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Supply absorption ‘key question’ as Bitcoin fails to reclaim $80K: Analysis

Bitcoin struggled to establish support at $80,000 as investor cohorts all returned to net profitability.

Japan weighs blockchain fast lane for securities cash settlement

The FSA, Finance Ministry, BOJ and financial institutions plan to study the infrastructure and produce a development plan by early 2027.

Bitcoin takes a breather after adding 23% in 7 days as ETF demand holds steady

The price of bitcoin fell to $79,000 on Wednesday after gaining 23% in seven days as August ETF inflows climbed above $3 billion.

Strategy cuts net leverage to near zero as cash nearly matches convertible debt

The bitcoin treasury company has built nearly four years of preferred-dividend coverage while continuing to repurchase STRC below par.

Roman Storm's Tornado Cash Retrial Pushed to April 2027

Judge Katherine Polk Failla adjourned the retrial by more than six months, with Storm's motion for acquittal still undecided.

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Bernstein sees bitcoin reaching $150,000 by mid-2027 amid ‘debasement trade,’ but cuts Strategy target to $350

Bernstein expects bitcoin to reach $150,000 by mid-2027 in its base case, before reaching a cycle peak of around $300,000 in 2029.

Kalshi’s $1.5B equity offering is three-quarters sold at $1.12B

The Form D lists 71 investors and says Kalshi is relying on an exemption that allows certain private offerings without SEC registration.

Euro stablecoins get a mainstream push as Revolut begins rolling out EURR in Europe

Revolut said the stablecoin’s rollout will start with a select group of customers within Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.

Revolut begins phased EURR stablecoin rollout in Denmark, Poland and Portugal

Revolut began rolling out EURR, its first euro-pegged stablecoin, to customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.

Japan to start stocks and bonds tokenization development plans this year

Japan's regulators are racing to modernize national settlement systems to prevent institutional investors and foreign capital from fleeing to overseas markets.

Live updates: Bitcoin trades in tight range above $78,000 as Nvidia tops estimates

Markets are now looking ahead to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's keynote speech at the Jackson Hole conference on Friday.

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Revolut rolls out euro stablecoin in 3 European markets

The Bridge-issued EURR token will support multiple blockchains and external wallets, with wider EEA availability expected this year.

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South Korea’s Shinhan to use Visa’s stablecoin platform for ‘future finance’ initiatives

The two will also test the application of stablecoins in card payments, AI-based future payment models, and B2B and B2C payment businesses.

A massive $6.4 billion bitcoin options expiry on Friday could amplify volatility

Friday’s expiry follows bitcoin’s surge from $62,000 to $80,000, leaving market makers with increased exposure to manage around several key strike prices.

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Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s retrial pushed back to April 2027

A jury convicted Storm on a count of money transmitting last year, but did not reach a verdict on other charges.

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Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s retrial delayed to April 2027

Judge Katherine Polk Failla adjourned the retrial in light of Storm’s pending motion for acquittal and related request for a continuance.

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Bitcoin ETFs tear through 2026 outflows in 7-day hot streak

The funds are $390 million short of October 2025’s inflow total after cutting their year-to-date net outflow deficit by more than half.

Japan to work on blockchain-based stock settlement system, details expected early 2027: Nikkei

If the plan is approved, the agencies could launch the system within a few years, and fully operational in the early 2030s.

BlackRock cuts bitcoin ETF swap minimum to $1 million: Report

ETF issuers are lowering the barrier for bitcoin whales to trade self-custody for ETF shares.

XRP’s 44% rally brings leverage back, raising risk of sharper pullback

CryptoQuant data show XRP’s estimated leverage ratio on Binance at its highest since January, with long accounts outnumbering shorts as futures volume runs more than five times spot trading.

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Kalshi raised $1.12 billion via private equity offering since April, latest SEC filing shows

It was reported earlier this month that Kalshi is looking to raise $750 million in fresh capital at a $40 billion valuation.

Crypto greed gauge hits highest since just before October’s $19 billion wipeout

The Fear & Greed Index reached 74 on Tuesday after sitting at 27 less than two weeks ago, showing how quickly traders have gone from caution to chasing risk.

US state banking groups plan nationwide blockchain network for 2027

BankChain joins a growing field of bank-led networks building shared infrastructure for tokenized deposits and onchain payments.

Bitcoin holds $79,000, ether, solana slip as traders bank a week of gains

Every major token fell over 24 hours except HYPE, though bitcoin holds a 23% weekly gain and XRP almost 45%.

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RockawayX acquires Relayer Capital to expand crypto offerings in US

Relayer will become the RockawayX Liquid Opportunities Fund, identifying 'undervalued liquid tokens and crypto-related equities.'

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans $100 Billion Louisiana Spaceport

The 10-year project in Vermilion Parish will include five launch complexes and infrastructure for Starship missions.

U.S. state banking associations plan to launch their own nationwide blockchain network

The "BankChain Alliance" is aiming for a 2027 launch, and would foster stablecoins, payments and tokenized deposits inside the banking system's regulatory sphere.

XRP Hot Streak Cools as Traders Hit a Wall: Where Does It Go Next?

XRP has given back two days of gains after a vertical recovery, and the charts say the bounce just met a wall.

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Zerohash back for second effort at OCC trust bank charter

The crypto infrastructure firm failed to get approval when it first sought a U.S. charter, and the company is quickly back with what it said would be a narrower effort.