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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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Circle Applies for OCC Approval to Expand USDC Services Through New National Trust Bank

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia7/1/2025

Highlights: Circle applies to launch a national trust bank to expand USDC custody and support tokenized asset services. The GENIUS Act moves through Congress as Circle seeks a charter to align with upcoming stablecoin rules. USDC adoption grows as Shopify […]

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Spain and Global Authorities Dismantle Network Behind One of Europe’s Largest Crypto Frauds

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia6/30/2025

Highlights: Spanish police arrested five people for running a crypto fraud scheme that stole over €460 million. The fraud network used fake crypto platforms and a Hong Kong setup to hide and move stolen funds globally. Europol warned that online […]

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Wintermute Secures Bitcoin-Backed Credit to Boost OTC Trading Operations

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia6/30/2025

Highlights: Wintermute has gained Bitcoin-backed credit from Cantor to manage liquidity and expand OTC trading. Cantor offers up to $2 billion in secured credit to crypto firms. Lenders are turning to Bitcoin-backed credit lines to provide capital in a more […]

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South Korea Pauses CBDC Pilot Amid Shift Toward Won-Backed Stablecoins

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia6/30/2025

Highlights: South Korea has delayed the CBDC testing as banks raise concerns over high costs. Lawmakers are pushing for a stablecoin law to reduce reliance on foreign-backed tokens in the Korean crypto market. Eight major banks plan to launch a […]

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Best Cryptocurrencies to Invest in Today, June 30 – Solana, Uniswap, Bitcoin

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia6/30/2025

Highlights: Solana has gained momentum after ETF approval odds rose and now trades above $151 with weekly gains over 12%. Uniswap is showing bullish strength inside a rising channel with the potential to break $10.50 if support holds above $6.80. […]

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Central Bank of Bolivia Confirms Growing Use of Crypto Amid Inflation and Dollar Shortages

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia6/28/2025

Highlights: Transactions that rely on crypto have surged in Bolivia as people moved away from cash due to traditional market volatility. The boliviano has lost almost half of its value in the black market due to inflation in the country. […]

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Ripple Drops Cross-Appeal as SEC Expected to Withdraw Its Case

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia6/28/2025

Highlights: The Brad Garlinghouse-led company has dropped its cross-appeal against the regulatory body and expects it to do the same. Judge Torres denied a joint motion to reduce Ripple’s fine, and both parties later agreed on a lower penalty of […]

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Next Memecoins to Explode, June 28 – Pudgy Penguins, Dogecoin, Fartcoin

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia6/28/2025

Highlights: Pudgy Penguins has surged after the ETF filing as traders react to the proposed PENGU fund backed by tokens and NFTs. Dogecoin is showing early recovery with support holding but needs a breakout above the channel to confirm the […]

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WLFI Partners with Re7 to Expand USD1 Stablecoin Access Across Major Chains

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia6/27/2025

Highlights: The partnership will launch stablecoin vaults on Euler and Lista to boost secure DeFi access. The partnership will enable the USD1 stablecoin to move easily between Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain. The United Arab Emirates investment platform invested in […]

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BTCT Expands Bitcoin Treasury Strategy with 292.80 BTC Purchase Before TSX Listing

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia6/27/2025

Highlights: BTCT bought 292.80 BTC using funds from a 125 million Canadian dollar share offering ahead of its TSX listing. BTCT plans to use Bitcoin for lending and liquidity services instead of keeping it only as a reserve asset. The […]

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Kraken Expands Services with Krak App for Global Peer-to-Peer Payments

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia6/27/2025

Highlights: Kraken launches an app to enable instant peer-to-peer payments with more than 300 assets. Krak app users can earn up to 10% on staked crypto and 4.1% on USDG stablecoin holdings. Analysts say crypto platforms now focus on daily […]

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Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy Today, June 27 – Bitcoin, BNB, Aptos

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia6/27/2025

Highlights: Bitcoin holds key support at $106,200 and may break out of the wedge to retest $108,351 in the short term. BNB eyes a breakout above $647 after defending $618.5, with a strong chance of testing the $700 resistance. APT […]