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‘No privacy’ CBDCs will come, warns billionaire Ray Dalio

‘No privacy’ CBDCs will come, warns billionaire Ray Dalio

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has expressed significant concerns regarding the implementation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). He warns that these digital…

2/10/2026 2 min read

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Tether helps Turkey seize $544M in crypto tied to illegal betting network

Tether helps Turkey seize $544M in crypto tied to illegal betting network

Tether, a prominent stablecoin issuer, has recently announced its collaboration with law enforcement agencies to combat illegal activities involving cryptocurrency. The company…

2/7/2026 2 min read

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Treasury Secretary: Crypto 'Nihilists' Who Say They Don't Need Clarity Act 'Should Move to El Salvador'

Treasury Secretary: Crypto 'Nihilists' Who Say They Don't Need Clarity Act 'Should Move to El Salvador'

During a recent Senate testimony, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the need for regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency sector. His…

2/5/2026 2 min read

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TRM Labs hits unicorn status in $70 million fund raise with Goldman's participation

TRM Labs hits unicorn status in $70 million fund raise with Goldman's participation

TRM Labs, a company specializing in tracing cryptocurrency transactions, has recently achieved unicorn status following a significant fundraising round that raised $70 million.…

2/4/2026 2 min read

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Trump's White House won't tolerate attacks on the president in crypto bill, adviser says

Trump's White House won't tolerate attacks on the president in crypto bill, adviser says

Recently, Patrick Witt, the digital assets adviser to the president, made a significant statement regarding the administration's stance on a proposed cryptocurrency bill. Witt…

2/3/2026 2 min read

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FTX users, Fenwick agree to settle lawsuit over firm's role in FTX

FTX users, Fenwick agree to settle lawsuit over firm's role in FTX

A settlement has been reached between users of FTX and the law firm Fenwick & West, which was implicated in the operations of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange. The…

2/3/2026 2 min read

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BitRiver CEO arrested for alleged tax concealment: Reports

BitRiver CEO arrested for alleged tax concealment: Reports

The CEO of BitRiver, Igor Runets, has been placed under house arrest following allegations of tax evasion. This development comes from a ruling by the Zamoskvoretsky Court in…

2/2/2026 2 min read

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Sam Bankman-Fried turns up Trump support following Ellison’s release

Sam Bankman-Fried turns up Trump support following Ellison’s release

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has publicly expressed his support for former US President Donald Trump regarding cryptocurrency. In a series of posts on X, he criticized…

2/1/2026 2 min read

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Solana DeFi platform step finance hit by $27 million treasury hack as token price craters

Solana DeFi platform step finance hit by $27 million treasury hack as token price craters

Step Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built on the Solana blockchain, recently experienced a significant security breach resulting in a $27 million hack of its…

1/31/2026 2 min read

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U.S. imposes sanctions on crypto exchanges tied to Iran for the first time

U.S. imposes sanctions on crypto exchanges tied to Iran for the first time

The U.S. government has taken a significant step by imposing sanctions on several cryptocurrency exchanges that are allegedly connected to Iran. This marks the first instance of…

1/31/2026 2 min read

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US Treasury sanctions Iran-linked crypto exchanges for first time

US Treasury sanctions Iran-linked crypto exchanges for first time

The US Treasury has taken a significant step by sanctioning two cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the UK that are connected to Iran's financial system. This action…

1/31/2026 2 min read

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U.S. government seizes $400 million Helix allegedly made from drug-linked transactions

U.S. government seizes $400 million Helix allegedly made from drug-linked transactions

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that it has seized assets valued at $400 million, linked to the darknet mixing service known as Helix. This seizure includes various…

1/30/2026 2 min read

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