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Sandeep Nailwal’s Polygon takeover is his chance to ‘go all in’

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Co-founder and new CEO Sandeep Nailwal opens up about dissolving Polygon’s board, closing zkEVM and why claiming sole leadership is the network’s best shot at relevance.

Published Date: 2025-06-18 17:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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Food fraud costs $50B yearly — Can blockchain stop it?

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Blockchain has already played a role in protecting consumers against food fraud, but there are lessons to be learned before it starts to truly pay off.

Published Date: 2025-06-18 16:47:09
Creator: Cointelegraph by Cath Jenkin
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Altcoin ETF applications surge as SEC softens crypto stance

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This year has seen an uptick in the number of altcoin ETF applications, with at least 31 filed in the first half of 2025, Cointelegraph Research found.

Published Date: 2025-06-18 16:45:04
Creator: Cointelegraph by Aaron Wood
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Crypto users vulnerable as Trump dismantles consumer watchdog

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The Trump administration, supported by major US crypto firms, has largely dismantled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leaving consumers vulnerable.

Published Date: 2025-06-18 16:43:22
Creator: Cointelegraph by Aaron Wood
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The empire strikes out: Institutionalists failed to kill the stablecoin bill

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Despite a relentless campaign from institutional powerbrokers like Senator Elizabeth Warren, the US Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, marking a watershed moment for stablecoin regulation and exposing the limits of establishment resistance.

Published Date: 2025-06-18 15:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zachary Kelman
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Bitcoin eyes $105K pre-FOMC as Trump reveals Iran asked for dialogue

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Trump offers light relief for Bitcoin price action while calling Fed Chair Jerome Powell a "stupid person" with interest-rate cut hopes absent.

Published Date: 2025-06-18 14:59:34
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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How a fake tweet from Paraguay pushed Bitcoin to $110K

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A fake post from the Paraguayan president’s X account claimed Bitcoin was now legal tender, triggering a sharp 4% price spike.

Published Date: 2025-06-18 14:50:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Onkar Singh
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Circle’s USDC to become eligible collateral for US futures trading

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USDC, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin by Circle and Coinbase, is set to become a collateral for US futures trading as part of a joint effort by Coinbase Derivatives and Nodal Clear.

Published Date: 2025-06-18 14:48:21
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill amid concerns over systemic risk

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The US Senate voted to pass the GENIUS Act, a bill regulating stablecoins, but observers believe lawmakers may have ignored stability concerns in Treasury markets.

Published Date: 2025-06-18 14:47:29
Creator: Cointelegraph by Aaron Wood
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Pi Network migration problems: Users report KYC, 2FA and balance errors

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As Pi Network prepares for its June 28 mainnet migration, several users are facing KYC failures and wallet errors, raising concerns about the platform’s readiness for open blockchain adoption.

Published Date: 2025-06-18 14:15:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Bradley Peak
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