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Taurus, a Switzerland-based digital asset infrastructure provider, announced on Wednesday that it has extended its services, targeting banks and regulated financial institutions on the Hedera (HBAR) network. Meanwhile, HBAR is paring losses, trading above $0.0650 at the time of writing. The token shows signs of stability amid a broader bearish trend.

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Whilst hopes for a US-Iran agreement to revive the Strait of Hormuz and renewed AI-trade optimism lifted US equities to all-time highs, major cryptocurrencies remained largely sidelined on Wednesday. Bitcoin and Ether hovered near $64,000 and $1,800, respectively, extending their recent period of consolidation rather than participating in a broader risk rally they would normally follow.

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Advanced Micro Devices sinks afterhours as earnings offer slight beat

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