Digital bank SoFi Technologies is set to become the first US bank to leverage the Bitcoin network and Universal Money Address — allowing Americans, Mexicans, and others to send money through the Lightning Network. SoFi partnered with Bitcoin (BTC) payments infrastructure Lightspark to launch its blockchain-powered international money transfer service, which will go live later…
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A group of crypto industry figures has launched a nonprofit lobbying arm to engage US policymakers and the public on digital asset issues. A nonprofit organization headed by significant figures in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry has launched with the goal of educating policymakers and encouraging public advocacy. On Tuesday, the American Innovation Project (AIP),…
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US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins suggested only a small fraction of crypto tokens should be considered securities, as part of the agency’s changing approach to what constitutes a security under its purview. Speaking from the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole on Tuesday, Atkins discussed how the SEC’s “Project Crypto” initiative…
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A portfolio of over 280 Bitcoin-related domain names, some registered just after the cryptocurrency’s launch in 2010, is on the auction block. According to Lloyds Auctions, many domains in the lot were registered as early as 2010 and are now being offered as a single lot to bidders. The collection spans core Bitcoin sectors including…
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Key takeaways: President Donald Trump’s push for aggressive interest rate cuts could trigger a surge in inflation, weaken the dollar, and destabilize long-term bond markets. Even without rate cuts, trade policy and fiscal expansion are likely to push prices higher. Bitcoin stands to benefit either way—whether as an inflation hedge in a rapid-cut environment, or…
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While the US Congress remains in recess until September, one of the senators leading the charge behind legislation to establish a digital asset market structure said he expects bipartisan support. Speaking from the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole on Tuesday, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott said he expected at least some Democrats to…
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Key points: Bitcoin risks falling to $110,530, where the buyers are expected to step in. Bitcoin is approaching a solid support, and a strong rebound off it could see buyers return to ETH, BNB, LINK, and MNT. Bitcoin (BTC) is gradually pulling lower, indicating profit booking by short-term traders. Bitfinex analysts said in a report…
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US investment adviser Two Prime has partnered with staking infrastructure provider Figment to offer institutional clients access to cryptocurrency yield opportunities — highlighting the growing institutional shift toward blockchain-based yield strategies. Through the partnership, Two Prime’s institutional clients will gain access to yield strategies for Bitcoin (BTC) and more than 40 other digital asset protocols,…
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Key points: Bitcoin selling pressure increases as US stocks dip at the Wall Street open. BTC price almost hits $113,500 as over $100 million in longs gets liquidated in an hour. ETF flows are now key as onchain fundamentals start “weakening.” Bitcoin (BTC) fell to near two-week lows at Tuesday’s Wall Street open as US…
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Key takeaways Quants: $180,000-$325,000+, tied to PnL swings. Legal/CCO: Up to $500,000 TC with equity. Influencers: Six/seven figures from sponsors; high risk. Auditors: $150,000 base; bounties can hit millions. Brokers: 1%-3% commissions; six-figure monthly commissions possible. In Web3, many of the best-paying blockchain jobs are concentrated in areas where specialized skills or direct revenue impact…
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