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Arrest Made in Violent Kidnapping of Ledger Founder for Crypto Ransom: Report
An individual was arrested in Spain for their alleged role in the violent kidnapping of Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife last year.
Mizuho slashes Gemini price target by more than half as weaker trading outweighs card growth
The price target cut reflects both weaker trading assumptions and a broader compression in exchange valuation multiples.
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Why investors are pulling back from gold and still buying Bitcoin
Gold has fallen into bear-market territory after giving up its gains for the year, even as US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to attract fresh money, pushing the two assets onto sharply different paths. Spot gold traded near $4,388 an ounce on March 23, according to goldprice.org
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Kalshi and Polymarket back $35 million fund as prediction markets boom despite regulatory pressure
Former Kalshi employees launch 5c(c) Capital, raising $35M for a dedicated prediction market fund, focusing on industry infrastructure. The post Kalshi and Polymarket back $35 million fund as prediction markets boom despite regulatory pressure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Aave DAO takes step closer V4 deployment with request for comment proposal
The snapshot vote comes in the wake of significant Aave governance shakeups, including the announced departures of BGD Labs and ACI.
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Playnance’s G Coin surpasses 1 million holders as launch-week momentum accelerates
Playnance’s G Coin has moved past the one million holder mark, with the project’s public tracker currently showing 1,155,141 holders. The milestone follows CryptoSlate’s March 18 coverage, which cited 203,732 holders ahead of the token’s broader market debut, and later launch-week reporting that ref
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European Bitcoin Treasury H100 Aims to Triple BTC Stash by Acquiring Two Firms
The Swedish Bitcoin treasury firm signed a letter of intent to acquire Moonshot and Never Say Die in an all-stock deal.
What are Strategy’s products? From STRK to STRC explained
A breakdown of the shares and debt notes issued by Michael Saylor's Strategy to raise money for buying bitcoin: from STRK to STRD.
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Bitmine adds $138M ETH as Tom Lee calls crypto a wartime store of value
Bitmine adds $138M in ETH as Ethereum nears $2.2K and Tom Lee says crypto is emerging as a wartime store of value. The post Bitmine adds $138M ETH as Tom Lee calls crypto a wartime store of value appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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BlackRock is betting billions that tokenized funds will do for Wall Street what the internet did to mail
Prediction market rivals Shayne Coplan and Tarek Mansour back new venture fund: Fortune
5c(c) Capital was named after the clause in the Commodity Exchange Act granting CFTC oversight of event contracts.
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Senators Reveal Bipartisan Bill to Outlaw Sports Prediction Markets
The bill, from Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT), has already been condemned by one of America’s top prediction market platforms.
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Crypto surges on Iran de-escalation hopes, but conflicting reports add uncertainty
Crypto's resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty highlights market's speculative nature, with potential volatility driven by sentiment shifts. The post Crypto surges on Iran de-escalation hopes, but conflicting reports add uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Bitcoin sees $219M in inflows as digital asset products gain $230M in a cautious week
Institutional investors are gravitating towards Bitcoin as a safe haven amid Fed-induced market caution, impacting altcoin dynamics. The post Bitcoin sees $219M in inflows as digital asset products gain $230M in a cautious week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Polymarket publishes enhanced market integrity rules for DeFi platform and US exchange
Polymarket's enhanced integrity rules could boost trust and attract institutional investors, but risk alienating crypto-native users. The post Polymarket publishes enhanced market integrity rules for DeFi platform and US exchange appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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MoonPay open-sources open wallet standard for AI agents backed by PayPal, Ethereum Foundation, and 15 other contributors
The Open Wallet Standard could accelerate AI agent adoption, reshape crypto's role in finance, and challenge proprietary wallet solutions. The post MoonPay open-sources open wallet standard for AI agents backed by PayPal, Ethereum Foundation, and 15 other contributors appeared first on Crypto Briefi
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Strategy files to raise up to $44B via ongoing share sales to fund Bitcoin purchases
The move could significantly impact Bitcoin's market dynamics and influence corporate strategies on digital asset investments. The post Strategy files to raise up to $44B via ongoing share sales to fund Bitcoin purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Ethereum Price Jumps on Iran Optimism as Tom Lee's BitMine Adds to $10 Billion Stash
BitMine Immersion Technologies now holds more than $10 billion worth of Ethereum, leading the ETH treasury pack as the asset rebounds.
Energy policy and small-cap moves set the macro backdrop as Bitcoin climbs near $71K
Energy policy shifts may ease inflation, potentially prompting Fed rate cuts, but tight capital markets could limit crypto's risk appetite. The post Energy policy and small-cap moves set the macro backdrop as Bitcoin climbs near $71K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Trio-Tech’s Singapore subsidiary hit by ransomware attack, stolen data published online
The ransomware attack on Trio-Tech's subsidiary highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity in the semiconductor supply chain. The post Trio-Tech’s Singapore subsidiary hit by ransomware attack, stolen data published online appeared first on Crypto Briefing.