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Senator Probes Tether’s Reported $6M Deal With Firm Tied to Ex-Trump Crypto Advisor

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has launched an investigation into Tether’s reported multimillion-dollar payments to a consulting firm co-owned by former White House cryptocurrency adviser Bo Hines, raising concerns about potential…

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SEC Targets Tokenization, AI and Quantum Computing in 2027 Examination Priorities

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is putting tokenized securities, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing under heightened scrutiny as the technologies increasingly reshape financial markets, according to its newly released…

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Netanyahu Orders Blockchain Plan to Help Israel Evade Potential Sanctions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed officials to prepare a plan involving blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies to help the country circumvent potential international economic sanctions, including restrictions on its…

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Pentagon Bans Military Insider Trading on Polymarket, Kalshi After $400K Betting Scandal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has prohibited U.S. military personnel and Pentagon employees from using nonpublic information to trade on prediction markets, warning that bets on military operations could expose sensitive…

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South Africa Backtracks on Controversial Crypto Rules After Backlash

South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana indicated that the government may reconsider its proposed cryptocurrency regulations following thousands of public complaints. Regulatory Pivot Following Public Pushback South African financial regulators…

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