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South Korean authorities raid Bithumb in corporate fund misuse inquiry

South Korean authorities raid Bithumb in corporate fund misuse inquiry

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South Korean prosecutors raided the headquarters of crypto exchange Bithumb on March 19 as part of an investigation into whether the company’s former CEO misused corporate funds to purchase an apartment, according to local media reports. Authorities from the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office searched Bithumb’s Yeoksam-dong offices, looking into claims that the exchange provided […]

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ECB reiterates need for a digital euro to counter influence of dollar-based stablecoins

ECB reiterates need for a digital euro to counter influence of dollar-based stablecoins

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European Central Bank (ECB) Chief Economist Philip Lane has reiterated the need for a digital euro, emphasizing its role in mitigating risks from stablecoins and reducing reliance on US payment firms, Bloomberg News reported on March 20.  Lane said at a conference in Cork, Ireland, that the digital euro central bank digital currency (CBDC) is

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Coinbase outlines new regulatory roadmap for SEC in crypto clarity push

Coinbase outlines new regulatory roadmap for SEC in crypto clarity push

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Coinbase has put forward a regulatory blueprint for digital assets, urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish clearer guidelines. The proposal follows a request from SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the agency’s crypto task force, for input on regulatory clarity. According to the exchange, this move aligns with growing efforts to

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Runes Protocol unveils ‘agents’ to enhance Bitcoin DeFi with native AMM capabilities

Runes Protocol unveils ‘agents’ to enhance Bitcoin DeFi with native AMM capabilities

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The Runes Protocol, a Bitcoin-based fungible token standard, has unveiled a major upgrade introducing “agents” to enable Automated Market Makers (AMMs) directly on Bitcoin’s (BTC) Layer 1. This development aims to enhance decentralized trading capabilities while maintaining Bitcoin’s security and trustless nature. Casey Rodarmor, the creator of Runes, announced the upgrade on March 20. The

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ZachXBT links high-risk Hyperliquid crypto trader to notorious fraudster in UK

ZachXBT links high-risk Hyperliquid crypto trader to notorious fraudster in UK

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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has exposed the trader behind a series of high-risk trades on Hyperliquid, linking the activity to a UK-based individual with a history of financial crimes. ZachXBT revealed on March 20 that the trader is allegedly William Parker, a UK citizen previously convicted of financial crimes in Finland and the UK. Parker gained

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USA to become ‘Bitcoin superpower’ as President Donald Trump appears by video at crypto event

USA to become ‘Bitcoin superpower’ as President Donald Trump appears by video at crypto event

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President Donald Trump delivered what appear to be 2.5 minute prerecorded remarks at Blockworks’ Digital Assets Summit 2025, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president addressed a crypto-focused event. Trump’s video focused on the pivot in federal policy towards active promotion and strategic management of digital assets, signaling potential long-term implications for regulatory clarity

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Coinbase stakes its claim as Ethereum’s largest independant node operator

Coinbase stakes its claim as Ethereum’s largest independant node operator

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Coinbase is the largest single-node operator supporting staking activities on the Ethereum network. According to its maiden Validator Performance report, the US-based exchange has staked 3.84 million ETH through 120,000 validators, accounting for 11.42% of the total staked ETH. Beyond its direct staking operations, Coinbase has also staked an additional 581,500 ETH through partners as

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Binance Recognized by Singapore Police for Fighting Cybercrime

Binance Recognized by Singapore Police for Fighting Cybercrime

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Binance just earned major recognition from Singapore’s police for its fight against cybercrime, standing alongside tech giants like Google and Microsoft. Binance Honored by Singapore Police for Cybercrime Prevention Binance announced on March 19 that it has been recognized by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for its contributions to cybercrime prevention. The cryptocurrency exchange received

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Reclaiming tokenisation, or how to avoid a TradFi takeover

Reclaiming tokenisation, or how to avoid a TradFi takeover

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The following is a guest post from Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities. Tokenization is at a tipping point. Outside of the crypto world, awareness is growing that tokenizing assets really could be a ticket to doing finance differently.  Traditional banking giants are busy working on projects to understand how best they can

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Russia’s Cybercrime Skyrockets: 700,000 Attacks, Billion Vanished

Russia’s Cybercrime Skyrockets: 700,000 Attacks, $3 Billion Vanished

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More than a million Russians have fallen victim to cybercrime, resulting in an estimated $3 billion in damages. Cybercrime accounts for 35% of all crimes in Russia and is increasing by 30% annually, outpacing law enforcement efforts. Russia Faces Surge in Cybercrime, With Billions Lost to Fraud More than a million Russians have fallen victim

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