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White House Warns U.S. Crypto Inaction Could Hand China a Strategic Edge

A White House official says the U.S. risks handing China a strategic advantage if Congress keeps stalling on comprehensive crypto regulation. In Washington, that warning is tangled up in the usual mess: lobbying, factional warfare, and a Senate process that moves like it’s powered by wet cardboard. Patrick Witt says crypto inaction could benefit the […]

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France Faces Surge in Crypto Kidnappings as Organized Gangs Target Holders

France is facing a nasty surge in crypto-related kidnappings, with organized gangs increasingly treating digital wealth as an invitation to violence. 46 crypto kidnappings reported in France so far in 2026 135 cases since 2023, according to authorities 88 defendants tied to 12 active cases 75 suspects are in pre-trial detention Officials say the pattern […]

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Luno Review 2026: Is This Regulated Crypto Exchange Legit and Safe?

Luno Review 2026: Is This Exchange Legit and Trustworthy? Luno has built its reputation as a regulated, beginner-friendly crypto exchange that keeps things simple: buy, sell, store, and earn a little yield without wading into the swamp of leverage, futures, and clown-market speculation. Founded in 2013, originally as BitX in Singapore Operates in 40+ countries, […]

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22-Year-Old Sentenced in $263M Bitcoin Laundering Scheme After Massive BTC Theft

A 22-year-old Newport Beach man has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for laundering millions tied to a massive $263 million Bitcoin theft scheme built on hacking, social engineering, and physical burglaries. Evan Tangeman sentenced to 70 months At least $3.5 million laundered Over 4,100 Bitcoin stolen from a single victim Luxury homes, […]

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Crypto Launderer Gets 70 Months in $263M Theft Ring Case

A California man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for laundering stolen crypto tied to a massive theft ring that allegedly siphoned about $263 million from victims, then blew the proceeds on Lamborghinis, Rolexes, real estate, and nightclub bills that scream “arrest me” in expensive fonts. Evan Tangeman, 22, sentenced to 70 months […]

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JPMorgan Says Tokenized ETFs Could Reshape Funds Industry, But Not for Years

JPMorgan says tokenization will reshape funds industry — and tokenized ETFs could eventually reshape the funds industry, even if the market plumbing still needs a couple of years before it’s truly ready. ETF tokenization is real — but it’s still early Faster settlement, smoother redemptions, and wider access are the big targets JPMorgan is testing […]

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Bitcoin Reclaims $73,700 MVRV Support as $96K and $55K Levels Come Into Focus

Bitcoin’s April rebound has put the market at a familiar line in the sand: keep the reclaimed support, or risk getting shoved back into a deeper correction. One on-chain model says the key level sits near $73,700, and BTC has already pushed back above it. Key support: $73,700, the -0.5 MVRV valuation band Bullish target: […]

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SEC, BlackRock IBIT and Trump Back Crypto Clarity as DeFi Risk and Fraud Persist

Washington’s crypto stance is softening, and the market is noticing. SEC Chair Paul Atkins is talking about real rulemaking with the CFTC, Trump is backing the CLARITY Act, and BlackRock’s bitcoin options business is now large enough to make Deribit look mortal. Meanwhile, DeFi is still wrestling with protocol risk, and criminals are still proving […]

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CME to Launch AVAX Futures as Avalanche, LINK Lag Behind Pepeto Speculation

CME Group’s planned AVAX futures launch is a real credibility boost for Avalanche, but price action is still a different beast. AVAX and Chainlink may have strong fundamentals, yet the market may keep rewarding faster, uglier, higher-risk bets like Pepeto before large caps get their moment. CME AVAX futures: Standard and micro contracts begin May […]

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US Admiral Paparo Ties Bitcoin to National Security Strategy

A U.S. Admiral tied to Bitcoin is enough to make even the most hardened bureaucrats look up from their spreadsheet coffee. If the headline is accurate, it signals that Bitcoin is no longer being discussed only by traders, tech nerds, and libertarians with hardware wallets — it’s now entering national security conversations. U.S. Admiral Paparo […]

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THORChain Flagged as Key Laundering Route for Major Crypto Hacks

THORChain is being flagged as a key route for hackers to move stolen funds THORChain is under fresh scrutiny after on-chain analysts said the cross-chain swap protocol has become a favorite rail for moving stolen crypto from major hacks, including FTX, Bybit, Balancer, and KelpDAO. The protocol keeps leaning on the same defense: it’s neutral, […]

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US Freezes $344M in Iran-Linked Crypto as Tether Blocks USDT on Tron

Washington has frozen about $344 million in crypto tied to Iranian-linked wallets, a sharp reminder that centralized stablecoins are not a magical escape hatch from sanctions. The move, which followed Tether’s own freeze of the same funds, hits wallets reportedly connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hizballah. $344 million frozen in Iran-linked […]

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Tennessee Bans Crypto ATMs as Bitcoin ETF Inflows Keep Rising

Tennessee Bans Crypto ATMs, Drawing a Hard Line on Scam-Prone Cash Onramps Tennessee has become the second U.S. state to outlaw crypto ATMs statewide, a sharp move aimed at shutting down one of the easiest tools scammers use to drain victims’ money fast. While the state tightens the screws on retail cash-to-crypto kiosks, regulated Bitcoin, […]

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Metaplanet Buys More Bitcoin With Zero-Interest Bonds as BTC Eyes $80K

Metaplanet is back with another Bitcoin buy, funding the move with ¥8 billion, or about $50 million, in zero-interest bonds while BTC hovers near a key price zone and traders eye a possible push toward $80,000. ¥8 billion raised through zero-interest bonds to buy more BTC 40,177 BTC now on Metaplanet’s balance sheet $619 million […]

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Solana Eyes $90–$96 Breakout as ETF Inflows and Tokenized Stocks Fuel Bull Case

Solana is pressing into a crucial $90–$96 resistance zone as spot ETF inflows, tokenized equities, and the “onchain Nasdaq” pitch try to fuel a breakout. The setup looks constructive, but SOL still has to prove it can do more than flirt with resistance like a chain addicted to teasing traders. SOL traded around $86.62 on […]

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