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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, May 9 – Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia5/9/2025

Highlights: Bitcoin jumps above $100,000 as trade deals ease tensions and institutional buying boosts confidence in the market. Ethereum surges past $2200 as whales accumulate and a recent network upgrade fuels bullish investor sentiment. Solana targets a $200 breakout after […]

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Coinbase Acquires Deribit for $2.9 Billion to Expand Derivatives Market

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia5/8/2025

Highlights: Coinbase has inked a deal with Deribit to expand its global crypto derivatives business. Coinbase aims to strengthen its product offering through this deal. The deal adds to a growing trend of large acquisitions in the crypto industry this […]

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Hackers Breach LockBit Dark Web Panel and Leak Bitcoin Wallet Data

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia5/8/2025

Highlights: Hackers from Prague exposed the internal data and nearly 60,000 BTC addresses in a dark web breach. The leaked files include admin passwords and ransomware builds used by LockBit affiliates. Authorities have arrested LockBit members and seized crypto wallets […]

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Stripe Launches Stablecoin Accounts for Global Business Payments

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia5/8/2025

Highlights: Stripe has launched a product that will allow users to hold and send money using stablecoins. The company acquired Bridge for $1.1 billion to support its growing stablecoin and blockchain services. Stripe also launched an AI model to improve […]

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Hong Kong Futu Launches Crypto Deposit Service With Bitcoin Bonus for New Users

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia5/7/2025

Highlights: NiuNiu now lets users deposit and trade cryptocurrencies directly on the platform. Investors can switch between crypto and stocks using one app, making asset management easier. Futu plans to add withdrawal options and support more virtual coins in the […]

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Pectra Upgrade Activates on Ethereum with Focus on Scaling and Efficiency

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia5/7/2025

Highlights: The awaited upgrade to Ethereum is finally live, and finality has been confirmed. Pectra enables accounts to act like smart contracts and allows users to pay fees with other tokens. Validator exits now take 13 minutes instead of 13 […]

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WLFI Opens Vote to Airdrop USD1 Stablecoin to Token Holders

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia5/7/2025

Highlights: WLFI holders vote on test airdrop for USD1 stablecoin with over 99% support so far. USD1 plans to expand to more networks later after launching on two networks. Lawmakers question Trump’s ties to WLFI and seek details on possible […]

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Bhutan and Binance Partner to Enable Cashless Travel Using Crypto

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia5/7/2025

Highlights: Tourists in the Himalayan country can now pay for travel needs using crypto through a new national payment system. The crypto system solves payment issues for tourists by removing the high fees and limitations that come with the card […]

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SOL Strategies and DeFi Development Expand Solana Positions Through Validator Investments

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia5/6/2025

Highlights: SOL Strategies bought 122,524 SOL tokens and expanded its validator operations. DeFi Development bought a Solana validator business to self-stake SOL and increase protocol-based income. Both firms aim to boost network influence and revenue by holding more SOL and […]

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UK Ditches Bitcoin Reserve Plan and Backs Blockchain for Debt

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia5/6/2025

Highlights: The United Kingdom does not plan to follow the path taken by other countries on digital assets. Officials aim to use blockchain for debt issuance, with a supplier expected to be selected by late summer. A UK and US […]

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Supreme Court of India Flags Bitcoin Trading as Hawala in Absence of Clear Rules

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia5/6/2025

Highlights: India has compared Bitcoin trading to an unclear trading system due to the lack of clear rules. India imposes taxes on virtual assets but still has no clear structure for trading or transactions. The government has delayed the crypto […]

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Florida Drops Bitcoin Reserve Bills as Legislative Session Closes

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia5/6/2025

Highlights: Florida has dropped two bills that focus on BTC, hence ending its effort to create a crypto reserve. Several US states have failed to pass Bitcoin bills despite growing interest in virtual assets for public funds. The growing interest […]