Stablecoins' market cap surges to record high as US senate passes bill - Reuters / Reuters
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 11:21 am permalink
Following the bipartisan passage of a stablecoin regulation bill, the market cap for these digital currencies surged to record levels. Investors are celebrating this regulatory nod as a sign of growing legitimacy—even if it took lawmakers to inadvertently kickstart a crypto rally.
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Pro-Israel hackers destroy $90 million in Iran crypto exchange breach, analytics firm says / CNBC
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 10:20 am permalink
Pro-Israel hacker groups have executed a high-stakes cyberattack against Iran’s largest crypto exchange, reportedly destroying around $90 million in digital assets. The breach, described as politically motivated, has disrupted Iranian financial operations and underscored tensions in the region.
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Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill in a win for the crypto industry / The Verge
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 9:20 pm permalink
The U.S. Senate delivered a knockout punch to crypto skeptics by passing the GENIUS Act in a decisive 68-30 vote. With bipartisan cheer echoing in the chamber, lawmakers have paved the way for a reimagined regulatory framework that’s set to turn the crypto world on its head – because who knew digital money could be this thrilling?
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JPMorgan to Launch Dollar Token on Coinbase’s Blockchain - The Information / The Information
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:21 pm permalink
JPMorgan is boldly venturing further into crypto by launching a new digital token on Coinbase’s blockchain—a stablecoin-like offering designed to appeal to modern financiers. The banking giant is mixing tradition with digital daring, much to the amusement of market watchers.
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Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun’s Tron to Go Public in U.S. - The Information / The Information
Monday, June 16, 2025, 3:21 pm permalink
Crypto mogul Justin Sun is moving forward with plans to take Tron public in the United States through a reverse merger. The move, coordinated with a Trump-linked bank, marks a significant step in Tron's corporate evolution and signals the crypto sector’s continuing efforts to navigate regulatory and market challenges.
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Shopify Enables Crypto Payments via Coinbase, Stripe / iPhone in Canada
Friday, June 13, 2025, 2:21 pm permalink
Shopify has rolled out support for USDC stablecoin payments through a collaboration with Coinbase, Stripe, and Solana Pay. The integration aims to streamline global e‑commerce transactions with faster, low‑fee checkouts, reflecting the company’s bold step toward embracing digital finance innovations.
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Crypto firm Gemini confidentially files for US IPO - Reuters / Reuters
Friday, June 6, 2025, 2:21 pm permalink
Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has confidentially filed for a US IPO. This strategic move signals its intent to transition from private operations to the public market, drawing sharp attention from investors and regulators amid an already volatile crypto landscape.
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Friday, May 30, 2025, 1:20 pm permalink
In a curious convergence of politics and tech, President Trump and Elon Musk jointly held a press conference marking the departure of the DOGE chief—a signal that an often-chaotic federal initiative is finally drawing to a close. Attendees may have found this dramatic exit as richly ironic as it was newsworthy.
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Thursday, May 29, 2025, 11:20 am permalink
In an unexpected twist within the realm of meme-fueled finance, both Steve Davis and Elon Musk have departed from their roles at DOGE. Their exit underlines internal turbulence and leaves observers wondering if even unconventional ventures can’t escape a good old corporate shakeup.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 8:20 pm permalink
Elon Musk announced his departure from government work tied to a project nicknamed DOGE, while an insider recounts being booted after a brief 55-day stint. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is fighting disclosure efforts for the same initiative, fueling whispers of bureaucratic mystique and mismanagement.
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