Category: Crypto
Crypto Mixers Used Less By Ransomware Criminals, AI Agents Pose New Threat
A new report highlights how ransomware criminals are shifting away from crypto mixers, increasingly using centralized exchanges and cross-chain bridges. Experts warn of the growing role of AI-driven automation in cybercrime, potentially enabling faster, more precise attacks. Law enforcement efforts and security measures remain key concerns.
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Ethereum Fees Fall Below $1 Million for First Time in Five Months
Ethereum’s daily transaction fees have seen a drastic decline, plummeting by $731,472 according to Token Terminal data. This marks a five-month low, with fees dipping below $1 million for the first time.
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Central African Republic’s Meme Coin Experiment Raises Suspicion
The Central African Republic launched a meme coin experiment to assess its impact on national development, but the crypto community is questioning its legitimacy.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funding and Activities Suspended by New Head
Russell Vought, the newly appointed head of the CFPB, has suspended the agency’s funding and ordered a halt to its operations.
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Ethereum Short Positions Hit Record High as Hedge Funds Bet Against ETH
Ethereum is experiencing an unprecedented level of short selling, with futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) reaching a record high of 11,341.
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Russian Authorities Block Access to Country’s Largest Crypto Aggregator Platform
Russia’s Roskomnadzor has restricted access to BestChange, a significant cryptocurrency platform. This action is in response to recently introduced regulations that affect Bitcoin mining and various activities related to digital assets.
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Japan’s FSA Plans Crypto Tax Cuts, Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval by 2026
Japan’s FSA is considering classifying crypto as financial products like securities by 2026, potentially leading to Bitcoin spot ETF approval and a crypto tax cut from 55% to 20%.
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Solana Tumbles to $194 – Is the ‘Ethereum Killer’ Dying?
Solana has recovered after dropping as low as $194 earlier this morning, with the alt’s fundamentals putting it in a good position to recover strongly with the wider market.
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Metaplanet’s Stock Soars 4,000% on Bitcoin Strategy, Set to Report First Profit in Six Years
Metaplanet Inc. has become Japan’s best-performing stocks in the past 12 months, thanks to Bitcoin surge.
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KRX Chairman Warns South Korea Risks Falling Behind Without Crypto ETFs
The chairman of the Korea Exchange (KRX) has called for the introduction of cryptocurrency ETFs in South Korea to ensure the country remains competitive in global finance.
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