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    Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP token drops 98% amid bot-driven crash, leaving traders with six-figure losses

    The LAPTOP memecoin, tied to Hunter Biden, crashed 98% due to bot activity and thin liquidity, leaving traders with six-figure losses, while the team denied insider advantages and plans to add liquidity tokens.

    U.S. Treasury targets expanding cyber-scam platform, Xinbi Guarantee

    The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Xinbi Guarantee, a Chinese-language marketplace accused of facilitating crypto-infused scams and money laundering for criminal networks, marking another escalation in efforts to disrupt transnational fraud operations.

    Vlad Tenev Faces Pushback from AMC CEO Over Tokenized Stock Controversy

    Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev defended his company's stock tokens against AMC CEO Adam Aron's claims of a 'fake market,' clarifying that Robinhood does not require AMC's consent to offer these debt-backed tokens and sparking a debate over corporate control over tokenized securities.

    Tether (USDT) pushes into private credit with $400 million fund with Fasanara

    The USDT issuer will help source lending opportunities and provide stablecoin payment infrastructure for Fasanara's private credit network.

    Germany is preparing to scrap its tax-free perk for bitcoin holders

    Existing holdings would keep the current tax treatment, which can allow tax-free sales after a 12-month holding period.

    22-year-old pleads guilty to masterminding $245M international crypto theft ring

    Malone Lam admitted to leading a cybercrime network that used social engineering and physical home break-ins to drain millions from crypto holders.

    Hunter Biden Defends LAPTOP Ahead of Wednesday Debut, Calls TRUMP a ‘Grift’

    Hunter Biden is defending his new LAPTOP memecoin as it launches Wednesday, saying it is meant to reclaim a controversy that has been used against him for years. The project plans to airdrop tokens to wallets that lost money on Donald Trump’s TRUMP token while critics and blockchain officials have distanced themselves from the effort.

    Anthropic’s AI researcher quits, says insiders fear human extinction by 2030

    The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade, Coxon said on X, explaining his resignation.

    Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad departs after 2 years amid search for a buyer

    Kuchinad, the CEO of cryptocurrency custody firm Copper since 2024, has left the company, according to two people familiar with the matter.

    How Curve’s soft liquidation model lets borrowers survive market drawdowns

    Data tracked by lending platform Curve data tracked 704 soft-liquidation instances lasting a median 14.5 days, showing how some DeFi loans can survive for weeks after entering the 'danger zone.'

    BTC ETFs remain $1 billion short of break-even in 2026: Decryptnews

    Bitcoin ETFs remain $1 billion from breaking even in 2026 despite strong August and September inflows, with May-June losses still weighing heavily on performance.

    Won stablecoins could save merchants up to $3.8 billion a year, South Korea’s budget office says

    South Korea’s budget office warned that stablecoin adoption could reduce banks' roles as credit intermediaries and potentially destabilize token pegs during mass redemptions.

    Bitcoin’s Golden Cross Has Formed: What Could Come Next?

    Bitcoin's recent golden cross suggests possible bullish momentum, though historical patterns indicate mixed results with only three of twelve previous occurrences sustaining gains beyond a year.

    Crypto Community Rejects Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP Memecoin Ahead of Official Launch

    Hunter Biden's upcoming 'LAPTOP' memecoin launch on the Base network is facing intense backlash from crypto traders and public distancing from associated brands.

    Metaplanet CEO responds to criticism over MMXX Ventures and stock rights

    Simon Gerovich said Metaplanet had not adequately explained the structure, and denied involvement in MMXX Ventures’ trading decisions.

    SOL news: Solana to triple transaction size as apps get room for more complex trades

    A Transaction v1 feature activates Wednesday, allowing complex proofs and large multisig operations to fit in one transaction while forcing services that read Solana to update.