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• ARK, Glassnode propose Bitcoin economic analytics framework using new metric

  24-08-2023 22:10 via cointelegraph.com
  
  In Cointime Economics, the time Bitcoin has been held is considered when it is transacted, giving hodlers’ transactions greater weight.
  
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• Why XRP Deserves A Place As Long-Term Wealth And Life-Saving Strategy

  12-01-2026 17:30 via newsbtc.com
  In a world where financial systems are becoming fragile, XRP stands out as the intersection of a financial infrastructure designed for instant global value transfer, speed, reliability, and global accessibility. XRP’s ability to move value instantly across borders, with minimal cost and without reliance on fragile banking systems, positions it as both a long-term wealth tool and a potential life-saving instrument.
  XRP should be considered as part of life-saving plans. An analyst known as B
  
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• Trump-linked World Liberty brings $3.4B stablecoin into crypto lending markets

  12-01-2026 16:55 via cointelegraph.com
  World Liberty Financial has launched a crypto lending platform built around its USD1 stablecoin, as demand for onchain credit shows signs of recovery.
  
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• Ethereum set for 95% copycat rally against Bitcoin

  12-01-2026 16:24 via cointelegraph.com
  ETH price could rally 95% versus Bitcoin if a decisive breakout above the key 0.042 BTC neckline confirms a bullish reversal.
  
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• Solana Price Jumps, But Network Adoption Remains Weak

  12-01-2026 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  On-chain data shows the Network Growth indicator has continued to fall for Solana recently, a sign that adoption of the asset has remained weak.
  Solana Network Growth Has Been Declining
  According to data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment, SOL’s recent price recovery has come despite a drop in the Network Growth. This metric measures the weekly total number of addresses that are coming online on the blockchain for the first time. A wallet comes “online” on the network when
  
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• Crypto custody company BitGo seeks up to $201 million in US IPO

  12-01-2026 15:23 via cointelegraph.com
  BitGo is looking to raise up to $201 million in an IPO, targeting a $1.96 billion valuation with over $90 billion in assets under custody and top US banks leading the deal.
  
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• Strategy makes biggest Bitcoin purchase since July 2025, adds $1.25B in BTC

  12-01-2026 15:14 via cointelegraph.com
  Strategy added 13,627 Bitcoin in a $1.25 billion purchase last week, extending its lead as the world’s largest corporate BTC holder despite recent paper losses.
  
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• Charles Hoskinson doubts CLARITY Act timeline, says Trump crypto czar should quit

  12-01-2026 14:59 via cointelegraph.com
  Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said the CLARITY Act may not pass this quarter, and criticized US crypto laws for favoring big banks over innovation.
  
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• Bank of Italy models Ethereum risks if ETH value collapses

  12-01-2026 14:46 via cointelegraph.com
  The Bank of Italy modeled the extreme scenario of Ether going to zero to show how market risk in Ethereum’s native token can turn into infrastructure and financial stability risks.
  
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• Bank of Italy models Ethereum risks if ETH value collapsed

  12-01-2026 14:46 via cointelegraph.com
  The Bank of Italy modeled the extreme scenario of Ether going to zero to show how market risk in Ethereum’s native token could turn into infrastructure and financial stability risks.
  
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• Standard Chartered said to plan crypto brokerage, trims ETH forecast

  12-01-2026 14:36 via cointelegraph.com
  Standard Chartered is reportedly developing a crypto prime brokerage platform as traditional banks expand digital asset services.
  
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• Standard Chartered said to launch crypto brokerage, trims ETH forecast

  12-01-2026 14:36 via cointelegraph.com
  Standard Chartered is reportedly planning a crypto prime brokerage platform as banks expand digital asset services.
  
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• XRP’s 99% Crash: What’s Really Going On With Ripple’s Blockchain?

  12-01-2026 14:30 via newsbtc.com
  The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has just experienced one of its biggest crashes this year, as on-chain data shows that activity on the Ripple blockchain has dropped by 99%. While this might look like a major red flag, the decline has yet to significantly impact the XRP price, suggesting that the situation may not be as alarming as it seems.
  Overview Of Ripple’s XRP Ledger 99% Crash
  Over the weekend, XRP Ledger transaction activity dropped sharply, falling by approximately 99% within 48 hours. On clo
  
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• Seventy economists urge EU to ‘let the public interest prevail’ on digital euro

  12-01-2026 13:29 via cointelegraph.com
  Economists urge EU lawmakers to back a public digital euro, warning that private stablecoins and foreign payment companies threaten Europe’s monetary sovereignty.
  
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• 70 economists urge EU to ‘let the public interest prevail’ on digital euro

  12-01-2026 13:29 via cointelegraph.com
  Seventy economists urge EU lawmakers to back a public digital euro, warning private stablecoins and foreign payment firms threaten Europe’s monetary sovereignty.
  
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• Solana Structure Suggests One Final Test Before Bulls Can Step In

  12-01-2026 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  Solana’s price action is sending a clear message: the correction may not be finished yet. While buyers continue to show up at key levels, the broader structure still points to the possibility of one final downside test before a sustainable move higher can take shape. 
  Wave IV Still Unfinished As C-Wave Pressure Persists
  Crypto analyst More Crypto Online, in a recent update, explained that Solana’s chart structure still points to the possibility of another downside move before th
  
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• Dubai free zone shifts crypto token vetting to licensed firms

  12-01-2026 13:00 via cointelegraph.com
  DFSA’s new company-led suitability model and AML expectations would make it difficult for licensed firms to justify supporting privacy-focused assets.
  
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• Dubai free zone shifts crypto token vetting to licensed companies

  12-01-2026 13:00 via cointelegraph.com
  DFSA’s new company-led suitability model and AML expectations may make it difficult for licensed entities to justify supporting privacy-focused assets.
  
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• Win Your Share of US$250,000 in SOL, Enter the Airdrop Arena

  12-01-2026 12:41 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto.com has launched a fresh reward campaign inside Airdrop Arena, giving users a new way to earn without needing to trade daily. The event comes with a headline incentive, a US$250,000 SOL token reward pool that will be distributed to participants who allocate CRO during the campaign window.
  The promotion is already live and runs for the full month of January, combining Crypto.com’s CRO ecosystem with Solana, one of the most active layer-1 networks in crypto right now. Instead of pushi
  
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• Crypto funds bleed $454M in outflows as Fed rate-cut hopes fade

  12-01-2026 11:59 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin drove $404 million of crypto ETP outflows last week, with the US shedding $569 million, as several altcoins and European funds posted modest inflows.
  
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• OKX founder defends asset freezes after user admits buying KYC accounts

  12-01-2026 11:37 via cointelegraph.com
  Star Xu defended freezing $40,000 in stablecoins after a user admitted buying verified accounts, with the exchange citing strict KYC and AML obligations.
  
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• Powell investigation may introduce ‘risk premia’ for Bitcoin: Analysts

  12-01-2026 11:04 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin’s non-sovereign narrative is gaining attention as reports of a probe into US Fed Chair Jerome Powell raise concerns over political pressure and markets.
  
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• Bitcoin Tops $92,000 As DOJ Subpoenas Escalate Trump-Powell Fight

  12-01-2026 11:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin pushed above the $92,000 level late-Sunday as a legal escalation around Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell became public. The catalyst was Powell’s decision to publicly address Department of Justice subpoenas and a criminal probe he characterized as political pressure tied to the administration’s rate preferences.
  In a video released Sunday evening, Powell directly addressed US President Donald Trump: “The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Fed setting
  
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• Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings set for takeover by H100

  12-01-2026 10:26 via cointelegraph.com
  Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings has agreed to a takeover proposal from Sweden-listed H100 Group as it eyes expansion into Switzerland.
  
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• Stablecoins, sanctions and surveillance: Why 2025 reshaped crypto’s regulatory reality

  12-01-2026 10:14 via cointelegraph.com
  From record onchain volumes to geopolitics-driven crypto crime, 2025 structurally shifted how regulators and institutions engaged with digital assets, with stablecoins at the center.
  
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• Fed rate cuts under fire: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

  12-01-2026 10:01 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin injected volatility as legal action against the Federal Reserve combined with market nerves over geopolitics at the start of a key week for inflation data.
  
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• Dogecoin Bulls Watch $0.28 As Breakout Signals Stack Up

  12-01-2026 10:00 via newsbtc.com
  Dogecoin (DOGE) traded at $0.14 on Friday, up 0.25% in the last 24 hours, according to market tickers. The coin’s weekly performance showed a fall of 7.40%. Trading activity has eased sharply, with one source reporting a drop in volume of 50%.Key Momentum Readings And Moving Averages
  According to market data, DOGE RSI sits at 52.70 with a signal line at 52, which points to fairly balanced momentum and no clear bias. Exponential moving averages line up as follows: EMA 20 at $0.13, EMA 50 at
  
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• MEXC offers $200,000 P2P airdrop to attract new users

  12-01-2026 09:57 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto trading platform MEXC has rolled out a new promotional campaign built around its peer-to-peer marketplace, offering a $200,000 airdrop pool exclusively for users making their first-ever deposit on the platform.
  The limited-time event began on Jan. 4, 2026, at 11:00 UTC and will run until Jan. 31 at 16:59 UTC. Participation is restricted to accounts that have never previously deposited funds on MEXC, with eligibility tied specifically to deposits completed through the exchange’s P2P
  
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• SEC delays PENGU and T. Rowe crypto ETFs as Grayscale seeks options green light

  12-01-2026 09:50 via cointelegraph.com
  The SEC delayed decisions on two crypto ETFs and opened public comments on options tied to a Grayscale multi-asset crypto fund.
  
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• Tether’s role in Venezuela, Iran highlights the duality of stablecoins

  12-01-2026 07:20 via cointelegraph.com
  The dual life of stablecoins: A lifeline for citizens and a tool for sanctioned entities involved in Venezuela and Iran's economic crises.
  
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