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Polymarket adds instant Bitcoin deposits via Lightning, undercutting on-chain delays
Polymarket now accepts instant Bitcoin deposits through the Lightning Network, eliminating 10–60 minute confirmation waits and higher minimums tied to on-chain transactions.
Kenya's market regulator plans blockchain surveillance for crypto crime
Kenya's financial regulator plans to monitor over 20 blockchains to detect crypto crime under new rules taking effect in the country.
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stablecoinsFarage resigns to halt crypto-scandal probe, will seek immediate re-election
Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton-on-Sea, pausing a Parliamentary Standards probe into undeclared crypto gifts from billionaire Christopher Harborne and aide George Cottrell.
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In-depth
SEC puts crypto fundraising rule in near-term queue, agenda shows
The SEC's regulatory agenda lists a crypto fundraising rule as a near-term priority, signaling a proposal could arrive within weeks to reshape how startups raise capital using digital assets.
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memecoinsTrump's crypto windfall left memecoin investors $3.8 billion underwater
Trump disclosed $636 million in crypto gains while investors in his memecoins lost $3.81 billion, highlighting structural risks in celebrity-linked tokens.
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regulationCoinbase wins FCA approval to offer stocks and derivatives in UK
Coinbase has won FCA authorization to offer stocks and derivatives in the UK, broadening its product range beyond crypto assets.
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defiEU Parliament signals deeper scrutiny of DeFi, staking, and crypto lending after MiCA transition
The EU Parliament called for deeper regulatory review of DeFi, staking, crypto lending, and NFTs as MiCA's transition period ends and the bloc tightens oversight.
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layer-1Single address votes 99.9% to drain BONK treasury of $21M
A single BONK holder purchased enough tokens to pass a $21 million treasury drain alone, exposing how thin voter participation can leave DAOs vulnerable.
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layer-1Strategy sells $216 million bitcoin as Saylor's capital overhaul kicks in
Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoin last week to fund preferred dividend distributions and rebuild its cash reserve as part of a broader financing overhaul.
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layer-1Trump's crypto cheerleading lifts bitcoin off Microstrategy's big sale
Bitcoin recovered Monday after President Trump called himself 'a big crypto guy,' offsetting losses from Microstrategy's $216 million bitcoin sale.
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layer-1Digital Chamber warns New York lawsuit over Bitcoin wallets threatens self-custody rights
The Digital Chamber opposed New York's legal bid to claim 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, warning the state's theory would create chaos for self-custody holders nationwide.
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Archive
Upbit-Naver deal hits second delay as South Korea weighs crypto rules
Upbit and Naver delayed their merger a second time, citing uncertainty from South Korea's pending cryptocurrency legislation.
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Binance's super-app play faces the scrutiny trap
Binance CEO Richard Teng pitched a crypto-based super app on a podcast, but the exchange's regulatory settlement history suggests broader financial ambitions face real compliance hurdles.
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Trump cites false Washington desk story to defend $1.4 billion crypto holdings
Trump defended $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency earnings using a false historical analogy, as ethics watchdogs flag conflicts between his holdings and his regulatory authority over crypto markets.
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TeraWulf's $19 billion Anthropic deal signals Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure
TeraWulf, a bitcoin miner, signed a 20-year deal with AI firm Anthropic to host computing operations in Kentucky, shifting the company's revenue model away from pure mining.
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Trump's crypto windfall complicates congressional push for digital asset rules
Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income has drawn Democratic fire and raised the stakes for a pending bill that aims to clarify how digital assets are taxed and regulated.
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Trump's $1.4 billion crypto haul draws fire from Christie and state officials
Trump reported $1.4 billion in crypto income in his latest financial disclosure, drawing criticism from Chris Christie and Democratic governors over lack of transparency and ethical concerns.
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JPMorgan's tokenized money market fund hits $250 million AUM in first month
JPMorgan's tokenized money market fund accumulated $250 million in assets in its first month on Ethereum, signaling institutional demand for onchain settlement of Treasury and liquidity products.
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Strategy sells 3,500 BTC to fund dividends, breaking years of Saylor's never-sell pledge
Strategy sold 3,588 BTC to pay dividends on preferred shares, breaking Saylor's repeated public commitment to never sell Bitcoin and undercutting the company's own cost basis.
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Summer Finance vault drained of $6M in price manipulation attack
Summer Finance lost $6 million from its USDC vault in a price manipulation attack. The hacker used deprecated tokens to distort share prices and drain funds.
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Tether brings USDT back to Bitcoin via RGB protocol and Lightning
Tether is launching USDT natively on Bitcoin using RGB protocol and Lightning network for fast, private settlements after years of development delays.
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Farage under standards inquiry over undeclared crypto-backed support
The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is investigating whether Nigel Farage properly declared support from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster with ties to offshore crypto gambling.
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Russian state bank Sberbank plans crypto wallet ahead of September regulation launch
Sberbank says it will launch a crypto wallet and digital depository as Russia's new crypto law takes effect in September, with wallet rollout expected within months and full depository by December.
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Europe's crypto rules are under review as the IMF warns on financial stability
Europe is reviewing its crypto regulation through 2026 as the IMF warns that tokenization poses financial stability risks.
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FCA flags AI agents and tokenized money as regulatory blind spot
The FCA warns that AI agents controlling tokenized assets operate outside current regulatory frameworks, creating potential systemic risks.
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Belgium's regulator flags six unlicensed crypto firms as MiCA grace period ends
Belgium's FSMA added six unauthorized crypto firms to its fraud alert list after the MiCA licensing deadline expired on December 30.
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Coinbase AI sent false World Cup result to millions of users before the match even started
Coinbase's AI falsely reported a World Cup result and invented goal-scorer details in a push notification sent to millions of users hours before the actual match.
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Trump defends $1.4 billion crypto haul as memecoin holders lose $3.8 billion
Trump defended his family's $1.4 billion crypto income from memecoins and venture stakes, as disclosure filings show two-thirds of retail investors in his memecoin lost money.
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Ripple upgrades to full MiCA compliance in Luxembourg
Ripple's crypto license in Luxembourg has been upgraded to full MiCA compliance, allowing it to operate across all 30 European Economic Area nations without restriction.
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UK regulator cuts stablecoin capital rule after industry pushback
The FCA has finalised its crypto rules and cut the stablecoin capital requirement to 1% of liabilities, down from a proposed 2%, after industry feedback.
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Bitcoin dormant 15 years moves as New York case targets inactive holdings
A $1.9 million Bitcoin address dormant for nearly 15 years transferred funds this week as a New York lawsuit seeks ownership over thousands of inactive crypto holdings.
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How sovereign wealth funds dodge direct crypto holdings
Sovereign wealth funds invest in Bitcoin and crypto mainly through regulated ETFs and venture funds, avoiding the governance headaches of direct token ownership.
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Banks build tokenized deposits to compete with stablecoins
Commercial banks are launching blockchain-based digital deposits to compete with stablecoins while keeping payments inside regulated banking systems.
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why regulators are watching new token launches during market downturns
As Bitcoin tumbled on ETF outflows, the SEC's enforcement posture is reshaping the risk calculus for new token launches in a falling market.
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South Africa's tax authority issues crypto guidance for 6 million users as audits intensify
South Africa's SARS issues formal crypto tax guidance affecting 6 million users, with audits ramping up against taxpayers with unreported gains.
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stablecoins bet on yield when collateral quality is what regulators will enforce
Regulators focus on the assets backing stablecoins, not the returns they produce, creating pressure for the industry to shift away from yield optimization.
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German savings banks clear way for crypto trading among 50 million retail customers
German savings banks serving 50 million customers are launching cryptocurrency trading under new EU regulations, potentially widening retail access to Bitcoin and other digital assets.
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Trump's memecoin disclosure raises old questions about token holder losses
Trump's financial filing showed $636 million tied to his memecoin and $1.4 billion in crypto income, while nearly 1 million token holders face combined losses estimated at $3.81 billion.
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A $3,000 server broke Aptos's core security—and almost nobody knew
Researchers found a critical flaw in Aptos that let them break the blockchain's finality guarantee 90% of the time for hundreds of dollars in attack costs. The chain has patched it.
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July 18 deadline forces stablecoin industry consolidation as mid-market issuers face compliance math they cannot solve
Federal agencies finalize stablecoin rules July 18, 2026, with compliance costs that force smaller issuers to exit, merge, or fail, concentrating a $311 billion market around larger players.
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