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ZK-powered Bitcoin Layer 2 Citrea launches mainnet
Citrea uses a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine to inscribe its chain history on the Bitcoin base layer....

Theo launches yield-bearing tokenized gold built to ‘work in DeFi’
The launch comes as tokenized gold hits a record high market cap, with most existing products still offering only passive price exposure....

Australian regulator secures $9.7 million penalty against BPS Financial over Qoin Wallet violations
Australia’s Federal Court ordered BPS Financial to pay $14 million AUD after ASIC proved unlicensed and misleading conduct tied to Qoin Wallet....

Bitcoin holds below $90K as markets remain cautious ahead of Fed decision: analysts
Analysts flag ETF outflows, defensive positioning, and macro uncertainty as reasons behind bitcoin's range-bound price action....

Gold’s surge above $5,000 and Clarity Act limbo frame contrasting futures for crypto markets, Bitwise CIO says
Gold's breakout above $5,000 and Clarity Act uncertainty are putting crypto's next market move to the test, Matt Hougan said....

Japan’s regulator seeks public input on bonds eligible for stablecoin reserves
Japan's FSA has opened a consultation on draft rules defining which bonds are eligible for stablecoin reserves under 2025 law amendments....

Kalshi bolsters US lobbying efforts with new DC office
Kalshi, a federally-approved entity, has been battling state-level enforcement actions over its sports event contracts....

Russia effectively bans WhiteBIT crypto exchange over Ukraine ties
WhiteBIT said on its website that it has donated over $11 million to support the Ukrainian army and civilian population....

Whale wallet moves $397 million in ETH to Gemini this week, breaking nine-year dormancy
The wallet bought ether in 2017 at around $90 each, implying a profit of roughly $385 million after holding the asset for nearly a decade....

Silver overtakes bitcoin’s post-2017 gains as price blows past $115
Silver-linked ETFs saw a surge in trading activity, briefly outpacing major equity funds and some of the most actively traded U.S. stocks....