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In brief The UAE Ministry of Finance signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement under CARF on Sunday, following its November 2024 announcement. Implementation begins in 2027, with the first international tax information exchanges expected in 2028. An eight-week public consultation launched on September 15 invites all crypto stakeholders to weigh in on potential impacts and…
In brief Metaplanet acquired 5,419 BTC for $632.53 million, at an average price of $116,724 per coin. Total holdings now stand at 25,555 BTC, valued at approximately $2.91 billion. The purchase pushes the company to 5th place globally among corporate Bitcoin holders. Metaplanet has vaulted into the top five publicly listed Bitcoin holders worldwide, announcing…
In brief BNB climbed more than 10% over the weekend to an all-time high of $1,079, doubling Bitcoin and Solana’s year-to-date gains. Analysts cite renewed institutional demand, Binance’s partnerships, and a stronger regulatory outlook as key drivers. Both bulls and bears see room for correction, with some warning of a dip below $1,000 before longer-term…
In brief Arc is a blockchain built by USDC issuer Circle for stablecoin-focused applications. It uses USDC for gas, features a built-in FX engine, and enables opt-in privacy. Public testnet is expected later this year, with a mainnet beta planned for 2026. Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has launched a new blockchain platform…
In brief Publicly traded firm Caliber has acquired $6.7 million worth of LINK as it builds out its Chainlink treasury. The firm intends to do more than accumulate LINK though, it will also integrate the Chainlink network into its daily business. Its next step is hiring the right fit with a history in real estate…
In brief A 12-foot gold statue of Trump holding a Bitcoin was unveiled outside the U.S. Capitol on the day the Fed cut interest rates by a quarter-point. Funded by a group of meme coin creators, the installation is meant to provoke a conversation about government currency and digital financial innovation. Reactions are split: supporters…
In brief Bitcoin dominance dropped to 57.79% as traders rotate into altcoins like XRP, BNB, and Solana ahead of expected SEC ETF approvals. Despite the decline, analysts forecast Bitcoin could reach $140K-$145K by year-end, with institutions continuing to pour over $2 billion into ETFs this week. Major altcoins are outperforming Bitcoin short-term, with Solana up…
In brief U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs ended a seven-day streak of inflows as Wednesday saw $51.3 million in net outflows. BlackRock’s iShares fund added $150 million while Fidelity and Grayscale posted steep redemptions. Bitcoin ticked up slightly to $117,800 after the Fed cut rates by 0.25 percentage points. Spot Bitcoin ETFs ended a seven-day streak…
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In brief Crypto markets have posted broad gains following the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate cut. Hyperliquid’s USDH stablecoin has been “attracting liquidity across the board from many institutions,” according to an analyst. The momentum now hinges on project-specific catalysts, with altcoins more exposed to volatility than Bitcoin, experts told Decrypt. Avalanche (AVAX) and Hyperliquid (HYPE)…
