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DeFi Technologies Debuts Bitcoin Staking ETP on London Exchange

DeFi Technologies’ subsidiary Valour has introduced a Bitcoin staking exchange-traded product (ETP) on the London Stock Exchange, providing investors with crypto yield opportunities as the UK moves toward easing restrictions on digital assets. According to a Thursday announcement, the Bitcoin staking ETP has a 1.4% annual yield and is backed by Bitcoin (BTC) held in…
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Riot, CleanSpark Post Bitcoin Output Jump in August

Bitcoin miners Riot Platforms and CleanSpark boosted their crypto production in August, according to operational updates on Wednesday. Riot Platforms mined 477 BTC in August, up from 322 BTC year-over-year. The output represents a 48% increase compared to August 2024. According to the company, it sold 450 BTC for net proceeds of $51.8 billion during…
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Ukraine’s Parliament Supports Crypto Tax Bill at First Reading

The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, passed the first reading of a bill to legalize and tax cryptocurrency on Wednesday, according to lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak. If signed into law, the bill would significantly shape the digital asset economy in the country, which ranks among the world’s top in crypto adoption. According to Zhelezniak’s announcement on a…
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Strategy Bitcoin lawsuit dismissed as investors withdraw case

Lead plaintiffs and an investor have voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against Bitcoin treasury company Strategy, permanently ending the case, according to a court filing obtained by Cointelegraph. The move represents a potential win for crypto treasury companies, with Strategy standing as the industry’s largest player. According to a Thursday court filing, two lead plaintiffs, Michelle…
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Gryphon Stock Soars 231% Ahead of Coming American Bitcoin Merger

Gryphon Digital Mining is set to merge with Trump-linked American Bitcoin in September, with its shares already up 231% since the May announcement. Gryphon’s shares jumped 42.1% on Thursday to $1.75 from $1.35, according to Google Finance. The rally came as American Bitcoin’s largest investor, Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot, told Reuters the merger between…
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Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Announces 1.5GW Expansion in the US, Stock Rises 10%

Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 is building four new Bitcoin mining sites in Texas, Louisiana and Illinois, adding 1.5 gigawatts of capacity as US miners tighten their grip on the global hash rate. According to a Tuesday announcement, the expansion is aimed at broadening the company’s geographic footprint and target markets where “energy demand [is]…
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American Bitcoin Plans Asia Deal to Grow BTC Reserves: Report

American Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency mining company linked to the Trump family, is reportedly looking to acquire at least one publicly listed company in Asia to further its Bitcoin (BTC) purchases. According to a Financial Times report, American Bitcoin wants to buy a company in Japan and potentially another in Hong Kong. It aims to follow…
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Google Play Store Sets New Licensing Rules on Crypto Wallet Developers

Google Play Store’s updated policy will require crypto wallet providers in over 15 jurisdictions, including the United States and European Union, to adhere to get licensed and comply with “industry standards” under an updated policy. According to Google Play’s policy notice, the changes take effect Oct. 29, 2025. Developers in the US will need to…
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Ukraine to Weigh Bill Legalizing Crypto in Late August

Ukraine’s parliament plans to conduct the initial reading of a crypto regulation bill by late August, according to government officials. The legislation, if approved, could establish a legal framework for digital assets aligned with European standards. “The preparation of a draft law on taxation of transactions with virtual assets is currently in the final stage,”…
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SEC Staff Guidance on Liquid Staking Leaves Regulatory Questions

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s latest comments on liquid staking have sparked a mix of optimism and concern, highlighting the regulatory gray area surrounding one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors. While some in the industry see the nonbinding guidance as a step forward for institutional and retail adoption, others warn it leaves key legal questions…
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