Altcoins Fall Amid US Credit Downgrade, Analyst Reports
Altcoins dropped as major cryptocurrencies like Ether, Solana, and XRP fell after the US credit rating was lowered.
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Vitalik Buterin Proposes 'Partially Stateless Nodes' for Scaling Ethereum
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposes 'partially stateless nodes' to enhance Ethereum's scalability without compromising on full node functionality.
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Metaplanet Acquires 1,004 Bitcoin for $104 Million, Boosting Holdings to 7,800 BTC
Metaplanet has bought an additional $104 million worth of bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 7,800 BTC.
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El Salvador's Bitcoin Holdings Yield $357 Million in Potential Profit
El Salvador's early bitcoin investments have gained $357 million in potential profit as BTC approaches its all-time high.
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Cobie's Echo: Why Crypto VCs Are Betting Big in 2025 🚀
Crypto VCs are increasingly backing projects on Echo, a platform for community fundraising, signaling a new trend in venture support.
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Bitcoin Fees Surge as Price Nears $106,000
Bitcoin's transaction fees rise with its price, hitting a new high for 2025.
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Blum Co-founder Vladimir Smerkis Arrested in Moscow for Alleged Fraud
Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of Blum and ex-Binance executive, was arrested in Moscow on fraud charges.
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Wall Street Analysts Downplay Coinbase Cyberattack and SEC Probe
Analysts remain optimistic about Coinbase despite a recent cyberattack and an SEC investigation into misleading investor practices.
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Cobie Joins Paradigm as Crypto Advisor
Cobie, a well-known crypto trader, joins Paradigm as an advisor to support decentralized funding and public markets.
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CFTC's Christy Goldsmith Romero to Resign on May 31 Amid Commissioner Turnover
Christy Goldsmith Romero will leave the CFTC on May 31, marking the third commissioner departure this week.
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Wall Street Ignores Coinbase News; Bitcoin Thrives in Brazil
Coinbase's stock recovers after cyberattack and SEC probe. Meanwhile, Brazil welcomes its first publicly listed bitcoin treasury firm.
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Alabama Man Gets 14 Months for Hacking SEC Account in Bitcoin ETF Hoax
Eric Council Jr. sentenced to 14 months for hacking SEC's social media to falsely announce bitcoin ETF approvals.
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Binance, Kraken Successfully Prevent Phishing Attacks Like Coinbase Hack
Binance and Kraken stopped phishing attacks similar to those that hacked Coinbase.
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Alchemy Acquires Solana Infrastructure Provider DexterLab
Alchemy broadens its reach with the acquisition of DexterLab to boost Solana services.
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Hong Kong Police Arrest 12 in $15 Million Crypto Laundering Case
Police in Hong Kong have detained 12 individuals for allegedly laundering $15 million through crypto exchange shops.
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