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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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Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy Today, July 4 – BNB, Tron, Ethereum

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By Austin Mwendia7/4/2025

Highlights: BNB has gained interest from Nano Labs after the firm revealed plans to acquire 10% of the coin supply. TRON saw a 13% rise in active users in June and continues to grow as stablecoin transactions increase. Ethereum is […]

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JD.com and Ant Group Urge China to Approve Offshore Yuan Stablecoin

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/3/2025

Highlights: Two firms want to launch a stablecoin in Hong Kong based on the local currency. Most of the stablecoins are backed by the dollar and occupy the largest share of the market. China may allow offshore yuan stablecoins as […]

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FBI Recovers $40K in Crypto Scam That Impersonated Trump-Vance Campaign Official

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/3/2025

Highlights: The FBI recovered USDT after a scammer tricked a donor using a fake Trump campaign email address. The crypto scam used a small typo in the domain name to make the fake email appear real to the victim. Tether […]

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SIFMA Challenges SEC Over Tokenized Securities Relief Requests from Crypto Firms

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/3/2025

Highlights: SIFMA has urged the SEC to reject crypto relief requests that could bypass key investor protection rules. The SEC may allow tokenized securities through special orders to help firms avoid early platform registration hurdles. Coinbase and Kraken push ahead […]

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Ripple Files for National Bank License to Expand Federal Oversight

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/3/2025

Highlights: Ripple filed for a federal charter to bring RLUSD under both state and federal stablecoin supervision. Circle also applied to the OCC as stablecoin firms prepare for new rules under the GENIUS Act. Ripple’s custody arm applied for a […]

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Celsius Lawsuit Moves Forward as Judge Denies Key Tether Objections

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/2/2025

Highlights: A court has given the green light to Celsius to pursue breach of contract and fraud claims against the stablecoin issuer. Celsius contends that Tether sold Bitcoin too early, causing billions in losses and violating loan agreement terms. The […]

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ECB Launches Dual Approach for Cross-Border DLT Integration and Payment Efficiency

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/2/2025

Highlights: The ECB has approved a two-track plan to link blockchain platforms with European payment infrastructure using DLT systems. Pontes will connect DLT platforms to TARGET services with a pilot launch scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. Appia will […]

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NY Attorney General Pushes for Stricter Oversight in Stablecoin Legislation

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/2/2025

Highlights: Letitia James warns that current crypto bills do not protect against fraud or anonymous digital transactions. The Attorney General has urged Congress to treat stablecoin firms like banks to reduce risks in the financial system. James suggested that stablecoin […]

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Arizona Vetoes Crypto Reserve Bill Targeting Seized Digital Assets

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/2/2025

Highlights: Katie Hobbs has rejected a bill that aims to create a fund for seized crypto assets. The vetoed bill proposed giving the state treasurer control over digital assets taken through criminal forfeiture. Other states like Texas and New Hampshire […]

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Bitget Wallet Unveils Crypto Card with Mastercard for Real Time Global Spending

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/1/2025

Highlights: Bitget Wallet launched a crypto card that allows users to spend digital assets at over 150 million Mastercard merchants. Users can fund the card instantly through on-chain swaps and use it online or in stores without needing a physical […]

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Paxos Launches USDG Stablecoin Across European Union Under MiCA Rules

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/1/2025

Highlights: Paxos has launched a stablecoin across the EU under MiCA rules. The stablecoin now meets strict EU rules with reserves held in European banks and full dollar redemption guaranteed. Platforms like Kraken and Gate now offer USDG stablecoin as […]

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Supreme Court Rejects Coinbase User’s Crypto Privacy Appeal Against IRS

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/1/2025

Highlights: The Supreme Court has let the IRS access crypto data from Coinbase without reviewing Fourth Amendment privacy claims. The IRS can still demand user records from exchanges as courts uphold third-party data access without warrants. Crypto investors are facing […]