CryptoEconomy

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Standard Chartered projects that Ether’s value could reach $7,500 by the end of the year, driven by DeFi and tokenization.
Following a volatile start to the year, the cryptocurrency has corrected 40% from its January highs, currently trading around $2,000.
Analysts point out that the rec

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Solana shows signs of being deeply undervalued after hitting price levels not seen in nearly two years.
On-chain data reveals that only 21.9% of holders are in profit, which historically marks a market bottom.
Breaking the key

Post-election enthusiasm for cryptocurrency in the U.S. is waning, influenced by regulatory uncertainty and increased volatility. The Federal Reserve plans to introduce limited accounts for fintech and crypto firms by 2026 to enhance payment connectivity while ensuring regulatory oversight.

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Italy recorded a 103% increase in digital asset holders, reaching 1.4 million users in two years.
The total portfolio value reached nearly €2 billion, with an average balance of €1,400 per client.
Young investors dominate adoption, as 64% are between 18 and 39 years old, confirming a

The EU is considering a veto on crypto transactions with Russia to prevent sanction evasion and restrict funding for the Ukraine conflict. This could significantly impact digital asset platforms and requires unanimous approval from member states.

Victory Securities has blocked trading for users in Mainland China, restricting deposits and new trades while allowing withdrawals. This action complies with Hong Kong regulations amid China's expanded ban on offshore tokens.

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Solana records the second-lowest median fee among major blockchains, at $0.0008 per transaction, only behind Avalanche.
Ethereum maintains the highest median fees, around $0.019, while Polygon, Linea, BNB, Arbitrum, and Base are positioned above SOL.
Solana’s cost structure remains

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Canaan’s Q4 revenue topped $196 million, up 121% year over year, with record shipments of 14.6 exahashes per second.
Mining added $30.4 million as it produced 300 BTC at an implied $101,000, but a $85 million net loss reflected fair-value crypto hits.
Bitcoin holdings rose from 1,750 BTC

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Bitcoin remains near $69,200, with sustained demand but without active catalysts that could drive an upward move.
The lack of progress on the CLARITY Act and increased caution in traditional markets are reducing risk-taking.
The $60,000 support level is tied to the average mining cost and

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The Bank of England selected Chainlink for the Synchronisation Lab, where onchain settlements between central bank money and tokenized assets will be tested.
The lab evaluates atomic settlement across FX, tokenized bonds, and collateral, using APIs on a simulated infrastructure with no

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Visa moved stablecoin settlement to full production, integrating Ethereum as its primary rail for USDC.
It processes over $3.5 billion in annualized volume, slashing settlement times from days to minutes.
Ethereum serves as the high-security anchor, complemented by chains like Solana

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Net ETF flows mask steady buying through financial advisor channels, despite hedge fund outflows.
Gold crossing $5,000 per ounce creates unexpected comparative pressure on digital assets.
This drawdown is shallower than in past cycles (~50% vs 77-85%), partly due to long-term ETF

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Regulatory Action: The FCA launched legal proceedings against HTX for repeatedly promoting crypto services to UK consumers without meeting financial advertising rules, despite prior warnings.
Compliance Failures: HTX continued publishing unlawful promotions across major social platforms an