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US Treasury Calls For Public Input To Combat Crypto Crime Under New GENIUS Act
Bitcoinist
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August 19, 2025
The US Treasury Department has launched a request for public comments aimed at combating illicit activities associated with dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, stablecoins. This initiative follows the recent passage of the GENIUS Act, a comprehensive...
Industry Calls for Change in Crypto Prudential Standards
Markets Media
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August 19, 2025
A coalition of leading global financial trade associations (“the Joint Trades”), together with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Ashurst, and Sullivan & Cromwell as technical advisors, issued a letter to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision...
Berks DA renews scam warning about purported calls from law enforcement
Reading Eagle - Pennsylvania
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August 18, 2025
Scammers posing as law enforcement officials again are calling Berks Countians, demanding payments to settle instances of missed jury duty or court hearings. These calls have prompted Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams to renew his...
Best Crypto Presale — MAGACOIN FINANCE Accumulated by Chainlink & Ethereum Whales for 2025 Growth
Crypto Economy
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August 19, 2025
NEW YORK – Fresh on-chain data reveals that some of the biggest crypto investors are quietly making bold moves. Large-scale holders of Chainlink (LINK) and Ethereum (ETH) have been steadily increasing their positions, while also targeting...
Howey’s Still Here: A Recent Reminder on the Limits of the SEC’s Crypto Thaw
Lexology
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Executive Summary What is new: The Ninth Circuit’s recent decision in SEC v. Barry underscores that, despite a regulatory thaw, the Howey test remains the law for determining whether particular digital assets and tokenization projects are subject...
Best Crypto to Buy That Could 1000x By 2030 if You Missed Bitcoin (BTC)
Cryptopolitan
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August 19, 2025
As Bitcoin’s meteoric rise over the years continues to dominate headlines, a new coin, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is quietly capturing the attention of investors. Positioned at the forefront of decentralized finance innovation, Mutuum Finance is...
Is there a Cryptocurrency debit card?
Cyprus Mail
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August 19, 2025
Yes, cryptocurrency debit cards definitely exist and they actually work pretty well now. Took years for companies to figure out how to make them reliable, but options like the Releaso crypto card finally deliver on the promise of spending crypto...
South Korea slaps immediate ban on crypto lending
Cryptopolitan
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August 19, 2025
The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FCS) ordered an immediate halt to all crypto lending on domestic exchanges, effective from August 19. The lending ban aims to protect retail investors from risky practices. South Korean exchanges...
October Could Be a Make-or-Break Month for Ripple- Lawyer Amid XRP ETF and Banking License Decision
Coingape
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August 19, 2025
Crypto Lawyer Bill Morgan shared that October 2025 is an essential month for Ripple, as the company faces two landmark decisions. This comes after the U.S.SEC pushed back rulings on multiple XRP ETF applications. Why October Key for Ripple In a...
Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy in 2025: Your Smart Guide
Analytics Insight
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Investing in the best cryptocurrencies in 2025 requires understanding the altcoins’ utility, longevity, and scalability. Coins that offer value, have strong communities, and continue to transform are the ones that stand out to investors. The best...
USB Malware Campaign Spreads Cryptominer Worldwide
Infosecurity Magazine
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August 18, 2025
A multi-stage malware attack delivered via infected USB devices has been identified, raising concerns over the persistence of cryptomining threats in 2025. Analysts from CyberProof’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team discovered that the...
Illinois governor signs landmark crypto bills targeting scams and fraud
Crypto Briefing
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August 19, 2025
Key Takeaways Illinois has enacted new laws to regulate crypto exchanges and protect consumers from digital asset fraud. The legislation requires registration, sets transaction limits and fees, and mandates refunds for scam victims. Share this...
Nowory Emerges as the Long-Awaited Solution for 93 million Indian Crypto Investors
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 19, 2025
New Delhi, August 15, 2025 – Nowory has announced its official launch later this August, with a mission to restore trust, safety, and simplicity for India’s massive crypto community. The platform introduces a radically different, user-first...
Crypto sleuth, ZachXBT, sounded the alarm on BlockDAG, tagging it a “fake project.”
Cryptopolitan
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August 18, 2025
BlockDAG, a cryptocurrency project that claims to combine blockchain and Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology, is under fire because of its extended presale. According to famous crypto sleuth ZachXBT, the presale has lasted over 1.5 years while...
Illinois governor blasts Trump’s ‘crypto bros’ in new bill signing
Coin Telegraph
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August 19, 2025
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker took a swipe at US President Donald Trump for allowing “crypto bros” to guide policy as he signed two bills to regulate crypto in the state on Monday. “While the Trump Administration is letting crypto bros write...
Crypto Exchange Bybit Introduces 10x Spot Margin Trading in Europe
CoinDesk
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Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has introduced spot margin trading for European users of the platform at up to 10x leverage, compliant with the region’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regime. The service,...
Texas judge backs Logan Paul’s bid to escape CryptoZoo lawsuit
Coin Telegraph
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August 19, 2025
YouTuber Logan Paul’s bid to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit over his defunct non-fungible token (NFT) project CryptoZoo should be allowed, a Texas judge said. Magistrate Judge Ronald Griffin advised an Austin federal court on Thursday...
IIF, GFMA, trade bodies urge Basel Committee to revisit crypto rules – again
Ledger Insights
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August 19, 2025
For the second time in three months a group of banking and capital market associations, including the Institute of International Finance (IIF) and Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA), wrote to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision...
DoJ Seizes $2.8 Million in Crypto From Zeppelin Ransomware Operators
Cyber Security News
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August 19, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the seizure of over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, $70,000 in cash, and a luxury vehicle linked to Zeppelin ransomware operations. The warrants were unsealed on August 14, 2025, in federal courts...
Crypto trading for beginners — what to know before you buy
New York Post
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August 18, 2025
The New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate/advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or if you click or make a purchase. In just five years, the number of people trading cryptocurrencies has jumped from 100 million to nearly...