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Bitcoin Surges, But Prediction Market Traders Remain Skeptical
Bitcoin's price rose to $71,556, a 3.26% increase, but prediction market traders remain skeptical about sustained gains.
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CFTC Chair Plans Crypto Regulations if Clarity Act Stalls
CFTC Chair Michael S. Selig is preparing to propose crypto regulations if the Clarity Act fails to pass in Congress, focusing on market structure and oversight.
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Alibaba Sees 9% Revenue Growth While Profit Plummets 75%
Alibaba's latest earnings reveal a 9% revenue increase alongside a dramatic 75% drop in profit, primarily driven by its cloud and AI divisions.
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XRP Sees Significant Weekly Gains Amid Bitcoin Surge
XRP experienced a notable 30% increase this week, driven by Bitcoin's surge past $72,000, despite a decline in ETF inflows.
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Seventeen Iranian Hackers Charged in Extensive Cyber Extortion Case
Seventeen Iranian hackers have been charged in a cyber campaign that included a $6 million Bitcoin extortion attempt linked to HBO.
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Close to 2,000 Infected WordPress Sites Used for Cybercrime
Check Point Research reveals that nearly 2,000 hacked WordPress sites were exploited for malware distribution and data theft as part of the StopAndProtect operation.
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Bitcoin Surges to Highest Price Since June as $3 Billion in Shorts Liquidated
Bitcoin's price reached $72,408 on Thursday, marking its highest point since June, as short sellers faced over $3 billion in liquidations.
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China Gains Access to Nvidia Chips via Foreign Data Centers
The U.S. is investigating how Chinese AI firms access Nvidia chips via foreign data centers, circumventing export restrictions.
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Trader Loses $24 Million Shorting Ethereum in 12 Seconds
A trader lost $24 million in just 12 seconds after a forced liquidation of a short position on Ethereum.
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Analysts: MiCA Has Not Caused Significant Global Outflow from USDT
Regulatory changes in Europe have not significantly impacted global demand for USDT, according to analysts from Artemis Analytics and universities involved in recent research.
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AI-Driven Cancer Vaccine Completes Third Phase of Trials
Merck and Moderna's personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has achieved significant clinical trial milestones, showing promise in combating melanoma.
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Morning Minute: Hyperliquid Set for US Launch
President Trump announces efforts to introduce Hyperliquid to the U.S. market during a White House meeting, boosting major cryptocurrencies.
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