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The US government and global regulatory efforts had a major effect on crypto compliance over the past few years, according to Elliptic's James Smith.
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Cryptocurrencies News
The cryptocurrency paradigm was heralded by the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) in 2008, inspiring a new technological and social movement. The goal of cryptocurrencies is to provide a medium for global, peer-to-peer transaction settlement that preserves privacy and financial security.
A cryptocurrency monetary policy is enforced through a unique blend of software, cryptography and financial incentives rather than the whim of trusted third parties such as central banks, corporations or governments. Cryptocurrencies are powered by cryptographically secure, verifiable transaction databases called blockchains, which provide their security and transparency.
A cryptocurrency network consists of a global community of stakeholders, including the validators that secure the network while adding transactions to the blockchain, the traders who speculate on these radically market-driven assets, and the builders working to onboard people to this new financial paradigm.
At Cointelegraph, we are chronicling the ongoing story of cryptocurrency and the rise of a borderless, permissionless financial system. How will industry stakeholders work to make crypto a mainstay in people’s lives? How will crypto investments change the paradigm of the current financial system? And will incumbent and legacy systems accept or fight this change?
Stay tuned: Cryptocurrencies are going to play a big role heading into the future.
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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
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Bitcoin bulls return in force as traders shake off bearish US economic news and attempt to reclaim the $95,000 level.
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A unique Bitcoin price model shows that BTC rallies by 6x when the network’s age increases by 40%.
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Ethereum charts point to a price bottom. Will next week’s Pectra upgrade spark an ETH rally?
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Blockchain firm Ripple made a multibillion-dollar bid to acquire the USDC issuer, but the offer was rejected, according to Bloomberg.
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Bitcoin’s low 7-day volatility could be a sign that a range expansion is in the making. Cointelegraph checks the altcoin charts to see which could follow.
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Bitcoin sold off to $92,910 after GDP data showed the negative impact of Trump’s trade war and the heightened chance of a US recession. Will traders buy the dip?
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Vitalik Buterin outlined his 2025 Ethereum development priorities, including single-slot finality, statelessness, enhanced privacy and decentralized infrastructure.
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The stolen $330 million was laundered through 300 wallets and 20+ exchanges, experts told Cointelegraph.
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Crypto hackers have already surpassed the $1.49 billion stolen during 2024, according to Immunefi’s latest research.
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FIFA is launching a new EVM-compatible blockchain, which will host its NFT collections and fan experiences.
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The new data compression layer may address centralization risks in the crypto industry, such as the recent outage by Amazon Web Services.
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Bitcoin volatility drops to a 563-day low, suggesting asset maturity as Arthur Hayes forecasts a $1 million BTC price by 2028 amid rising ETF flows and investor confidence.
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The USDC issuer expands further into Africa, joining forces with Onafriq to pilot stablecoin settlements across 40 countries and 200 million bank accounts.
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