As a company, we obsess over new innovation and building for our users and clients, but today it&rsquo;s always nostalgic to take a look back at where it all began and bring a piece of that history into the present.
As a nod to our company heritage, I&rsquo;m excited that we have recently launched Solana in the Blockchain.com Explorer.
We started this journey by giving people a way to actually see what was happening onchain, and adding Solana is our way of staying true to those roots while keeping our eyes on the future.
The beginning of a transparent ledger
Long before Blockchain.com was a global financial platform, it was Blockchain.info. In 2011, it all started with a simple website built in a small flat in York. At the time, the concept was completely novel. Something new. A Block Explorer that allowed anyone, anywhere, to see the details of public Bitcoin transactions just by searching any address or hash id &ndash; basically a digital fingerprint for something that permanently happened.&nbsp;
Back then, if you didn&rsquo;t run your own full node, you had no way of knowing if your Bitcoin had actually moved. Blockchain.info changed that, providing the transparency that gave the early community the confidence to build. For years, we were the primary window through which the world viewed the Bitcoin network and our data today is used by institutions to track network health, mining difficulty, price and more
Growing the ecosystem&nbsp;
Since those early days of tracking hashes, we&rsquo;ve expanded in ways we never could have imagined. Today, we serve over 40 million verified users and have supported more than $1 trillion in crypto transactions.
Our product suite has evolved far beyond a search bar:
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Non-custodial and custodial wallets: We launched our non-custodial and custodial wallets, giving users the best of both worlds. We&rsquo;ve grown to become the largest non-custodial wallet holder in the world, and have reached more than 94 million non-custodial and custodial wallets around the world. .
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Self-custodial perps: We&rsquo;ve brought high-performance perpetual futures trading directly into our DeFi wallet, giving users up to 50x leverage while they maintain control of their keys.
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Crypto-backed lending: We&rsquo;ve built a robust lending desk that helps both retail and institutional clients unlock liquidity without selling their assets.
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Institutional business: We support over 1,500 institutional clients with deep liquidity, 24/7 white-glove service, and a massive catalog of 600+ tradable assets. From bespoke OTC spot trading and custom options, we&rsquo;re providing hedge funds, family offices, etc. the tools they need to move beyond passive holding and start actively deploying capital onchain.
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But even as we build these complex financial tools, we believe the core mission is still about providing transparency and accessibility to everyone and everywhere.&nbsp;

As a nod to our company heritage, I’m excited that we have recently launched Solana in the Blockchain.com Explorer.

Blockchain honors 15-year legacy with launch of Solana Block Explorer

The last 15 years have been a blur. One minute you’re looking at a whitepaper, and the next you’ve co-founded and led a company into the financial revolution.

After successfully launching perpetual futures funding from your<a href="https://www.blockchain.com/blog/posts/blockchaincom-launches-global-self-custodied-perpetual-futures-trading"> DeFi wallet</a>, we have now expanded the feature for a more seamless and simplified experience. Beginning today, users can now fund your Perps Account directly from your Trading Account balance.
By linking your primary Trading Account directly to our perpetuals platform, we&rsquo;ve stripped away the complexity. If you have a balance, you&rsquo;re ready to trade.
You can now fund your Perps Account directly from your Trading Account balance, and start going long or short on gold, oil, Tesla, NVIDIA, BTC, and 240+ other markets with up to 50x leverage. Crypto. Commodities. FX. Stocks. Indexes. All from the balance you already have.
We&rsquo;ve designed this experience to be as seamless as a standard send transaction. Here is the breakdown:
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Fund directly: Move as little as $20 from your Trading Account (or DeFi Wallet) into your Perps Account.&nbsp;
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Select your market: Choose from our extensive list of over 240 assets.
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Set your leverage: And then watch your position. Set a stop loss to limit downside.&nbsp;
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Whether you&rsquo;re hedging your portfolio against volatility or looking to capitalize on price movements in the tech sector, the tools you need are already in your pocket. Learn more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blockchain.com/perps">HERE</a>.&nbsp;

Blockchain launches perps from your Trading Wallet

Today Blockchain announced the global launch of Crypto-Backed Loans, a new lending product that allows crypto holders to borrow against their digital assets without selling them.
The launch marks a significant expansion of Blockchain&rsquo;s consumer and <a href="https://wealth.blockchain.com/">Wealth</a> offering and positions the company as one of the first globally regulated crypto platforms to bring crypto-backed lending to clients at scale. Through its established international footprint, Blockchain.com is launching this product as crypto-backed lending surpasses more than $70 billion.&nbsp;
With rates starting as low as 1.9% per year, Blockchain is launching one of the most competitive crypto-backed lending offers available today. The product is available globally and is especially designed for large crypto holders seeking competitive pricing, high borrowing capacity, and a premium client experience.
Crypto-backed loans allow users to use digital assets, including USDC, Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral to access liquidity. For long-term holders, the product offers an alternative to selling assets to fund major expenses, such as property purchases, business investments, tax planning, or other high-value financial needs, while preserving future upside. Permissible uses vary across jurisdictions.
The launch of crypto-backed loans reinforces Blockchain.com&rsquo;s position as a comprehensive financial hub. Operating across 70+ jurisdictions and having processed more than $1.2 trillion in transactions, Blockchain.com continues to expand its institutional-grade financial offerings while maintaining a focus on compliance, security, and transparency. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blockchain.com/crypto-loans">HERE</a>.&nbsp;

The company launches highly requested in-house lending feature for global users, delivering one of the most competitive crypto-backed lending offers available.

Blockchain launches crypto-backed loans

Blockchain launches crypto-backed loans starting at 1.9%

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The Bitcoin credit renaissance &amp; the new miner identity
At Bitcoin 2026, the atmosphere was defined by a credit renaissance, and dominated by conversations around Strategy&rsquo;s STRC offering. We saw the return of Bitcoin-collateralized lending desks, driven by a massive institutional hunger for yield and capital efficiency.
At the same time, a fascinating strategic split has emerged in the mining sector:
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Operators, like American Bitcoin, are doubling down on pure-play mining efficiency.
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While a growing share of public miners are repositioning themselves as the backbone of the AI revolution, pivoting toward High-Performance Computing (HPC) and data-center infrastructure.
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Taken together, these shifts point to Bitcoin evolving from a passive reserve asset into productive financial collateral embedded across lending, treasury, and capital markets infrastructure.
Reaching Consensus
Between the main stages, the real work happened in the rooms where builders and allocators met. We kicked off in Miami by hosting a private takeover at Dante&rsquo;s Hi-Fi. Against a backdrop of analog vinyl sets, the conversation shifted from the neon energy of Vegas to the deep-tech grit of Consensus. The energy was clear; the industry is entering its next phase of growth.&nbsp;
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The rise of agentic finance and always-on markets
Moving into Consensus, the narrative was dominated by one concept: Agentic Finance. The integration of LLMs, reasoning models, and autonomous AI systems into onchain workflows is no longer a "future" roadmap&mdash;it is the current requirement.
The market infrastructure is also evolving to meet this machine-driven speed. Trading conversations were centered on Hyperliquid and the realization that 24/7 perpetuals are now the foundational infrastructure for global risk transfer. In a world defined by geopolitical volatility, traditional market hours are becoming a legacy artifact. Capital is now always on, and the liquidity must be, too.
Programmable dollars and tokenized everything
Stablecoins are evolving beyond simple &ldquo;digital dollars&rdquo; into programmable rails for AI commerce and cross-border settlement. At the same time, we are witnessing the migration of real-world assets (RWAs) onto blockchain-based financial rails. Innovative structures like Apyx&rsquo;s apyUSD are demonstrating how preferred-equity dividend streams can be transformed into onchain dollar liquidity, yield-bearing collateral, and programmable savings infrastructure.
The grand convergence: Crypto, AI, and the global economy
The most significant takeaway from this marathon of insights is that crypto is no longer developing in isolation. It is converging with AI, global payments, and internet infrastructure at an exponential rate.
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AI agents won't just search for info; they will transact, allocate capital, and rebalance portfolios. Crypto wallets are the logical payment rails for machine-speed commerce.
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As value moves at machine speed, privacy and self-custody become foundational design requirements.&nbsp;
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The question is no longer if institutions will participate, but how fast they can integrate programmable onchain systems to gain an operational edge.
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Looking ahead
We are entering an era of an automated, always-on, high-frequency economy. The tech stack of the future is as much about AI reasoning as it is about the blockchain ledger underneath it.
At the end of this journey from Vegas to Miami, our outlook is resolutely bullish. The industry has moved past the noise, the bear is in the rearview mirror, and the infrastructure for a more efficient, transparent, and autonomous global economy is being laid today.
The shift is here. And we&rsquo;re ready for it.

As we just wrapped up a back-to-back sprint through Bitcoin 2026 and Consensus Miami, the main takeaway is that the bear is dying.

Biggest takeaways from Bitcoin 2026 and Consensus

As we just wrapped up a back-to-back sprint through Bitcoin 2026 and Consensus Miami, the main takeaway is that the bear is dying. Maybe slower than we would’ve liked, but the market is on the path to recovery.

From the heat of Las Vegas to the humidity of Miami: Biggest takeaways from Bitcoin 2026 and Consensus

Singapore is a vital hub for us, and we&rsquo;re raising the bar by moving beyond the standard local offering. We&rsquo;ve replaced the traditional approach with more assets and significantly more flexibility than the rest of the market.

600+ tokens. Now in SGD.
We have opened our entire spot book of over 600 tokens directly against the Singapore Dollar. This means you can trade everything from majors and mid-caps to long-tail assets without the friction of hopping through USD. We&rsquo;ve also established direct on and off-ramps between SGD and major stablecoins like USDT and USDC to keep your capital moving efficiently.

The 23:59 advantage
We&rsquo;ve solved the afternoon scramble caused by typical 17:00 SGT bank cut-offs. Our RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) window stays open until 23:59 SGT, effectively giving you an all-day pass for high-value domestic transfers. This midnight cut-off is a game-changer for managing urgent, end-of-day flows that other banks simply can't accommodate.

Proven reliability
We&rsquo;ve integrated FAST (Fast and Secure Transfers) to support instant, 24/7 domestic settlements. This allows for immediate SGD movement, ensuring that liquidity is exactly where you need it, when you need it. Whether you are scaling into a position or rebalancing your portfolio, FAST provides the real-time speed required for modern digital asset trading.

Additionally, our infrastructure is fully integrated with Standard Chartered&rsquo;s S2B platform. Along with FAST and RTGS that provide near instant settlement needs, our Telegraphic Transfer (TT) capabilities are available for cross-border needs.&nbsp;
With a 600-token SGD universe, instant transfers, and a midnight banking cut-off, we&rsquo;re making Singapore one of the most efficient places to trade. Reach out to the desk today to get started.

Trade 600+ tokens directly in SGD with instant FAST transfers, RTGS until 23:59, and seamless stablecoin on/off-ramps. Singapore trading, reimagined.

Singapore Trading: 600+ Assets & No Curfew

Blockchain is making Singapore one of the most efficient places to trade.

Singapore trading: 600+ assets & no curfew

SnapMarkets, a better take on prediction markets incubated at <a href="http://blockchain.com" style="text-decoration: none;">Blockchain.com</a>, has arrived.
It was driven by a simple idea: Markets move fast. Markets are precise. So why are prediction markets still slow?&nbsp;
SnapMarkets turns real-time market movement into something you can interact with in seconds, not minutes. It is a high-speed, skills-based environment where users can call direction with precision and feel the outcome almost instantly.
Here is the core of it.
Every 30 seconds, a new BTC prediction round begins. You get a short window to read the market, make a call, and lock it in. Up or down.

You choose your entry level. As low as one dollar, scaling up depending on how confident you are. When the clock closes, the market decides. If you call it right, you win. Simple as that.

We added a social layer because markets are not isolated. Instead of just individual calls, SnapMarkets is an interactive experience.

There is a live chat alongside real-time price action. You can see how others are thinking, track streaks, and climb a global leaderboard. Over time, it becomes clear who actually understands market momentum and who is guessing.

And importantly, users stay in control. You can connect a Blockchain.com wallet or any preferred DeFi wallet. New users get a non-custodial wallet by default, so ownership is clear from day one. Your funds, your keys.

We are starting with Bitcoin because it is one of the most-watched assets in the world. But this does not stop there. More markets are coming.

Zooming out, this fits into a broader shift we are seeing across crypto. Markets are becoming more interactive, more real-time, and more onchain. The line between participation and observation is disappearing.

SnapMarkets is an early look at that future.

It is fast. It is competitive. And it is a different way to engage with the market.

If you want to try it, head to <a href="http://snapmarkets.com" style="text-decoration: none;">SnapMarkets.com</a> and see how sharp your instincts really are.

Legal note:
SnapMarkets is not available to users in certain jurisdictions, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Access is restricted where required by local regulations.

SnapMarkets is the world’s highest-resolution prediction platform. It is designed to collapse the gap between decision and result, giving us

Blockchain Rolls Out Predictions With SnapMarkets

SnapMarkets transforms the traditionally slow prediction markets with lightning speed, skill-based game built for forecasting market moves in seconds, not minutes

Blockchain rolls out predictions with SnapMarkets

Today, we unveiled our bespoke program for high-net individuals, Blockchain Wealth, a premier full-service suite now available to a select global user base, providing high-net-worth individuals with sophisticated, institutional-grade financial services.&nbsp;
After years at the center of the crypto market and working with high-net-worth clients, we are moving this program out of stealth mode to deliver our scale and trust to the world&rsquo;s most sophisticated investors.This program is specifically built for a new class of high-net worth participants who are moving beyond passive exposure and actively deploying capital onchain, bringing the kind of white-glove service private banks have offered their wealthiest clients for decades to crypto.
Blockchain Wealth is setting a new benchmark for access in crypto. We are combining the standards of traditional private banking with the efficiency of blockchain-based infrastructure to offer a world-class, personalized experience.
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Bespoke personalization: Through our dedicated OTC desk, high-net clients receive direct, 24/7 support from seasoned market experts.
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Competitive yield: Participants will benefit from some of the most competitive yield rates in the industry.
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Capital efficiency: As a comprehensive financial hub, the program will roll out our most advanced products first, including upcoming crypto-backed loans. This allows clients to unlock flexible liquidity without divesting from their core positions.
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Wealth is not bound by borders, and neither is our infrastructure. Operating across more than 70 jurisdictions, Blockchain Wealth utilizes both onshore and offshore strategies to meet the diverse needs of investors worldwide. We have recently extended our reach further into Africa and Asia, ensuring our commitment to compliance, security, and transparency remains a global priority.
As traditional finance and crypto continue to converge, Blockchain.com is uniquely positioned to serve as the bridge between these worlds, delivering the sophistication institutions expect with the innovation of onchain financial systems.
Eligible investors interested in the benefits of the Wealth program can find more information and contact the dedicated team or on our website: <a href="https://wealth.blockchain.com/">https://wealth.blockchain.com/</a>

Blockchain Wealth provides high-net-worth individuals with sophisticated, institutional-grade financial services.

Introducing Blockchain Wealth

Backed by Blockchain.com’s multi-billion dollar institutional BTC holdings, Blockchain Wealth provides high-net-worth clients with the liquidity and security to shift from passive exposure to active, onchain capital deployment.

You've probably asked yourself at least once: who actually created Bitcoin? After a four-year investigation by a journalist and a private investigator, the answer to this mystery may have finally been solved.
With the launch of a white paper, a code and a philosophy, a new type of financial system was born and an entire set of ethos around security and security was built with it. And then, the author stepped away, creating one of the biggest mysteries: Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?
In Finding Satoshi, a new documentary out today, the filmmakers explore this mystery alongside the origins of Bitcoin and the reasons it was built around privacy and security. Led by journalist William D. Cohan and private investigator Tyler Maroney, the two take the audience on an exciting search across all possible candidates, reviewing new evidence and exclusive&nbsp; interviews with those who were there from the very beginning.&nbsp;
While the creator of Bitcoin has long been a debated topic, the filmmakers unveil that the real power of Satoshi Nakamoto isn&rsquo;t just a "who," but the true motivations behind the first truly decentralized financial network. After four years, the investigative team now believes they know the answer.
At Blockchain, we&rsquo;ve been part of the Bitcoin journey since 2011, and we want our community in the room when the final curtain pulls back. We&rsquo;ve teamed up with the production team to ensure our community doesn't miss out. Learn more <a href="http://www.findingsatoshi.com/blockchain">here</a> and claim your premier discount code to get 20% off.&nbsp;

Since the inception of Bitcoin on Halloween in 2008, the biggest puzzle in crypto may have finally been solved in new documentary.

Finding Satoshi: Four year investigation. One question answered.

Blockchain.com, a global leader in cryptocurrency services for retail and institutional users, announced today the rollout of perpetual futures trading within its non-custodial DeFi wallet. This new feature enables users to now trade perps where their assets already live, eliminating the need to move funds to third-party exchanges.&nbsp;
Powered by Hyperliquid, Blockchain.com is now removing the friction traditionally associated with derivatives and futures trading. Users can now access high-leverage markets with no contract expiry directly from their own wallets for pure, seamless self-custodial trading.
"We&rsquo;ve spent the last decade focused on making crypto easy and borderless for everyone," said Nic Cary, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Blockchain.com. "We want to make the jump from holding your crypto to actually using it feel instant. By letting you fund your account with your own Bitcoin while keeping total control of your keys, we're proving that managing your own money can actually be the easiest way to trade."
The perpetual futures feature includes real-time pricing, flexible leverage options, and intuitive risk management tools, all designed to operate seamlessly within the wallet interface. Users can open, manage and close positions while maintaining full control of the private keys.
Key functionalities include:
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Fund directly with BTC: Fund your perps account directly from the funds you hold in your DeFi wallet in a single, one-click transaction. No complex conversions, and no asset fragmentation.
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190+ crypto markets: Users can trade +190 crypto markets with up to 40x leverage. New asset types coming soon, including FX, Stocks and Commodities.&nbsp;
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Embedded self-custody: Trade, manage, and close positions while maintaining 100% control of your assets within the Blockchain.com DeFi wallet. No intermediaries and no loss of ownership at any stage of the trading lifecycle.
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Risk-first interface: Features designed for clarity, small default leverage for beginners, and transparent risk explainers. Built to support both new users and sophisticated traders with institutional-grade risk awareness tools.&nbsp;
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 To learn more or to begin trading, go to Blockchain.com&rsquo;s dedicated Perps Help Center <a href="https://www.blockchain.com/en/perps">HERE</a>.&nbsp;

The only major platform enabling users to trade perpetual futures directly using BTC deposits while maintaining full self-custody within Blockchain.com’s DeFi wallet.

Blockchain.com launches global perpetual futures

Blockchain.com launches global self-custodied perpetual futures trading

At Blockchain, there&rsquo;s no more waiting for banks to open on Monday morning. As the world moves toward real-time finance, Blockchain.com is officially eliminating&nbsp; banking limbo. Through new partnerships and integrations with Standard Chartered, Axos, Erebor, and SGB, the company is giving institutional and high-net-worth clients the power to move USD across the globe 24/7 and streamline USD payment rails.
The expanded infrastructure offers a localized and global approach:
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Standard Chartered Bank (Global): Provides global SWIFT capabilities and leading FX services through a top-tier global institution.
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Singapore Gulf Bank (Bahrain &amp; Singapore): Enables 24/7 USD deposits via J.P. Morgan&rsquo;s Wire 365 solution, allowing capital to be moved on weekends and holidays.
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Axos Bank &amp; Erebor Bank (US): Offers real-time US domestic Fedwire and International SWIFT access, ensuring instant USD movement during US business hours.
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These upgrades reinforce Blockchain&rsquo;s commitment to premium, institutional-grade execution by reducing time-out-of-market risk and providing 24/7 liquidity. By integrating these rails into its robust AML/KYC and transaction monitoring frameworks, the company ensures that same-day, high-value settlements are both secure and predictable.
Following this USD expansion, Blockchain will soon launch expanded correspondent banking connections for EUR and GBP, further reducing FX exposure and conversion steps for global partners.&nbsp;
Clients can leverage immediate execution across more than 600 tokens and 180,000 synthetic pairs, supported by both Principal and Agency models tailored to specific risk requirements. This entire process is backed by white-glove support, ensuring your dedicated trader remains your single point of contact for all logistics and bespoke execution needs.
Institutional clients interested in accessing these new settlement rails can contact their dedicated Blockchain.com Trader via encrypted messaging or visit<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=http://www.blockchain.com/institutional"> www.blockchain.com/institutional</a>.

As institutional demand for real-time capital grows, Blockchain has integrated with Standard Chartered, Axos, Erebor, and SGB.

Blockchain eliminates banking bottlenecks

As institutional demand for real-time capital grows, Blockchain has integrated with Standard Chartered, Axos, Erebor, and SGB to provide fast, seamless, 24/7 USD movement across all time zones.

Blockchain eliminates banking bottlenecks with 24/7 USD settlement and new global tier-1 rails

Beginning today, Blockchain users in the US can now make USD wire withdrawals via Plaid, providing a high-speed alternative for moving dollars directly into their bank accounts. This integration unlocks a smoother, more efficient cash-out experience by removing the manual friction and extra steps typically associated with traditional transfers.
By adding USD wire withdrawals, we&rsquo;re reducing steps, cutting manual effort, and making the off-ramp experience more familiar for customers who already use connected banking. Giving U.S. customers a complete, easy to fund, trade and withdrawal of their USD.&nbsp;
This update ensures that funding, trading, and withdrawing USD is a cohesive process, marking another major step toward making your money move as effortlessly as your digital assets.
*Please note that wire withdrawals are subject to a $500 minimum and a $20 fee per transaction.&nbsp;

We’re replacing an archaic process with a streamlined experience built for the speed of the crypto markets.

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