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Lydian app brings crypto payments to Clover merchants

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Lydian app lets Clover merchants accept crypto from 300+ digital assets at checkout while still being settled in local fiat currency.
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Canada’s extra cautious stablecoin path risks Web3 departure

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Experts say the Stablecoin Act may be the right chance for Canada to catch up in the evolution of Web3 infrastructure.
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CMC Invest data shows ETFs, Bitcoin lead retail trades

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CMC Invest data shows Australian retail traders stayed net buyers in 2025, with ETFs dominating turnover and Bitcoin cracking the top 10.
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WazirX adopts Fireblocks tech to tighten crypto security

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Crypto exchange WazirX is integrating Fireblocks technology to tighten custody, access and transaction controls for its 16m users.
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SatVu maps crypto miners’ heat from space in Texas

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SatVu has unveiled high-resolution thermal satellite imagery revealing real-time operational heat from a vast Texas bitcoin mining campus.
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Binance bets on Aussie institutions to mature crypto

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Binance is banking on Australian institutions and new rules to push crypto from speculative sideshow to mainstream finance by 2026.
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Tiny Away lets guests book eco tiny houses with crypto

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Tiny Away now lets guests book eco tiny houses with Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT, offering 20% off crypto stays via Coinbase Commerce.
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ShapeShift makes Zcash default rail in V4 privacy push

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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ShapeShift makes Zcash its default payment rail in V4 upgrade, boosting DeFi privacy with NEAR Intents and new hardware wallet support.
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Crypto sentiment steadies as BAT soars, leverage muted

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Crypto sentiment stabilises after a sharp December selloff as options stress eases, BAT doubles, yet leverage and major coins stay subdued.
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BluSky AI names Riley Cooney to drive modular AI push

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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BluSky AI hires finance leader Riley Cooney as corporate development and strategy chief to accelerate its modular AI data centre expansion.
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Dear Santa - A Christmas wishlist for crypto owners (2025 edition)

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Crypto fans pen a festive wishlist to Santa, hoping 2026 brings calmer markets, clearer rules and fewer awkward family debates.
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CMC highlights ‘Furious Five’ themes set to shape 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.
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Worldpay link lets Australians buy crypto instantly

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Block Earner links with Worldpay to let Australians fund accounts instantly and buy crypto via major cards and mobile wallets.
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Locate Technologies debuts on NZX with Bitcoin-led treasury shift

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Locate Technologies is the first New Zealand-listed firm to adopt Bitcoin as its main treasury asset after moving from the ASX to the NZX for a more supportive market.
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Bitcoin 2.0 - 2025 is the year crypto grew up (mostly!)

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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In 2025, Bitcoin matured as governments bought it and institutions integrated it, transforming crypto from speculative frenzy to a stable asset class.
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Bitcoin’s adolescence: From silk road to government treasuries

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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Bitcoin is shedding its rebellious roots as institutional investors and governments embrace it, marking a transformative shift in 2025's digital asset landscape.
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Australians under 50 lead shift as crypto takes key investment role

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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One in four Australians now hold cryptocurrency, with those under 50 leading as crypto becomes a key part of diversified investment portfolios.
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CoinPayments returns to US with crypto platform after $50bn processed

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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CoinPayments has returned to the US, offering a platform that processed over USD $50bn globally to ease crypto payments for merchants and consumers.
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UK shifts digital asset investment to institutional platforms

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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UK digital asset investments have shifted to institutional platforms, now capturing over 70% of funding with GBP £2.7 billion raised since 2015.
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Have we finally broken Bitcoin’s four-year cycle?

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Bitcoin's classic four-year halving cycle may be evolving, with institutional demand smoothing volatility and creating a more mature market phase.