Chiles Orionx Shuts Down After Forensic Audit Reveals $7 Million Custody Gap
A forensic audit uncovered a $7 million hole in Chile’s Orionx, forcing the exchange to shut down on September 3 2026....
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BitGo Acquires NYDIGs Institutional Trading Business to Expand Derivatives and Financing Offerings
On August 27 2026, BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO) announced a $42.5 million purchase of NYDIG’s institutional tradi...
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Bitcoin Nears $80,000, Cardano Holds Support, Apeing Prepares for Stage 1 Presale
Bitcoin teeters on the brink of an $80,000 surge as the market watches its latest rally, which briefly pushed the price ...
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U.S. Justice Department Seizes Over $560,000 in Cryptocurrency Donated to Hamas
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on September 1, 2026 that it had seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurre...
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STJ Declares Crypto Payments Valid, Rejects Appeal Over I9 Coin in Property Sale
On 1 September 2026, Brazil’s Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) delivered a decisive ruling in a case that has becom...
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Sberbank Launches Crypto Payments Service as Russia Enforces New Digital Currency Law
On the very day the new digital‑currency law took effect, Sberbank unveiled a crypto‑payments‑as‑a‑service pla...
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Bitcoin Developers Push for Trusted Access to Frontier AI Amid Rising Crypto Attacks
In a bold move that could reshape the security landscape for the world’s most valuable digital asset, Bitcoin develope...
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Pokemon Cards Outpace Bitcoin and the S&P 500 in 2026 as Crypto Platforms Bring the $10-15 B Collectibles Market On-Chain
Pokémon cards have outperformed Bitcoin and the S&P 500 in 2026, according to a CCN.com report published on 12 August 2...
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Trump Media Reports $360 Million First-Half Losses as Crypto Holdings Plummet
In a stark reminder that digital assets can hit hard, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) – the parent of Truth Soci...
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North Korea Builds Complex Crypto Laundering Pipeline Through China and Money Mules, RUSI Report Finds
A new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) describes a sophisticated system that North Korean‑linked...
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Law Enforcement Turns Crypto Transparency into a Counter-Terrorism Tool Against Irans IRGC
When a group that once relied on hawala and cash smuggling suddenly turned to the very technology that makes money move ...
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New macOS ClickFix Campaign Deploys Go-Based Infostealer and Crypto-Wallet Drain
Security researchers identified a new macOS infostealer that is being delivered through the ClickFix social‑engineerin...
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Russian Hardware Wallet Sales Surge Ahead of New Crypto Regulation
When the Russian market opened its first quarter of 2026, hardware wallets were already on the back burner for many inve...
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Cryptocurrencys Role in Terrorist Financing Highlights Need for Rapid Money-Tracing, Says New York Police Intelligence
A federal indictment filed in May 2026 against Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al‑Saadi, a dual Iranian‑Iraqi national an...
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Three Missouri Men Indicted in Connecticut Kidnapping Linked to $245 Million Bitcoin Theft
Three men from St. Louis, Missouri, have been charged by federal prosecutors for their alleged role in a violent carjack...
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Coldcard Hardware Wallet Firmware Bug Enables $88 Million Bitcoin Theft
A flaw in the firmware of Coldcard hardware wallets has allowed attackers to drain more than 1,300 BTC—worth roughly $...
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MoneySimpler Launches AI-Powered Crypto Trading Platform for BTC, ETH and XRP
On August 4 2026, fintech newcomer MoneySimpler announced the debut of a zero‑code AI trading platform that lets anyon...
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FBI Insider Arrested After Alleged $1 Million Crypto Theft From Adversarial Wallets
On March 4, 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fired and arrested Patrick Steven Yaroch, a former Ashburn, ...
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Mastercard Completes Acquisition of Stablecoin Platform BVNK
On August 3 2026, Mastercard announced that it had completed its acquisition of BVNK, a London‑based stablecoin infras...
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Senates August Break Leaves XRPs CLARITY Act on Hold, Institutional Investors Await Final Legislation
The U.S. Senate is set to reconvene on Monday, August 3, after a brief recess that will extend until September 14. The C...
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Rosen Law Firm Launches Potential Securities Class Action for FLOW Token Investors
If you purchased FLOW cryptocurrency, a legal avenue may now be available to you.Rosen Law Firm, a global investor‑rig...
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Former CIA Agent Explains Why Stolen Cryptocurrency Is Hard to Recover
When a former CIA operations officer steps into the spotlight to talk about crypto theft, the conversation feels like a ...
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Minnesota Enforces Ban on Physical Cryptocurrency Kiosks to Curb Scams
On August 1 2026, Minnesota will prohibit the operation of all physical cryptocurrency kiosks statewide, a move aimed at...
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Fun Coffee Alleged Crypto Scam Draws Hong Kong Regulatory Warning and Police Investigation
When a steaming cup of coffee turned into a steaming pot of trouble, Hong Kong’s financial watchdog and police stepped...
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Ripper Casino Australia: A Secure, AUD-Focused Online Gaming Platform with Crypto Options
Ripper Casino Australia, launched in 2021, positions itself as an online casino tailored for Australian players. The sit...
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Three Bitcoin Holders Sue Apple Over $1.8 Million Losses from Fake Sparrow Wallet App
A new lawsuit alleges that a counterfeit app stole $1.8 million in Bitcoin from three unsuspecting users. On July 24 202...
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Myanmar Passes Anti-Online Scam Bill with Death Penalty, Targets Crypto Fraud
On 28 July 2026, Myanmar’s bicameral parliament – the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw – gave the green light to a sweeping new ...
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macOS Malware Targets Telegram Sessions and Crypto Wallets, Raising Security Concerns
On 17 July 2026, blockchain‑security firm SlowMist released a report detailing a new information‑stealing campaign a...
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Financial Advisors Advise Limiting Crypto to 5% of Portfolios as Diversification Tool
Financial advisors are now telling investors that, if they want to include crypto, they should keep it to five percent o...
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CLARITY Act Regains Momentum After Ethics Compromise, Boosting U.S. Crypto Regulatory Outlook
According to a guest editorial by Ahmed Yousre, a global market strategist at PU Prime, the cryptocurrency market is reg...
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US Attorneys Office Seeks $25 Million in Crypto From Romance and Investment Scams
On July 21, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia filed five civil forfeiture complaints that ...
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Slide as ETF Inflows Slow and Geopolitical Tensions Rise
Bitcoin slipped for a second straight day, closing around $65,722 on Thursday. The price sits just above its 50‑day ex...
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Russias State Duma Approves First Comprehensive Crypto Law, Setting Licensing and Investor Rules
On 21 July 2026 the lower house of Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, passed a bill that establishes the first natio...
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Arkansas Consumers Urged to File Claims After Bitcoin Depot Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Bitcoin Depot Operating LLC, the company that ran the largest network of bitcoin ATMs in North America, filed for Chapte...
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Brave Search Integrates CoinGecko API to Deliver Real-Time Crypto Data Within Search Results
Imagine pulling live cryptocurrency prices straight into your search results without opening a new tab.Brave Search, the...
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OKX Launches New 5% Deposit Match Campaign with RLUSD Rewards, Expanding Incentives for US Users
Ready to boost your crypto stash? OKX has just rolled out a new deposit‑match offer that could turn a $10,000 deposit ...
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Nigel Farage Faces Standards Watchdog Probe Over 5 Million Crypto Donation
Nigel Farage, the outspoken leader of Reform UK and former MP for Clacton, has found himself at the center of a Parliame...
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Japan Reclassifies Cryptocurrencies as Financial Instruments, Lays Groundwork for ETFs and Insider-Trading Rules
In a decisive move that could reshape Japan’s digital‑asset landscape, lawmakers have reclassified cryptocurrencies ...
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Binance Celebrates Nine Years with 323 Million Users and $156 Trillion in Trading Volume
On 14 July 2026, Binance celebrated its ninth anniversary, revealing that it now serves more than 323 million registered...
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Better Markets CEO Warns of Systemic Risk from Crypto Integration
In a recent interview with economist Paul Krugman, Dennis Kelleher, president and CEO of the advocacy group Better Marke...
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Chinas Procuratorate Proposes Presumption of Money-Laundering When Mixers or Privacy Coins Are Used
China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) has issued a set of recommendations that could reshape the country’s ...
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Bolivia Weighs Adding Tethers USDT to National Payments System
Bolivia is conducting a technical review of a proposal to integrate the U.S. dollar‑pegged stablecoin USDT into its na...
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Tennessees Crypto ATM Ban Takes Effect After Federal Court Ruling
On July 1, 2026, Tennessee’s long‑awaited ban on cryptocurrency ATMs finally took effect after a federal judge denie...
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Layah Heilpern: From London Journalist to Bitcoin Advocate and Media Influencer
Born in London in 1996, Layah Heilpern has evolved from a traditional broadcaster to one of the most recognizable voices...
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Georgia Rep. Mike Collins Pushes Congressional Stock-Trading Ban While Accumulating Crypto Holdings
In the heat of a Georgia Senate race, a congressman who champions a stock‑trading ban is simultaneously building a por...
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Vanguard Opens Search for Head of Digital Assets as Crypto Strategy Expands
Vanguard’s latest job posting, unveiled on July 6, 2026, signals a quiet but deliberate pivot into the world of digita...
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Coinspect Identifies Ill Bloom Wallet Vulnerability Draining Over $5 Million Across Multiple Chains
In a startling revelation that has already cost users more than $5 million, Coinspect Security exposed a hidden flaw in ...
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Dave Portnoy Declares He Will Hold Bitcoin to Zero Despite Millions in Losses
When the founder of Barstool Sports stepped into the FOX Business studio, he didn’t offer a new investment strategy—...
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South Africa Unveils Draft Crypto Tax Guide, Launches Dedicated Audit Unit for 6 Million Users
On July 1 2026, South Africa’s tax authority, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), released a draft guidance docu...
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Calls U.S. Constitution Unfit for Modern Fiscal Reality as National Debt Surpasses $39 Trillion
On July 1 2026, Brian Armstrong, the founder and chief executive officer of Coinbase Global Inc., took to X to launch a ...
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Brazil Central Bank Proposes 24-Hour Hold on Large Stablecoin Transfers
On 26 June 2026, the Banco Central do Brasil unveiled a draft regulation that would require virtual‑asset service prov...
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Ohio BCI Surpasses $500,000 in Cryptocurrency Scam Recoveries
On June 25, 2026, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) announced that it has recovered more than $500,000 for...
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Israel Freezes $8 Million in Crypto Wallets Linked to Irans Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah
On 1 July 2026, Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced that it had identified 37 digital wallets containing more than ...
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RBI Urges Ban on Cryptocurrencies as Parliamentary Panel Reviews Virtual Digital Assets
On July 2, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made a decisive statement to a parliamentary standing committee on fina...
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SEC Chair Paul Atkins Announces Project Crypto, Clarifies Most Tokens Are Not Securities
At the Economic Club of New York on Tuesday, SEC Chair Paul Atkins stepped onto the stage to unveil Project Crypto, a jo...
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UK FCA Finalises Crypto Rules, Setting 2027 Authorisation Deadline
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has just sealed the fate of digital asset firms with a sweeping set of rule...
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Meta Threads Faces Surge of Mr Beast-Themed Crypto Scam Spam
Meta’s newest text‑based service, Threads, has become the latest playground for a sophisticated crypto‑scam operat...
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Russia to Legalise Bitcoin and Stablecoin Payments for Foreign Trade on July 1, 2026
On July 1, 2026, Russian regulators will formally permit the use of Bitcoin (BTC) and selected stablecoins in cross‑bo...
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Simple Mining Eyes Greene County Data-Center Project Amid Pending Permits
Simple Mining, a Bitcoin‑mining company based in Cedar Falls, Iowa, has expressed continued interest in building a dat...
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Goliath Ventures CEO Pleads Guilty to $250 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme
In a court filing in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Christopher Alexander Delgado, the foun...
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