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Singapore Proposes Stablecoin License With 100% Reserves, No Holder Interest
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A Hollow Recovery?
Bitcoin has recovered 31% from its lows, but the capital behind that recovery remains questionable. Whale accumulation is rising while retail distributes, stablecoin growth stays muted and leveraged derivatives drive volume—leaving $77,000 as the next critical test.