Humanity Protocol pivots to enterprise AI after $36M hack
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Tether freezes 134 ISIS terror wallets as stablecoins now sit inside the sanctions machine
ISIS-K, the Islamic State affiliate active across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of Central Asia, had USDT balances frozen on 13...
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Trust Wallet integrates Intercepta’s security technology for 220M users
The integration elevates security standards across the crypto wallet industry, but centralizes risk, posing potential systemic vul...
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US Treasury sanctions over 100 ISIS-K crypto addresses, blocking $1.4M in funds
The sanctions highlight the increasing regulatory scrutiny on crypto networks, emphasizing the need for enhanced compliance and mo...
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US Treasury sanctions over 100 ISIS-K crypto addresses that moved over $1.4 million
ISIS-K allegedly used its media wing to solicit donations via Tron, Monero, and Bitcoin, highlighting stablecoin issuers' growing...
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Iran prepares for week of mass mourning for slain supreme leader Khamenei as crypto markets digest geopolitical fallout
The geopolitical instability following Khamenei's death may accelerate crypto adoption in Iran, highlighting digital assets' role...
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Introducing Continuous Monitoring: stay aware of changing crypto risk
A crypto screening tells you a wallet or transaction’s risk at the time you run it. But crypto risk can change, and when it does,...
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OFAC sanctions 134 ISIS-K crypto wallet addresses as Tether freezes funds
OFAC added 134 crypto wallet addresses linked to ISIS-K to its sanctions list, including 131 Tron addresses that received more tha...
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France reports 77 crypto-linked kidnapping cases in H1 2026
The surge in crypto-linked kidnappings in France highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and collaboration betwe...
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French Police Expand Crypto Security After 77 Kidnapping Cases Drive New Protection Push
French Minister of the Interior Laurent Nuñez announced a new security plan to protect cryptocurrency professionals following a sh...
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Lithuania to lift nuclear weapons ban, aligning with NATO strategy
Lithuania's policy shift may heighten NATO-Russia tensions, impacting regional security dynamics and increasing military conflict...
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France reports 77 crypto-linked kidnapping cases in 2026
The rise in crypto-linked kidnappings in France highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and regulatory framework...
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OFAC Updates ISIS-Khorasan Sanctions with Over 100 Cryptocurrency Wallets
Summary OFAC updated its ISIS Khorasan (ISIS-K) designation to include 134 cryptocurrency wallet addresses (131 on TRON and 3 on…...
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US Treasury sanctions Brazilian nationals and companies for laundering $30M in drug proceeds through crypto
The sanctions highlight the growing scrutiny on crypto's role in illicit finance, potentially impacting global regulatory approach...
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Binance Faces £150M UK Lawsuit From 1,692 Retail Derivatives Traders
Nearly 1,700 British investors allege Binance sold leveraged derivatives it was not authorised to offer under UK law, in a claim f...
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Tokenized Google stock surges 7,700% in DeFi lending exploit
The exploit highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi's security infrastructure, challenging the credibility and regulatory acceptance of...
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Tokenized Google stock inflated 7,700% in rare DeFi lending exploit
An attacker inflated the value of a tokenized Google share used as collateral to about 78 times its real price, then borrowed agai...
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Crypto hack theft falls 7% in June to $76M as Humanity Protocol tops list
The decline in crypto hack thefts suggests improved security measures, but ongoing vulnerabilities highlight the need for enhanced...
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