Regulation
Stratiphy reopens tax-free route to crypto ETNs for UK investors
Stratiphy is reopening a tax-free route to crypto ETNs in the UK after HMRC’s ISA rule change left retail investors with little practical access.
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Regulation
Uzbekistan creates state-backed crypto mining zone with tax breaks
Uzbekistan has created a supervised crypto mining zone in Karakalpakstan, allowing foreign sales while requiring proceeds to flow through local bank accounts.
Technology
BlackRock And Mastercard Turn To XRP Ledger In DeFi Power Play
A partnership between BlackRock, Mastercard, Gemini, and Ripple recently completed tests using a regulated stablecoin to settle card payments on the XRP Ledger. This move shows how traditional financial giants are shifting from watching blockchain technology to actually putting it to work. Related R
Regulation
Russia passes crypto bill in first reading; permits use in foreign trade settlements
The bill would prohibit the use of crypto for domestic payments but allow its use in foreign economic activities, according to TASS.
Security
Another DeFi protocol loses millions in hack days after KelpDAO breach
Another decentralized finance protocol has fallen victim to a major security breach, losing millions of dollars in user funds just days after the KelpDAO incident. The unnamed DeFi platform suffered what appears to be a smart contract exploit, with hackers draining significant liquidity from the protocol's pools. Initial
Regulation
Tron's Justin Sun sues Trump-linked World Liberty Financial over frozen assets
Tron founder Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency platform backed by President Donald Trump, alleging the company has improperly frozen his digital assets. The legal action, filed in federal court, claims World Liberty Financial violated contractual agreements by restricting access to Sun's
Macro
US admiral calls Bitcoin an instrument for US ‘power projection’
US Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo said Bitcoin’s proof-of-work technology has "really important" computer science applications when it comes to cybersecurity.
Technology
Coinbase Flags Proof-of-Stake Chains Like Ethereum, Solana as Potential Quantum Risks
Advisory council says validator signatures and wallet cryptography could be vulnerable if future quantum computers break current encryption.
Security
North Korea hit crypto for $500M+ this month — and the $6.75 billion threat is not over yet
In just under three weeks, cyber operatives linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have stolen more than $500 million from crypto DeFi platforms. This marks a drastic escalation in Pyongyang’s state-sponsored campaign to bankroll its weapons programs through cryptocurrency theft.
Market
Core Scientific Reveals $3.3 Billion Junk-Bond Sale to Pivot Further from Bitcoin Mining to AI
Core Scientific, a Bitcoin miner turned data center operator, said that it plans to offer $3.3 billion worth of speculative-grade debt.
Regulation
Fed pick Warsh backs crypto’s place in finance as Warren raises ‘sock puppet’ concerns in hearing
Digital assets are already ingrained in the financial industry, said Federal Reserve chair pick Kevin Warsh during his nomination hearing.
Exchange
Nium taps Coinbase to add USDC into global payments network
Nium integrates Coinbase’s infrastructure to enable USDC-based cross-border payments, allowing businesses to settle in fiat or stablecoins without relying on prefunded accounts.