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Companies · 1 month ago Chainlink Whale Transfers 800K LINK from Coinbase to Custody Amid Market Consolidation A significant transfer of 800,000 LINK, valued at approximately $6.8 million, was made from Coinbase to a custody wallet, raising interest among Chainlink traders as the market consolidates.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Avalanche Staking Reaches $204M as Helicon Upgrade Activates on Fuji Testnet Avalanche's staking value has surged to approximately $204.77 million, coinciding with the activation of the Helicon upgrade on the Fuji testnet. This marks a significant milestone for the network's development and participation.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago XRPL Foundation Alerts Users to Fake XRP Holder Tiers Scam Hussein Zangana, Director of Community at the XRPL Foundation, warns users of a phishing scam masquerading as an XRP Holder Tiers announcement, urging caution when connecting wallets.

Regulation · 1 month ago XRP Ledger Proposal XLS-68 Aims to Simplify User Experience with Sponsored Fees The proposed XLS-68 amendment for the XRP Ledger could allow sponsors to cover transaction fees, potentially simplifying user interactions with the network and reducing the need for users to hold XRP directly.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago Japan Advances Crypto Regulation, Paving Way for Future Bitcoin ETFs Japan's recent legislative changes aim to reclassify crypto assets under financial law, potentially enabling future Bitcoin ETFs. However, the timeline for actual approval remains uncertain.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures for US Traders Kraken has introduced CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible US traders, marking a significant development in the US crypto derivatives landscape.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Robinhood CEO's Account Hack Highlights Ongoing Crypto Scam Risks The recent compromise of Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account to promote a fake memecoin underscores the persistent threat of crypto scams leveraging social engineering tactics.

Policy · 1 month ago CLARITY Act Delayed in Senate, Pushing Crypto Market Structure Efforts to September The Senate has postponed voting on the CLARITY Act, a key piece of legislation aimed at clarifying the regulatory framework for digital assets, until September due to unresolved disputes over ethics provisions.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Coldcard Firmware Flaw Leads to Significant Bitcoin Theft Amid Security Concerns A security vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets has resulted in the theft of over $111 million in Bitcoin, raising alarms about wallet safety and seed generation methods.

Layer-2 · 1 month ago Uniswap Activates Fee Switch for v4 Pools to Enhance UNI Burn Mechanism Uniswap governance has activated a protocol fee switch for v4 liquidity pools, directing fees towards UNI buy-and-burn mechanics, significantly increasing protocol revenue.

DeFi · 1 month ago LiquidChain Raises Nearly $1 Million to Unify Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana LiquidChain has raised over $926,000 in its fundraising campaign, aiming to create a Layer 3 solution that connects Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana seamlessly.

Layer-2 · 1 month ago Bitcoin Hyper Aims to Simplify Bitcoin Transactions with Innovative Layer 2 Solution Bitcoin Hyper is a new project designed to enhance Bitcoin's usability by enabling faster and cheaper transactions, recently raising nearly $33 million in its presale.

Compliance · 1 month ago New York State Takes Legal Action Against Kalshi for Unlicensed Betting New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging it operates unlicensed betting on various outcomes, including sports and elections. The state seeks significant financial penalties and re

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago FBI Agent Arrested for Alleged $1 Million Crypto Theft An FBI agent has been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from adversarial wallets. Patrick Yaroch reportedly confessed to the theft, citing frustration with the Bureau's inaction against certain crypto accounts.

Business · 1 month ago ChangeNOW Appoints Martin Masser as Director of Strategic Partnerships ChangeNOW has announced the appointment of Martin Masser as its new Director of Strategic Partnerships, aiming to enhance its crypto super app. Masser, a former executive at TON, will focus on building key relationships to streamline user experiences

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Personal Data of Over 311,000 Americans A significant cybersecurity breach at the Lifespan Physician Group has compromised the sensitive information of 311,760 individuals, including Social Security numbers and financial records. The firm is offering identity protection services to affecte

Regulation · 1 month ago Trump Shifts Focus to Negotiations with Iran Amid Military Tensions US President Trump is opting for negotiations with Iran rather than a military strike, emphasizing the importance of avoiding loss of life. He acknowledges the potential for a major military action but is currently prioritizing diplomatic talks.

NFTs · 1 month ago NFT Marketplace Founder Accused of Misusing Investor Funds Taj Tarsha, founder of the NFT marketplace Few and Far, faces serious charges for allegedly misappropriating millions raised from investors for personal expenses, including gambling and hobbies, instead of developing the platform.

Markets · 1 month ago Oklahoma Attorney General Secures $469 Million Settlement with Sandoz Over Price-Fixing Allegations A coalition of states has reached a $469 million settlement with Sandoz, addressing allegations of price-fixing on generic drugs. Oklahoma's Attorney General emphasizes the importance of maintaining fair market practices.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Louisiana Man Sentenced for Major Bank Fraud and Mail Theft Scheme A Baton Rouge resident has received a four-year prison sentence for leading a bank fraud and mail theft operation that defrauded financial institutions and customers of over $300,000.