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TLDR Nvidia is in discussions with the Trump administration regarding export permits for H200 AI chips to Chinese firms, as the U.S. shows readiness to greenlight ByteDance’s acquisition while demanding stringent Know-Your-Customer protocols. Shares fell 1.4% to $177.74 amid ongoing
MoreTLDR An incorrectly configured update triggered congestion and postponed transaction inclusion Engineers reversed the change and rapidly restored normal throughput The network didn’t stop, but users faced noticeable delays Base is preparing a comprehensive postmortem and stronger monitoring safeguards A
MoreTLDR India will commence the exchange of cross-border cryptocurrency data in April 2027 The OECD developed CARF to monitor global flows of digital assets The 2026 Budget establishes daily penalties of ₹200 and a flat fine of ₹50,000 for non-compliance
MoreTLDRs; SoFi’s stock price decreased by 4.6% amidst a general downturn in the tech market, even after receiving an upgrade from JPMorgan. The fintech sector continues to experience volatility as investors assess fourth-quarter financial projections and broader economic uncertainties. Strategic
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TLDR XRP’s value fell to $1.41, reaching its lowest point since November 2024, coinciding with Trump’s election victory. Technical analysis charts reveal a bear pennant formation, suggesting a potential drop to $1.22. XRP breached the critical $1.60 support level, which
MoreTLDR Payy’s Layer 2 network automatically directs ERC-20 transfers through private pools without requiring modifications to smart contracts. The privacy features are accessible via MetaMask and other EVM-compatible wallets. Financial institutions and fintech companies are the primary target audience for
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TLDR Solana (SOL) dipped below $97, hitting its lowest price since 2024 with a 16% drop over seven days The network processed a record 148 million transactions in a single day on January 30, showcasing robust on-chain activity Tokenized stocks
MoreTLDR Kyle Samani is resigning as managing partner of Multicoin Capital after nearly a decade in the crypto industry He intends to explore other technologies such as AI, longevity, and robotics while continuing personal crypto investments Samani remains optimistic about
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TLDR Ethereum saw its market capitalization decrease by $100 billion over a seven-day span, falling by almost 27% from $365 billion to $265 billion. The price of ETH reached $2,107 on Wednesday, its lowest point since May 2025, and is
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Crypto.com has significantly expanded its involvement in prediction markets by launching them as a separate application, catering to traders seeking new avenues for speculation. While this move indicates a focus area, it doesn’t necessarily pinpoint the greatest potential for growth.
MoreTLDR Lumen’s shares are trading around $6.42 following a sharp post-earnings drop Q4 adjusted EPS beat expectations despite falling revenues AI-driven fiber demand led to $13 billion in private connectivity fabric (PCF) deals Debt was reduced by over $5 billion,
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A cryptocurrency developer has introduced a website enabling AI agents to hire humans. Users can list themselves at an hourly rate and perform tasks delegated by AI, from simple chores to participating in business meetings. While this advancement of AI
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The significant revenue increase at Kraken underscores a clear trend: cryptocurrency trading is becoming more active once more. Growing transaction volumes indicate a return of market participants, and during such resurgences, the most substantial profits typically flow to those equipped
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The cryptocurrency market is evolving at a rapid pace, with a growing focus on utility-driven projects that offer tangible products. Amidst headlines about meme coin activity and overall market sentiment, a notable development this week is the time-limited 300% bonus
MoreTLDR Fidelity introduces FIDD, an Ethereum-based stablecoin, to expand its regulated digital payment offerings FIDD places Fidelity in the rapidly growing $316 billion stablecoin market Fidelity deepens its foray into tokenized finance via the dollar-backed FIDD The new FIDD stablecoin
MoreTLDR DOGE re-tests a long-term base around $0.105–$0.110, an area historically associated with accumulation. A liquidity sweep below the support implies weak hands were flushed before price stabilized. Resistance levels at $0.135 and $0.150 define the upside recovery targets. Analysts
MoreThe trend of active perpetual futures traders adding HFDX alongside Hyperliquid is standing out in the on-chain derivatives market in 2026. As perpetual futures trading volume grows and strategies develop, experienced traders are moving away from relying on just one
MoreTLDR SOL forms a Wyckoff spring, regaining range support after a sell-side liquidity sweep. The liquidity heatmap indicates that $120 acts as a magnet, with stops and momentum concentrated above. The weak follow-through selling implies that the bearish momentum is
MoreTLDR This week’s crypto market crash has resulted in a loss of nearly $500 billion in value. Bitcoin has dropped to a 15-month low, illustrating ongoing market instability. Leading altcoins such as Solana, Hyperliquid, Canton, and Zcash have also suffered
MoreTLDR Binance has injected 1,315 Bitcoin, equivalent to $100.42 million, into its SAFU fund. The total Bitcoin holdings within the SAFU fund now stand at 2,630 BTC, valued at more than $201 million. Binance intends to convert $1 billion of
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