🚀 This Week’s Must-Know Crypto Updates!
Focusing on key developments impacting emerging markets and the global south, here are the top stories you need to know this week 👇
🇰🇬 Binance’s CZ to Advise Kyrgyzstan on Blockchain Strategy
Changpeng Zhao, Binance co-founder, has been appointed as an advisor to Kyrgyzstan on blockchain and crypto policy. This move could help drive innovation and adoption in Central Asia.
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🌐 Blockchain Key to Next Industrial Revolution – HashKey Chair
HashKey Group’s chairman says blockchain financial innovation is essential for powering the next wave of the global industrial revolution, with Asia playing a central role.
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📉 Bitcoin Falls Below $75K Amid Market Turmoil
BTC dipped to a low of $74,637 as panic hit both crypto and traditional markets. Traders brace for more volatility ahead.
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💥 $1 Billion Liquidated as Asian Markets Bleed Red
The crypto market suffered over $1B in liquidations as bearish pressure swept across Asian trading hours, highlighting increased correlation with global economic concerns.
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📜 Regulation Can Boost Crypto Payments, Says Bybit Exec
Despite fears, Bybit’s leadership says regulation is a “net positive” for the industry, giving more legitimacy and safety to crypto payments worldwide.
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⚠️ Crypto Meltdown Wipes $1.3 Trillion Across Major Tokens
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin were hit by a brutal Monday crash, reminding investors of the market’s wild volatility.
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⚙️ Bitcoin Hashrate Breaks 1 Zetahash Milestone
Bitcoin’s network hit a historic milestone, surpassing 1 Zetahash per second. This highlights the growing strength and security of the network despite market panic.
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📉 Polymarket Shows 60%+ Odds of Recession in 2025
Tariff fears shake investor confidence as bets on Polymarket surge, with users anticipating emergency rate cuts from the U.S. Fed to calm macro turmoil.
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🌎 LatAm Insights: Brazil Bans Crypto for Retirement Funds, Bank Eyes Stablecoin
Latin America’s largest bank is considering launching its own stablecoin, while Brazil bans retirement funds from holding crypto—reflecting mixed regional sentiment.
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🇭🇰 Hong Kong Opens Staking to Licensed Crypto Firms
The SFC will now allow regulated crypto companies to offer staking services under new guidelines, increasing access while tightening oversight.
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🧾 Germany Calls for Gold Repatriation Amid Global Uncertainty
Germany is moving to bring back its gold reserves as markets reel—reminding crypto advocates of the value of sovereign financial resilience.
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🇸🇻 El Salvador Buys More Bitcoin During Market Dip
President Bukele’s government added to their BTC holdings, staying true to the “buy-the-dip” strategy despite broader economic fears.
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📊 Crypto Market Insights – By Lorenzo
• Global panic over tariffs triggers selloffs in both traditional and crypto markets
• Traditional finance uses circuit breakers—crypto doesn’t, increasing volatility
• Central banks worldwide prepare for rate cuts and QE as recession risks rise
• Despite short-term fear, long-term holders remain strong
• Builders keep building: innovation continues even in downturns
• 2025 is proving to be a cycle where only the most resilient HODLers survive
🚀 Overall Sentiment:
This week tested every investor’s nerves—but also showed crypto’s staying power. While fear ripples through the markets, core developers, long-term holders, and emerging economies continue building toward a decentralized future.
📝 Edited by: Shaun (The Cult Sage), Mokeira E
🔍 Researched by: Lorenzo
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