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Fed Stablecoin Plan Risks Double Counting Dollars in Money Supply
A Federal Reserve staff note warns that regulated stablecoins could inflate official US money supply figures unless new accounting methods address reserve overlap and cross-border activity
Bitcoin's UTXO Set Faces Bloat From 96,000 Fake-Address Outputs
A new Bitquery analysis reveals over 96,000 fake-address outputs clogging Bitcoin's unspent transaction database, raising concerns about node efficiency and the long-term impact of persistent unspendable outputs on network health
MSCI Faces Regulatory Test Over Bitcoin Index Exclusion Plan
MSCI's proposal to exclude Bitcoin treasury companies from its indexes is under fire, as Strategy argues the move contradicts MSCI's own claims of neutrality and could damage its reputation with investors and regulators
How Crypto Traders Use On-Chain Data and Technical Analysis Tools
Crypto traders rely on a mix of on-chain analytics and technical charting platforms to interpret blockchain activity, price structure, and market sentiment. Understanding the strengths and limits of each tool is key to building a disciplined trading approach
How to Monitor AI Agent Tokens Using CoinMarketCap API
Tracking AI agent tokens is challenging due to rapid launches, duplicate symbols, and volatile liquidity. This guide explains how to use CoinMarketCap API to build a production-ready monitor for the Virtuals Protocol and Base ecosystem.
How Bitcoin Suisse Uses CoinMarketCap Data for Institutional Indexes
Bitcoin Suisse relies on CoinMarketCap's API to supply real-time crypto market data for its regulated STOXX Digital Asset Blue Chip Index, shaping how institutional investors access and score digital assets
Crypto Liquidation Data Gaps Expose Risks in Solana, Binance Crash
Conflicting reports on October's crypto crash reveal major gaps in liquidation data, with billions in losses and unclear risk mechanisms across Solana, Binance, and DeFi platforms. Regulators face challenges in tracking systemic failures and user impact.
Study Links 65,000 Crypto Addresses to $574 Million in Losses
A new security study has identified tens of thousands of Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain addresses tied to risky activity, revealing how contract and key misuse have led to hundreds of millions in lost funds
US Bitcoin Reserve Faces Scrutiny as True Holdings Remain Unclear
The US government claims to hold a strategic Bitcoin reserve, but conflicting estimates and a lack of public accounting have left markets and analysts guessing about the actual size and legal status of federal crypto holdings