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How to trade crypto in the UK using Revolut X

Uncover the step-by-step process for moving fiat from the Revolut banking app into the Revolut X application and trading cryptocurrencies.

Sony warns 700 AI devs, music streaming companies on content misuse

Sony cracks down on AI developers like OpenAI and Microsoft with a letter that prohibits them from using its content to train or develop commercial AI systems.

Binance exec denied bail in Nigeria money laundering trial

Head prosecutor Ekele Iheanacho objected to bail by highlighting Gambaryan’s questionable attempt to get a new passport, allegedly due to a stolen previous one.

Over 80% of recent Binance token listings are bleeding red

Most of the newly launched tokens function as “exit liquidity” for insiders capitalizing on the lack of retail access due to their high initial fully diluted valuation.

Binance helps Taiwan solve $6.2M crypto fraud

Working with Binance, Taiwan prosecutors pieced together the evidence, resulting in the indictment of nine individuals for financial crimes, including money laundering and fraud.

Notorious Pink Drainer retires after hitting $85M theft milestone

Pink Drainer, infamous for aiding in crypto thefts, shut down operations after amassing over $85 million in stolen assets.

Hong Kong digital yuan pilot lacks P2P capabilities

While Hong Kong residents can sign up for a digital yuan wallet with a phone number, the CBDC is currently restricted to cross-border transactions and cannot be used for person-to-person transfers within Hong Kong.

Turkey proposes aligning crypto legislation with international standards

The draft law aims to govern crypto asset service providers, crypto asset platform operations, crypto asset storage, and crypto asset buying, selling and transfer transactions.

Bitcoin ETF volumes hit 7-week high as BTC price nears $67K

Bitcoin ETFs see daily volumes of nearly $6 billion in a return to levels not seen since late March, with BTC price hitting new May highs.

Bitcoin bridge XLink resurrection underway post $10M hack

XLink faced a security breach involving almost $10 million, with $4.3 million recovered thanks to a friendly neighborhood white hat hacker.

Bitcoin analysis mostly ‘noise,’ a $70K breakout is what matters

Another Bitcoin break above $70,000 will be a significant signal for traders but until it happens, analysis is “pretty futile,” according to Mati Greenspan.

Reddit shares jump after-hours on OpenAI data-sharing deal

Reddit said the deal allows OpenAI’s tools to “better understand and showcase Reddit content” and sees the AI firm back new features on the social platform.

Altcoins a ‘relatively huge’ risk as days of big returns are gone, say analysts

Altcoins have “tactical opportunities” but not the massive gains seen in previous cycles, says 10xResearch head of research Markus Thielen.

DTCC, Chainlink complete fund data tokenization pilot with U.S. banks

The pilot program tested a method of bringing traditional finance fund data onto blockchains with big banks JPMorgan and BNY Mellon also involved.

Memecoin launcher pump.fun claims ex-employee behind $1.9M exploit

Pump.fun said its smart contracts are safe and impacted users will receive “100% of the liquidity” that it previously had within the next 24 hours.

Bybit’s Notcoin listing debacle, China firm’s profits up 1100% after crypto buy: Asia Express

Bybit to compensate users after Notcoin listing debacle, China gaming firm’s profits up 1100% after $200M crypto buy, and more: Asia Express.

'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski faces fraud, money laundering charges

Pleterski and an associate were arrested months after multiple investor complaints and months of police investigation.

Bitcoin moves toward range highs but derivatives traders watch from the sidelines

Bitcoin price showed strength near its medium-term range high but multiple factors are preventing derivatives traders from opening new positions.

VC Roundup: Web3 infrastructure, ‘tokenization of everything’ drawing investors

Funding for crypto startups rose to over $1 billion in April, with investors focusing on tokenization, Web3 infrastructure, and institutional demand amid the bull market.

Big miners pose a growing existential threat to Bitcoin

As of May, AntPool and Foundry USA controlled more than 50% of Bitcoin's hash rate. That could become a problem for Bitcoin users in the near future.

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