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Today marked a significant moment for the cryptocurrency industry as Congress held its first-ever hearing on decentralized finance (DeFi).

As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris prepare to engage in their first presidential debate, the spotlight on cryptocurrency policy is expected to be dim, despite rising calls for clarity from both candidates.

In January, Ethereum’s on-chain data revealed that stablecoin transaction volumes had reached an impressive $652 billion. This number has seen notable fluctuations throughout the year, with a significant peak in April when transaction volumes soared to $1.18 trillion.

South Korean Customs officials have reported a significant increase in drug smuggling activities, attributing the rise to the growing use of cryptocurrencies.

Andreessen Horowitz, widely known as a16z, has unveiled its second Crypto Startup Accelerator program (CSX), set to begin this week in New York City.

In a bold move reflecting its commitment to Bitcoin, Metaplanet, often dubbed "Asia’s MicroStrategy," has announced the acquisition of an additional ¥300 million worth of Bitcoin.