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The exchange is offering up to 10x leverage on private-company valuations alongside 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs.
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Crypto researchers cut Bitcoin and Ethereum quantum attack estimate by 50%
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Treasury yields continue to rise even as Bessent doubles down on bond buybacks
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Nasdaq invests $100 million in Kraken parent company Payward at $21 billion valuation
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Indian agri warehouse giant is putting $2 billion in grain-backed loans onchain
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