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South Korean lawmaker faces scrutiny over family ties to crypto exchange: Report

South Korean lawmaker faces scrutiny over family ties to crypto exchange: Report

A prominent South Korean lawmaker who plays a significant role in overseeing financial institutions is under scrutiny for allegedly attempting to secure employment for one of his…

12/29/2025 2 min read

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South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report

South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report

Mirae Asset, a prominent financial group in South Korea, is reportedly in negotiations to acquire a substantial stake in the cryptocurrency exchange Korbit. The proposed…

12/29/2025 2 min read

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Coinbase CEO says reopening GENIUS Act is ‘red line,’ slams bank lobbying

Coinbase CEO says reopening GENIUS Act is ‘red line,’ slams bank lobbying

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has expressed strong opposition to the potential reopening of the GENIUS Act, labeling it a “red line.” His comments highlight concerns regarding the…

12/27/2025 3 min read

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Coinbase Says Former Agent Arrested In India Over Exchange Hack

Coinbase Says Former Agent Arrested In India Over Exchange Hack

Coinbase Global Inc. has confirmed the arrest of a former customer service agent in India. This arrest follows an incident where hackers bribed customer service representatives,…

12/26/2025 2 min read

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Trust Wallet users lose $7 million to hacked Chrome extension

Trust Wallet users lose $7 million to hacked Chrome extension

Trust Wallet users have recently experienced significant losses due to a security breach involving a hacked Chrome extension. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of…

12/26/2025 2 min read

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Crypto saw record $8.6B in deals in 2025 with growth under Trump: FT

Crypto saw record $8.6B in deals in 2025 with growth under Trump: FT

The cryptocurrency sector experienced significant growth in 2025, with a remarkable surge in the number of deals. The total value of these deals reached an unprecedented level,…

12/25/2025 2 min read

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Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals

Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals

In 2025, the cryptocurrency mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector reached a historic milestone, amassing a total of $8.6 billion in deal value. This surge in M&A activity has…

12/24/2025 2 min read

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Kraken IPO, M&A deals to reignite crypto's 'mid-stage' cycle: fund manager

Kraken IPO, M&A deals to reignite crypto's 'mid-stage' cycle: fund manager

Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is moving towards an initial public offering (IPO). This development, along with a surge of crypto companies pursuing public…

12/24/2025 2 min read

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Philippines blocks Coinbase, Gemini amid wider crackdown on unlicensed VASPs

Philippines blocks Coinbase, Gemini amid wider crackdown on unlicensed VASPs

Philippine regulators have intensified their efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency landscape by blocking access to major global exchanges, including Coinbase and Gemini. This…

12/24/2025 2 min read

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Bybit to discontinue services for Japanese residents, citing regulations

Bybit to discontinue services for Japanese residents, citing regulations

Bybit has announced its decision to discontinue services for users based in Japan, a move that will take effect starting in 2026. This decision follows earlier actions taken by…

12/23/2025 2 min read

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Binance Failed to Prevent Suspicious Accounts from Moving $144M After 2023 Plea Deal: Report

Binance Failed to Prevent Suspicious Accounts from Moving $144M After 2023 Plea Deal: Report

Recent reports have surfaced detailing the movement of substantial funds through suspicious accounts on the Binance platform. Since a settlement in 2023, these accounts have…

12/22/2025 2 min read

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Binance allowed suspicious accounts to operate even after 2023 US plea agreement

Binance allowed suspicious accounts to operate even after 2023 US plea agreement

Recent leaked files reveal that Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, allowed certain accounts to operate despite connections to terror networks, unsuccessful identity…

12/22/2025 2 min read

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