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    Live updates: XRP ETFs the only ones in green as BTC, ETH, ZEC funds post outflows

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    Crypto scammers stole millions from Russian speakers, Brooklyn just hit their servers

    The scheme allegedly stole tens of millions through Russian-language Facebook ads and fake advisers, then went after victims again with fake recovery offers.

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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.

    Ledger discovers hidden cellular implant that siphoned hardware wallet recovery phrases from screens

    Ledger discovered a covert cellular implant in CryptoBilis devices that stole hardware wallet recovery phrases, resulting in losses of up to $93.2 million across 300+ wallets.

    Tom Lee sees $2 trillion wealth transfer fueling crypto rally as Bitmine (BMNR) buys more ether (ETH)

    The Bitmine (BMNR) chairman said he expects younger investors to drive demand for digital assets as his Ethereum treasury company inches closer to owning 5% of ether (ETH).

    Bitcoin rebounds to $82,000 as Trump rules out Iran strikes. What next?

    Bitcoin rebounded to $82,000 as Trump ruled out an Iran strike before the midterms, while crypto security experts pushed back on “bunker mode” fears.

    Tokenized SanDisk bets saw more liquidations than XRP as Asia’s chip rout wipes out $800 million

    About $800 million in leveraged positions were wiped out over 24 hours, 86% of them bullish. Chip-stock contracts on crypto exchanges took a chunk of the damage.

    Live BTC prices: Bitcoin whipsaws between $81,000 and $84,000 as altcoins slide

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    Strive (ASST) Launches $500 Million SATS Preferred Share Offering to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

    Strive (ASST) is launching a new perpetual preferred stock, SATS, to raise $500 million for purchasing additional bitcoin, as the company rapidly expands its treasury holdings to over 32,000 coins.

    Bitcoin whale that weathered March 2020 crash moves $378M

    A long‑dormant Bitcoin wallet holding over 4,500 BTC moved roughly $378 million to five new addresses, its first activity since March 2020 when the coins were worth $40.8 million. Analysts warn such whale movements can signal market volatility, though they may also be routine security transfers.

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Warns Halting AI Data Center Buildout Could Trigger US Recession

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned that halting U.S. data center construction—critical for AI—could trigger a recession, while also flagging the nation’s $40 trillion debt as a growing economic concern.

    IMF: Tokenized U.S. Stocks Enable 24/7 Trading but Face Liquidity and Regulatory Hurdles

    The IMF's study reveals that tokenized U.S. stocks enable 24/7 trading and fractional ownership, with over half of transactions occurring outside regular hours. However, these assets remain significantly more volatile and less liquid than traditional shares, highlighting the need for stronger regulatory and infrastructure support.

    Coinbase, which holds 5% of all bitcoin, wants the quantum fix started now

    Coinbase says bitcoin should start preparing for quantum computers now, with flexible addresses, a backup quantum-proof key and a separate debate over lost coins.

    Darknet kingpin forfeits 1,230 BTC and receives 40-year term over $430M illicit market

    A federal judge in Chicago sentenced Empire Market co-creator Raheim Hamilton to 40 years in prison and imposed a $5 million fine for operating a dark web illicit marketplace.