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Bitcoin 2025 builders predict DeFi will unseat traditional finance

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5NzY0ZDktM2UwMi03NjE1LThjNTYtNjU5NDViODZiMGNk.jpg" alt="Bitcoin 2025 builders predict DeFi will unseat traditional finance"></p><p>Bitcoin’s foundational security is powering a new frontier: DeFi systems built on self-sovereignty, security and real-world financial inclusion.</p>

Bitcoin 2025 builders predict DeFi will unseat traditional finance

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5NzY0ZDktM2UwMi03NjE1LThjNTYtNjU5NDViODZiMGNk.jpg" alt="Bitcoin 2025 builders predict DeFi will unseat traditional finance"></p><p>Bitcoin’s foundational security is powering a new frontier: DeFi systems built on self-sovereignty, security and real-world financial inclusion.</p>

Anthony Pompliano to lead new Bitcoin-buying group raising $750M: FT

Under Pompliano’s leadership, ProCapBTC would reportedly seek to raise $750 million in equity and convertible debt as part of a merger with Columbus Circle Capital 1.

Anthony Pompliano to lead new Bitcoin-buying group raising $750M: FT

Under Pompliano’s leadership, ProCapBTC would reportedly seek to raise $750 million in equity and convertible debt as part of a merger with Columbus Circle Capital 1.

Walmart, Amazon consider issuing own stablecoins: WSJ

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5MzhjMWQtYjU4ZS03OWU1LThlNGItYTQxNzlhODk0NWY3.jpg" alt="Walmart, Amazon consider issuing own stablecoins: WSJ"></p><p>Retail giants Walmart and Amazon are reportedly evaluating digital currencies to streamline e‑commerce and boost cross‑border transactions.</p>

Walmart, Amazon consider issuing own stablecoins: WSJ

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5MzhjMWQtYjU4ZS03OWU1LThlNGItYTQxNzlhODk0NWY3.jpg" alt="Walmart, Amazon consider issuing own stablecoins: WSJ"></p><p>Retail giants Walmart and Amazon are reportedly evaluating digital currencies to streamline e‑commerce and boost cross‑border transactions.</p>

Walmart, Amazon consider issuing own stablecoins: WSJ

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5MzhjMWQtYjU4ZS03OWU1LThlNGItYTQxNzlhODk0NWY3.jpg" alt="Walmart, Amazon consider issuing own stablecoins: WSJ"></p><p>Retail giants Walmart and Amazon are reportedly evaluating digital currencies to streamline e‑commerce and boost cross‑border transactions.</p>

Polkadot community split on selling 500K DOT for Bitcoin reserve

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5NzY4YWItZGRkMS03MGFiLWJjOGUtMzg4M2JjMjQxOTNm.jpg" alt="Polkadot community split on selling 500K DOT for Bitcoin reserve"></p><p>Polkadot’s community is split over a proposal to convert 500,000 DOT tokens into tBTC using a year-long DCA strategy amid market volatility.</p>

Polkadot community split on selling 500K DOT for Bitcoin reserve

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5NzY4YWItZGRkMS03MGFiLWJjOGUtMzg4M2JjMjQxOTNm.jpg" alt="Polkadot community split on selling 500K DOT for Bitcoin reserve"></p><p>Polkadot’s community is split over a proposal to convert 500,000 DOT tokens into tBTC using a year-long DCA strategy amid market volatility.</p>

Bitcoin price Bollinger Bands &#039;failure&#039; risks end of uptrend at $112K

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands analysis leads to potentially grim conclusions about the fate of the BTC price rebound, which began at sub-$75,000 lows in April.

Bitcoin price Bollinger Bands &#039;failure&#039; risks end of uptrend at $112K

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands analysis leads to potentially grim conclusions about the fate of the BTC price rebound, which began at sub-$75,000 lows in April.

GameStop shares tank 22% after boosting raise to $2.25B for Bitcoin strategy

GameStop boosted its convertible note offering to $2.25 billion, fueling its Bitcoin treasury strategy and raising speculation about future crypto investments.

GameStop shares tank 22% after boosting raise to $2.25B for Bitcoin strategy

GameStop boosted its convertible note offering to $2.25 billion, fueling its Bitcoin treasury strategy and raising speculation about future crypto investments.

GameStop shares tank 22% after boosting raise to $2.25B for Bitcoin strategy

GameStop boosted its convertible note offering to $2.25 billion, fueling its Bitcoin treasury strategy and raising speculation about future crypto investments.

Why is the crypto market down today?

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMDgvODAzMjgxMmQtMWQ1MC00NmFiLWI5NjUtYTBjYjZkZDQxYTYz.jpg" alt="Why is the crypto market down today?"></p><p>Crypto market volatility rises in reaction to Israel’s attack on Iran, but the technical setup suggesting that the uptrend still remains intact.</p>

Shopify launches early access to USDC stablecoin payments on Base

Shopify is rolling out USDC payments via Coinbase’s Base network, offering cashback perks and expanding crypto checkout options through Shopify Payments.

KuCoin expands into Thailand with SEC-approved exchange

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5NzY4NDUtZWMzZi03ZDFkLTkyZjEtOGEzNDVmMDg4MzNj.jpg" alt="KuCoin expands into Thailand with SEC-approved exchange"></p><p>KuCoin enters the Thai market with a fully licensed exchange after acquiring ERX, Thailand’s first SEC-supervised digital token platform.</p>

KuCoin expands into Thailand with SEC-approved exchange

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5NzY4NDUtZWMzZi03ZDFkLTkyZjEtOGEzNDVmMDg4MzNj.jpg" alt="KuCoin expands into Thailand with SEC-approved exchange"></p><p>KuCoin enters the Thai market with a fully licensed exchange after acquiring ERX, Thailand’s first SEC-supervised digital token platform.</p>

My Big Coin execs to pay nearly $26M in fines to CTFC

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5NzY3M2ItNzQzMi03YzAwLWFlMGMtYzZmMDU4MWQyY2Ri.jpg" alt="My Big Coin execs to pay nearly $26M in fines to CTFC"></p><p>The CFTC said that My Big Coin investors might not get their money back as the alleged operators “may not have sufficient funds or assets.”</p>

Huione darknet humming at ‘full capacity’ despite shutdown

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5NzY3YTMtODAyYy03YzI4LWE4M2ItMmM1ZDgyZDQzZDIx.jpg" alt="Huione darknet humming at ‘full capacity’ despite shutdown"></p><p>Despite repeated attempts to stamp out the crypto-crime-linked Huione, Chainalysis says there’s been no meaningful decline in transactions.</p>