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Bitcoin Stuck in Narrow Range as Altcoin Bets Heat Up

Bitcoin consolidates between $76k–$78k while AI tokens and HYPE surge. Options traders signal caution ahead of the weekend.

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XRP Options Bet Signals Trader Expects Price Stability Near $1.40

A major XRP derivatives play on Deribit suggests institutional confidence in sideways price action through June, despite macro headwinds and regulatory developments.

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Qivalis Euro Stablecoin Adds 25 Banks, Signals European Push for Digital Currency

European banking consortium Qivalis expands to 37 members across 15 countries, targeting 2026 launch of regulated euro stablecoin to challenge dollar dominance.

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Ohio Man Sentenced to 9 Years for $10M Bitcoin Trading Ponzi Scheme

Investment manager Rathnakishore Giri convicted of defrauding investors through fake Bitcoin derivatives returns, continuing fraud even after guilty plea.

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Bitcoin Depot Files for Bankruptcy, Shutters 9,000 ATM Network

North America's largest Bitcoin ATM operator collapses under regulatory pressure, citing transaction limits, state bans, and litigation costs as business becomes unsustainable.

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Bitcoin Slides Below $79K as Macro Fears Trigger Risk-Off Selloff

Bitcoin drops sharply amid recession fears and fixed-income volatility, but analysts suggest medium-term upside if capital rotates from bonds.

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Three Catalysts Could Drive Ethereum to Fresh Highs, Says SharpLink CEO

SharpLink Gaming CEO identifies regulatory clarity, risk appetite recovery, and RWA tokenization as key drivers for Ethereum price momentum.

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Kraken Exits LayerZero for Chainlink After Cross-Chain Security Reckoning

Kraken joins exodus to Chainlink CCIP following LayerZero's April exploit, migrating $292M in wrapped assets amid broader protocol defection