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Bolivia’s government has granted the state-run oil company Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB) permission to use crypto to buy oil and gas products.

Bolivia Grants State-run Company Permission to Use Crypto to Buy Oil and Gas

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Bitcoin sees a mild bump on cooler than expected February 2025 inflation numbers.

Bitcoin Breaks Above $84K as US Inflation Cools in February

In an exclusive interview with BeInCrypto, Charlie Hu, a key contributor to Bitlayer, discusses the future of Bitcoin bridging technologies, including the Finality Bridge and the BitVM Bridge. These groundbreaking solutions aim to solve Bitcoin&#8217;s limitations in scalability, programmability, and DeFi integration, offering a more secure and efficient way to move Bitcoin assets across blockchain ecosystems.

Unlocking DeFi Potential: Role of Finality Bridge in Bitcoin’s Future

The numbers don’t lie. Matchain is surging ahead, faster than any other blockchain right now.

Matchain reaches #1 on DappRadar: A closer look at the fastest-growing Layer2

Solana has emerged as a powerful presence in the crypto industry. Since its inception in 2020, the network has dominated the market, demonstrating remarkable levels of user engagement and practical utility, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi). Many in the industry view it as the next natural contender to receive an ETF approval in the United States.

Industry Leaders Discuss the Prospects of a Solana ETF Approval in 2025

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Ethereum L2 Starknet says devs could soon be able to build on Bitcoin through smart contracts and enable apps such as staking, borrowing and lending.

 Starknet to settle on Bitcoin and Ethereum to unify the chains 

This week, markets have been thrown into turmoil by Trump&#8217;s trade skirmishes and his refusal to dismiss the possibility of an impending U.S. recession. At the moment, participants on Polymarket are wagering a 39% probability that the U.S. will slip into an economic downturn before the year concludes, while the likelihood of a Federal Reserve [&#8230;]

Gas Prices Down, but Anxiety Up: Decoding the Mixed Signals of America’s Economic Health

The price of natural gas currently sits at record levels amidst confidence the commodity will continue to drive strong demand from AI data centres. On Tuesday, the vice president of Microsoft’s energy business, Bobby Hollis, said the titan was willing to use natural gas with carbon capture technology to power its artificial intelligence server farms. [&#8230;]

Is natural gas a ‘buy’ as Microsoft say it could power AI?

USDT

As the United States embraces bitcoin, Europe is bogged down by continuing to highlight the dystopia of the digital euro.

Bitcoin: The Growing Divide Between the EU and the United States

The upcoming election in Australia will gauge public opinion on nuclear energy as a solution to the country&#8217;s long-term energy requirements and rising living costs.&#160; However, immediate energy transition plans may be hindered by energy security concerns arising from grid instability, power shortages, an impending gas shortage, and infrastructure limitations, Rystad Energy said in a [&#8230;]

Gas and LNG remain crucial for Australia’s energy future despite nuclear debate, says Rystad

The network, which plans to launch in Q2, will enable rapid transactions with flat gas fees, but will not support smart contracts or a native token.

1Money CEO Brian Shroder on building L1 for stablecoins with no native token — and flat gas fees

In the cryptocurrency market, the burn mechanism of exchange tokens has always been a key factor influencing their value and market performance. As the core token of Gate.io, GT stands out in the market with its unique burn strategy and deflationary model. This article provides an in-depth analysis of GT’s burn mechanism, its market performance, and its crucial role within the platform ecosystem while exploring its future growth potential.

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