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U.S. Secret Service Freezes $52.8 Million in Crypto Linked to Xinbi Guarantee
The U.S. Secret Service has frozen $52.8 million in crypto linked to Xinbi Guarantee, a Telegram marketplace for scammers, marking a significant crackdown on illicit activities.
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Germany Plans to End Tax Exemption for Crypto Investors
Germany's Finance Ministry is set to impose taxes on crypto sales regardless of holding period, affecting future transactions from 2027.
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Hunter Biden's LAPTOP Meme Coin Plummets 99% After Launch
Hunter Biden's LAPTOP meme coin experienced a drastic 99% drop shortly after its launch, mirroring patterns seen in other political meme coins.
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Germany Proposes 25% Tax on Cryptocurrency Gains Starting 2027
Germany is planning to introduce a 25% tax on cryptocurrency gains starting January 1, 2027, affecting only new purchases.
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Venice’s VVV Token Rises Sharply Following OpenAI Controversy
Venice's VVV token surged 40% amid a public dispute involving OpenAI, highlighting privacy concerns in AI and cryptocurrency.
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UK Crime Agency Highlights Innovative Crypto Use by Criminals
The UK's National Economic Crime Centre warns that criminals are creatively using cryptocurrencies for money laundering, highlighting the need for enhanced regulatory oversight.
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Bundesbank Launches ZKsync Platform for Testing
The Bundesbank is the first to deploy the Prividium platform for testing, enhancing transaction verification while ensuring data privacy.
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Former Anthropic Developer Warns of AI Threats to Humanity
Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at OpenAI and Anthropic, has resigned, citing the irresponsible actions of AI companies as a threat to humanity.
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Mexico Seizes 300 Crypto Mining Machines Tapped into Hydroelectric Power
Mexican authorities have confiscated 300 crypto mining rigs from a site illegally drawing power from a hydroelectric dam, raising concerns over electricity theft and potential money laundering.
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Iran Eases Currency Controls for USDT and Bitcoin Transactions
Iran's Central Bank has relaxed currency controls, allowing the use of cryptocurrencies like USDT in international trade, amid increased pressure from U.S. sanctions.
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US Government Funds Quantum Startup PsiQuantum Under CHIPS Act
PsiQuantum has secured $100 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS Act to advance quantum computing technology.
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Block, Founded by Jack Dorsey, Seeks National Bank Charter for Bitcoin Custody
Block, led by Jack Dorsey, is applying for a national bank charter to custody Bitcoin and other digital assets without taking deposits or making loans.
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