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Cipher Mining Surges 19% on $5.5B AWS AI Deal

Cipher Mining's stock jumped 19% after sealing a $5.5 billion AWS deal for AI infrastructure. This move signals a broader shift in crypto mining toward high-performance computing. How will this impact technology adoption and market trends?

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Bitmine Immersion Adds $320M Ether, Holdings Top $14B

Bitmine Immersion recently purchased $320 million in Ether, elevating its total crypto holdings above $14 billion. Chaired by Tom Lee, the firm continues to build its position despite market volatility. This signals growing institutional adoption in the cefi space.

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Teucrium CEO Reveals Massive XRP ETF Success Surge

Teucrium's XRP ETF attracted hundreds of millions in just 16 weeks. CEO Sal Gilbertie calls the interest enormous, crediting the XRP Army. Could this signal broader crypto adoption?

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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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