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Trump’s Crypto Pivot, U.S. Regulation Shakeup, and Bitcoin’s Surge: Coinbase Expands in India, Bybit Targets Africa, and the Future of Stablecoins & Altcoins

The U.S. held its first "Crypto Summit," signaling a regulatory shift, while Trump backed a Bitcoin reserve. Bitcoin hit $81K but faces market pressures. Coinbase registered in India, expanding its footprint. MassJacker malware hijacked 778K wallets to steal crypto. Bybit eyes Kenya for African expansion, while Phoenix’s CEO made a major investment. Strategy’s stock dropped after a controversial Bitcoin purchase plan, and Deutsche Boerse’s Clearstream entered crypto custody.
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**"Crypto Crossroads: Trump’s Bitcoin Gamble, Market Chaos & Global Regulation Shifts"**

Crypto markets tumbled as Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve plan disappointed investors, and stocks like MSTR and COIN took double-digit losses. The OCC reaffirmed banks’ ability to hold crypto, while the SEC abandoned a strict trading system proposal. Thailand approved Tether’s USD₮ for payments, boosting stablecoin adoption. Crypto funds saw $4.75B in outflows, and firms spent $134M on the 2024 U.S. elections, raising regulatory concerns.
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Banks and Bitcoin: OCC's Big Crypto Policy Shift

Bitcoin plunges amid panic-selling as Trump unveils a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, disappointing investors. Pension funds explore crypto despite volatility. XRP sees 1.43B tokens traded, sparking speculation. Crypto stocks tumble as markets react to uncertainty. The OCC clarifies banks’ crypto roles, while the U.S. forms a strategic digital asset stockpile. Meanwhile, India tightens forensic crypto investigations. The crypto landscape is shifting fast—stay tuned for what’s next!
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Crypto Chaos: Trump’s $12B Crash, Bitcoin’s $90K Rebound, North Korea’s $1B Hack & More!

Trump’s $TRUMP coin crashed, wiping $12B in value, while Bitcoin rebounds to $90K after trade war sell-offs. North Korea laundered $1B from the Bybit hack, with 77% still traceable. Crypto scams surged, with investors losing millions in the U.S., Canada, and Malaysia. North Carolina lawmakers delayed Bitcoin pension investments, citing risks. Vietnam is rushing to regulate crypto, and Michael Saylor weighs in on Bitcoin’s market dip.
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"Crypto Chaos: Hacks, Scams, Policy Shifts & Market Mayhem"

Crypto hacks surged past $1.5B, exposing bug bounty flaws as Bybit lost $1.4B. Trump’s U.S. Crypto Reserve caused a short-lived price boost but raised ethical concerns. Bitcoin’s energy use sparks debate on sustainability, while scams like a ₹20 crore fraud in Assam and a $215K Ontario case highlight rising crypto crime. The SEC dismissed its lawsuit against Kraken, and Bitcoin tumbled below $85K amid trade war fears. Crypto remains volatile—will regulation or innovation win?
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"Crypto Chaos: Scams, Seizures, Bollywood Drama & Trump’s Market Shake-Up!"

Trump’s Crypto Strategic Reserve sparked a $300B market rally, boosting Bitcoin and Ethereum. Meanwhile, crypto losses hit $1.53B in February, with Bybit suffering a record $1.4B hack. The U.S. lost 1,200 crypto ATMs after a fraud crackdown, while India saw ₹20 Cr in scams, with Bollywood stars linked to fraud cases. The FBI recovered $8.2M from text scams, and CME announced Solana futures, signaling institutional growth. Stay tuned for all the latest crypto buzz!
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Crypto Scammers Stole $230M in 2024 – Biggest Scams

Bitcoin plunged below $90K, erasing over $230B from the market amid Trump’s tariffs. Solana fell below $150 as FTX’s token unlock looms. The Bybit hack stole $1.5B, adding to crypto’s $2B+ thefts in 2024. LockBit ransomware exploited Confluence vulnerabilities. Crypto scams hit $230M in 2024, with one victim losing $125M in a fake job interview. OKX faces a $500M fine, while the SEC dropped its probe into Robinhood. Meanwhile, crypto trading booms in India’s smaller cities despite regulations.
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Hong Kong & Singapore Lead Asia’s Crypto Revolution

Bybit lost $1.5B in a massive hack, sparking security concerns. Binance Pay’s transactions surged to $72.4B, reflecting rising crypto adoption. Russia lost $14.2M due to illegal mining, while Argentina’s President Milei faces scrutiny over a meme coin crash. Hong Kong & Singapore push crypto regulations forward. Elon Musk reaffirmed his Dogecoin support, and an Indian investor lost $221K in a scam. Justin Sun urged exchanges to strengthen security after the Bybit breach.
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Blockchain Alliance Expands – Pro-Crypto Policies on the Rise

This week on Chain Train, we explore a Singapore payroll employee’s S$5.7M crypto theft, Coinbase's fight to shift crypto oversight to the CFTC, and Argentina's Milei facing backlash over a crypto scam. The Winklevoss twins invest £3.58M in Real Bedford FC, while Nigeria sues Binance for $81.5B. The SEC speeds up crypto ETF approvals, and the Blockchain Association expands. Finally, Michael Saylor proposes the US should buy 20% of Bitcoin.
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Regulating Crypto: Nigeria, India, & the Global Push

This week on Chain Train, we dive into crypto’s latest headlines. Bitcoin continues its slide, while Argentina’s president faces backlash over a failed token. In India, authorities seize ₹1,646 crore in a global Ponzi case. The UK and U.S. investigate crypto scams, while Nigeria moves to tax digital assets. Meanwhile, Tether’s co-founder backs a new stablecoin, and BitGo expands into OTC trading. Tune in as we break down these developments and what they mean for the crypto world!
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