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Ripple CEO Sees ‘New Dawn’ as Crypto Policy Talks Turn Bullish

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has declared a “new dawn” for cryptocurrencies, citing a dramatic shift in U.S. regulatory sentiment at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on August 22. In a post on X, Garlinghouse noted that discussions with policymakers, including Federal Reserve Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, revealed unprecedented openness to blockchain innovation, a stark contrast to last year’s skepticism. …

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Bitcoiners’ Skepticism of Institutions Remains Strong, Says Preston Pysh

Despite rising institutional involvement in cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin investors remain deeply skeptical of banks, hedge funds, and traditional financial players, according to crypto commentator Preston Pysh. Speaking on his podcast, The Investor’s Podcast, Pysh highlighted that Bitcoin’s core community continues to prioritize decentralization and self-sovereignty over institutional embrace, even as the market sees $11.5 billion in Bitcoin ETF trading volumes in …

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No Crypto at Work? Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Office Ban

Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban cryptocurrency activities in workplace environments, igniting a heated debate between regulatory advocates and tech innovators. The proposed legislation, introduced on August 20, aims to prohibit employees from trading, accepting, or promoting cryptocurrencies during work hours or on company premises, citing risks to productivity and cybersecurity. Unlike House Bill 1812, which targets public …

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Bitcoin Surges to $117K, Bears Squeezed, All-Time Highs in Sight

Bitcoin (BTC) has surged to $117,300, igniting a frenzy of bearish liquidations and fueling speculation of new all-time highs, according to Cointelegraph. The rally, sparked by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hint at a September rate cut during the Jackson Hole Symposium, liquidated $379.88 million in short positions, with $56.4 million tied to BTC alone, per CoinGlass data. This short …

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South Korea’s Banks in Talks with Tether, Circle Over Stablecoin Push

South Korea’s major banks, including Shinhan, Hana, KB Financial, and Woori, are in high-level talks with stablecoin giants Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) to explore partnerships, signaling a bold move toward integrating digital currencies into traditional finance. According to Yonhap News, meetings held on August 22 focused on distributing dollar-pegged stablecoins and issuing Korean won-backed stablecoins, aligning with South Korea’s …

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