Cryptocurrencies
Monero Pierces $500 as Zcash Collapses on Dev Exodus
XMR hits a 5-year high of $508 while Zcash sheds 20% following a mass resignation of its core development team.
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Cryptocurrencies
French Tax Database Sold to Criminals: Transparency Laws Create Honeypot for Home Invasions
A French tax agent sold crypto investor addresses to criminals for €800, fueling a surge in physical 'wrench attacks' and exposing the dangers of centralized…
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The €800 Hit: French Tax Leak Exposes Crypto Wealth to ‘Wrench Attacks’
A Bobigny tax agent's sale of investor dossiers to criminals for €800 highlights the lethal risk of centralized government crypto databases.
Cryptocurrencies
French Tax Agent Sold Crypto Holder Data for €800; Appeal Denied
A French tax official used the 'Mira' database to sell crypto investor home addresses to violent criminals for €800, confirming the physical security risks of…
regulations
Tennessee Regulators Order Kalshi, Polymarket to Cease Operations by Jan 31
Tennessee's Sports Wagering Council declares prediction markets 'illegal gambling,' ordering refunds by Jan 31 and threatening felony charges.
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Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Released Early; Credits Trump’s First Step Act
The mastermind behind the $10B Bitfinex hack walks free after serving 14 months post-sentencing, reigniting the debate on crypto crime deterrence.
Cryptocurrencies
Banks Fight to Kill Stablecoin Rewards Ahead of Jan 15 Senate Markup
Banks lobby to close the 'exchange reward loophole' in the GENIUS Act as stablecoin volumes hit $33 trillion, threatening $360B in traditional banking revenue.
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Tennessee Orders Prediction Markets Offline; Kalshi & Polymarket Face Jan. 31 Deadline
Tennessee regulators impose a strict Jan. 31 deadline for Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to refund users and cease operations, intensifying the state-vs-federal battle ahead of…
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UK Crypto Regime: Sept 2026 Application Window Confirmed; DeFi Temporarily Excluded
FCA sets September 2026 application window and October 2027 enforcement date, while CARF tax reporting goes live immediately.
Cryptocurrencies
BNY Goes Live with Tokenized Deposits; Citadel, Circle & ICE Onboard
BNY Mellon launches its tokenized deposit service with partners like Citadel and Circle, targeting 24/7 on-chain settlement for institutional collateral.