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Austin Mwendia is a passionate crypto journalist with three years of experience. He has contributed to various media outlets, covering blockchain technology, market analysis, and financial trends. He is committed to educating readers and expanding the adoption of blockchain and decentralized finance.

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Trump Skips Crypto in State of the Union Address, Markets React

Crypto News4 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/25/2026

Highlights: Trump skipped the mention of crypto during the State of the Union Address despite past pro-industry remarks. Tariffs and inflation dominated the speech and shaped expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Bitcoin and Ethereum rose after the address, even […]

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France Police Tie Surge in Crypto Kidnappings to Foreign Kingpins

Crypto News4 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/24/2026

Highlights: The French police have linked 40 abduction cases to organized groups that target digital asset holders. The recruiters use social media to identify and track their potential victims. Crypto kidnapping cases have risen alongside the recent wrench attacks. The […]

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Federal Reserve Opens Public Comment on Rule Targeting Operation Chokepoint 2.0

Crypto News4 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/24/2026

Highlights: The Federal Reserve moved to remove reputation risk from supervision tied to Operation Chokepoint 2.0. The proposal requires examiners to focus only on measurable financial risks. Lawmakers and crypto leaders say the rule could reduce future debanking cases. The […]

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Terraform Sues Jane Street Over Alleged Insider Trades Before TerraUSD Crash

Crypto News4 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/24/2026

Highlights: Terraform is suing Jane Street over alleged use of non-public information during the 2022 Terra collapse. The lawsuit claims large TerraUSD trades happened minutes after a major liquidity withdrawal. The bankruptcy administrator is seeking damages and a jury trial […]

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Bank of Korea Presses Lawmakers to Restrict Won Stablecoin Issuance to Banks

Crypto News4 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/23/2026

Highlights: The central bank wants banks to lead digital token issuance to protect monetary stability. Lawmakers have delayed Won stablecoin rules as they debate issuer control and ownership. Regulators are reviewing cross-border payment tests as stablecoin usage continues to grow. […]

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Binance Defends Crypto Compliance Program After $1B USDT Iran Claims

Crypto News4 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/23/2026

Highlights: Binance has defended its crypto compliance while it expands its oversight team and law enforcement coordination. The company stated that sanctions exposure is just 0.009% of the trading volume of the company. A Fortune report recently claimed that the […]

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Best Cryptocurrencies to Invest in Today, February 23 – LINK, BNB, AVAX

Crypto News4 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/23/2026

Highlights: Chainlink is trading near $8.30 as sellers stay active, and a drop below $8.20 could send the price toward $7. BNB is holding near $597, but bears remain in control unless the price climbs back above $804. AVAX is […]

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Dubai Land Department Opens Phase Two of Real Estate Tokenization with Secondary Trading

Crypto News4 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/21/2026

Highlights: Dubai now lets investors resell fractional property tokens in a regulated secondary market. All trades run on the XRP Ledger and remain secured by Ripple Custody. Real estate tokenization continues to grow across the UAE under clear rules. Dubai […]

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Best Memecoins to Invest In Today, February 21 – DOGE, BONK, PENGU

Crypto News4 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/21/2026

Highlights: Dogecoin could rally toward $0.21 if buyers defend the long-term channel. Bonk needs a move above $0.00001 to spark stronger upside momentum. PENGU bounced from $0.0053 and now looks set to test $0.0078 if buying pressure builds. The crypto […]

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SEC Cuts Stablecoin Haircut From 100% to 2% for Broker-Dealers

Crypto News4 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/20/2026

Highlights: SEC has allowed broker-dealers to apply a 2% stablecoin haircut instead of a full 100% deduction. Qualifying payment stablecoins can now count toward net capital like money market funds. Updated guidance will support tokenized securities and broader on-chain settlement […]

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Parsec Shuts Down After Five Years Amid Slowing DeFi and NFT Activity

Crypto News4 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/20/2026

Highlights: Parsec has shut down after five years and has begun refunding all active subscriptions. NFT sales fell 37% last year, which reduced the demand for on-chain analytics tools. The post-FTX market shifts changed DeFi leverage patterns and reshaped trader […]

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Best Cryptocurrencies to Purchase Now, February 20 – BTC, SOL, XRP

Crypto News4 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/20/2026

Highlights: Bitcoin is holding above the $67,400 support as bulls target $68,900 while momentum stays weak. Solana has stabilized around $74 as traders watch for a fresh breakout. XRP is gaining traction at $1.34 as momentum builds toward the $1.66 […]