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Crypto Sector Faces Major Shakeout as Over 100 Projects Collapse in 2026
In 2026, the crypto industry is facing a significant shakeout with over 100 projects collapsing, reflecting a shift towards sustainable business models amid a harsh market environment.
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Surge in Hardware Wallet Sales in Russia Ahead of New Crypto Regulations
Hardware wallet sales in Russia have surged ahead of new crypto regulations, with M.Video and Wildberries reporting significant increases in demand.
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Senate Advances Clarity Act with Crypto Bill Vote Scheduled for September
The Senate has initiated the voting process for the Clarity Act, with a vote scheduled for September 15, focusing on establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency activities.
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Trezor User Loses Savings Due to Google Phishing Scam
A Trezor user named David lost over $1.6 million in a phishing scam linked to a fraudulent Google ad.
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Brazil's Central Bank Implements Delay on Large Crypto Transfers
Brazil's central bank has ordered exchanges to delay large crypto transfers abroad for up to 24 hours, effective January 2027, to combat fraud.
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U.S. Treasury Expands Sanctions Against Iranian Crypto Exchanges
The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on Iranian crypto exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether for laundering money for the IRGC, as part of its economic pressure campaign.
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SharpLink Warns of Threat to Ethereum's Key Advantage Over Bitcoin
SharpLink's CEO warns that EIP-8363 could diminish Ethereum's ability to generate income through staking, impacting its competitiveness against Bitcoin.
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Expert Highlights Critical Vulnerability in Crypto Industry Following Coldcard Hack
The Coldcard hack has revealed critical vulnerabilities in the crypto sector, highlighting the risks associated with private key dependence, warns Blockaid CEO Ido Ben-Nathan.
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Hackers Drain Lightning Nodes via BTCPay Vulnerability
Hackers exploited a vulnerability in BTCPay, draining Lightning Network nodes of funds, prompting urgent updates from developers.
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U.S. Senate Initiates Voting on Crypto Clarity Act, Setting Stage for September
The U.S. Senate has begun the voting process for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, aiming for a vote in September amid unresolved issues.
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Bybit Files Lawsuit Against North Korea and Lazarus Group
Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group for the theft of $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency, seeking asset recovery and damages.
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Why Jim Cramer is Urgently Selling Bitcoin
Jim Cramer is selling Bitcoin amid concerns about quantum computing and a new crypto law in Russia that could reshape the market.
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