Mastercard posts Director of Crypto Flows role to own stablecoin issuance, DeFi payment scaling, and Web3 network rule upgrades across its infrastructure. Citrini’s doomsday scenario sets Mastercard’s Q1 2027 earnings as the inflection point where AI agents bypass card interchange via stablecoins. The timing suggests Mastercard is racing to absorb the very threat Citrini identified…
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El Mencho, leader of CJNG cartel, was killed on February 22. CJNG was designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US. Investigations shed a light on CJNG’s use of crypto for illegal purposes. One of the world’s most wanted drug lords is dead. Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” was killed on Sunday.…
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Crypto whales quietly increased PUMP holdings as key breakout level comes closer Mega whales accumulated SNX aggressively while price tests critical continuation structure XCN whale buying rises as early reversal signals begin quietly forming The Supreme Court’s decision to ban Donald Trump’s tariffs has quietly shifted global market sentiment. Stocks reacted first, but crypto whales…
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The total crypto market fell another $43 billion over the last 24 hours as the market remains gripped with fear. Bitcoin (BTC) failed to climb back to $70,000, and MYX Finance (MYX) continues to lead the altcoins in the bear market with a 40% crash. In the news today:- Input Output CEO Charles Hoskinson announced…
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Senate leaders delayed the CLARITY Act markup as they lack enough bipartisan votes to advance the bill. The legislation would set federal rules for crypto markets and divide oversight between the SEC and CFTC. Lawmakers now aim for a late-January vote, but passage in 2026 remains uncertain. The US Senate has delayed a critical step…
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Chainlink whales added about $8.5 million as LINK fights to reclaim $12.50. Lido whales added roughly $2.28 million while $0.59 remains the breakout line. Aster whales bought over $320,000 as ASTER battles support near $0.65. Year-end usually brings position cuts across crypto. Big wallets and smart money often reduce exposure to secure profits, sit on…
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Fed independence threatened as Trump appoints new chair in May 2026; weakening dollar could boost Bitcoin demand. AI stocks face correction as enterprise demand lags; resulting selloff could trigger broad risk-off sentiment hitting crypto. Tariff impacts hitting real economy in 2026 may sustain inflation, limiting Fed rate cuts and pressuring crypto. Bloomberg’s year-end Trumponomics podcast…
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JPMorgan launches high-risk IBIT note synced to Bitcoin’s halving cycle. Product offers up to 50% returns but risks total loss below –30%. Signals shift from spot ETFs to Wall Street–engineered Bitcoin derivatives. Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a…
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The total crypto market cap rose $55 billion to $3.54 trillion, nearing $3.56 trillion resistance amid renewed investor optimism. Bitcoin trades at $106,371 with RSI signaling easing bearish pressure; a break above $108,000 could target $110,000. WLFI surged 24% to $0.156, forming an uptrend that could extend to $0.179 if buying pressure remains strong. The…
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The total crypto market cap jumps $83 billion to $3.41 trillion as improving macro conditions spark cautious optimism. Bitcoin rebounds to $103,543 from a five-month low, eyeing a breakout above $105,000 to confirm recovery. TRUMP surges 18.74% to $8.25 after acquisition talks with Republic.com, with a breakout above $8.35. The total crypto market cap (TOTAL)…
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