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Bitcoin continues to stand out as the most decentralized major blockchain, with Ethereum and Solana following behind in different areas of network distribution and participation.

The comparison highlights how decentralization depends on more than just the number of validators. Factors such as mining or staking concentration, geographic distribution, client diversity and control over infrastructure all play an important role.

As blockchain adoption grows, decentralization remains one of the industry's biggest advantages over traditional financial systems. Bitcoin’s strong position also shows why network independence and distributed control remain central to the long-term crypto narrative.☕

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The U.S. and U.K. are joining forces to target crypto scam centers and investment fraud operations, stepping up efforts to protect investors from increasingly sophisticated financial scams.

Authorities are focusing on networks that use digital assets to move stolen funds and target victims through fake investment opportunities. The cooperation aims to improve intelligence sharing and make it harder for criminals to operate across borders.

The crackdown highlights the growing challenge of crypto-related fraud as digital assets become more widely adopted. Stronger international cooperation could play an important role in making the industry safer and building greater trust among mainstream users.☕

OpenReserve has received initial approval from the OCC to establish a national trust bank in the U.S., marking another step toward bringing digital assets deeper into the traditional financial system.

The proposed bank would focus on stablecoin-related services, including custody and reserve management, giving crypto companies access to regulated banking infrastructure. The approval still comes with additional requirements before the bank can begin full operations.

The move highlights how the U.S. financial system is gradually creating more room for crypto-native institutions. As more companies pursue regulated banking charters, stablecoins could become an increasingly important part of mainstream finance.☕

Uniswap Labs is acquiring Ponder, a blockchain data infrastructure company, as it looks to strengthen its data capabilities and expand its role across the onchain economy.

The acquisition comes as activity around tokenized assets and new blockchain-based financial products continues to grow. Better access to reliable onchain data could help Uniswap support more sophisticated applications and financial markets.

The move highlights how DeFi platforms are evolving beyond simple token swaps. As traditional assets move onchain, infrastructure, data and liquidity could become increasingly important pieces of the next generation of global finance.☕

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Cointelegraph’s latest crypto roundup highlights several major developments, including Tether-backed Chilean exchange Orionx shutting down after an audit uncovered a more than $7 million custody shortfall, while Polish lawmakers failed to overturn the president’s veto of new crypto legislation as the Zondacrypto investigation expands.

A dozen Bitcoin addresses mined in March 2010 have suddenly moved a combined 600 BTC after more than 16 years of dormancy, worth roughly $48 million at the time of the transfers. The movement immediately sparked speculation about whether the coins could be connected to Bitcoin’s early creator.

Orionx, a Chilean crypto exchange backed by Tether, is permanently shutting down after a forensic audit found more than $7 million in customer assets had moved to wallets outside its custody. The exchange has temporarily suspended withdrawals while it works to recover and return as much of the missing funds as possible.

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