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IMF updates global standards to include crypto in balance of payments

The IMF's new Balance of Payments Manual classifies digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and tokens, enhancing statistical standards and acknowledging their economic impact on traditional financial systems.

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Public Keys: Predictions for HOOD, DTCC Doubles Down on ETH and Bakkt Is Back—Again

This week in crypto: Bakkt Holdings faces setbacks while launching new partnerships, Robinhood ventures into prediction markets, and Coinbase eyes Derebit acquisition.

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Tether Engaging With Big 4 Accounting Firm: Report

Tether is in discussions with a Big Four accounting firm for an independent audit of its stablecoin backing to enhance transparency amid regulatory scrutiny.

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Haun Ventures seeks $1 billion to fund crypto startups: report

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Ex-DOGE head, Vivek Ramaswamy backs Tether’s US Treasury strategy to sustain USD status

Tether acquired $33.1B in US Treasuries in 2024, becoming the seventh-largest holder, while promoting stability for its stablecoin and emphasizing transparency in its investments.

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15% discount and 17% yield boost made Strategy STRF sale ‘upsized’

Michael Saylor increased his company's fundraising from $500M to $722.5M through stock adjustments, aiming to buy more bitcoin while facing mixed reactions and criticism regarding its performance.

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Bitcoin Mining Stocks Fall Despite Positive SEC Proof-of-Work Guidance

Bitcoin mining stocks have fallen amid a market decline despite SEC guidance stating mining operations don't involve securities, with significant losses reported across the sector.

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Deep dive: How Michael Saylor came back from losing $6B in 1 day

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Mega VC raises aren’t ‘good for the decentralized efforts’ of crypto

Venture capital in crypto is evolving, with discussions on funding sizes, importance, and resources for firms. Smaller raises are emphasized for better insights into firm operations.

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Hong Kong’s IDA partners with Japanese firms to build stablecoin cross-border remittance service

IDA Finance collaborates with Progmat and others to develop a stablecoin remittance service between Hong Kong and Japan, enhancing cross-border transactions and addressing regulatory issues.