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XRP Ledger patched decade-old bug that could create billions of dollars in XRP from nothing
Researchers demonstrated how a payment could create spendable XRP without the sender funding it, prompting an emergency software release.
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Visa survey says nearly half of APAC consumers open to using stablecoins by 2031
Visa’s survey of 14,250 people found interest in stablecoin payments is growing, though only 6% of respondents correctly understood how they work.
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U.S. CFTC moves to fold event contracts into swaps regulations as legal fight rages
The derivatives regulator is proposing a formal rule to include certain contracts traded on platforms like Kalshi's as swaps that require the agency's oversight.
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US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent
The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions.
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New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud settlement
The agreement resolves a 2023 civil fraud lawsuit against the Celsius founder and permanently bars him from the cryptocurrency, securities and commodities industries.
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THORChain exec accuses Tether of temporarily freezing USDT vaults
Chad Barraford, technical co-founder of the network, said that the funds were frozen and then unfrozen without explanation.
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Robinhood Chain considers technology that gives paying traders priority
A recently updated version of the paid-for transaction-ordering technology “Time Boost” will be available on Arbitrum, Robinhood Chain’s infrastructure provider.
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HSBC, Ant Digital test AI-agent payments using tokenized deposits
The technical trial showed how AI agents could discover services and make micropayments using HSBC’s tokenized deposits, with real-time settlement and risk checks.
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Ledger investigates fund losses linked to Southeast Asian reseller, warns users
Hardware wallet maker Ledger probes losses tied to reseller CryptoBilis, as researchers separately estimate more than $72 million to $86 million in suspected crypto thefts.
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Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC
The crypto company has reportedly applied for two licenses with the US commodities regulatory as the courts weigh prediction markets cases.
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Crypto Biz: Wealthy investors are buying crypto, but their advisers aren’t sold
Wealthy investors are embracing crypto faster than their advisers, while OKX attracts new funding and Strategy shifts more capital toward preferred stock buybacks.
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Bitcoin consolidates near $82.5K as crypto weathers Ledger theft reports
Bitcoin and crypto markets eyed a recovery from Thursday’s drop despite concerns of another hardware wallet exploit.
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New York AG secures up to $35 million and lifetime crypto ban from Celsius’ Alex Mashinsky
Alex Mashinsky, already serving 12 years for fraud, settled New York’s civil case over claims he misled Celsius customers about the failed crypto lender’s safety.
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Ledger investigates potential wallet tampering after reports of $86 million in crypto stolen
The hardware wallet maker said it is investigating devices sold by a Southeast Asian reseller as social posts swirl about crypto assets drained from Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron addresses.
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Dragonfly partner rejects ‘bunker mode’ doomerism, calls for proactive blockchain measures
Dragonfly’s Qureshi argued that asset migration is not a real solution in case of AI models breaking cryptographic signatures, and urged blockchains to adopt proactive measures.
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France is world’s most dangerous place for Bitcoiners: 90 attacks in 7 months
French authorities recorded 90 crypto-related cases involving kidnapping, extortion, threats and violent theft in seven months. What makes France such a hotspot?
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DWF Labs subsidiaries sue BitGo for $141 million over alleged token lock-up breach
DWF is seeking $114 million in damages on the basis BitGo’s token sales resulted in direct losses through the fall in tokens' prices.
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Zcash developers set January target for quantum-resistant payments after ‘bunker mode’ scare
The plan concerns public payments, where about seven in 10 ZEC sit. A separate wallet tool would keep balance checks from revealing which addresses belong together.
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Trump's Iran pledge underpins crypto gains as bitcoin bears face liquidation pressure
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ESMA seeks evidence tokenized collateral can be cashed out in crisis
ESMA is seeking industry feedback on the legal, liquidity and operational risks of tokenized collateral before deciding whether additional EU regulatory measures are necessary.
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