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The United States government has broadened its restrictions on the use of DeepSeek artificial intelligence within federal civilian agencies, citing concerns about potential data exposure to China. This action extends prior prohibitions already in place for defense and security sectors, intensifying the technological rivalry between the two global powers.
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U.S. Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) experienced their most significant net inflows since September, totaling approximately $527 million. BlackRock's IBIT fund was the primary driver of this surge, offsetting outflows from other major funds.
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ruled that CME Group lacks standing to challenge the approval of a rival's Bitcoin perpetual futures contract. The decision raises uncertainty over the future of perpetual contracts in the United States.
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JPMorgan Chase has extended its deposit token, JPM Coin, to the Ethereum blockchain, making it accessible to institutional clients. This move represents a notable advancement in the integration of traditional finance with decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure.
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A Bitcoin address that has remained inactive since 2013 transferred 411 BTC, worth about $34 million today. The move is part of a series of recent activations of long‑dormant large holders, prompting analysts to watch for possible market impact.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new rules for tokenized stocks have run into resistance from issuers. Broadcom, Verizon, UnitedHealth Group and six other companies have formally objected to listing their shares on the OKX‑ICE platform, and Nasdaq announced it will not participate in the program.
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Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds lost close to $1 billion in net assets across two weeks as investor inflows dried up, prompting a sharp pullback in the crypto market. The outflows, driven by inflation concerns and broader market stress, also affected Ethereum ETFs and coincided with a wave of liquidations.
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Cysic announced the immediate suspension of its cross‑chain bridge after an unauthorised creation of 10 million CYS tokens. The company says the breach was confined to the bridge’s message‑processing module and did not affect the mainnet or other services.
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Binance announced the closure of its Bitcoin mining pool, cutting worldwide mining power by roughly two‑thirds. The move sent the native BNB token steady at $729 while raising security concerns for the Bitcoin network.
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Bitcoin is struggling to maintain its position above the $80,000 mark, despite a slight price increase to $81,801, as significant whale transfers and a broader cryptocurrency market decline create a mixed outlook. Notably, dormant wallets holding 416 BTC for over a decade recently moved their holdings, signaling potential shifts in market dynamics.
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Circle says its USDC partners receive just 7% of revenue, while competitors like Open USD promise larger shares. The dispute highlights shifting economics in the stablecoin market.
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Circle reiterated that its USDC stablecoin is fully backed by cash and short‑term U.S. Treasury securities, while new rivals such as Open USD are courting the same partners with larger revenue shares. The clash highlights a growing debate over reserve transparency and fee structures in the fast‑expanding stablecoin market.