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The Dangers of Dust
Research reveals a surge in address poisoning attacks on Ethereum and BNB Chain, leading to significant financial losses.
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UK Lawmakers Investigate Banking Access for Crypto Firms
UK lawmakers have initiated an inquiry into banking challenges faced by crypto firms, focusing on account access and transaction restrictions imposed by banks.
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Researchers Assess the Need for Supercomputers in Quantum Systems
Researchers from AWS, Nvidia, and NASA propose a model to evaluate the interaction between quantum processors and classical supercomputers, highlighting when each is necessary.
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South Korea Expands Digital Payment Pilot to 500,000 Wallets
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has approved the expansion of its digital payment pilot, Project Hangang, to 500,000 wallets and nine banks.
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UK Faces Water Crisis Due to AI Data Center Expansion
The UK faces a potential water crisis due to the expansion of data centers, which require significant water for cooling and energy needs, according to Water UK.
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XRP Surges 4% as Traders Monitor Potential Breakout Towards $1.35
XRP has surged 4.6% to approximately $1.13, with traders observing a potential breakout towards $1.35 as it tests short-term resistance levels.
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Trump Agrees to Add Ethics Provisions to CLARITY Act
President Trump has agreed to include ethical provisions in the CLARITY Act, addressing concerns over conflicts of interest in the crypto sector.
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Celsius Co-Founders Ordered to Pay FTC Over $6 Million
Celsius co-founders must pay over $6 million to the FTC for misleading security claims about the platform.
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Bitcoin ETFs Experience Fifth Consecutive Day of Inflows
Bitcoin ETFs have reported five consecutive days of inflows, reaching $727 million in total, as interest returns after a period of outflows.
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UK Parliament Launches Inquiry into Banking Barriers for Crypto Firms
The UK Parliament is investigating how banks restrict access to cryptocurrency firms, focusing on account denials and transaction limitations.
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Bitcoin Reaches Two-Week Peak Near $65,500 Amid Semiconductor Recovery
Bitcoin has surged to a two-week high of approximately $65,500, driven by a recovery in semiconductor stocks and significant ETF inflows.
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Bank of Korea Expands CBDC Pilot to 500,000 Users
The Bank of Korea will advance its CBDC pilot in September, allowing 500,000 users and integrating new features like biometric payments and government subsidies.
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