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Crypto Ghosted in U.S. Treasury Department's New Strategy on Financial Inclusion
The report touts strategies to connect people with financial tools, but the only mention of crypto refers to its risks – a contrast to Kamala Harris' positive tone on the campaign trail.
Solana-Based RWA Platform AgriDex Taps Stripe's Bridge to Lower Cost for Agricultural Trade Settlements
AgriDex is an example of how stablecoins are being increasingly used as a payment vehicle in emerging regions as a cheaper alternative for traditional banking rails.
Crypto Stocks MicroStrategy, Coinbase and Marathon Post Just Modest Gains as Bitcoin Eyes Record High
A notable outperformer was bitcoin miner Bitfarms, which nominated a new board member amid its proxy battle with Riot Platforms.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: APT Surges 10.9% as All Index Constituents Trade Higher
NEAR Protocol also joined Aptos as a top performer, gaining 5.8%.
DeFi Cover Provider Nexus Mutual Backs New Crypto Insurance Broker Native
Nexus Mutual is also behind a new insurance alternative on Coinbase’s L2 network called Base DeFi Pass.
Bitcoin Tops $70K for First Time in More Than Four Months
The price still remains below its record high of $73,700 hit in early March of this year.
Dogecoin Jumps 10%, Outperforming on Trump Popularity as Bitcoin Nears $70K
Bitcoin's "bullish setup" into the U.S. election next week mirrors late 2020, which preceded a 120% rally in two months, Matthew Sigel of VanEck said.
Tether's Paolo Ardoino: 'If the U.S. Government Wanted to Kill Us, They Can Press a Button'
But the leading stablecoin issuer is comfortable holding its T-bills at a U.S. institution because it respects international sanctions, CEO Ardoino said in an interview.
Emory University Joins Bitcoin ETF Rush, Reporting $16M Holding in Grayscale Vehicle
The endowment also reported a modest holding in crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN).
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL Gains 5.4%, Leading Index Higher from Friday
Bitcoin also joined as a top performer, gaining 3.0%.
