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Firelight Hits 50 Million XRP Milestone as DeFi Protection Demand Surges

Decentralized finance ( DeFi) protection protocol built, Firelight, has surpassed 50 million XRP staked following several whale-scale deposits. Rapid Adoption and Capacity Expansion Firelight, the onchain protection layer for DeFi, has surpassed 50 million XRP staked on its protocol. The achievement follows several large-scale deposits exceeding 1 million XRP each and a newly expanded deposit cap…
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Bitcoin Mining Margins Tighten as AI Pivot Accelerates, Coinshares Says

Bitcoin miners entered 2026 facing mounting cost pressure and a rapid shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, according to a new Coinshares report released on Wednesday. AI Boom Reshapes Bitcoin Mining Sector, Coinshares Report Shows According to the latest bitcoin mining analysis, Q4 2025 marked one of the toughest periods for miners since the April 2024 halving, as bitcoin’s…
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Sen. Warren Questions MrBeast on Step Acquisition Amid Teen Crypto Concerns

Crypto NewsPublished:Mar 24, 2026, 11:30 PMBTC$70,719(+0.30%)ETH$2,159(+0.85%) Sen. Warren Questions MrBeast on Step Acquisition Amid Teen Crypto Concerns Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Beast Industries after it acquired teen banking app Step. Her letter focuses on Step’s past crypto offerings for minors, its marketing tactics, and user protection concerns tied to partner bank…
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Bitcoin ETFs Extend Weekly Inflows Despite Late-Week Pullback

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) secured a fourth straight week of inflows despite late selling pressure. Ether lagged with consistent outflows, while solana and XRP posted modest gains. Crypto ETFs Split Week: Bitcoin Gains, Ether Bleeds Momentum told two different…
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When Crypto Assets Become Investment Contracts, SEC Defines Key Conditions

SEC defines when crypto assets become securities while outlining five core categories, tying regulatory treatment to issuer-driven profit expectations and clarifying how different types of digital assets are evaluated under U.S. law. SEC and CFTC Outline Crypto Asset Classification Rules A regulatory shift is redefining how crypto assets are treated under U.S. securities law, as federal…
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