US Treasury sanctions Iran’s Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance scheme
The sanctions could strain Iran's maritime economy, disrupt global shipping routes, and escalate geopolitical tensions in the regi...
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EU Crypto Sanctions Review Could Trigger Almost 5,500 Compliance Checks
Europe's authorized crypto sector could face 1,569 to 5,409 governance and counterparty reviews as the EU introduces Russia- and B...
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IRS Criminal Investigation Warns of Counterfeit Letters Pushing Crypto Holders to a Fake Compliance Portal
The IRS Criminal Investigation division issued a fraud alert Thursday warning that fraudsters are mailing counterfeit letters to c...
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Coldcard issues Mk3 warning as experts examine $38M Bitcoin wallet drain
Coinkite urged Coldcard Mk3 users to migrate funds after identifying a potential seed-generation risk, as Bitcoin security experts...
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Coinkite warns Coldcard Mk3 users of firmware flaw that may have compromised wallet seeds
The firmware flaw highlights the critical importance of robust RNGs in hardware wallets, emphasizing the need for vigilant securit...
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China Business Journal warns of fraudsters demanding Bitcoin payments in impersonation scam
The scam highlights vulnerabilities in digital communication, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and public...
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IRS warns of counterfeit letters targeting crypto holders with fake compliance portal
The scam highlights the growing sophistication of phishing tactics, exploiting increased IRS scrutiny on crypto, risking financial...
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BitMEX wipes out 35 derivatives as exchange shutdown approaches with punishing post-closure fees
BitMEX settled 35 derivatives today, July 30, closing any remaining positions and canceling open orders as the exchange moved anot...
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US Senate rejects second war powers resolution on Iran as Bitcoin dips and crypto sanctions tighten
The Senate's decision underscores ongoing geopolitical tensions, impacting crypto markets and highlighting increased regulatory sc...
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Tom Cotton backs Trump’s strikes on Iran, calls leaders terrorists as crypto markets bleed $80 billion
Heightened geopolitical tensions could lead to increased economic sanctions, impacting global markets and complicating crypto comp...
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South Korea Busts $9M XRP Scam After Fake Staking Site Traps 71 Investors in Just 7 Days
Key Takeaways: Three suspects have been detained by South Korean police over a XRP investment scam worth 12.3 billion won. The gro...
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The 2026 World Cup On-Chain: $20 Billion in Crypto Flows, From Bets to Tickets
Summary The 2026 World Cup generated $20 billion in prediction market volume and $24 million in digital collectible trades, with…...
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US military launches new strikes against Iranian targets, and crypto markets are feeling the heat
The US-Iran conflict's escalation impacts crypto markets, highlighting Bitcoin's vulnerability to geopolitical tensions and potent...
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Central banks steer cautious hiking path, and crypto is feeling every basis point
Central banks' rate hikes are reshaping the crypto landscape, highlighting the sector's vulnerability to macroeconomic policy shif...
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Security Firm Blockaid Says 212 Onchain Exploits Stole $1.1B as AI and Wallet Attacks Accelerate
The first half of 2026 was the most active period for onchain security threats on record, with Blockaid verifying 212 high-thresho...
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Tehran tests a more confrontational strategy
Iran's aggressive actions risk destabilizing regional security, potentially derailing diplomatic progress and impacting global oil...
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US slaps new Iran sanctions on insurers and tankers, with crypto payment evasion in the crosshairs
The sanctions intensify US-Iran tensions, potentially disrupting global oil markets and highlighting vulnerabilities in crypto com...
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Senate Democrats press Meta on AI safeguards as crypto scam losses mount
Stricter AI content rules could reshape crypto marketing, increasing costs and driving demand for advanced fraud detection and ide...
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