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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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Ethereum Validators Back Gas Limit Hike to 45 Million Amid Network Activity Surge

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/21/2025

Highlights: Validators have pushed the gas limit as the network’s daily transactions continue to grow. Vitalik Buterin is supporting the careful expansion of the gas limit with new client updates to ease validator strain. ETH has increased over 24% in […]

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Tokenize to Exit Singapore as MAS Denies Digital Payment Token Licence Request

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/21/2025

Highlights: The exchange will shut its operations after failing to secure a license from MAS. Users must follow the withdrawal schedule based on portfolio size, with the final deadline set for September. Tokenize plans to move operations to Labuan before […]

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Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy Today, July 21- Chainlink, Litecoin, Polkadot

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/21/2025

Highlights: Chainlink is gaining momentum and could surge 47% if it breaks the next resistance at $25.41. Litecoin holds strong above support and may target $143 if it clears the $123 resistance zone soon. Polkadot shows a bullish wedge pattern […]

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Best Memecoins to Purchase Today, July 19 – DOGE, SHIB, FLOKI

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/19/2025

Highlights: Dogecoin shows strong momentum and may target $0.74 if it breaks the $0.35 resistance zone with solid volume. SHIB holds support near $0.00001420 and could rally toward $0.00002000 if it reclaims key resistance levels. FLOKI forms a cup and […]

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Bit Digital Expands Ethereum Strategy with $67.3M ETH Purchase

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/18/2025

Highlights: Bit Digital has raised its Ethereum holdings after spending $67.3 million from a share sale. The company now ranks among the top public Ethereum treasuries, just behind SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion. The price surge of ETH and ETF […]

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Smarter Web Raises £17.5M to Advance Its Bitcoin Strategy and Business Expansion

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/18/2025

Highlights: Smarter Web has raised £17.5 million by selling new shares to expand its Bitcoin holdings. The company now holds 1600 BTC as part of a strategy to build long-term value through a digital asset treasury. New capital will support […]

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Backpack Launches No-Fee Platform for Selling FTX Bankruptcy Claims

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/18/2025

Highlights: Backpack has launched a platform to help users sell claims directly. China and Russia users can now access a new option to sell FTX claims despite regional restrictions. Legal questions continue around Backpack’s FTX EU purchase, but users have […]

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Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy Today, July 18 – XRP, Ethereum, Avalanche

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/18/2025

Highlights: XRP has surged past $3.2 after the CLARITY Act cleared legal hurdles and investor interest jumped with a rise in OI. Ethereum has broken key resistance at $3,600 and may target $6,500 soon if momentum holds. AVAX is testing […]

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SharpLink Becomes Top ETH Holder with 321,000 Coins, Surpassing the Ethereum Foundation

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/17/2025

Highlights: SharpLink bought 111,609 ETH in eight days, raising its total holdings to over 321,000 coins. The firm moved nearly all its Ethereum to staking platforms using services like Figment and Liquid Collective. SharpLink’s stock jumped 113% in five days […]

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Ex-NCA Officer Sentenced for Stealing Bitcoin Seized in Silk Road Probe

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/17/2025

Highlights: Paul Chowles stole 50 BTC from seized Silk Road funds and laundered them using crypto tools. Chowles spent the stolen Bitcoin through debit cards and hid his actions for years during an active investigation. Merseyside Police arrested Chowles after […]

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Thailand Launches Crypto Sandbox to Support Tourism and Digital Asset Use

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/17/2025

Highlights: Thailand allows tourists to convert crypto to baht using licensed operators for spending through e-money platforms. The crypto sandbox sets limits on tourist spending and requires identity checks and licensed service providers. Tourism operators want clear rules on accepted […]

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UK Ministers Call for Ban on Crypto Donations Over Election Funding Fears

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/17/2025

Highlights: UK ministers want to ban crypto donations to stop anonymous money from entering political campaigns. Officials have warned that crypto could allow foreign or criminal funds to secretly influence UK elections. UK lawmakers are calling for stronger watchdogs to […]