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Thailand Links Illegal Mining to $300 Million Money Laundering
Thailand's DSI has linked illegal crypto mining to a $300 million money laundering operation, involving high-profile arrests and extensive investigations.
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Meta to Introduce Advertising Fees Due to Digital Service Taxes
Meta will start charging additional fees for ads shown in certain jurisdictions due to digital service taxes, with rates varying by location.
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US Senators Demand Hearings on World Liberty Financial Deal with UAE Investors
Democratic senators are calling for hearings on World Liberty Financial's ties to UAE investors linked to Donald Trump's family, following a WSJ report.
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Ethereum Foundation Cuts Budget by 40% and Restructures Governance
The Ethereum Foundation is restructuring its governance and cutting its budget by 40%, focusing on long-term capital management and enhancing network resilience.
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Senate Democrats Investigate $500 Million UAE Investment in Trump's Crypto Firm
Senate Democrats are pushing for hearings to investigate a $500 million investment from UAE officials in Trump's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, and its impact on U.S. policy.
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Trump's Quantum Initiative Receives Mixed Reactions; Bitcoin Still Unprepared
Trump's new executive orders on quantum cryptography have garnered mixed reactions from experts, highlighting Bitcoin's struggle to prepare for potential quantum threats.
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Catholic Leaders Raise Concerns Over Crypto's Clarity Act
Catholic leaders oppose the Clarity Act, warning it may facilitate human trafficking and illegal finance, adding to the bill's growing list of critics.
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Meta Explores Prediction Markets Under the Name 'Arena'
Meta is launching a prediction market platform called "Arena" that will allow users to make predictions using points, leveraging its vast social media user base.
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OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Cyber AI Surpasses Anthropic's Banned Model
OpenAI's GPT-5.5-Cyber outperforms Anthropic's banned Mythos AI, marking a significant advancement in cybersecurity capabilities.
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Crypto-PAC Spent Over $8 Million on U.S. Primaries
Crypto-related political committees have spent over $8 million on media support for candidates in the upcoming U.S. primaries, with significant funds directed towards specific campaigns.
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European Parliament Committee Supports Digital Euro Bill
The European Parliament's Economic Committee has backed the digital euro bill, aiming to create an ECB-issued electronic currency for online and offline use.
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The SEC's Delay on Stock Tokenization: A Necessary Breather
The SEC's decision to delay tokenizing U.S. stocks is a welcome pause, allowing for the development of better compliance systems, argues Dr. Ravishankar Chamarajnagar.
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