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Crypto traders are chasing 10x leverage in the US while Europe tightens the screws behind the scenes

Two regulators converged on the same market from opposite directions in February 2026. The European Securities and Markets Authority warned that derivatives marketed as “perpetual…
Industry News

AI Sector Uncertainty Weighs on Digital Asset Valuations

Institutional cryptocurrency markets are experiencing headwinds as artificial intelligence sector concerns, particularly around DeepSeek technology, create broader risk aversion among digital asset allocators. The selloff…
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Institutional Bitcoin ETF Demand Fuels Crypto Market Rebound

Digital asset markets experienced broad-based strength as Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded substantial inflows, pushing the leading cryptocurrency above $68,000. The institutional-driven rally extended across major…
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Ripple Executive Addresses Institutional Concerns Over XRP Ledger Governance Structure

David Schwartz, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, clarified the company’s relationship with the XRP Ledger, emphasizing structural safeguards against corporate dominance of the network. The remarks…
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Corporate Bitcoin Strategy Under Pressure as GD Culture Divests $500M Holdings

GD Culture’s decision to liquidate substantial bitcoin reserves for shareholder returns highlights growing pressure on corporate crypto strategies. Trading at a 50% discount to net…
DeFi

Power Protocol Attracts Institutional Attention Following CoinGecko Trending Status

Power Protocol has secured a position among CoinGecko’s most-researched digital assets, maintaining a #181 market capitalization ranking. The asset’s trending status indicates growing institutional and…
Industry News

Japan Strengthens National Security Review of Cross-Border Digital Asset Investments

Japanese authorities are expanding their foreign investment oversight to capture indirect ownership arrangements, following similar frameworks adopted by other G7 nations. The enhanced screening process…
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Bain Capital Realizes $3.5B from Kioxia Stake Amid Tech Portfolio Optimization

Investment management firm Bain Capital has executed a $3.5 billion divestiture of its holdings in Japanese semiconductor company Kioxia. The transaction reflects broader institutional portfolio…
Industry News

Japan Advances Semiconductor Independence Strategy with AI Chip R&D Centers

The Japanese government is establishing specialized research facilities to develop indigenous AI semiconductor capabilities, marking a strategic pivot toward technological self-reliance. This initiative aligns with…
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Japan’s Central Bank Appointments Reinforce Accommodative Policy Framework

The Japanese government’s nomination of reflationist-leaning candidates to the Bank of Japan board represents institutional continuity with expansionary monetary policies advocated by former LDP leadership…