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U.S. Soldier Faces Dec. 7 Trial for Alleged Polymarket Insider Trading on Venezuela Bets

A Manhattan federal court has set a Dec. 7 trial for Gannon Van Dyke, the active-duty U.S. Army soldier accused of using classified intelligence to profit from Polymarket bets tied to Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro. Trial date: Dec. 7 in Manhattan federal court Defendant: Gannon Van Dyke, 38, active-duty U.S. Army soldier Allegation: Used classified […]

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Congress Debates Crypto Tax Overhaul as Bitcoin Payments and Rewards Face Relief

Congress is finally taking a serious look at crypto tax bills that could make Bitcoin payments, mining rewards, and staking rewards far less painful to report — but lawmakers are also worried the fix could become a loophole factory. House hearing opens crypto tax overhaul debate Supporters want tax clarity and less paperwork Critics warn […]

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Bitcoin Weakness Driven by ETF Outflows, Not Quantum Computing Fears: Bernstein

Bitcoin’s recent weakness looks far less like a quantum apocalypse and far more like a simple liquidity problem: less money is coming in. Bernstein says the real pressure comes from slowing capital inflows, not from some sudden fear that quantum computers are about to turn Bitcoin’s cryptography into confetti. Weaker inflows are hitting Bitcoin harder […]

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Morpho Raises $175M as Institutional Onchain Lending Gains Momentum

Morpho has raised $175 million in fresh funding, putting a bigger spotlight on institutional blockchain lending and the push to bring credit markets onchain. $175 million raised in a major funding round Co-led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, and Ribbit Capital More than $11 billion in deposits on the protocol Built for institutions, fintechs, and programmable […]

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Kalshi Faces Regulator Referral Over Influencer Ads Amid Crypto Derivatives Expansion

Kalshi is getting a reminder that fast growth in finance comes with boring little things like disclosure rules, and regulators do not treat “oops, the influencer forgot the ad label” as a charming personality quirk. NAD referral: Kalshi refused a voluntary review of influencer ads Disclosure issue: Paid ties may not have been clearly revealed […]

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Bitcoin Slips Below $63K as CFTC Expands Crypto Oversight and Malware Threat Grows

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the $63,000 mark as traders digested a messy mix of weaker ETF flows, expanding regulation, geopolitical pressure on digital assets, and a fresh macOS malware threat aimed at wallet users. The market still looks bullish on the long arc, but the short-term tape is reminding everyone that crypto never runs out […]

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Circle Launches cirBTC on Ethereum to Challenge WBTC and cbBTC

Circle has entered the wrapped Bitcoin arena with cirBTC, a 1:1 BTC-backed ERC-20 token on Ethereum mainnet built to challenge the long-dominant WBTC and the fast-rising cbBTC. Launch date: June 8, 2026 Chain: Ethereum mainnet Backing: 1:1 Bitcoin held in regulated custody Verification: Chainlink Proof of Reserve, in real time Target users: Institutions, OTC desks, […]

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Russia Targets USDT, USDC and BNB With New Crypto Fees and Limits

Russia is moving to squeeze Western-linked crypto assets with new fees, trading limits, and technical restrictions, putting USDT, USDC, and Binance’s BNB in the crosshairs. Fees, limits, and technical safeguards are being prepared USDT, USDC, and BNB are specifically named Investor protection is the official line; sanctions pressure is the real backdrop Cross-border crypto settlements […]

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Humanity Protocol’s $32M Hack Sparks Staged Exit Allegations After H Token Crash

Humanity Protocol says it suffered a $32 million crypto hack, but on-chain investigator ZachXBT wasn’t buying the official version at first. The result was a brutal mix of drained wallets, a 90% H token crash, and allegations that this may have been less “clean external hack” and more “something smells off here.” $32 million allegedly […]

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US Crypto Tax Reform Targets Bitcoin, Staking, Stablecoins and Wash Sales

Washington is finally putting crypto taxes on the chopping block, and that could mean cleaner rules for Bitcoin, staking, stablecoins, and miners — or a fresh round of pain for traders who’ve been gaming the loopholes. Seven crypto tax bills are expected from the House Ways and Means Committee. Staking, mining, stablecoins, and wash sales […]

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Bitcoin Near $60K: Extreme Fear, Whale Buying and ETF Outflows Clash

Bitcoin’s drop toward the $60,000 region has revived crypto’s favorite bad habit: treating “buy the dip” like a strategy instead of a slogan. Sometimes that works. Sometimes it’s just a fast way to catch a falling knife with both hands. Extreme fear: sentiment is crushed, but that alone does not mark a bottom. Mixed signals: […]

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Uganda Caps Cash Withdrawals as Mobile Money Tops $100B, Morocco Bets on AI and Digital Sovereignty

Uganda is putting the squeeze on big cash withdrawals as digital payments blast past $100 billion, while Morocco is leaning harder into AI, startup support, and digital sovereignty. Two very different strategies, same basic instinct: governments want to drag their economies into the digital age, whether everyone has caught up yet or not. Uganda cash […]

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Humanity (H) Crashes 88% After Exploit, Then Bounces as Hack Risks Linger

Humanity (H) suffered a brutal security shock, then bounced hard — but traders are still asking whether this is a real recovery or just a short-lived relief rally before another leg lower. 88% intraday collapse after a reported breach About $19 million reportedly drained from linked wallets Rebound from around $0.05 to near $0.10 by […]

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White House Moves to Resolve Law Enforcement Concerns Over CLARITY Act Crypto Bill

CLARITY Act News Update: White House Moves to Resolve Law Enforcement Concerns This Week The CLARITY Act is entering a make-or-break phase as the White House meets with law enforcement groups this week to work through objections that parts of the bill could make crypto crime investigations harder. Supporters say the legislation would finally give […]

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200+ Crypto Groups Urge Senate Vote on CLARITY Act as Offshore Risk Grows

More than 200 crypto organizations are pressing Senate leaders to put the CLARITY Act to a vote, arguing the US needs a real federal framework for digital assets before jobs, capital, and innovation keep sliding offshore. 200+ organizations want a Senate vote now CLARITY Act would set rules for crypto markets Offshore migration is the […]

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Ethereum Exchange Reserves Drop 475,000 ETH as Price Struggles Below $1,800

Ethereum bounced back above $1,650 after a sharp selloff to around $1,520, but the more important move happened off the price chart: exchange reserves on major centralized platforms plunged by roughly 475,000 ETH in just three days. 475,000 ETH left Binance, Bitfinex, OKX, and Gemini between June 4 and June 7 OKX saw the steepest […]

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U.S. House Prepares Seven Crypto Tax Bills as Washington Eyes New Reporting Rules

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is preparing to introduce seven crypto tax bills next week, a sign that Washington is finally admitting digital assets are too big, too messy, and too politically useful to keep hand-waving away. Seven bills on crypto taxation are expected Likely targets: reporting, compliance, capital gains, and digital asset […]

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