency holdings worth Rs. 43 lakh in their latest asset disclosure. This is the second year in a row they reported such investments, marking one of the rare instances of Indian ministers openly holding digital assets.
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Bitcoin Crosses $114,000 as US PPI Report Lifts Rate Cut Hopes
Bitcoin held steady at $114,000 (roughly Rs. 1 crore) on Thursday as softer US producer price data at 2.6 percent boosted hopes of a Fed rate cut next week. Analysts highlighted that consistent inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs, nearly $1 billion so far this week, also supported sentiment. Ethereum surged to $4,400 (roughly Rs. 3.8 lakh), while major ...
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Government Makes Cybersecurity Audits Mandatory for Crypto Exchanges Due to Rising Risks
India has made cybersecurity audits mandatory for cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and intermediaries following a surge in cyber heists. The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has directed firms to hire CERT-In-approved auditors as part of compliance under the PMLA. Industry leaders welcomed the move as a step toward stronger safeguar...
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UK, US to Deepen Cooperation on Digital Assets Amidst US President Donald Trump’s State Visit
The UK and the US are set to deepen cooperation on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, after talks between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The partnership aims to align regulations, boost investment flows, and strengthen London’s competitiveness amid rising transatlantic market rivalry.
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Bitcoin Climbs to $116,700 as Ethereum, Altcoins Consolidate Ahead of US Fed Policy Decision
Bitcoin traded around $116,700 (roughly Rs. 1.01 crore) on Wednesday, holding steady as markets awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy outcome. Ethereum hovered near $4,491 (roughly Rs. 3.89 lakh), while altcoins like Solana, Dogecoin, and XRP displayed mixed sentiment. Institutional inflows, tighter liquidity, and macroeconomic signals continue...
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France Could Block Crypto Firms With MiCA Licenses Due to Enforcement Gap Concerns
France is warning it may block cryptocurrency firms licensed in other EU countries from operating locally, citing concerns about gaps in enforcement under the new MiCA framework. The French financial watchdog argues that some firms are exploiting looser jurisdictions, and together with Italy and Austria, is calling for ESMA to oversee major crypto ...
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American Express Launches NFT Passport Stamps to Commemorate Travel Memories
American Express has rolled out NFT passport stamps for US cardholders, stored on Ethereum’s Base network. The digital stamps can be customised to highlight travel experiences like meals, hotels, or monuments. This initiative modernises the fading tradition of passport stamps and aligns Amex with global brands experimenting with NFTs, including L...
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Bitcoin Holds Near $115,800 as Altcoins Face Selling Pressure
Bitcoin traded at $115,800 (roughly Rs. 1.01 crore), consolidating as traders await the US Fed’s policy decision. Ethereum slipped to $4,500 (roughly Rs. 3.9 lakh), while Solana and Dogecoin saw sharp declines. Analysts cite strong ETF inflows and whale accumulation as key supports, but caution that momentum depends on Fed guidance.
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US President Donald Trump Challenges Block on Removing US Fed’s Lisa Cook
US President Donald Trump has appealed a court ruling blocking his attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The appeal comes days before an expected Fed rate cut, adding uncertainty to both traditional markets and crypto. Allegations against Cook involve mortgage misrepresentation, which she denies. The case raises questions about Fed ...
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London Stock Exchange Completes First Blockchain-Powered Fundraising via DMI Platform
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has executed its first blockchain-powered fundraising through its new Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform. Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the platform facilitated a private fundraise by MembersCap. The LSEG is the first global exchange to integrate blockchain across issuance, trading, and s...
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Bitcoin Steadies Above $116,400 as Ether and Other Altcoins Show Resilience
Bitcoin traded above $116,400 (roughly Rs. 1.02 crore) on Monday as traders awaited the Fed’s rate cut decision. Ethereum consolidated at $4,660 (roughly Rs. 4.11 lakh), while Solana and BNB showed strong momentum. Market optimism is supported by ETF inflows, stablecoin supply growth, and whale accumulation. Analysts highlight $117,500 as key res...
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KuCoin Taps Golfer Adam Scott as First Global Brand Ambassador
Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has partnered with golf legend Adam Scott, appointing him as its first global brand ambassador. The collaboration marks KuCoin’s debut in sports sponsorships and comes amid regulatory scrutiny worldwide. By associating with Scott, KuCoin aims to strengthen its global image of trust and integrity while joining other ...
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RWA Tokens Surge 11 Percent as On-Chain Value Hits $29 Billion
Real World Asset (RWA) tokens rose 11 percent this week as tokenised assets on-chain touched $29 billion (roughly Rs. 2,40,000 crore). The market cap of RWA tokens surged from $67 billion (approximately Rs. 5,50,000 crore) to $76 billion (approximately Rs. 6,30,000 crore), led by Chainlink, Avalanche, and Ondo Finance. BlackRock and JPMorgan furthe...
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Bitcoin Rally Pushes Price to $115,500 as Softer Inflation, ETF Inflows Boost Market
Bitcoin rallied to $115,644 (roughly Rs. 1.02 crore), boosted by ETF inflows of $928 million (roughly Rs. 7,970 crore) and softer U.S. inflation data. Ethereum climbed near $4,552 (roughly Rs. 4.01 lakh), while altcoins like Solana at $239 (roughly Rs. 21,100) and Dogecoin at $0.26 (roughly Rs. 23) posted strong gains. Market optimism has strengthe...
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Experts Warn Against Crypto Tokens Linked to Charlie Kirk Amidst Backlash, Volatility
Tokens linked to Charlie Kirk’s death surged over 53,000 percent in hours, but backlash followed with a protest token and an X community condemning the trend. Experts warn that such coins remain speculative, with Binance noting 97 percent of memecoins fail shortly after launch, raising collapse risks.
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Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary, Wife Disclose Over Rs. 43 Lakh in Crypto Assets
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary and his wife Charu Singh have declared cryptocurrency holdings worth Rs. 43 lakh in their latest asset disclosure. This is the second year in a row they reported such investments, marking one of the rare instances of Indian ministers openly holding digital assets.
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Bitcoin Crosses $114,000 as US PPI Report Lifts Rate Cut Hopes
Bitcoin held steady at $114,000 (roughly Rs. 1 crore) on Thursday as softer US producer price data at 2.6 percent boosted hopes of a Fed rate cut next week. Analysts highlighted that consistent inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs, nearly $1 billion so far this week, also supported sentiment. Ethereum surged to $4,400 (roughly Rs. 3.8 lakh), while major ...
