Mercado Bitcoin Hit by $46M Security Breach
Mercado Bitcoin, reported to be Brazil's largest crypto exchange, has been hit by a security breach that allegedly drained approximately $46 million from the platform, according to initial re
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Standard Chartered Launches Tokenized Deposits in Hong Kong via HKMA Project Ensemble
Standard Chartered (@StanChart) has launched a tokenized deposits service in Hong Kong that lets corporate clients move bank deposits between participating banks at any time, using infrastruc
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Enables 24/7 Tokenized Settlement Under Project EnsembleTX, Plans Stablecoin Trials
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved its tokenized settlement work into a new phase that allows transactions to settle around the clock, while preparing to bring regulated stable
Lummis Cites $6.3 Billion Binance Hack in Renewed Push for CLARITY Act
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SEC adds 3 crypto FAQ entries on governance and token status
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has updated its crypto asset FAQ with three entries explaining how shared governance, control over network access, and decentralization fit into it
New Jersey Drops Coinbase Lawsuit, Allowing Crypto Staking to Resume
New Jersey has dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase, clearing the way for the exchange to resume crypto staking services for eligible customers in the state. The dismissal marks a reversal fr
Coinbase says New Jersey plans to lift 3-year staking order
Coinbase has disclosed that New Jersey intends to withdraw its staking enforcement order after more than three years of restrictions on customers adding new assets to the service. Summary New
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock: AI Infrastructure Expansion Faces Growing Political Pushback
TLDR Amazon stock rises 3.29% to $248.26 as Ohio residents vote on data center restrictions. Sunbury residents could block Amazon’s planned $2 billion Ohio data center project. The proposed m
North Korea Reportedly Moves Binance Hack Funds Every 25 Seconds
North Korea-linked actors are reportedly laundering funds tied to the Binance hack by routing them through a new cryptocurrency wallet every 25 seconds, according to a public service announce
Crypto mixers obscure blockchain links but do not guarantee privacy or remove legal risks
Crypto mixers have been developed to make tracing cryptocurrency transactions more difficult on public blockchains. By pooling deposits from various users and redistributing funds to new addr
Strategy Spends Triple Its Bitcoin Outlay on STRC Buybacks
Strategy spent $208.2 million last week repurchasing its STRC preferred shares, more than three times the $65.5 million it put into Bitcoin. According to a Monday SEC filing, the company boug
Mercado Bitcoin Suspends Withdrawals After Security Incident
Mercado Bitcoin has confirmed a security incident and suspended customer withdrawals, the Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange disclosed. The cause, scope, and any financial impact of the incide