Category: Altcoin News
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a16zcrypto’s 2025 Report: Massive Growth in Altcoin Ownership Despite User Engagement Challenges
Prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has released its comprehensive 2025 State of Crypto Report, revealing fascinating insights about the current state of altcoin adoption worldwide. The report paints a complex picture of an industry experiencing explosive growth in ownership while simultaneously grappling with significant challenges in active user engagement and practical utility. Active Users: Growth Amid Engagement…
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Solana Mobile Discontinues Saga Support After Just Two Years, Shifts Focus to Seeker
Solana Mobile has officially ended software support for its Saga smartphone, including critical security updates and compatibility guarantees with new services. The decision comes just two years after the device’s launch—a dramatically shorter support lifecycle compared to traditional smartphone manufacturers like Apple and Samsung, which typically provide 5-7 years of software updates. Abbreviated Support Cycle Raises Questions…
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BlackRock Launches Bitcoin ETP on London Stock Exchange Following Regulatory Breakthrough
Global asset management giant BlackRock has made a historic move by listing a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) on the London Stock Exchange, capitalizing on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) decision to ease its controversial four-year ban on altcoin investment products. This landmark development opens the door for millions of UK investors to gain regulated access to Bitcoin through traditional financial channels for the…
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Japan’s Regulatory Shift: Banks and Cryptocurrencies
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering a significant regulatory shift that could allow banks to acquire and hold cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin for investment purposes. This potential move would align digital asset management with traditional investments, positioning Japan as a regulated hub for digital finance. The FSA is reportedly preparing to review regulations that…
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U.S. Government Becomes World’s Second-Largest Bitcoin Holder After Massive $15 Billion Seizure
The United States government has ascended to become the second-largest Bitcoin holder globally following this week’s dramatic confiscation of 127,271 BTC valued at approximately $15 billion. According to multiple blockchain intelligence sources, the U.S. government now controls an estimated 327,000 BTC, positioning it as the second-largest “digital gold” holder after MicroStrategy, the corporate leader in Bitcoin treasury strategies. Unprecedented Asset…