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Coinbase Launches Direct Indian Rupee Deposit and Withdrawal Rails
The U.S. exchange has established direct rupee trading rails for Indian customers after securing regulatory clearance.
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Trump Admin Launches Pentagon UFO Website With Declassified Files
The new website follows years of hearings, investigations, and pressure for greater UAP transparency.
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Israel launches ground invasion into southern Lebanon amid failed ceasefire talks
The escalation in Lebanon undermines peace prospects, heightens regional instability, and complicates diplomatic efforts for conflict resolution. The post Israel launches ground invasion into southern Lebanon amid failed ceasefire talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Grayscale sets 0.29% fee for its Hyperliquid ETF, undercutting Bitwise and 21Shares
Grayscale is set to launch its own Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund as soon as this week, setting a sponsor fee of 0.29%.
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CFTC upgrades filing system so exchanges can bundle product certifications
The CFTC's portal upgrade streamlines contract filings, potentially accelerating product launches, but upcoming disclosure rules may offset this ease. The post CFTC upgrades filing system so exchanges can bundle product certifications appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Anthropic files confidential IPO paperwork as Claude maker nears public markets
Anthropic files confidential IPO paperwork ahead of OpenAI after raising $65B at a $965B valuation and launching Opus 4.8. The post Anthropic files confidential IPO paperwork as Claude maker nears public markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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AI Giant Anthropic Files to Go Public After Nearing $1 Trillion Valuation
Claude maker Anthropic said Monday that it confidentially filed to launch an IPO in the U.S. following another huge funding round.
KuCoin’s KuCard Launch in Australia Brings Crypto Closer to Everyday Payments
Crypto ownership has grown faster than crypto spending in Australia. 33% of Australians now invest in or hold crypto. Yet the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 2025 Consumer Payments Survey found that only around 2% of respondents had used cryptocurrency to make a payment in the past year. The numbers show how far everyday payment use The post KuCoin’s KuCard Launch in Australia Brings Crypto Closer to Everyday Payments appeared first on BeInCrypto.
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Crypto meets Wall Street: MEXC unveils 'RealStocks' with 0-fee U.S. equity trading and real dividends
MEXC, a leading 0-fee cross-asset trading platform, today announced the official launch of 'RealStocks.'
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Binance adds US stock trading in push beyond crypto
Binance launched US equities trading for eligible users and plans tokenized stocks as crypto exchanges expand into broader financial markets.
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Binance adds over 7,000 US stocks and ETFs for traders outside the United States amid super app push
Binance launched U.S. stock and ETF trading for non-U.S. users and has plans for tokenized equities on BNB Chain.
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Coinbase launches rupee bank rails in India after FIU nod
Coinbase has switched on direct rupee bank transfers in India via IMPS, letting users move funds between local bank accounts and the exchange for spot and futures trading.
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XRP To $1,000? Expert Lays Out Macro Domino Theory
Jake Claver has outlined his macro thesis for why XRP could eventually reach $1,000, arguing in a May 31 interview with MissCrypto that the asset may benefit from a rare convergence of global liquidity stress, stablecoin regulation, tokenization and real-time settlement demand. Claver acknowledged that the target appears extreme when viewed through the usual market-cap framework. But he argued that crypto investors are applying the wrong lens to assets designed to support global settlement networks.“ I know that seems like a high price point for a lot of people,” Claver said. “They look at the
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Coinbase launches Indian rupee rails with perps access in expansion push
The Nasdaq-listed company said it has established INR order books to provide dedicated liquidity for users in the country.
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Coinbase makes a major play for India’s booming $3 billion crypto market with local currency launch
Coinbase announces INR rails to make the platform fully accessible to Indian retail traders.
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Hedgebook launches app for hedging risks in large-cap equities using Kalshi
Hedgebook's app could redefine risk management for large-cap equity investors by leveraging prediction markets to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties. The post Hedgebook launches app for hedging risks in large-cap equities using Kalshi appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Perplexity launches AI-powered browser Comet, available via waitlist
Comet's integration of real-time crypto data could revolutionize market accessibility but raises significant security concerns for financial transactions. The post Perplexity launches AI-powered browser Comet, available via waitlist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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SoFi becomes first US national bank to launch a stablecoin in a consumer app
SoFi's stablecoin launch could revolutionize consumer banking by integrating blockchain technology, enhancing transaction speed, and security. The post SoFi becomes first US national bank to launch a stablecoin in a consumer app appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Nearly $1 Billion In Iranian Crypto Falls Into US Hands
Some Iranian crypto wallet owners may not even know yet that their money is gone. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed Friday that the US has quietly seized roughly $1 billion in digital assets tied to Iran, a figure that has nearly tripled from earlier estimates released just weeks ago. Related Reading: Unknown Wallet Destroys $8.5 Million In Bitcoin In Shocking Burn Operation Economic Fury The seizures are part of a campaign called Operation Economic Fury, launched in March 2025, which has gone after Iranian assets on multiple fronts — freezing bank accounts, confiscating properties wi
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Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet
Bitcoin Magazine Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Coinkite has released the Coldcard MK5, building on the MK4’s dual secure element security with a larger Gorilla Glass screen, redesigned buttons, and improved NFC capabilities for smoother Bitcoin transactions. This post Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.
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NYSE parent ICE pushes ‘level playing field’ for 24/7 onchain perps
ICE’s CEO said regulators need to create a “level playing field” for launching 24/7 onchain perps contracts, which are already trading on exchanges such as Hyperliquid.
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Base launches Azul on mainnet, pushing Coinbase’s Ethereum L2 toward full decentralization
Base has deployed its Azul upgrade on mainnet, with multiproofs and a new client stack advancing decentralization.
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Gemini crypto exchange launches AI data feed powered by Grok
The move comes as Gemini continues to expand beyond spot crypto trading into derivatives, predictions, and other financial services.
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Prediction Market Myriad Launches $100K World Cup Competition
A prize pool of over $100,000 is available for top traders and makers on prediction markets linked to FIFA World Cup matches.