X Explores USDC Stablecoin payments for creator rewards
Elon Musk’s X is reportedly exploring USDC and other stablecoins for creator rewards as the platform transitions to its new Original Content Rewards Program.
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Bikash DekaElon Musk’s X is reportedly exploring USDC and other stablecoins for creator rewards as the platform transitions to its new Original Content Rewards Program.
Bitcoin surged above $72,000 as a historic short squeeze wiped out more than $3 billion in bearish positions, while HYPE and PEPE led the broader crypto market higher.
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President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act after meeting with crypto industry leaders, while Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted progress toward clearer U.S. crypto regulations.
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Solana’s tokenized equity supply has crossed $465 million, reaching a new weekly all-time high as Bullish completes a landmark regulated trade involving tokenized BLSH shares originally issued on Solana.
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President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass the CLARITY Act during a White House crypto summit, while also signaling continued U.S. support for Bitcoin and digital assets.
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HYPE surged above $70 after Donald Trump said the CFTC is working to bring Hyperliquid into the U.S. Here's what the regulatory push could mean for HYPE.
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The SEC’s proposed Crypto framework could create a clearer path for U.S. token fundraising, while Grayscale sees potential benefits for Ethereum, Solana and BNB Chain.
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Ethereum has reclaimed the $2,000 level for the first time since June after an 8% daily rally. Rising ETF inflows, Bitcoin’s surge and massive short liquidations have boosted momentum, but ETH now faces key resistance near $2,100.
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Crypto prices surged as Bitcoin reclaimed $68,000 and Ethereum crossed $2,000, with Treasury buybacks, ETF inflows, short liquidations and regulatory optimism supporting the market rally.
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The U.S. Treasury is doubling the maximum size of its long-term bond buyback operations to at least $4 billion as surging yields put pressure on the government bond market.
White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt says he remains bullish on the CLARITY Act ahead of a planned September 15 Senate vote, despite renewed disputes over stablecoin rewards and Trump's crypto interests.
Ethereum is testing $1,918 resistance while Solana approaches $77 and PUMP leads altcoin gains as improving sentiment, ETF inflows and major U.S. catalysts drive the crypto market on August 19.
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The SEC has proposed new crypto rules that could give token issuers exemptions and a safe harbor as Congress struggles to advance the CLARITY Act.
Nexo has launched regulated crypto-backed Credit Lines in Australia after securing Credit Representative status, allowing eligible clients to access liquidity without selling their digital assets.
Harmony is preparing to roll back nearly a week of blockchain history after an exploit created roughly 4 billion unauthorized ONE tokens, triggering a sharp price crash.
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Arbitrum has climbed to the No. 2 spot among major perpetual futures markets, recording $1.48 billion in 24-hour volume and $1.834 billion in open interest.
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Kalshi is seeking CFTC approval to expand its perpetual futures offering beyond crypto with proposed contracts tied to a U.S. large-cap stock index and copper.
Telegram has applied for the .gram top-level domain. If approved by ICANN, the billion-user platform could offer personalized web addresses and interactive websites.
Bitcoin rebounds above $64,000 as AAVE gains 4%, ETF inflows return and derivatives activity surges ahead of Trump's crypto executive meeting.
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The S&P 500 fell 0.52% while Bitcoin climbed above $64,000 ahead of the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes. Here's what traders are watching next.
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Fundstrat says Bitcoin's historically low volatility could set the stage for a 30% move. A similar move from $64,000 would put BTC near $83,200 or $44,800.
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Monad offered early investors up to $60 million for their locked MON ahead of the first major unlocks. Almost all declined the early exit.
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Ripple has partnered with South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank to deploy Ripple Payments for faster 24/7 cross-border transfers aimed at businesses.
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Tom Lee believes Ethereum could outperform Bitcoin as the ETH/BTC ratio breaks above its long-term downtrend, with tokenization and agentic AI emerging as potential catalysts.
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