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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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Senators Question OCC on Oversight Amid Trump Family Crypto Involvement

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/1/2025

Highlights: Senators raised conflict concerns over Trump’s crypto links and called for action from the top banking regulator. The USD1 stablecoin ties Trump’s wealth to crypto gains, raising ethical questions about public financial oversight. Lawmakers asked the OCC to explain […]

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Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy Today, August 1 – Ethereum, Hyperliquid, Chainlink

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia8/1/2025

Highlights: Ethereum is holding a bullish structure despite the drop and could target $4,867 if it reclaims the $4,100 level. HYPE is testing a key support at $39.19 and may bounce toward $52.33 if buyers regain momentum. LINK is facing […]

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CoinDCX Employee Arrested After $44 Million Hack Linked to Compromised Work Laptop

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/31/2025

Highlights: A CoinDCX employee has been arrested after hackers used his work laptop to steal from internal company accounts. Police say a job scam tricked the CoinDCX employee into installing malware that enabled access to company systems. CoinDCX has offered […]

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Robinhood’s Crypto Revenue Climbs Amid Push for Tokenization and New Product Launches

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/31/2025

Highlights: Robinhood crypto revenue rose 98% in Q2, helped by higher volumes and Bitstamp’s trading activity. Kraken posted strong revenue in Q2 but saw a drop in adjusted earnings from last year. Robinhood launched USDG stablecoin and Robinhood Chain as […]

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Bolivia Partners with El Salvador to Build National Crypto Framework

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/31/2025

Highlights: Bolivia signed a crypto agreement with El Salvador to improve its financial system and support digital access. Crypto use in Bolivia rose after the 2024 ban was lifted, with trading volume reaching 294 million by mid-2025. The crypto push […]

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CBOE Seeks SEC Approval for Unified Framework to Accelerate Crypto ETF Listings

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/31/2025

Highlights: CBOE is seeking approval to use one rule for all crypto ETFs to cut delays. New rules may help XRP and Solana ETFs avoid long wait times and meet standard listing requirements. The new rule may trigger more activity […]

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Indonesia Increases Crypto Taxes for Traders and Miners Starting August

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/30/2025

Highlights: Indonesia will raise its crypto trade taxes, with foreign transactions facing the highest rate. Crypto buyers in Indonesia will no longer pay VAT under the new rules beginning next month. Mining services in Indonesia will face double VAT, while […]

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AML Bitcoin Founder Sentenced to Seven Years for $10M Investor Fraud

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/30/2025

Highlights: Andrade has been sentenced to seven years for defrauding investors through false claims linked to the AML Bitcoin project. Andrade used over two million dollars from investors to buy luxury cars and real estate in Texas. Crypto crimes have […]

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Kraken Plans $500M Raise at $15B Valuation as Public Listing Nears

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/30/2025

Highlights: Kraken plans to raise $500 million to support its $15 billion valuation before going public. The exchange has expanded its crypto offerings following clearer rules in the United States. Kraken joins firms like Circle and Gemini, preparing for listings […]

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SEC Approves In-Kind Crypto ETF Redemptions in Major Shift for Bitcoin and Ether Funds

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/30/2025

Highlights: The SEC approves in-kind crypto ETF redemptions, giving issuers the option to handle Bitcoin and Ether directly. The change reduces the tax impact for investors and brings crypto ETFs in line with traditional structures. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs have […]

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Hong Kong Finalizes Stablecoin Rules Ahead of August Enforcement

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/29/2025

Highlights: Hong Kong has finalized its stablecoin rules and will start them next month. HKMA has warned the public against trusting unlicensed stablecoin issuers. JD.com plans to launch a stablecoin tied to the Hong Kong dollar. The Hong Kong Monetary […]

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FIS Partners with Circle to Launch USDC Payments Across U.S. Banks by Year-End

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/29/2025

Highlights: FIS and Circle will launch USDC payments for banks to support faster and cheaper money transfers. Circle gains access to the FIS banking network as stablecoins move into mainstream financial services across the US. Fiserv joins the shift by […]