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Spain’s Banco Santander Plans Stablecoin Launch as Part of Crypto Expansion

Banco Santander, Spain’s largest bank and one of the most recognized financial institutions globally, is reportedly preparing to deepen its involvement in the digital asset space—with a stablecoin project now on the table. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the banking giant is exploring the launch of

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Solana Meme Coin Market Slows as Launchpad Graduation Rates Fall Below 1%

The red-hot Solana meme coin market, once bursting with speculative energy, is showing signs of cooling. According to fresh data from Dune Analytics, major meme coin launch platforms are seeing a steep drop in token graduation rates—an indicator of how many projects successfully reach a full launch. As of

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BlackRock’s IBIT Leads Bitcoin ETF Surge with $4.09B in Inflows Over 10 Days

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has firmly established itself as the frontrunner in the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF market, accounting for the lion’s share of a staggering 10-day inflow streak totaling $4.26 billion. According to data, IBIT alone pulled in $481 million on May 28—making

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Crypto Prices Dip as Fed Minutes Reveal Lingering Inflation Fears and Policy Caution

The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp, albeit brief, correction this week following the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s May meeting minutes. As investors digested the central bank’s cautious tone on inflation and economic growth, Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped by roughly 2%, while Solana and XRP declined

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21Shares Files for SUI Spot ETF on Nasdaq, Challenging Canary Capital in Bid to Enter U.S. Market

In a growing race to bring Sui spot ETFs to U.S. investors, 21Shares has officially filed to list its proposed SUI exchange-traded fund on Nasdaq, joining Canary Capital in a push to make the digital asset more accessible through traditional financial channels. The latest filing from 21Shares—a Form

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Strive Unveils $750M Bitcoin Investment Plan, Eyes $1.5B Target with Bold Alpha Strategy

Strive, the asset management firm founded by entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, has announced a major $750 million private investment round aimed at building one of the most aggressive Bitcoin-focused treasuries in the market. The funds, raised through a private investment in public equity (PIPE) offering, are earmarked for strategic Bitcoin acquisitions

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MetaMask Adds Solana Support to Browser Extension, Mobile Integration Coming Soon

MetaMask, the world’s most widely used crypto wallet, has taken a major step beyond its Ethereum roots. On Tuesday, May 27, the platform officially added support for the Solana network to its web browser extension—marking the end of its long-standing Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) exclusivity. With this move,

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Dow Surges 640 Points as EU-U.S. Trade Talks Gain Momentum

U.S. stocks rallied on Tuesday, May 27, after signals of easing trade tensions between the United States and the European Union sparked renewed investor optimism. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 640 points—or 1.54%—to close at 42,243, marking one of its strongest sessions in recent

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Standard Chartered: Solana May Lag Behind Ethereum as Meme Coin Hype Cools

Solana Faces Short-Term Headwinds as Ethereum Maintains Broader Market Strength The long-running debate between Ethereum and Solana continues to generate headlines—and this time, a major financial institution is weighing in. According to Standard Chartered, Solana (SOL) could underperform Ethereum (ETH) in the near term, primarily due to the fading

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Digital Asset Inflows Hit Record $10.8B in 2024 as Bitcoin Breaks $111K

Investor interest in digital assets continues to surge in 2024, with year-to-date inflows hitting an all-time high of $10.8 billion, according to CoinShares’ latest report. The milestone comes as Bitcoin reached a new peak of $111,814 last week, reinforcing momentum across the crypto market. Digital asset investment products

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Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $109K as Trump Extends EU Tariff Deadline, Calming Markets

Bitcoin rebounded to $109,000 on Monday after a turbulent week, gaining back some ground following President Donald Trump’s decision to delay a major tariff deadline with the European Union. The move, aimed at allowing more time for trade talks, has eased pressure across global markets, giving both cryptocurrencies

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Axiom Exchange Surges to $100M Revenue Just Months After Launch, Setting New Pace in Crypto Trading

In a rapid ascent rarely seen in the crypto space, Axiom—a trading platform built on the Solana ecosystem—has crossed $100 million in revenue less than four months after its public debut. Launched in early-access mode in late January and opening more broadly in mid-February, Axiom is now among

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TRUMP Token Faces $30M Short Liquidation Risk Amid Bearish Market Sentiment

The TRUMP meme coin is teetering on a critical price point that could reshape its short-term trajectory. Currently trading around $12.65, the token has struggled to maintain upward momentum, with recent price action reflecting growing uncertainty among traders. According to on-chain data, nearly $31 million in short positions could

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Solana Accumulation Hits $381 Million as Traders Eye Potential Breakout

Solana (SOL), one of the leading altcoins in the crypto space, has seen a notable surge in investor accumulation over the past ten days, despite relatively flat price movement through May. This quiet buildup has left market watchers speculating: is Solana gearing up for a breakout? According to recent market

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Ethereum Faces Market Jitters as $570M Sell-Off Pressures Price Stability

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is under pressure this week following a sharp wave of selling that has put its price on shaky ground. Despite a generally bullish tone across the broader crypto market, Ethereum has remained stagnant — a concerning sign for investors watching for signs of

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Bitcoin Treasury Companies Could Hold 50% of All BTC by 2045, Says Crypto Strategist

Bitcoin's role as a store of value is set to grow dramatically—and much of it may end up in corporate hands. That’s the prediction from Jesse Myers, head of Bitcoin strategy at Moon Inc., who believes companies will soon become the dominant force in Bitcoin accumulation.

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Blocklore Weekly: BTC $111K ATH! Is Alt Season Imminent for Crypto?

The cryptocurrency market is electric with excitement as Bitcoin (BTC) shattered its previous records this week, surging to an impressive $111,970 before settling slightly lower. This landmark achievement is fanning the flames of speculation about an impending "alt season," a period where alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) often experience

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Bybit and Imrat Group Launch USDT-Based Stock Trading, Bridging Crypto and Traditional Markets

In a move that further blurs the line between digital assets and traditional finance, crypto exchange Bybit and global hedge fund Imrat Group have unveiled a new partnership allowing users to trade stocks directly with USDT, a leading stablecoin. Announced on May 23, the collaboration aims to expand the utility

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Kraken to Launch Tokenized U.S. Stocks for Global Clients via Solana Blockchain

Crypto exchange Kraken is stepping into the world of traditional finance by offering tokenized U.S. stocks to clients outside the United States—a move that blurs the line between digital assets and legacy investments. The initiative is part of Kraken’s broader strategy to expand its portfolio of tokenized

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Standard Chartered: Sovereign Funds Boost MSTR Holdings, Reinforcing $500K Bitcoin Forecast

Standard Chartered Bank has reaffirmed its bold $500,000 price target for Bitcoin by the end of President Donald Trump’s projected term in 2029, citing growing indirect exposure from sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities through shares of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy, ticker: MSTR). In a report published Tuesday, Geoffrey Kendrick, the

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Solana Price Momentum Eases as Traders Eye $200 Target Amid Cooling Indicators

Solana (SOL) has delivered a strong monthly performance with a 28.4% gain, briefly touching $184. However, the cryptocurrency’s upward momentum appears to be waning, with just a 0.78% increase recorded over the past week. Despite this pause in price action, Solana’s on-chain activity remains robust, particularly

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Coinbase Joins S&P 500: Landmark Moment for Crypto Industry

Coinbase Global, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is set to join the prestigious S&P 500 index on May 19, a move signaling a major breakthrough for both the company and the broader crypto market. This announcement, though somewhat anticipated given Coinbase's substantial

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Crypto Market Dips as Bitcoin Stalls Near $105K and Altcoins Show Mixed Signals

The cryptocurrency market saw a pause in its recent bullish momentum today, with total market capitalization dipping by $43 billion to $3.28 trillion. This cooling phase comes after a strong rally in recent days, raising questions about the durability of the current uptrend. Market Momentum Slows Despite Bitcoin’s

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SUI Open Interest Hits $1.82 Billion Amid Price Surge — Is the Rally Sustainable or Due for a Pullback?

SUI, one of the rising stars in the altcoin market, has seen a significant surge in both price and investor engagement this week. Over the past 48 hours alone, the token has climbed nearly 20%, reinforcing a bullish trend that has been building steadily for the past three weeks. This

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Traditional Finance Fuels Bitcoin's Ascent Toward $110,000 All-Time High

Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past the $100,000 mark for the first time since early February, climbing 3.6% in the last 24 hours and reigniting bullish sentiment across crypto markets. This milestone comes amid growing institutional involvement, with traditional finance (TradFi) now playing a pivotal role in shaping Bitcoin’