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Bitcoin Bounces as Crypto Market Turns Green: Where Do Prices Go Next? 📈

• Crypto market rebounds to $3.91 trillion, up 3.29% in 24 hours, with 95% of top 100 coins posting gains amid renewed institutional interest.

• Bitcoin rose 1.85% to $113,985, briefly hitting $114,309; technical indicators show sideways consolidation with no clear trend.

• Bitcoin’s RSI at 52 and ADX at 18 suggest a neutral, choppy market; 50-day EMA remains above 200-day EMA, but a potential “death cross” looms.

• ‘Myriad’ prediction market shows a 46% chance Bitcoin hits $125K before $105K, reflecting cautious sentiment despite recent gains.

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SWIFT to Add Blockchain Ledger to Global Payments Network 🌐

• Swift will integrate a blockchain-based ledger into its global payments network to speed up settlement across 200+ countries.

• The initiative, announced at Sibos in Frankfurt, has backing from over 30 financial institutions in 16 countries.

• The first phase involves creating a prototype with Consensys focused on real-time, 24/7 cross-border payments.

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Stablecoin Market Cap Nears $300B as Line Between TradFi and DeFi is ‘Fading’ 💵

• The stablecoin market cap is nearing $300 billion, up 18% in the past 90 days and more than doubling since early 2024.

• Traditional financial giants like Mastercard are increasingly integrating stablecoins (USDG, USDC, PYUSD, FIUSD) to enable faster, cheaper cross-border payments.

• Regulators and institutions, including the CFTC and European banks, are actively exploring stablecoin use cases such as tokenized collateral and euro-denominated stablecoins, aiming for broader adoption in 2026.

• Major banks recognize the need to modernize legacy systems and leverage blockchain tech to stay competitive amid rising stablecoin relevance and yield differentials.

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Leaked Documents Expose $8 Billion Crypto Web Behind Russia's Sanctions Evasion 🚨

• Leaked documents reveal an $8 billion crypto network allegedly used by Russia to bypass sanctions, involving multiple exchanges and crypto assets.

• The scheme reportedly facilitated the movement of funds through a web of over 100 entities, including shell companies and crypto mixers.

• Authorities are investigating the network, which reportedly enabled Russia to evade Western sanctions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

• The leaked info highlights the growing use of crypto for illicit activities, raising concerns over regulatory oversight and enforcement.

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Hyperliquid’s Hypurr NFTs Settle at $55,000 Floor Amid Ecosystem Expansion 🐈

• Hyperliquid’s Hypurr NFTs are now trading at a $55,000 floor price, just one day after launching on HyperEVM, its Layer 1 blockchain.

• The 4,600 NFT collection has a total 24-hour volume of roughly $70 million, with HYPE token trading at $46.94, up 6.3% today.

• About 86% of the collection is owned by 3,955 unique holders, with 11% listed for sale; most NFTs were allocated to early supporters and contributors.

• The launch coincides with Hyperliquid’s ecosystem expansion, including the rollout of its native stablecoin USDH, now with a $1.44 million market cap.

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