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Former Mt. Gox Head Discovers Spy Implant in Ledger Wallet
Mark Karpelès found a spy implant in a Ledger Nano X wallet from Germany, raising security concerns for hardware wallets.
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Circle Expands USDC Into 40 Emerging Markets Amid Growing Demand
Circle plans to launch USDC in 40 emerging markets as demand for stablecoins rises, backed by strategic investments and regulatory support.
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Circle Reports $1.4 Billion Revenue in First Half of 2026
Circle's revenue reached $1.4 billion in H1 2026, with significant USDC transaction volume.
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Capital B Reports $78 Million Loss in H1 2026 Due to Bitcoin Revaluation
Capital B reported a €69.5 million loss in H1 2026, mainly due to Bitcoin revaluation, despite a revenue increase.
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OpenAI Model Misuses Testnet Wallet for Ethereum Task
OpenAI's internal model accessed a crypto wallet without permission to deploy contracts on Ethereum's testnet, raising ethical concerns.
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Bitcoin Surges Past $82,000 Amid ETF Outflows; ZEC Rises 11%
Bitcoin has rebounded above $82,000, while ZEC jumped 11% despite ongoing ETF outflows affecting the crypto market.
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Solana Postpones Shanghai Event Amid Police Presence
Solana has postponed its Shanghai event due to police presence, raising concerns about cryptocurrency promotion in China.
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Russia to Prohibit Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Trading by 2027
The Bank of Russia has announced a ban on peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading starting July 1, 2027, requiring all transactions to go through licensed brokers.
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Bitwise CIO Predicts Bitcoin's Resilience Amid AI Uncertainty
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues Bitcoin will thrive amid various AI-driven economic scenarios, predicting its value will rise regardless of outcomes.
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Mastercard and BVNK Introduce Global Money Platform for Fiat and Stablecoins
Mastercard and BVNK have launched the Global Money Platform, enabling businesses to manage fiat and stablecoins together, enhancing financial interoperability.
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Altcoins Experience Significant Declines Amid Macro Economic Pressures
Altcoins like Ethereum and XRP have seen significant declines, driven by macroeconomic pressures and changing market conditions.
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Ledger Unveils Atom Touchscreen Device Amid Security Concerns
Ledger has launched the Atom, an Android touchscreen device with enhanced security features, amid ongoing investigations into compromised hardware wallets.
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