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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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Senate Advances Housing Bill with 2030 Fed CBDC Ban After 84–6 Cloture Vote

Crypto News5 months ago

By Austin Mwendia3/3/2026

Highlights: The housing package includes a CBDC ban that would block a digital dollar until 2030. Lawmakers advanced the bill with strong bipartisan support after an 84–6 Senate vote. The measure allows private dollar stablecoins if they protect privacy like […]

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Crypto Holds Key Levels While Gold Surges on Escalating Middle East Conflict

Crypto News5 months ago

By Austin Mwendia3/2/2026

Highlights: Bitcoin and Ethereum stayed range-bound after the Middle East conflict despite a sharp weekend selloff. Around $300 million in long liquidations hit the market, but forced selling remained contained. March call option buying at $74k and $75k shows traders’ […]

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JPMorgan Says Regulatory Clarity From CLARITY Act Could Lift Digital Assets

Crypto News5 months ago

By Austin Mwendia3/2/2026

Highlights: JPMorgan says the CLARITY Act approval could improve crypto market confidence later this year. Senate disagreements over stablecoin rewards continue to delay a final vote. The proposed framework would clearly divide token oversight between the CFTC and the SEC. […]

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Best Cryptocurrencies to Invest in Today, March 2 – Solana, Hyperliquid, Ethereum

Crypto News5 months ago

By Austin Mwendia3/2/2026

Highlights: Solana is trading in a tight range and needs a break above $88 to confirm fresh upside momentum. Hyperliquid is holding above $30 as bulls target $35 while bears watch the $27 demand zone. Ethereum is testing the $1,940 […]

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World Liberty Financial Proposes 180-Day Staking Rule to Reshape WLFI Governance

Crypto News5 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/26/2026

Highlights: WLFI requires staking for unlocked holders to participate in governance voting. The WLFI governance uses square root weighting to limit whale dominance in voting. Node and Supernode tiers will link long-term staking to USD1 access and rewards. World Liberty […]

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AllUnity Launches CHFAU Swiss Franc Stablecoin Under MiCA Framework

Crypto News5 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/26/2026

Highlights: AllUnity has launched CHFAU as a Swiss franc stablecoin for institutional settlement under MiCA rules. CHFAU operates with a one-to-one Swiss franc peg under BaFin EMI supervision. AllUnity issues CHFAU on Ethereum and limits access to institutional investors. AllUnity, […]

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OCC Opens 60-Day Comment Period on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules

Crypto News5 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/26/2026

Highlights: The GENIUS Act proposal sets clear federal rules for payment stablecoin issuers in the United States. Issuers must hold one-to-one liquid reserves and redeem stablecoins at par within two business days. The draft addresses the yield dispute and could […]

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Dutch Minister Signals Changes to 36% Crypto Tax Before 2028 Rollout

Crypto News6 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/25/2026

Highlights: Heinen says the Box 3 reform must change before lawmakers move it forward in the Senate. The crypto tax plan would apply a 36% levy on annual gains even without asset sales. The Senate review will determine whether the […]

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Nasdaq-Listed FG Nexus Shrinks ETH Treasury After Aggressive 2025 Accumulation

Crypto News6 months ago

By Austin Mwendia2/25/2026

Highlights: FG Nexus has shrunk its ETH treasury after selling another 7,550 ETH in February. The combined realized and unrealized losses have climbed to nearly $83 million after the repeated Ethereum sales. The current holdings remain near 30,000 ETH, a […]

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

Crypto News6 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 News6 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 News6 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 […]