Category: Other Crypto News

Polish Parliament Stalls on Crypto Law, Local Firms Look Abroad

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Poland’s parliament, the Sejm, has yet to pass a domestic enabling act for the EU’s regulations on cryptocurrencies.  The parliament has again failed to override a presidential veto on a key crypto regulation bill. President Karol Nawrocki defended his veto, citing concerns over excessive regulation that could harm small businesses. Opponents state that the lack of framework makes the Polish market vulnerable to fraud and free-for-all for illicit actors. The political path forward is unclear. Outside the political arena, the reality is that Poland is the only EU member state…

UK to Overhaul Payments Rules, Appoints Tokenization Lead

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The United Kingdom is revisiting its payments rulebook to support the adoption of new fintech and payment technologies such as stablecoins and tokenization. In a Tuesday announcement, HM Treasury and Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby said the government will consult on reforms for payment services and electronic money rules. The Treasury said the changes are meant to create a single framework for traditional and tokenized payments, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits. It also said it plans to bring forward legislation to reduce administrative burdens for companies seeking to…

XRP Poised To Dominate New DeFi Cycle, XRPL Validator Says

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XRP’s decentralized finance ecosystem is growing fast. Its FXRP supply is closing in on 160 million tokens, a milestone that signals rising adoption just months after launch — and the numbers are fueling a broader argument about where XRP stands in the future of decentralized finance. Related Reading XRPL Validator Makes The Case For Stability A validator on the XRP Ledger known as Vet made waves on X this week, arguing that XRP is built to drive the next phase of DeFi in a way that other protocols are not.…

Is a Breakout to $2.24 Next?

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Most XRP investors are back in profit, increasing the chance for a rally to $2.24, but bulls must first hold the price above $1.40. XRP’s (XRP) 28% rebound from its macro low at $1.12 pushed it above its realized price. In other words, the average XRP holder is no longer in the red. Is this enough fuel for the bulls to push the altcoin’s price to $2.24? Key takeaways: XRP trades above its cost basis Data from TradingView shows the XRP/USD pair trading at $1.44, up 1.6% over the last…

Analyst Starts Buying Dogecoin Again As Price Hits Critical Level

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Crypto analyst Kevin, known online as Kev Capital TA, said he has started buying Dogecoin again after the memecoin fell back to what he described as a major long-term support zone near $0.095. In a video published April 20, Kevin argued the level matters because it aligns with the measured move target of Dogecoin’s weekly bear flag and with a price area that has repeatedly acted as both support and resistance across prior cycles. Dogecoin Could Be Near A Major Turning Point Kevin said Dogecoin’s corrective move from its December…

BitMEX Enables Off-Exchange Trading Via Zodia Custody

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BitMEX, a derivatives-focused cryptocurrency exchange, said it has secured a custody partner to enable asset segregation and trading with off-exchange assets. The company announced Tuesday a partnership with Zodia Custody to allow traders to access derivatives while keeping collateral in segregated custody. The integration is immediately accessible via Interchange, Zodia Custody’s off-venue settlement solution. BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz told Cointelegraph the move reflects lessons from past market failures, including the FTX collapse and the $1.4 billion Bybit hack, which exposed risks tied to unsegregated or compromised exchange-held funds. “Cases like…

Analyst Says These 4 Numbers Are Your Entire Week

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Bitcoin enters the new trading week with a defined roadmap, as DeFi researcher and analyst, Sherlockwhale, identifies four specific price levels that could shape market direction. The framework is built on an extensive review of about 450 weeks of historical data, translating recent price action into a structured guide centered on how Bitcoin closes at the start and middle of the week. Bitcoin’s Weekly Structure Sets The Stage According to Sherlockwhale, Bitcoin ended last week near $76,000, reflecting a 7.2% increase from Monday’s opening price. While this suggests upward momentum,…

Crypto Scam Targets Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report

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Fraudulent actors posing as Iranian authorities have reportedly sent messages to shipping companies whose vessels remain stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz, demanding payment in cryptocurrency for safe passage. On Monday, maritime risk company Marisks issued a warning saying unknown groups had contacted shipowners claiming to represent Iranian security services and requesting transit “fees” in Bitcoin (BTC) or USDt (USDT) in exchange for clearance through the strait, according to Reuters. “These specific messages are a scam,” Marisks reportedly said, adding that they do not originate from Iranian authorities. Tehran…

Strategy Overtakes BlackRock’s Bitcoin Holdings, But Is Saylor Done Buying?

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Michael Saylor announced on Monday that Strategy had carried out another massive Bitcoin buy. The multi-billion-dollar Bitcoin purchase did not come as a surprise to the market, given that the company had already been raising more money to buy BTC leading up to the day. However, what is interesting is how much BTC the public company now holds and what it means in comparison to other counterparts with large holdings in the market. Strategy’s BTC Holdings Have Now Crossed 800,000 BTC With the most recent buy, where the company bought…

Philippine SEC Warns Against dYdX, Crypto Platforms

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The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public investor alert warning Filipinos not to invest in dYdX and six other crypto trading platforms, saying they are not registered or authorized to solicit investments in the country. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the SEC named dYdX, Aevo, gTrade, Pacifica, Orderly, Deriv and Ostium, stating that based on its findings, the platforms appear to be offering investments to the public in exchange for promised returns, profits or interest.  The regulator said none of the listed entities are registered…