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Korean bank taps Ripple for payments, Pakistan opens crypto licensing: Asia Express

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Asia’s biggest crypto hubs are locked in a tax-cut arms race, while Ripple will help Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank move money across borders.

Published Date: 2026-08-25 02:03:55
Creator: Cointelegraph by Andrew Fenton
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CFTC, US soldier accused of illegal Polymarket bet spar over interpretation of prediction markets

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A judge stayed the CFTC’s civil case against a soldier who allegedly used nonpublic information for a Polymarket bet, but the regulator is trying to weigh in on the criminal case.

Published Date: 2026-08-24 21:33:13
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Gemini plans to distribute crypto prediction markets through Apex brokerages

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The proposed deal would make Gemini the exclusive venue for crypto event contracts offered through Apex’s FCM, expanding its prediction-market reach to brokerage clients.

Published Date: 2026-08-24 20:46:16
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Bernstein sees new USDC growth cycle, sets $140 Circle price target

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USDC supply increased by roughly $2 billion in seven days, with Bernstein citing higher transaction activity and several factors that could support further growth.

Published Date: 2026-08-24 20:00:39
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Coinbase-affiliated advocacy group endorses candidates for US midterms

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With just over two months until the US general election, Stand With Crypto announced its pick for politicians in its efforts to “elect the most pro-crypto Congress in history.”

Published Date: 2026-08-24 19:18:06
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Coinbase tokenized stocks go live on Base with Chainlink price feeds

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Coinbase’s B20 equities bring stocks including Apple and Nvidia onchain, allowing eligible non-US users to trade them 24/7 and use them across DeFi.

Published Date: 2026-08-24 19:11:48
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Bitcoin price hits $80K as 24-hour crypto short liquidations pass $220M

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As BTC tops $80,000 for the first time since May, price analysis warns that the market still needs to sustain higher levels to challenge the bear-market thesis.

Published Date: 2026-08-24 17:48:44
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Strive buys 1,110 Bitcoin for $81.5M, holdings top 21K BTC; ASST shares surge 11%

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Strive’s Nasdaq-traded shares surged more than 11% as the Bitcoin treasury company said it paid an average of $73,409 per BTC, pushing its holdings to 21,356 Bitcoin.

Published Date: 2026-08-24 16:44:55
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Crypto advocacy groups oppose Illinois digital asset tax in court

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Following a similar lawsuit filed by the Digital Chamber in July, two digital asset advocacy groups challenged Illinois’ 0.2% crypto tax on constitutional and due process grounds.

Published Date: 2026-08-24 16:05:48
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitmine extends 14-month ETH buying pace as Ether breaks above $2.5K

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Ether’s breakout above $2,500 has put the spotlight back on corporate ETH treasuries, with Bitmine now nearing its long-stated accumulation target.

Published Date: 2026-08-24 15:29:26
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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