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Tech & Crypto Enthusiast | IP Lawyer turned Marketer. > Currently driving growth and content strategy as an editor at Cryptopress and other crypto projects. I specialize in bridging the gap between complex digital projects and clear, engaging content.
Shiny Coins #8, DeFi & Privacy Coins Defy Extreme Fear

Shiny Coins #8 – DeFi & Privacy Coins Defy Extreme Fear

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Bitcoin sits at roughly $65,600 with 57% dominance while the total crypto market cap hovers near $2.3 trillion and the Fear & Greed Index languishes at 13–16 (Extreme Fear). Macro risks—tariffs, softer GDP, and a flight to gold—have kept sentiment cautious, yet selective narratives are firing. DeFi giants just crossed trillion-dollar milestones, privacy coins are surging on-chain, Layer-1s are rebounding hard, and a few resilient memes...

Altcoins, Cryptocurrencies, DeFi, Yield farming

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Circle's Rocky Road to Redemption, From IPO Hype to 2026 Stock Surge

Circle’s Rocky Road to Redemption: From IPO Hype to 2026 Stock Surge

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The crypto stock rollercoaster just delivered another twist. On February 25, 2026, Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) shares exploded 35%+ in a single session—the biggest one-day pop since its IPO—after crushing Q4 2025 earnings. Revenue hit $770 million (up 77% YoY), USDC circulation reached $75.3 billion (up 72%), and on-chain transaction volume smashed records at $11.9 trillion (up 247%). Yet the stock still sits roughly 70% below its June...

Main, Stablecoins

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OCC Issues Rules Enforcing GENIUS Act's Stablecoin Yield Ban

OCC Issues Rules Enforcing GENIUS Act’s Stablecoin Yield Ban

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The OCC’s 376-page proposal implements the GENIUS Act by prohibiting yields on payment stablecoins, including through affiliates or third parties. Industry experts view it as an overreach beyond the statute, potentially disrupting models like Circle-Coinbase partnerships. The rule sets a 60-day comment period, with crypto firms gearing up to challenge presumptions on yield evasion. The Office of the Comptroller of the...

Crypto regulation, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News, Regulation, Stablecoins

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OCC Proposes Detailed Rules for Stablecoin Issuance Under GENIUS Act

OCC Proposes Detailed Rules for Stablecoin Issuance Under GENIUS Act

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The OCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on February 25, 2026, to fully implement the GENIUS Act enacted in July 2025. The framework applies to permitted payment stablecoin issuers, including bank subsidiaries, federal and qualified state issuers, and foreign entities seeking U.S. access. Issuers must maintain 1:1 reserves with highly liquid assets, redeem at par within two business days, and implement principles-based risk...

Crypto regulation, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News, Regulation

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Stripe Reportedly Considers Acquiring PayPal or Its Assets

Stripe Reportedly Considers Acquiring PayPal or Its Assets

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Stripe has expressed preliminary interest in acquiring all or parts of PayPal, Bloomberg reports. The potential deal comes as Stripe hits a $159 billion valuation, boosted by quadrupled stablecoin volumes via its Bridge platform. PayPal shares surged nearly 7% to around $47, lifting its market cap to approximately $43 billion. Both firms have deepened crypto involvement: Stripe with Bridge and Tempo blockchain; PayPal with PYUSD...

Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News

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