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GameStop is holding Bitcoin in its treasury, signaling growing corporate adoption. Wyoming plans to launch its own state-backed stablecoin by July. Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade is live on Hoodi Testnet, paving the way for major improvements. Fidelity is preparing its own stablecoin, expanding into tokenized Treasuries. Meanwhile, stablecoins hit a record $27.6T in transfers, and a ₹75 lakh USDT fraud in India highlights crypto’s risks...

Trump’s firm announced a stablecoin, USD1, raising concerns over conflicts of interest. The White House is considering using gold reserves to buy Bitcoin, while BlackRock launched its first Bitcoin ETP in Europe. The crypto market remains stable with Bitcoin at $87K. GameStop’s BTC reserves boosted investor sentiment. Shiba Inu burned 1B tokens, driving speculation. Nubank expanded its crypto offerings, adding ADA, NEAR, ATOM, and ...

 Washington is reshaping crypto policy with regulatory clarity, lifting sanctions on Tornado Cash and advancing stablecoin legislation. Trump launches USD1 stablecoin, while India debates crypto legality in court. DWF Labs introduces a $250M Web3 fund, and Vietnam proposes a crypto regulation framework. Crypto scams rise in India, Bhutan moves $63M BTC, and China may reassess its crypto stance. Global regulatory shifts and security...

India must build a crypto reserve to stay competitive. Bitcoin hits $86K, boosting market optimism. Ripple co-founder invests $1B in a private space station. Meanwhile, crypto scams in Gujarat and Thane result in ₹1.87 crore losses. Malaysia explores asset tokenization while monitoring risks. Gotbit’s founder pleads guilty to market manipulation in the U.S., forfeiting $23M in crypto. As crypto evolves, innovation and fraud go hand...

Peter Schiff warns Bitcoin will fail as investors shift to gold. BTC trades flat ahead of the Fed rate decision, while a whale bets $368M short. The $1.5B Bybit hack exposes security flaws. Fintechs push for bank charters, and Bithumb & Upbit battle for Gangnam real estate. Swyftx expands with an NZ acquisition, and Crossmint raises $24M for crypto APIs. Exchanges hold 3M BTC, highlighting centralization concerns. Security &...

Russia plans to restrict crypto to the wealthy while using it in oil trade with China and India. Bitcoin’s stress ratio hits 0.23, signaling market strain as BTC dips to $82.4K before the Fed meeting. WazirX partners with Zodia Custody to secure its comeback. A Mumbai fraud case exposes a ₹34 lakh crypto scam. Meanwhile, Grayscale reports that US crypto adoption is driven by high-net-worth investors.

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Bitcoin surged post-Trump reelection, fueled by pro-crypto policies and a possible US Bitcoin reserve. Brazil proposed Bitcoin salaries, while Ghana’s president backed Solana for fintech growth. Bitcoin ETFs saw massive outflows, signaling market uncertainty. Russia allegedly uses crypto for oil trade, bypassing sanctions. Thailand cracked down on illegal mining. OKX halted its DeFi service amid EU scrutiny. As governments embrace ...

Bitcoin fell below $82K amid Trump’s tariff decisions, while his second term hints at a pro-crypto era. Russia proposed a crypto sandbox, restricting peer-to-peer transactions. India arrested a Russian national linked to a $152B laundering scheme. A B.C. court ordered Binance and Coinbase to reveal fraudster identities in a $26M Bitcoin scam. The UK charged an NCA officer for stealing 50 Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Russia increased crypto ...

India arrests Russian national Aleksej Besciokov over a $2B+ crypto money-laundering scheme, while its intelligence agency warns of digital assets funding terrorism and crime. Binance secures a $2B investment from MGX, marking its first institutional backing. Meanwhile, Japan proposes stablecoin regulations, Nebraska strengthens crypto fraud oversight, and Tether’s CEO visits the U.S. as Trump softens his crypto stance. JPMorgan’s ...

The U.S. held its first "Crypto Summit," signaling a regulatory shift, while Trump backed a Bitcoin reserve. Bitcoin hit $81K but faces market pressures. Coinbase registered in India, expanding its footprint. MassJacker malware hijacked 778K wallets to steal crypto. Bybit eyes Kenya for African expansion, while Phoenix’s CEO made a major investment. Strategy’s stock dropped after a controversial Bitcoin purchase plan, and Deutsche ...

Crypto markets tumbled as Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve plan disappointed investors, and stocks like MSTR and COIN took double-digit losses. The OCC reaffirmed banks’ ability to hold crypto, while the SEC abandoned a strict trading system proposal. Thailand approved Tether’s USD₮ for payments, boosting stablecoin adoption. Crypto funds saw $4.75B in outflows, and firms spent $134M on the 2024 U.S. elections, raising regulatory concerns.

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Bitcoin plunges amid panic-selling as Trump unveils a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, disappointing investors. Pension funds explore crypto despite volatility. XRP sees 1.43B tokens traded, sparking speculation. Crypto stocks tumble as markets react to uncertainty. The OCC clarifies banks’ crypto roles, while the U.S. forms a strategic digital asset stockpile. Meanwhile, India tightens forensic crypto investigations. The crypto landscape is ...

Trump’s $TRUMP coin crashed, wiping $12B in value, while Bitcoin rebounds to $90K after trade war sell-offs. North Korea laundered $1B from the Bybit hack, with 77% still traceable. Crypto scams surged, with investors losing millions in the U.S., Canada, and Malaysia. North Carolina lawmakers delayed Bitcoin pension investments, citing risks. Vietnam is rushing to regulate crypto, and Michael Saylor weighs in on Bitcoin’s market di...

Crypto hacks surged past $1.5B, exposing bug bounty flaws as Bybit lost $1.4B. Trump’s U.S. Crypto Reserve caused a short-lived price boost but raised ethical concerns. Bitcoin’s energy use sparks debate on sustainability, while scams like a ₹20 crore fraud in Assam and a $215K Ontario case highlight rising crypto crime. The SEC dismissed its lawsuit against Kraken, and Bitcoin tumbled below $85K amid trade war fears. Crypto remain...

Trump’s Crypto Strategic Reserve sparked a $300B market rally, boosting Bitcoin and Ethereum. Meanwhile, crypto losses hit $1.53B in February, with Bybit suffering a record $1.4B hack. The U.S. lost 1,200 crypto ATMs after a fraud crackdown, while India saw ₹20 Cr in scams, with Bollywood stars linked to fraud cases. The FBI recovered $8.2M from text scams, and CME announced Solana futures, signaling institutional growth. Stay tune...

Bitcoin plunged below $90K, erasing over $230B from the market amid Trump’s tariffs. Solana fell below $150 as FTX’s token unlock looms. The Bybit hack stole $1.5B, adding to crypto’s $2B+ thefts in 2024. LockBit ransomware exploited Confluence vulnerabilities. Crypto scams hit $230M in 2024, with one victim losing $125M in a fake job interview. OKX faces a $500M fine, while the SEC dropped its probe into Robinhood. Meanwhile, cryp...

Bybit lost $1.5B in a massive hack, sparking security concerns. Binance Pay’s transactions surged to $72.4B, reflecting rising crypto adoption. Russia lost $14.2M due to illegal mining, while Argentina’s President Milei faces scrutiny over a meme coin crash. Hong Kong & Singapore push crypto regulations forward. Elon Musk reaffirmed his Dogecoin support, and an Indian investor lost $221K in a scam. Justin Sun urged exchanges to...

This week on Chain Train, we explore a Singapore payroll employee’s S$5.7M crypto theft, Coinbase's fight to shift crypto oversight to the CFTC, and Argentina's Milei facing backlash over a crypto scam. The Winklevoss twins invest £3.58M in Real Bedford FC, while Nigeria sues Binance for $81.5B. The SEC speeds up crypto ETF approvals, and the Blockchain Association expands. Finally, Michael Saylor proposes the US should buy 20% of ...

This week on Chain Train, we dive into crypto’s latest headlines. Bitcoin continues its slide, while Argentina’s president faces backlash over a failed token. In India, authorities seize ₹1,646 crore in a global Ponzi case. The UK and U.S. investigate crypto scams, while Nigeria moves to tax digital assets. Meanwhile, Tether’s co-founder backs a new stablecoin, and BitGo expands into OTC trading. Tune in as we break down these deve...