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Bitcoin climbed above $73,000 to a one‑month high as heavy spot ETF purchases offset a risk‑off tilt in U.S. equities amid escalating Middle East tensions. The move highlights persistent institutional demand despite broader market anxiety.

Dogecoin surged about 15% in the past 24 hours as a Bitcoin-led market rebound lifted risk assets, snapping DOGE's recent losing streak.

Western Union has partnered with Crossmint to broaden access to the USDPT stablecoin on Solana, linking digital wallets to its global payout network. The partnership aims to create a smoother fiat off‑ramp for crypto users and expand stablecoin use for remittances and payouts.

Morgan Stanley has named Coinbase and BNY Mellon to custody and administer its proposed Bitcoin Trust; BNY Mellon will act as administrator, transfer agent and cash custodian. The move pairs a major bank with a leading crypto custodian as Morgan Stanley advances a spot-Bitcoin offering for clients.

STRC’s trading volume spiked after an issuance indicating an approximately 1,000 BTC purchase, the issuer's largest one-day move since July. The action points to aggressive accumulation from Strategy, the largest publicly traded bitcoin holder.