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U.S. seizes approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency amid expanded pressure campaign
The U.S. has seized about $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency to disrupt Tehran's funding sources, as part of a broader pressure campaign.
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Florida Candidate Converts $800K in Bitcoin for Congressional Run
Michael Carbonara, a Republican candidate, sold 10 Bitcoin for $800K to fund his congressional campaign in Florida's 22nd District, emphasizing crypto accountability.
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Wall Street Faces Trillion-Dollar Challenge: AI-Driven Security Threats Keep Major Banks from Blockchain
AI-driven security threats are hindering major banks' interest in blockchain, according to CertiK's Ronghui Gu, who noted a surge in DeFi exploits in April.
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US Regulator Approves 24/7 Trading of Crypto Derivatives
The CFTC has approved 24/7 trading of crypto derivatives, highlighting risks for other asset classes and mandating compliance from platforms.
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Amazon Announces Breakthrough in Data Center Architecture
Amazon has unveiled a new data center architecture that enhances data transmission speed and reduces energy consumption, marking a significant advancement in network design.
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Understanding AI Prompt Injection Attacks: A Growing Concern for Chatbots
Prompt injection attacks are a critical security issue for AI systems, tricking chatbots into executing harmful commands without user consent.
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Binance's Ambitious 2030 Vision Amid Market Challenges
Catherine Chen of Binance reveals the exchange's strategy to grow its user base to 3 billion by 2030, despite current market challenges.
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Grayscale: Hyperliquid is on Track to Become a Major Financial Player
Grayscale reports that Hyperliquid, a decentralized trading platform, is rapidly evolving into a broader financial services infrastructure, aiming to challenge traditional markets.
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Ripple reportedly spearheading $1 billion XRP treasury initiative
Ripple Labs is reportedly leading an initiative to raise at least $1 billion for a new public-market vehicle focused on accumulating XRP, testing institutional demand in a cooling market.
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Who Crashed Bitcoin? Market Trap and AI Uprising
This week’s Deconstruction explores Bitcoin's decline, AI threats to developers, Ethereum's upgrade challenges, and solutions for DAOs.
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Celsius Founder Seeks to Overturn 12-Year Fraud Sentence
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky is seeking to overturn his 12-year fraud sentence, citing ineffective counsel and linking losses to Sam Bankman-Fried's actions.
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FBI Uncovers Scam Networks and Seizes $8 Billion in Bitcoin
The FBI has seized over $8 billion in Bitcoin as part of Operation Blackout, targeting international scam networks, with significant ties to Cambodia.
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