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Sberbank Set to Launch Crypto Wallet Following New Legislation in Russia
Sberbank is preparing to launch a crypto wallet and digital depository by December, pending new legislation on digital assets in Russia.
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SpaceX's Entry into Nasdaq 100 Raises Historical Concerns
SpaceX's entry into the Nasdaq 100 on July 7 follows a record IPO, but historical trends suggest it may face volatility rather than a rally.
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U.S. Inflation Trends Support Bitcoin Optimism Following Strong Week
Bitcoin's price surged nearly 7% last week, its best performance since March, as U.S. inflation expectations shift, raising optimism among investors.
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OpenAI and Anthropic Face Infrastructure Risks
OpenAI and Anthropic are rapidly growing but face infrastructure and regulatory risks that could impact their future growth and public offerings.
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Media: Reform UK Leader Did Not Disclose Funding from Crypto Fraudster
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, allegedly received undisclosed funding from convicted fraudster George Cottrill linked to Tether.bet.
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Cryptocurrency Market Recovers as Altcoin Enthusiasm Grows Despite Some Weakness
Cryptocurrency prices, led by Bitcoin's recovery to $62,800, show signs of optimism as altcoin activity, particularly LIT, surges amid mixed market conditions.
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Bitcoin's Sharpe Ratio Hits Lowest Point Since 2022
Bitcoin's Sharpe Ratio has dropped to its lowest level since 2022, indicating poor risk-adjusted returns and suggesting investors would be better off with risk-free assets.
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Ripple Secures Full MiCA Authorization in Europe
Ripple has received full MiCA authorization in Europe, allowing it to launch regulated crypto payment products across the EEA.
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Ripple's Crypto Asset Provider License in Luxembourg Achieves Full Compliance
Ripple's license upgrade in Luxembourg now allows it to provide crypto services across the EEA, marking full compliance with MiCA regulations.
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New UK Election Funding Regulations May Impact Reform UK's Crypto Donors
The UK government has introduced new election funding rules that may impact Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, particularly its funding from crypto billionaires.
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DeFi Protocol Summer.fi Hacked for $6 Million
The DeFi protocol Summer.fi was hacked on July 6, resulting in a loss of $6 million. The attack exploited a vulnerability in the asset accounting mechanism.
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Coinbase AI Faces Criticism After Incorrect World Cup Prediction
Coinbase faced backlash after an AI-generated alert incorrectly announced a World Cup result before the game started, prompting an investigation and updates to their systems.
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