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Bitcoin Is About to be Hit With 'Significant Volatility' Imminently, CryptoQuant Warns
Historical data shows big moves from 3–6 month holders often precede major price swings.

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Kraken Sheds ‘Hundreds’ of Jobs to Streamline Business Ahead of IPO, Sources Say
A Kraken spokesperson said the firm is “making the difficult decision to eliminate certain roles and consolidate teams where redundancies exist, while continuing to hire in key areas of the business.”

Leaders of $190M Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to Over 170 Years in Prison
The alleged crypto Ponzi scheme lured some 20,000 investors with false promises and raised over $190 million from them.

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Bitcoin Rally Short-Circuited as Fed Chair Powell Raises Stagflation Fear
"We may find ourselves in the challenging scenario in which our dual-mandate goals are in tension," said Powell of the effect of the Trump tariffs.


Bitcoin Rally Short-Circuited as Fed Chair Powell Raises Stagflation Fear
"We may find ourselves in the challenging scenario in which our dual-mandate goals are in tension," said Powell of the effect of the Trump tariffs.


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Despite the price increase, the token is still down over 88% from its peak and investors have lost a total of $2 billion.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Launches FX Perpetual Futures, Offers 24/7 Trading in Forex Majors
The first contracts, EUR/USD and GBP/USD, are now live on Kraken Pro.

Friends With Benefits Grows Up
The buzzy covid-era crypto social club has launched Friends With Builders to create Web3 products with 20 infrastructure partners.

Slovenia Moves to Tax Crypto Profits at 25%
The tax would apply to profits from selling crypto for fiat currency or goods and services, but not to swapping one cryptocurrency for another.

Why Blockbuster Games Will Soon Be Built on Modular Appchains
Mainnets like Ethereum’s aren’t suitable for major (AAA) game development. The only real solution is a horizontally scalable blockchain coupled with modularity and a gas-free experience for end-users, says Jack O’Holleran, CEO of SKALE Labs.

How to Buy Solana
Buying solana (SOL) is straightforward, but with numerous crypto exchanges on the market, it's crucial potential investors consider other key factors before making a purchase.
