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Trump Excludes Fed, FDIC from Crypto Working Group, Snubs Banking Watchdogs

The working group chaired by David Sacks sets 180-day deadline for agencies to review and recommend updates to crypto regulations and policies. The move follows accusations of Operation Choke Point 2.0, where regulators allegedly pressured banks to restrict services to crypto firms. The executive order explicitly prohibits CBDC development while promoting dollar-backed stablecoins, signaling shift…

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El Salvador Defies Critics, Expands Bitcoin Treasury Again

Nation’s dual approach balances traditional financing through IMF’s Extended Fund Facility while maintaining aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Strategic timing of Bitcoin purchase demonstrates El Salvador’s independence in monetary policy despite international financial pressures. Argentina shows potential for following El Salvador’s lead, with major corporations already holding significant Bitcoin reserves collectively. El Salvador has once again…

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Vivident Completes $1.5M Seed Funding Round to Power AI Virtual Character Revolution

The Vivident’s leadership team has robust experience in the gaming industry with an unwavering zeal to build AI generative entertainment solutions. The launch of the MoeLive protocol will involve a simultaneous release in South Korea, Japan, and the United States by the end of the year. , a Singapore-based startup focused on developing AI-powered character…

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Metaplanet Receives Major Boost from Norway’s Central Bank Fund to Strengthen Its Bitcoin Strategy

Metaplanet has attracted MicroStrategy’s institutional investors in the recent past to bolster its Bitcoin strategy. The rising demand for Bitcoin has helped reduce the overall supply on CEXes amid the ongoing macro bull rally. The palatable success story of (NASDAQ: MSTR) through the Bitcoin (BTC) strategy has significantly influenced Japan’s Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo: 3350). Simon…

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Retest Crucial Support Level Above $100K amid Mixed Short-term Expectations

Bitcoin price could be evolving to a macro consolidation structure amid rising possibilities of a sell-the-news event following Trump’s inauguration. Whale investors have continued to relentlessly accumulate more BTC despite the short-term volatility and market uncertainties. After rallying to a new all-time high (ATH) of about $109K on Monday during the 2nd inauguration of pro-crypto…

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Frax Finance Eyes $5M Investment in Trump-Linked DeFi Platform WLFI

Frax Finance proposes a $5 million investment in Trump-aligned DeFi platform WLFI. The partnership aims to integrate frxUSD into WLFI’s ecosystem, boosting adoption. The proposal has sparked both support and criticism within the crypto community. Renowned DeFi protocol Frax Finance has a $5 million investment in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance platform tied…

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