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Secret Service & Canada Target .3 M Ethereum Phishing Scam in “Operation Avalanche”

Secret Service & Canada Target $4.3 M Ethereum Phishing Scam in “Operation Avalanche”

Key Takeaways: U.S. Secret Service partnered with Canadian law enforcement and financial regulators to combat an Ethereum blockchain-based scam.” The operation targeted an approval phishing scam responsible for defrauding victims of approximately $4.3 million, by identifying compromised wallets and warning affected users. The initiative showcases how international cooperation and blockchain forensics can help disrupt transnational […]

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OKX Returns to US Market Following 5M DOJ Deal

OKX Returns to US Market Following $505M DOJ Deal

OKX announced on Tuesday that it is reopening its U.S. crypto exchange and introducing a new Web3 wallet for American users. The move follows a $505 million deal with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) earlier this year. The Launch Details “We’re officially launching in the U.S. with our centralized exchange and powerful multi-chain Web3

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Bitcoin Isn’t Digital Gold Yet — But There’s a Silver Lining, Says CryptoQuant Founder

Bitcoin Isn’t Digital Gold Yet — But There’s a Silver Lining, Says CryptoQuant Founder

Bitcoin’s (BTC) reputation as digital gold has come under scrutiny following investors’ reaction to the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and other countries. Market experts anticipated a scenario where participants would flock to the leading cryptocurrency as macro conditions affect stocks; however, the opposite has been the case. Ki Young Ju, the founder

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US Bitcoin Miners Prepare for Business Disruptions Due to China Tariffs

US Bitcoin Miners Prepare for Business Disruptions Due to China Tariffs

Bitcoin (BTC) miners in the United States are preparing for business disruptions as the trade war between the US and China continues. On Thursday, April 9 the White House announced that the 125% import tax on China was in addition to a 20% tariff that President Trump imposed for China’s role in supplying fentanyl to

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Here’s When Teucrium’s Leveraged XRP ETF Will Go Live in the US

Here’s When Teucrium’s Leveraged XRP ETF Will Go Live in the US

Vermont-based asset manager Teucrium is launching the first XRP-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. today, a leveraged product that comes before a spot version even got a green light. The Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP) will list on NYSE Arca, offering twice the daily performance of XRP. Why a Leveraged ETF First?

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How the Crypto Market Fared in March 2025, According to Binance Research

How the Crypto Market Fared in March 2025, According to Binance Research

Throughout March, the crypto market continued its pullback from February, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and policy changes in the United States. Amid this negative market sentiment, the sector witnessed some notable developments, which have been outlined by the research arm of the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance. According to a Monthly Market Insights report by

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Donald Trump White House meeting with Nayib Bukele ignites Bitcoin discussion hopes

Donald Trump White House meeting with Nayib Bukele ignites Bitcoin discussion hopes

President Donald Trump has formally invited El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele for an official meeting at the White House on April 14. Bukele confirmed the development in an April 3 post on X, formerly Twitter, where he revealed that the invitation came directly from the US President on April 1. According to details of the

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How the US Is Driving Growth of the Billion-Dollar Stablecoin Market

How the US Is Driving Growth of the Billion-Dollar Stablecoin Market

Key Takeaways: Stablecoins are moving beyond simple digital tokens to integrate with established financial services. Clearer US regulations and institutional backing are spurring broader market acceptance. Tokenized treasury products and emerging projects are deepening the crypto–traditional finance connection. Industry stakeholders are adjusting operations to align with evolving policy frameworks. The stablecoin market saw major growth

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Ripple CEO Pushes for XRP in US Reserves, Keeps IPO Option Alive

Ripple CEO Pushes for XRP in US Reserves, Keeps IPO Option Alive

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expects the native token to be included in the White House’s proposed digital asset reserves and anticipates an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) to debut before 2025 ends. His comments, made in a Bloomberg Markets interview, followed news that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has abandoned its appeal in its

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David Sacks Defends Crypto Divestment Against Media Criticism

David Sacks Defends Crypto Divestment Against Media Criticism

David Sacks, AI and czar for the White House, has criticized the media for what he described as an unfair portrayal of his decision to liquidate his digital asset holdings. He clarified that the move was not a reflection of lost confidence in digital assets but a necessary step to comply with government ethics rules.

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