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New ARMA Bill Seeks to Establish Bitcoin Reserve Legally
The American Reserve Modernization Act aims to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve under U.S. law, managed for at least 20 years, as part of a broader digital asset strategy.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto

Kraken Obtains VARA License to Operate in Dubai
Kraken has received regulatory approval from VARA to operate in Dubai, offering services like trading and staking to UAE clients.
Mercation Admin2 min - News

CoinFlip Denounces Missouri's Lawsuit as Unfounded Amid Senior Scam Concerns
CoinFlip is fighting back against a lawsuit from Missouri's Attorney General, who is seeking $1.83 million in penalties while alleging the company enables scams against seniors.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto

MAPO Token Plummets 96% After Hack
The MAPO token's value plummeted 96% following a hack exploiting a vulnerability in the Butter Network bridge, leading to massive minting of new tokens.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto

Strategy Accumulates 4% of Bitcoin Supply
Strategy has acquired 24,869 BTC, representing 4% of Bitcoin's supply, while BitMine holds 5.28 million ETH, totaling $12.6 billion in assets.
James Park3 min - News

Iran Launches Bitcoin-Based Shipping Insurance Platform to Bypass SWIFT
Iran has launched Hormuz Safe, a digital platform for shipping insurance that accepts Bitcoin, aiming to bypass SWIFT amid sanctions.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto

Study: Nearly Half of Russian Crypto Users Don't Verify Asset Origins
A recent study reveals that nearly half of Russian crypto users do not verify the origins of their assets, highlighting a gap in compliance practices.
Aisha Patel1 min - News

Standard Chartered to Acquire Crypto Custodian Zodia
Standard Chartered has announced its acquisition of Zodia Custody to enhance its digital asset services and strengthen its market position.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto

Bitcoin Depot to Shut Down Its Network of 9,000 ATMs
Bitcoin Depot has filed for bankruptcy and will shut down its network of 9,000 cryptocurrency ATMs due to regulatory pressures and financial losses.
James Park1 min - News

CFTC Discusses Use of AI to Detect Insider Trading
The CFTC is leveraging AI to monitor insider trading, focusing on suspicious activities in offshore markets like Polymarket, according to Chairman Michael Selig.
Marcus Reid1 min - News

Cybersecurity Weekly: Phishing Scams, Fake Repositories, and More
This week's cybersecurity highlights include the identification of a $19 million phishing mastermind and a fake OpenAI repository spreading malware.
Aisha Patel6 min - News

CLARITY Act Passes Key Senate Vote
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has approved the CLARITY Act, which aims to regulate the cryptocurrency market, but its future remains uncertain amid calls for amendments from Democrats.
Aisha Patel1 min