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Why yen stablecoins are key to Japan’s crypto ambitions

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Japan’s regulators and conglomerates are working to bring one of the world’s key funding currencies into DeFi, but retail activity remains muted.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 18:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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Figure Technology stock crashes 20% following mixed Q4 earnings

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The blockchain-based lending platform beat revenue estimates but fell short on earnings, even as annual profit reached $134 million.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 17:44:27
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Minnesota to weigh ban on crypto kiosks after scam reports

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Representative Erin Koegel proposed a total ban on crypto ATMs in Minnesota, building on a 2024 state law that imposed restrictions on kiosk operators.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 17:17:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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How the EU’s crypto tax rules are expected to work for users and platforms

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The EU’s new crypto tax rules will require platforms to report user data and transactions, reshaping tax transparency for digital assets starting in 2026.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 16:04:50
Creator: Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya
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Barclays probes blockchain for banking functions like payments, deposits: Report

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The UK lender is reportedly seeking a technology partner to support blockchain-based payments and deposits as stablecoin adoption accelerates across finance and Big Tech.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 16:00:05
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Bitcoin to $30K? Analysts debate when and at what price BTC will bottom

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Several analysts forecast Bitcoin extending its bear market into late 2026, with potential cycle lows of $30,000 to $45,000 backed by rising exchange reserves.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 15:26:31
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Crypto taxes updated, BTC stuck below $70K: Month in charts

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Bitcoin struggled to breach $70,000 this month, while inflation rates decreased in Japan and some countries reevaluated crypto tax codes.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 15:09:22
Creator: Cointelegraph by Aaron Wood
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Bitcoin threatens new breakdown as US PPI sends gold to 1-month high

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Hotter US PPI inflation data boosted precious metals but punished Bitcoin bulls, with BTC price downside nearing 3% on the day.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 14:10:13
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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South Korea’s tax office leaks wallet seed and loses $4.8M in seized tokens

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South Korea’s National Tax Service reportedly published a wallet seed phrase in a press release, and tokens worth $4.8 million were swiftly drained in the latest custody blunder for the authorities.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 14:06:16
Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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PayPal, MoonPay and M0 launch PYUSDx to let devs issue app-specific stablecoins

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PYUSDx lets developers issue app-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD with fast launch, cross-chain support and branded token options.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 14:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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