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Hacks & Exploits · 1 week ago Connecticut Bank Loses Over $33,000 in Identity Theft Scheme Involving Forgery A Connecticut bank has reported a loss exceeding $33,000 due to a fraudulent scheme involving forgery and identity theft, leading to multiple felony charges against a local man.

Markets · 1 week ago Gen.G Leads Hanwha Life 2-1 in LCK Grand Finals, Canyon Secures Sixth Title Gen.G is in a strong position in the LCK Grand Finals, leading Hanwha Life 2-1. GEN Canyon's recent sixth title win enhances Gen.G's prospects in global rankings.

Derivatives · 1 week ago Aster DEX Launches Perpetual Futures for Lisk and Power Ledger with 5x Leverage Aster DEX has introduced perpetual futures contracts for Lisk and Power Ledger, allowing traders to leverage up to 5x. This move is part of Aster's strategy to expand its derivatives marketplace rapidly.

Security · 1 week ago Iran's Pezeshkian Asserts No War with Saudi Arabia Amid Pipeline Attack Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly declared that Iran is not at war with Saudi Arabia, following a drone strike on a critical oil pipeline. This statement aims to ease regional tensions and maintain diplomatic relations.

Security · 1 week ago Bahrain Withdraws from Oman Meeting on Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions Bahrain has opted out of a meeting in Oman focused on the Strait of Hormuz, citing ongoing tensions with Iran. This decision reflects the kingdom's stance on not engaging with Iran until diplomatic relations are restored.

Compliance · 1 week ago Putin Welcomes Modi and Xi's Proposal for Ukraine Peace Efforts at BRICS Summit During the BRICS Summit, Vladimir Putin expressed support for Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi's willingness to assist in negotiating peace in Ukraine, highlighting a potential shift in diplomatic engagement.

Macro · 1 week ago Iran's President Accuses US of War Crimes Following Qeshm Island Explosions Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the United States of war crimes after unexplained explosions were reported on Qeshm Island, amid rising tensions between the two nations.

Funding · 1 week ago UAE Crude Exports Near Pre-War Levels Amid Iranian Supply Collapse The UAE's crude oil exports have rebounded to near pre-war levels, while Iranian shipments have drastically fallen due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Stablecoins · 1 week ago Thailand SEC Proposes Restrictions on Stablecoin Transfers to Enhance Compliance Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules that would restrict stablecoin transfers to accounts verified as belonging to the customer, aiming to combat risks associated with money laundering and cybercrime.

Regulation · 1 week ago UniCredit Explores Crypto Custody Solutions Amid Growing Digital Asset Interest UniCredit, Italy's second-largest bank, is reportedly evaluating options to offer crypto custody services, signaling a shift towards digital asset integration in traditional banking.

Policy · 1 week ago Andreessen Horowitz Advocates for U.S. Crypto Leadership Amid CLARITY Act Discussions Andreessen Horowitz's crypto division supports U.S. leadership in technology and the establishment of cryptocurrency infrastructure, coinciding with ongoing discussions about the CLARITY Act in Congress.

Macro · 1 week ago Larry Ellison Cancels $7.5 Billion Oracle Stock Sale Plan After One Day Larry Ellison has canceled his plan to sell up to 50 million shares of Oracle stock, just a day after its announcement. The decision comes amid recent stock price declines and ongoing restructuring efforts at Oracle.

Companies · 1 week ago Coinbase Engineer Connects Virtual Fly Brain to Crypto Trading A Coinbase engineer has created a digital simulation of a fruit fly's brain that trades cryptocurrencies, currently showing a slight loss after its first day of trading.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 week ago Understanding the Dilution Trap in Bitcoin Treasury Companies Capital B, a Bitcoin treasury company, illustrates the complexities of shareholder value as Bitcoin holdings increase but share value remains stagnant due to dilution effects.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 week ago Texas Woman Loses $20,000 to Scammers Posing as Bank Officials A 75-year-old Texas woman fell victim to a phone scam, losing $20,000 after being tricked by scammers impersonating Wells Fargo and FBI officials.

Markets · 1 week ago Base Network Achieves $100M Daily DEX Volume for Tokenized Stocks The Base network has reached a significant milestone, recording $100 million in daily trading volume for tokenized stocks, a remarkable growth since their launch just weeks ago.

Spot & ETFs · 1 week ago Asset Managers Recommend Bitcoin as Bond Alternative Amid Inflation Concerns As traditional bonds struggle with negative real returns, asset managers are increasingly suggesting Bitcoin as a viable alternative for portfolios focused on AI stocks.

Companies · 1 week ago REAL Finance's $ASSET Listed in ESMA's Interim MiCA Register Amid European Expansion REAL Finance's $ASSET token has been added to ESMA's Interim MiCA Register, enhancing its regulatory framework in Europe as the company aims to tokenize over €3.5 billion in assets.

Regulation · 1 week ago SKY7 and Fintech Amigo Launch IBAN Cloud to Enhance Banking Solutions SKY7 and Fintech Amigo have partnered to introduce IBAN Cloud, a project aimed at simplifying banking and payment infrastructure for businesses and individuals by aligning solutions with their specific needs.

Companies · 1 week ago OpenAI Delays IPO Plans, Aiming for $1 Trillion Valuation by 2027 OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has postponed the company's IPO, targeting a $1 trillion valuation before going public, with plans now set for 2027.