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SEC Acquired Airline Ticket Data to Monitor Travelers Without Warrant
The SEC reportedly acquired access to over a billion airline ticket records, allowing them to track travelers without a warrant, raising privacy concerns.
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Japan Urges U.S. to Cease Use of Anime Characters in Memes
Japan has urged the U.S. to stop using anime characters in memes, citing unauthorized use of intellectual property in official posts.
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Democratic Senators Call for CFTC to Ban Wildfire Betting in Prediction Markets
Nine Democratic senators are calling on the CFTC to ban betting on wildfires in prediction markets due to concerns over public safety and profit from disasters.
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Putin Enacts Russia's Initial Cryptocurrency Legislation: Trading Permitted, Payments Still Prohibited
President Putin signs Russia's first crypto legislation, allowing trading but banning the use of crypto for payments. New rules take effect in September 2023.
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Understanding Europe's Crypto Regulations: A Guide for U.S. Advisors
This article explores Europe's crypto regulations, particularly the MiCA framework, and its implications for U.S. financial advisors as they prepare for similar rules.
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NFT Startup Founder Charged with $10 Million Theft
The founder of NFT platform Few and Far, Taji Tarshe, faces charges for misappropriating over $10 million, leading to potential prison time.
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Fraudsters Exploit MiCA Deadline, Impersonating EU Regulators
Scammers are impersonating EU regulators following the MiCA deadline, targeting customers of unlicensed firms, according to watchdogs.
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Researcher Finds North Korean Hackers Targeting 1,640 Organizations
A cybersecurity expert reported North Korean hackers have infiltrated 1,640 organizations across 57 countries, compromising sensitive data and infrastructure.
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Uniswap Joins the Launchpad Competition on Robinhood Chain
Uniswap has launched Pools.trade, a no-fee token launchpad on Robinhood Chain, intensifying competition in the decentralized trading space.
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Critique of the Wall Street Journal's Take on the Clarity Act
The Wall Street Journal's editorial on the Clarity Act misjudges the bill's intent and benefits, argues Summer Mersinger from the Blockchain Association.
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Increase in Scams Involving Fake MiCA Licenses in the EU
The EU has seen a rise in scams involving fake MiCA licenses since the new regulations took effect, with criminals impersonating regulatory bodies to defraud victims.
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Founder of NFT Startup Faces Fraud Charges Over $10 Million Fundraising
Taj Tarsha, founder of NFT startup Few and Far, faces fraud charges for allegedly misusing over $10 million raised from investors.
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