Indian Digital Rupee Expands Beyond Banks as Cred Joins CBDC Program

RBI’s strategic partnership with Cred introduces fee-free merchant transactions and daily limits up to Rs 50,000, advancing digital payment accessibility. Integration with UPI bank accounts enables seamless transfers between CBDC wallets, positioning e-Rupee as a stable digital payment alternative. India prioritizes government-backed digital currencies over crypto, aiming to revolutionize cross-border payments and reduce remittance costs….

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Nuvve Follows MicroStrategy’s $48B Bitcoin Strategy, Plans 30% BTC Treasury Allocation

The board decision sparked immediate market response with 3% stock price increase, despite recent volatility challenges for the company. The strategic move aligns with a broader institutional trend, as firms like Fathom Holdings commit significant portions of excess cash to Bitcoin. The timing coincides with Bitcoin’s remarkable market performance, having doubled in value to surpass…

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VC Giant A16z Scales Back UK Crypto Operations as Trump Policies Drive US Focus

The firm maintains London office but reduces European investments as US regulatory environment becomes more crypto-friendly under new administration. Bitcoin reaches the $109,000 milestone on Inauguration Day, reflecting increased investor confidence in US market direction. Strategic pivot follows successful UK investments in projects like Arweave and Aztec, marking a shift in global crypto investment priorities….

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Solana Stablecoin Holdings to Hit $10 Billion, Will SOL Price Catch Up?

Total stablecoin holdings on Solana jumped from $6.1 billion on January 17 to $9.8 billion, marking a significant milestone. Solana’s total value locked (TVL) surpassed $10 billion, its highest since the FTX collapse. Solana set consecutive daily records for decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes, reaching $28.2 billion on Saturday and $39.2 billion on Sunday. Crypto analyst…

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