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Blockfi to Begin Interim Crypto Distributions via Coinbase This Month

Crypto lender Blockfi announced that it will begin interim crypto distributions via Coinbase this month. U.S. clients will receive notifications, while non-U.S. clients face regulatory restrictions. Blockfi, which filed for…

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Leading BTM Operator, Bitcoin Depot, Will Add Bitcoin to Its Treasury Reserves

Bitcoin Depot, a company that operates more than 7,400 bitcoin ATMs in the U.S., has announced that it will allocate part of its cash reserves to build a bitcoin treasury,…

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FBI Seizes $2.5M in Crypto From Thailand-Based Pig Butchering Scam Targeting Americans

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a civil forfeiture action to reclaim cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from international fraudsters involved in “pig butchering” schemes. This initiative aims to return…

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German Authorities Announce Bitcoin Sale Completion, Net €2.6 Billion

German authorities have announced the completion of an emergency sale of nearly 50,000 bitcoins, raising about 2.6 billion euros. They explained that this sale was mandated to avoid a potential…

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Fake Professors Scam Crypto Investors on Telegram and Whatsapp, DFI Warns

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has reported multiple complaints about cryptocurrency scams on Whatsapp and Telegram involving fake “professors.” These scams lure investors through social media ads…

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Vitalik Buterin Warns Against Political Support Based on Crypto Stance

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advised against basing political support solely on a candidate’s pro-crypto stance. He emphasized the importance of broader values like individual freedoms and technological advancement. “Crypto-friendly now…

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Santa Monica City Council Unanimously Approves Landmark Bitcoin Initiative

The Santa Monica City Council has unanimously approved the creation of a Bitcoin Office. Proposed by Vice Mayor Lana Negrete and in partnership with The Proof of Workforce Foundation, the…

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Visa and Wirex Partner to Bring Seamless Crypto Payments to Millions of Merchants Globally

Wirex and Visa have partnered to launch Wirex Pay, aiming to bring seamless crypto payments to millions of merchants worldwide, enhancing accessibility and convenience. “This partnership is set to revolutionize…

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Trump Chooses Crypto Advocate Senator JD Vance as Running Mate

Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced Senator JD Vance as his running mate. Vance has advocated for clear cryptocurrency regulations and criticized the U.S. Securities and…

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