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X Plans Crypto Integration Amidst Regulatory Concerns
X’s head of product Nikita Bier just hinted at something. The platform’s working on a crypto feature. That’s sparked speculation about Bitcoin.
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Kraken Resists Extortion, Refuses Payment to Cybercriminals
Kraken has refused to pay criminals who attempted to extort the cryptocurrency exchange, threatening to leak videos showing internal systems.
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XRP Ledger Adds Privacy Features for Private and Confidential Deals
XRP Ledger is integrating privacy technology from Boundless to enable confidential transactions on a public blockchain without exposing sensitive information.
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ECB Strengthens Push for Central Bank Money in Tokenization Projects
The European Central Bank wants tokenization in EU capital markets. But it’s setting strict terms, requiring central bank money and strong regulation.
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StarkWare Announces Restructuring Amid Crypto Market Headwinds
StarkWare is restructuring, cutting jobs, and splitting into two units to focus on products that rely on their technology stack and have clear monetization paths.
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South Korea Cracks Down on Automated Crypto Trading
South Korea’s financial regulator is cracking down on automated crypto trading as API-based activity now accounts for 30% of the trading volume.
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Hyperbridge Hack Mints 1 Billion DOT Tokens on Ethereum
A hacker exploited Hyperbridge, minting 1 billion bridged DOT tokens on Ethereum and draining $237,000 in crypto.
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European Banks Adopt MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins
European banks and corporations are done talking about stablecoins. They’re launching them. Major financial institutions are selecting infrastructure partners.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures Surge Amid Ceasefire
Bitcoin and Ethereum futures open interest surged by $2.1 billion and $2.2 billion respectively over 24 hours, signaling renewed speculative appetite.
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Senators Question Mar-a-Lago Memecoin Event with Trump
Three U.S. senators are raising concerns about a memecoin event at Mar-a-Lago. They’re questioning whether access to President Trump is being sold.
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