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Strategy's 713,502 Bitcoin fell underwater as price dropped below $76,052 cost basis. Firm faces $900M paper loss but no forced selling.

CME Group CEO Terry Duffy said the derivatives giant is exploring initiatives involving its own coin on a decentralized network as it advances tokenized cash and collateral efficiency.

Tether's Q4 report reveals record growth and financial strength following the October 2025 crash, positioning it as a key player in global finance.

Bitcoin fell to $72,900, lowest since November 2024, triggering $740M in liquidations. Traders watch $68,000-$50,000 support zone.

Ripple Prime integrated Hyperliquid as first DeFi platform Wednesday. Clients access $5B open interest derivatives with traditional asset margining.

Vitalik said L2s as scaling engine "no longer makes sense." Arbitrum, Optimism, Base responded - agreeing rollups must evolve, split on role.

BBVA joined 11 EU banks building Qivalis euro stablecoin for H2 2026 launch. Dollar tokens control 99% of $300B market, euro under $1B.

GraniteShares anti-Strategy ETF hit record $114 as MSTR fell to Sept 2024 low. Strategy holds 713,502 BTC at $76,052 average ahead of earnings.

U.S. Treasury probes crypto platforms over Iran sanctions evasion. Iranian wallets received $7.8B in 2025 as enforcement targets exchanges.

UBS exploring crypto access for private clients with 3-5 year tokenization plan. Net profit rose 53% to $7.8B as bank shifts from skeptic.