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Crypto Daybook Americas: Risk-Off Remains the Theme as Market Settles

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)The crypto market is looking to regain some poise after yesterday's tumble with on-chain indicators showing signs of capitulation in bitcoin. Some tokens, like MakerDAO's MKR, stand out with a 20% gain in 24 hours, thanks to the DAO's buyback and burn process.IP, the native token of decentralized intellectual property-focused blockchain Story Protocol, is also in the green, having risen nearly 40%. The token's price has doubled in two weeks after being listed on South Korean exchanges. Other notable outperformers include Celestia's TIA along with XDC, QNT and HYPE. Data tracked by blockchain sleuth Lookonchain shows whales have been buying the dip in the HYPE token. XRP, meanwhile, is hanging on to...

UNDER EXPOSED EP14 – Crypto Market Turmoil: Black Tuesday Unfolds

UNDER EXPOSED brings you coverage of the biggest macro news of the week impacting crypto and broader markets, with a focus on the newest trends, trades and narratives. Join hosts TylerD, Deeze, Geebz and Peter Jennings as they have longer conversations on the hottest sectors in crypto and NFTs, what is moving markets and what they’re buying and selling. Streaming live every Tuesday from 12:00 PM EST to 1:00 PM EST on YouTube and X.Source link

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Wants Dollar-Backed Stablecoins to Register in U.S.: Bloomberg

Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO of stablecoin issuer Circle, says companies issuing digital tokens pegged to the dollar should be registered in the U.S.“It shouldn’t be a free pass, right?” Allaire said in an interview with Bloomberg. “Where you can just ignore the U.S. law and go do whatever the hell you want wherever and sell into the United States.” Circle's USDC is the second-largest dollar-backed stablecoin by market cap, lagging behind Tether's USDT.Crypto has featured heavily since the start of President Donald Trump's presidency. In January he issued an executive order laying out specific actions, including one being for the nation to move forward with a more crypto-friendly regulatory framework. In February, Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty introduced a stablecoin...

India’s CBI Raids 60 Locations in Crackdown on GainBitcoin Scam

Indian authorities conducted nationwide raids as part of their investigation into the $800 million (₹6,600 crore) Ponzi scheme.Source link

ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Expands Treasury Holdings With Additional BTC Purchase

Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM operator has announced the acquisition of an additional 11.1 BTC as part of its ongoing treasury strategy, initially revealed in June 2024. This latest purchase follows the company’s recent acquisition of 51 bitcoin earlier this month, elevating its total treasury holdings to 82.6 BTC. CEO Brandon MintzSource link