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XRP Ledger Fix Vulnerability That Could Create XRP From Nothing
XRP Ledger developers fixed a bug that allowed creation of XRP without real assets. The flaw could have led to billions in fake tokens.
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Celsius Founder Barred From Crypto Industries
Mashinsky faces permanent industry ban after $35M fraud settlement. The ruling resolves a 2023 civil case against him.
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New York AG orders Celsius founder to pay $35 million
New York attorney general has ordered Alex Mashinsky to pay $35 million and face a lifetime crypto ban. The order follows an investigation into alleged misconduct.
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Drug Market Operator Gets 40-Year Sentence, Loses $101M in Bitcoin
A dark web drug market operator was sentenced to 40 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $101 million in bitcoin. The ruling marks a significant enforcement action against illegal crypto use.
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U.s. targets iranian crypto assets in new sanctions
the treasury department has seized over $1 billion in digital assets tied to iran. the action is part of ongoing sanctions enforcement.
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Thorchain Vault Funds Temporarily Frozen by Tether
Thorchain's technical co-founder claims Tether froze and later unfroze USDT vaults without explanation. The incident raises concerns about transparency in stablecoin operations.
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Blockchain.com seeks CFTC licenses for prediction markets
Blockchain.com has filed for two CFTC licenses to operate prediction markets. The move comes amid ongoing legal debates over the classification of such platforms.
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Blockchain.com Applies for Trading Licenses Ahead of IPO
Blockchain.com has filed for DCM and FCM licenses to trade crypto derivatives. The firm plans to list on a public market with a $500 million valuation.
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Dragonfly Adviser Urges Blockchain Proactive Measures
Dragonfly's Qureshi argues asset migration is not a viable solution if AI breaks cryptographic signatures. He urges blockchains to adopt proactive measures.
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Dwf Labs Sues BitGo Over $141M Token Lock-Up Claim
Dwf Labs subsidiaries allege BitGo failed to release locked tokens. The lawsuit seeks $141 million in damages.
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esma probes tokenized collateral liquidity in crisis scenarios
esma is requesting industry input on risks of tokenized collateral. the european securities and markets authority wants to assess legal and operational challenges before considering new regulations.
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Thailand Regulator Approves Bitcoin And Ether ETFs
Thailand's securities regulator has approved exchange-traded funds for bitcoin and ether. The new rules will take effect on october 16.
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Thailand permits bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds
Thailand's securities exchange has approved the listing of bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds. The move allows local investors to trade these assets through regulated products.
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France to tax stablecoin swaps in 2027 budget
French lawmakers approved a tax on stablecoin swaps and unrealized crypto gains for households moving abroad with over 800,000 euros.
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Xrp Ledger introduces enhanced compliance tools for financial institutions
The xrp ledger has added new compliance features for banks and stablecoin issuers. These controls aim to improve transparency and regulatory alignment.
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Senate probe targets Cantor Fitzgerald's Tether links
A top Senate Democrat has questioned Cantor Fitzgerald over its ties to Tether. The inquiry follows claims Tether's USDT is used in Iran's shadow banking.