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Bitcoin Life Insurer Meanwhile Secures $82M Funding Boost

As CeFi funding surges past $23 billion in 2025, Meanwhile raises $82 million for Bitcoin products. This move highlights growing demand for inflation-resistant financial tools. What does it mean for the crypto market?

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Why Web3 Launchpads Fund Ideas Over Products in 2025

Web3 startups raised over $3.2 billion in Q1 2025, focusing on early-stage concepts. But why do launchpads prioritize raw ideas in funding, CeFi, and Web3? This shift sparks debates on innovation versus sustainability.

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Trump's $5Bn Foreign Aid Cut Impacts Funding

President Trump has initiated a $5 billion cut to approved foreign aid using a rare mechanism. This move affects humanitarian and development funding worldwide.

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Stellar (XLM) Surges 10.3% in a Rising Market

Stellar (XLM) has seen a remarkable increase of 10.3%, making it one of the top performers in the market. This surge reflects a broader upward trend across various assets.

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XLM Rises 6% to Recover From Weekend Plunge
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XLM Rises 6% to Recover From Weekend Plunge

Stellar posts dramatic intraday recovery from $0.33 support to $0.35 resistance as institutional money flows in....

• by CD Analytics
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HBAR Rises Past Key Resistance After Explosive Decline
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HBAR Rises Past Key Resistance After Explosive Decline

HBAR surged past key resistance at $0.19 amid a dramatic volume spike, signaling renewed institutional interest and reinforcing bullish momentum after a 9% recovery stretch....

• by CD Analytics
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No, Ethena's USDe Didn't De-peg
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No, Ethena's USDe Didn't De-peg

The supposed de-pegging was only limited to Binance while deviations were much more restrained on other major liquid avenues like Curve....

• by Omkar Godbole
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