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Donald Trump won the US presidential election in November 2024, ushering in a new era for the United States. However, with the midterm elections just seven months away, campaigning has already begun. Accordingly, large cryptocurrency companies are expanding their influence on politics through political fundraising groups. According to recent news, Chainlink Labs and Anchorage Digital have joined the founding members of a political action committee (PAC) called the “Blockchain Leadership Fund” in the US. Chainlink Labs, the developer of the blockchain oracle Chainlink (LINK), and institutional digital asset custody company Anchorage Digital have joined a US lobbying group called the…

Quantum computing risks for Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies have recently become one of the most debated topics, and CZ has also made some significant statements on the subject. Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, stated that fears regarding the threat of quantum computing are excessive and unnecessary. CZ stated that there is no need for excessive fear regarding the impact of quantum computing on cryptocurrencies. In a post he wrote for Binance Square, CZ explained that, from a macro perspective, this fear is greatly exaggerated and that cryptocurrencies can be upgraded to quantum-resistant algorithms. “This…

The global crypto market continues to evolve at an aggressive pace. Stablecoins now play a major role in bridging traditional finance and blockchain systems. StraitsX has taken a major step by launching XSGD and $XUSD on Solana. This move opens new doors for users who want faster and cheaper currency swaps. This development strengthens the growing demand for a stablecoin on Solana. Users can now move between Singapore Dollar and US Dollar digitally. They no longer need banks or forex brokers. This shift improves accessibility and reduces dependency on traditional financial systems. StraitsX focuses on real-world utility instead of speculation.…

Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum ($ETH) and a closely followed figure in the cryptocurrency market, has made new statements. Speaking to Wu Blockchain, a Chinese cryptocurrency journalist, Vitalik Buterin argued that a Binance 51% attack on Ethereum would fail and result in billions of dollars in losses. A 51% attack occurs when a single entity gains control of a majority of a network’s mining hash rate (PoW) or staked tokens (PoS). Vitalik stated that a 51% attack on the $ETH network by a large service provider like Binance would fail, but if successful, it would result in billions of…

Beeline Holdings reported record fourth-quarter growth on Monday, citing stronger lending activity and improved efficiency at the Nasdaq-listed crypto mortgage lender. According to reports, the company posted $2.5 million in net revenue for Q4 2025, up 127% from a year earlier and 8.3% from the prior quarter. The quarter also showed heavier origination volume and broader use of blockchain tools in Beeline’s real estate finance strategy. Origination volume reached $84.7 million, up 44% year over year, while Beeline launched BeelineEquity and closed its first blockchain-recorded transactions before year-end. Revenue Growth Outran Cost Pressures Beeline’s Q4 Revenue rose during a quarter…

Russia’s government has approved a package of draft bills that would channel domestic crypto trading through licensed intermediaries and sharply limit retail access. The Finance Ministry said Monday that the government had approved a package of draft bills on the legalization of the circulation of digital currencies and digital rights in Russia. “Under the new regulatory framework, transactions involving digital currency without regulated intermediaries are prohibited,” the ministry said. The package would tighten state oversight of digital assets while preserving limited access for non-qualified investors and broader access for qualified investors. The framework introduces significant limits for retail investors, allowing…

Interactive Brokers, one of the leading online brokerage firms in the US, has taken a new step for its clients. According to the official announcement, S&P 500 company Interactive Brokers has expanded its digital asset services to the European Economic Area through integration with Zero Hash. From today, eligible individual investors in the European Economic Area (EEA) will be able to buy and sell 11 leading cryptocurrencies directly through Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited, an EEA-authorized crypto asset service provider that they also use for equities, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and mutual funds. Today, Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited, an authorized crypto…

SWIFT has taken a big step to modernize global payments with its blockchain-based shared ledger. The system has reached the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage, and SWIFT plans to start real-world transactions in 2026. Using tokenized bank deposits, it allows banks to send money across borders 24/7. The goal is to combine the speed of blockchain with the safety and reliability of traditional banking. 🚨 TODAY: Swift’s blockchain-based shared ledger has reached MVP stage, with real-world transactions set to go live this year.The ledger will enable 24/7 cross-border payments between banks’ tokenized deposits. pic.twitter.com/M2OBHSw9EL — Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) March 31, 2026…

Ripple Prime, Ripple’s institutional liquidity and trading platform, announced that it has expanded its integration with the decentralized derivatives platform Hyperliquid. According to the announcement, the integration has been updated to now include HIP-3 tokens, providing institutional investors with access to on-chain perpetual futures contracts based on traditional assets such as gold, silver, and oil. Related News This Week Is Critical for Cryptocurrencies: The Clarity Act Text Will Be Released—What’s the Current Status? Mike Higgins, who leads business development and customer relationship management at Ripple Prime, described the development as “a significant step for institutional investors.” Higgins noted that with…

Liquidation flush drives $ETH reclaim and squeeze setup Ethereum’s move above $2,000 began with a sharp breakdown that quickly turned into opportunity. The price dropped towards $1,930–$1,980, directly into a dense liquidation zone between $1,950 and $2,050, where leveraged longs were forced out. This flush mattered because it removed weak positions, allowing the market to reset and reduce immediate selling pressure. Source: CoinGlass As that pressure cleared, the market direction flipped, and the price rebounded sharply back above $2,000, reaching the $2,050–$2,080 range. This recovery happened as short positions began to close while fresh buyers stepped in, turning the earlier…