EU authorities include HTX exchange in Russian sanctions
The exchange, already sanctioned by the UK, is now on a list of 18 entities “providing crypto-assets services or payment services“...
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The EU’s 21st Russia Sanctions Package Targets Crypto Platforms for Sanctions Evasion, Introduces Third-Country Ban Mechanism
Summary The EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package introduces a transaction ban on 14 crypto-related service platforms across six juri...
Chainalysis
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FATF Says Crypto Travel Rule Adoption Is Rising, But Enforcement Still Lags
The Financial Action Task Force says more jurisdictions are putting crypto rules into law, but enforcement remains the weak point....
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Inside the mystery of BitMEX’s insurance fund
Crypto exchange BitMEX is winding down with roughly $270 million sitting in a house insurance fund that customers now suspect its...
Protos
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Nic Carter warns US may use quantum tech to compromise Bitcoin security
Nic Carter warns of potential quantum threats to Bitcoin security. Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by December 31, 2026 at 2.2% YES. The...
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Trump says China and Russia won’t sell weapons to Iran, and crypto markets are watching closely
Trump says China and Russia won't sell weapons to Iran. Here's what that means for crypto markets, sanctions enforcement, and ener...
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EU Adds HTX to Russia Sanctions Two Months After UK's Action Against Crypto Networks
The European Union has added cryptocurrency exchange HTX to its latest package of sanctions against Russia, expanding efforts to r...
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Thailand SEC files criminal complaint against Bitkub over false disclosures tied to 2021 hack
Thailand's SEC filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub and two former directors over allegedly hiding a $50M cyberattack from re...
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BitMEX Shuts Down After 11 Years as Arthur Hayes Bids Farewell and CZ Reflects on Crypto Exchange’s Legacy
The exchange announced on July 23 that it will permanently cease operations at 04:00 UTC on September 23, 2026, following a strate...
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Wallet exploit, record Binance outflows and Buterin’s quantum roadmap dominate crypto’s day
Binance saw $1.23 billion in weekly net outflows, a wallet exploit renewed security fears, and Vitalik Buterin outlined Ethereum's...
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BlackRock, Coinbase, Strategy Among Members of $15 Million Bitcoin Security Consortium
Nine institutional Bitcoin firms have formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, pledging a combined $15 million over the next three...
Unchained
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Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Security Consortium to Shield $2T Network From Quantum Threats
Key Takeaways: Coinbase has announced the establishment of the Bitcoin Security Consortium along with BlackRock, Fidelity, Block a...
CryptoNinjas
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9 Wall Street and Crypto Giants Unite to Protect Bitcoin With $15 Million Initiative
Nine major financial and crypto companies have created a new alliance to help safeguard Bitcoin’s future, committing $15 million t...
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Strategy, BlackRock form Bitcoin Security Consortium to prepare for quantum computing threat
Nine firms including Strategy and BlackRock formed a $15 million Bitcoin security consortium to fund post-quantum cryptography res...
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BlackRock, ARK Invest, Strategy form Bitcoin Security Consortium to support network’s long-term security
BlackRock, Strategy, Coinbase and peers have formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, pledging a $15 million for the network's secu...
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DeFi loses $35M in a day: Are ‘bounties’ inviting more hacks?
An ongoing hacking spree has claimed another three victims in the past 24 hours, with a total of over $35 million lost. Verus brid...
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Three crypto hacks in 24 hours drain over $35 million from protocols
Three crypto protocols lost over $35 million in 24 hours through bridge exploits on Arbitrum, BNB Chain, and Ethereum, continuing...
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Arbitrum-Based AFX Trade Drained of $24 Million
AFX Trade, a decentralized perpetuals exchange that runs on Arbitrum and settles in the stablecoin USDC, was drained of roughly $2...
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