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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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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 […]

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Swedish Firm Refine Group Launches Bitcoin Reserve Strategy to Strengthen Finances

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/16/2025

Highlights: Refine Group has launched a Bitcoin treasury to strengthen its balance sheet. The company has raised funds through a directed share issue to fund its first purchase. Refine will start reporting Bitcoin per share to track shareholder value. Refine […]

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PayPal Expands PYUSD Access to Arbitrum and Launches Holder Rewards

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/16/2025

Highlights: PayPal has added support for PYUSD on the Arbitrum network after revising terms and conditions. Users holding at least 1 PYUSD in their Hub can earn daily rewards based on the average balance each month. PayPal may stop supporting […]

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Ripple Partners with Ctrl Alt to Launch Real Estate Tokenization in Dubai

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/16/2025

Highlights: Ripple and Ctrl Alt have partnered to tokenize Dubai property deeds using blockchain. Ctrl Alt secured a VARA approval to manage tokenized assets in the region. Ripple has expanded in the UAE through real estate and banking ties as […]

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Governor Newsom Launches California Breakthrough Project with Tech and Crypto Industry Leaders

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/16/2025

Highlights: California has added executives from top crypto firms to a task force focused on government service reforms. The California Breakthrough Project targets faster hiring, better procurement, and stronger agency collaboration. Crypto firms gain influence as California seeks tech advice […]

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Arcadia Finance Hit by $3.5 Million Crypto Hack After Rebalancer Contract Breach

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/15/2025

Highlights: Arcadia Finance lost $3.5 million after a rebalancer exploit allowed attackers to drain funds from user vaults. The stolen assets moved from Base to Ethereum and passed through Tornado Cash to hide transaction trails. Arcadia urged users to revoke […]