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Investors Accuse BitMEX of Bitcoin Theft
BitMEX faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly misappropriating 622.66 BTC, with claims of manipulation and forced liquidations of client positions.
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Mirae's Ambitious Vision for Korbit as Digital X
Mirae Asset has acquired Korbit and plans to rebrand it as Digital X, aiming to create an integrated ecosystem for various digital assets and real-world assets.
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Hacker Breaches Robinhood CEO's X Account, Gains $59,000
A hacker accessed Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account, promoting a fake token and earning $59,000 in the process.
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Goldman Sachs CEO Supports Crypto Clarity Act, Diverging from Wall Street
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has expressed his support for the Clarity Act, diverging from many Wall Street leaders who oppose certain provisions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Clarity Act Likely to Miss Congressional Deadline, According to Leadership
Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggests the Clarity Act will likely not pass before the Senate's summer break, impacting its chances for future passage.
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BlackRock, Coinbase, and Strategy Commit $15M to Bitcoin Security
A coalition of major firms, including BlackRock and Coinbase, has formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, pledging $15 million to enhance Bitcoin's security against quantum threats.
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UN Estimates Scam Networks Caused $114 Billion in Damage
The UNODC estimates that scams in East and Southeast Asia caused losses of up to $114 billion in 2025, highlighting the growing complexity of criminal networks.
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Goldman Sachs CEO Supports Clarity Act Amid Banking Sector Pushback
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon supports the CLARITY Act for its potential to provide regulatory stability for the crypto sector, despite opposition from other banking leaders.
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The KIDS Act Represents a Greater Threat than Digital Carding
India McKinney of the Electronic Frontier Foundation warns that the KIDS Act could lead to widespread surveillance and censorship, threatening privacy and free speech.
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Kazakhstan Approves Strategic Mining Regulations
Kazakhstan has approved new regulations for strategic digital mining, effective August 1, requiring miners to adhere to specific operational and financial guidelines.
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UN Reports Southeast Asian Scam Networks Inflicted Up to $114B in Losses
The UN reports that Southeast Asia's scam networks have merged into a tech-driven economy, causing losses of up to $114 billion in 2025.
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Polymarket to Contest France's Nationwide Website Block
Polymarket is set to contest France's decision to block its website, asserting that the ban is unwarranted as trading has been disabled since November 2024.
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