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Crypto ATMs seized in the UK amid growing scrutiny of kiosk-based exchanges

Crypto ATM arrests in London come as US states like Wisconsin move to limit daily transactions and mandate fraud warnings.

Judge allows testimony on ‘feasible’ Tornado Cash code changes

The second week of the Roman Storm trial kicked off with Judge Katherine Failla allowing a witness to testify that Tornado Cash could have been modified to prevent criminal use.

Hive Digital accelerates AI pivot with $100M HPC expansion — Cointelegraph exclusive

Hive Digital’s HPC business is targeting a $100 million annual revenue run rate as it continues to diversify beyond Bitcoin mining.

Polymarket set to reenter US with $112M acquisition of QCEX derivatives exchange

Polymarket comes back to the United States more than two years after US regulators dropped investigations into the predictions market platform.

StablecoinX to go public via SPAC merger, raising $360M for ENA treasury

The new entity will manage a crypto corporate reserve powered by the ENA token, with investors including Pantera, Galaxy Digital and the Ethena Foundation.

To the moon? Justin Sun to be launched into space after $28M bid

The Blue Origin mission is expected to move forward with six crew members after a 2021 bid from the Tron founder.

FTX seeks time to respond as creditors fight freeze on $470M foreign claims

The FTX estate calls 49 countries “restricted foreign jurisdictions” including China, which accounts for 82% of repayment funds the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange would hold back.

Stablecoin or CBDC? Tether’s latest freeze adds fuel to decentralization debate

Following its latest freeze of nearly $86K in stolen USDt, Tether’s enforcement capabilities are again in the spotlight — raising questions about centralized control in stablecoin ecosystems.

Trump’s media company reports $2B in Bitcoin after crypto bills pass US House

Backed by $2.5 billion in funding, Trump’s media company has started acquiring Bitcoin as part of its previously announced investment strategy.

Bitcoin bull run 'likely close to over' says trader as XRP flips McDonald's

Bitcoin price action leaves a lot to be desired as an XRP market cap milestone compounds trader excitement over a new "altseason."

Trump’s Bitcoin mentor bet on BTC treasury strategies — and his wealth is exploding

David Bailey played a key role in transforming US President Donald Trump from a crypto skeptic into a vocal supporter. Now, he’s reaping the rewards.

Pro-Israel hackers took $81M in crypto — but it wasn’t about the money

A pro-Israel hacker group stole $81 million worth of crypto from Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, adding to the conflict between the two countries.

Solana price paints 'textbook' chart pattern for potential rally to $6K

SOL’s price is painting a textbook cup-and-handle pattern breakout with a price target of around $6,300.

Progressives are losing the crypto future

As US conservatives rapidly shape the crypto landscape through policy, funding and grassroots adoption, progressives remain divided and hesitant. Progressives lack a unified strategy and risk losing relevance.

The $3.5B shift: How Bitcoin miners are cashing in on AI

From GPUs to AI deals, Bitcoin miners are finding new lifelines beyond crypto. AI is becoming a major revenue stream for them.

Aave proposal to launch centralized lending on Kraken’s Ink moves to next phase

Aave’s community overwhelmingly approved a proposal to license a centralized version of its lending protocol for deployment on Kraken’s Ink blockchain.

BitGo files for US IPO as crypto custody business surpasses $100B

BitGo confidentially submits S-1 filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission amid $100 billion in assets under custody and growing international expansion.

Bitcoin’s lower support retests shift traders’ focus to XLM, LTC, ETC, BNB

Bitcoin testing underlying support, and the potential start of an altcoin season have traders focusing on XLM, LTC, ETC and BNB.

Crypto Biz: Wall Street giants bet on stablecoins

JPMorgan, Citigroup and Bank of America are all in the early stages of stablecoin development.

Crypto execs center stage as Trump signs stablecoin bill into law

Several C-suite executives from cryptocurrency companies attended the Friday event, some of whom directly contributed to Trump’s 2024 campaign.

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