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Thailand's SEC Proposes Retail Access to Foreign Crypto Derivatives
Thailand's SEC is proposing rules to allow retail investors access to foreign crypto derivatives, aiming for a controlled regulatory environment.
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South Korea to Provide Free AI Access to Citizens
South Korea's government launches "AI for All" to give citizens free, unlimited access to AI services, aiming for 80% reliance on local AI models.
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North Korean Wallets Move Over $30 Million Through Hyperliquid
North Korean-linked wallets moved over $30 million through Hyperliquid, as reported by Arkham analyst Emmett Gallic, amidst Hyperliquid's plans for U.S. market entry.
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Kalshi Blocks User for Life for Manipulative Trading
Kalshi has permanently banned former US Representative George Santos for manipulative trading, imposing a $71,356 fine.
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Texas Governor Halts Funding for Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid Growing Backlash
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to stop funding Flock Safety's surveillance cameras amidst rising public and political opposition.
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Strive Acquires $143 Million in Bitcoin as Treasury Firms Reinvest
Strive has acquired an additional 1,800 BTC for approximately $143 million, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 23,156 BTC valued at around $1.76 billion.
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Kalshi Bans George Santos for Life Over Market Manipulation
Kalshi has banned former Rep. George Santos for life and fined him $71,356 for manipulating a market regarding his attendance at the State of the Union address.
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XRP ETFs Mark Nine Consecutive Days of Inflows, Amassing $1.6 Billion
XRP ETFs have achieved nine consecutive days of inflows, totaling about $1.6 billion, despite a decline in the token's price.
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Sberbank Projects $46 Billion in Crypto Trading, Eyes Ethereum and USDT Loans
Sberbank anticipates Russian crypto trading could reach $46 billion in the first year of new regulations, planning to accept Ethereum and USDT as loan collateral.
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Hyperliquid Negotiates with Kraken's Parent to Introduce Crypto Perpetual Futures to U.S. Traders
Hyperliquid is negotiating with Kraken's parent company to offer crypto perpetual futures to U.S. traders via the regulated Bitnomial exchange.
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Former SEC and CFTC Officials Call for Eased Regulations to Attract Crypto Trading Onshore
A bipartisan group of former SEC and CFTC officials is advocating for more lenient regulations to bring crypto trading back to the U.S., emphasizing the need for clarity in derivatives and custody rules.
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Bitcoin Remains Stable Amid U.S. Strikes on Iran Affecting Markets
Bitcoin remains stable at around $78,623 amid U.S. strikes on Iran, while oil prices rise and stocks decline.
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