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Cannes Set to Embrace Cryptocurrency Payments by Summer 2025

Cannes, renowned for its annual film festival and luxury tourism, is making a significant move toward modernizing its payment infrastructure. By the summer of...

Crypto Regulation on the Horizon Regardless of Australian Election Outcome

As Australians head to the polls this Saturday, one thing is clear: pro-crypto regulation is finally on the agenda—no matter which major party wins....

Kraken Exposes North Korean Hacker’s Job Interview Scam

Kraken, a major U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, revealed it uncovered a North Korean hacker’s attempt to infiltrate its organization by posing as a job applicant....

SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Crypto YouTuber Ian Balina Amid Policy Shift

In a move reflecting its changing approach to crypto regulation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed to dismiss its lawsuit against...

U.S. Treasury Targets Cambodia’s Huione Group Over Crypto Laundering Ties

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has proposed cutting off Cambodia-based Huione Group from the American financial system, citing its alleged role in laundering...

Australia Cracks Down on Dormant Crypto Exchanges to Fight Fraud

Australia’s financial watchdog, AUSTRAC, is taking decisive steps to clean up the country's cryptocurrency space. The agency is cracking down on inactive digital currency...

Former Celsius CEO Faces 20-Year Sentence as Crypto Fraud Fallout Deepens

Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of Celsius Network, could spend up to 20 years behind bars as U.S. prosecutors push for severe...

Mastercard Unveils Bold Stablecoin Strategy to Revolutionize Everyday Payments

Mastercard is making major moves in the crypto world. On April 28, 2025, the company announced a sweeping "360-degree" stablecoin strategy aimed at bringing...

Bitget Blames Arbitrage Group for VOXEL Token Price Surge and Launches Legal Action

On April 20, 2025, Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, faced a major disruption involving the VOXEL token, the native cryptocurrency of the blockchain game...

Bitget CEO: Crypto and Traditional Finance Are Blurring Together

Crypto companies are stepping into traditional finance territory, blending digital assets with conventional investment products to meet growing investor demand. Bridging the Gap Between Crypto...

Semler Scientific Adds Another $10 Million in Bitcoin to Its Treasury

Semler Scientific is deepening its bet on Bitcoin, expanding its holdings as part of a strategy to boost shareholder value through cryptocurrency exposure. Semler Scientific’s...

Nasdaq Pushes SEC to Regulate Certain Digital Assets as Traditional Stocks

Nasdaq is urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to apply the same rules to digital assets that effectively function as traditional stocks. Nasdaq...