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Russia Introduces Sweeping Bill to Tighten Control Over Cryptocurrency
Russia’s State Duma passed a major cryptocurrency regulation bill, setting up one of the world’s toughest digital asset frameworks.
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AI-Powered Shoppers Dramatically Boost Retail Traffic and Spending
AI-driven traffic to U.S. retail websites surged 393% year over year in Q1 2026. These AI-mediated shoppers aren’t just browsing; they’re converting.
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Coinbase Launches Crypto-Backed USDC Loans in UK
Coinbase has launched crypto-backed USDC loans in the UK. Users can borrow up to $5 million in the stablecoin.
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Ex-Goldman Sachs Managing Director Joins DRW Holdings in London
Javier Rodriguez‑Alarcon just joined DRW Holdings as a managing director. He’s a former Goldman Sachs MD.
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Prominent On-Chain Investigator ZachXBT Raises Concerns About Memecore Token Control
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has raised serious questions about MemeCore, alleging insiders control over 90% of its token supply.
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KelpDAO Suffers $292M Exploit, Triggering $13B DeFi Meltdown
A $292 million exploit hit KelpDAO’s LayerZero bridge, triggering a liquidity crisis across DeFi with a $13 billion drop in total value locked.
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Inside OpenAI’s Codex: Examining The Powerful AI Features
OpenAI’s Codex tool enhances AI capabilities in coding, assisting developers by suggesting code snippets and completing code blocks.
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Supreme Court Battle Looms as Prediction Market Regulation War Escalates
A legal fight over prediction markets might reach the U.S. Supreme Court. It’s about who gets to regulate these platforms.
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Flow Capital Partners Tokenizes $150M Credit Fund
Flow Capital Partners is tokenizing its $150 million private credit fund on blockchain, planning to raise an additional $30 million by the end of 2026.
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SEC Moves Away from Enforcement Crackdown Toward Crypto Innovation Framework
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is pivoting. The agency’s dropping its aggressive crypto enforcement strategy.
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