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What's the latest crypto news?

Asked 10 days ago

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Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have experienced a sharp sell-off following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with Bitcoin dropping below $99,000 and other major cryptocurrencies like Ether, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin also seeing significant declines. Over $1 billion in crypto positions were liquidated, mostly from bullish long positions, as traders reacted to increased geopolitical risk and inflation concerns. Additionally, Republican senators have unveiled a new legislative framework for crypto regulation in the U.S., aiming to clarify the rules for digital assets and address issues like money laundering and sanctions evasion.

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Crypto rules of the road framework unveiled by Republican senators
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CNBC
10 days ago
Crypto rules of the road framework unveiled by Republican senators

Republican senators, including Tim Scott and Cynthia Lummis, have introduced a legislative framework for crypto regulation, defining digital assets and proposing measures to reduce regulatory burdens and address money laundering and sanctions evasion.

Bitcoin sinks below $99,000 as Iran strikes trigger crypto sell-off
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CNBC
11 days ago
Bitcoin sinks below $99,000 as Iran strikes trigger crypto sell-off

Bitcoin fell below $99,000, its lowest in over a month, after U.S. bombers struck Iranian nuclear sites. This triggered a sharp sell-off across the crypto market, with Ether, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin also experiencing significant declines.

Bitcoin sinks below $99,000 as Iran strikes trigger crypto sell-off
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CNBC
11 days ago
Bitcoin sinks below $99,000 as Iran strikes trigger crypto sell-off

More than $1 billion in crypto positions were liquidated in 24 hours, over 95% from bullish long positions, as traders reacted to the geopolitical shock and inflation fears.

Bitcoin sinks below $99,000 as Iran strikes trigger crypto sell-off
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CNBC
11 days ago
Bitcoin sinks below $99,000 as Iran strikes trigger crypto sell-off

Trading volume surged on offshore derivatives exchanges like Bybit and Binance, with institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs dropping sharply by the end of the week.

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