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Asymmetric Research Partners with Solana
A major cryptocurrency exchange is partnering with a blockchain protocol to boost security and transaction speeds. The launch is set for next quarter.
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U.S. Crypto Fraud Losses Surge to $11.4 Billion in 2025
U.S. cryptocurrency fraud losses surged to $11.366 billion in 2025, a 22% jump from the previous year, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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JPMorgan CEO Warns of Blockchain’s Disruption in Finance
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledges blockchain’s impact on finance. Blockchain-based competitors are reshaping the financial landscape.
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Major Altcoins Show Resilience Amid Market Turbulence
Major altcoins are showing surprising strength despite market turbulence. Grayscale notes resilience in Ethereum, Solana, and Chainlink.
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Major Crypto Bill May Clear Senate Committee by April
A major crypto market structure bill could clear the Senate Banking Committee by April, according to Senator Bill Hagerty during a speech at Vanderbilt.
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Drift Protocol Exploit Highlights Systemic Legal Risks in Decentralized Finance
Drift Protocol faces potential legal liability for negligence. A North Korea-aligned hacking group exploited poor security practices.
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Apple Removes Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat from China Store
Apple removed Bitchat from its China App Store after a request from the country’s Cyberspace Administration. The removal took effect in February.
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National Bank of Rwanda Warns Against Bybit’s Rwandan Franc Crypto Trades
Rwanda’s central bank warns against using the franc for crypto trading, targeting Bybit’s recent FRW support. The franc remains the only legal tender.
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North Korean Hackers Steal $285 Million in Major Drift Protocol Exploit
North Korean hackers stole $285 million from Drift Protocol, Solana’s largest decentralized exchange. The theft took 12 minutes but months to prepare.
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Darknet Fraud Kit Targets Crypto Identity Verification
A sophisticated AI fraud kit targets identity verification at banks and crypto platforms, highlighting growing security concerns.
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