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Asia has a violent crypto crime problem, Chainalysis H1 2025 report
Cryptopolitan
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July 17, 2025
Crypto crime numbers in the first half of 2025 have already surpassed all of 2024’s stolen funds, and Asia is reportedly at the center of it all. A mid-year report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis released Thursday revealed more than $2.17...
Crypto's New Bold Plan: Blockchain-Led Stock Market
Blockhead
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July 17, 2025
Initially, crypto believers targeted the foreign exchange sector. Next, they turned their attention to the money market. Now, the major disruptors in the cryptocurrency space are setting their sights on the multi-trillion-dollar core of global...
Russia's Sberbank offers custody services for Russian crypto assets
Yahoo Finance
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MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia's largest lender Sberbank wants to offer custody services for Russian cryptocurrency assets, the state-owned bank said on Thursday, seeking a leading role in Russia's development of digital assets. Russia's central bank...
Russian banks reportedly seeking government intervention over bad loans, Bloomberg
Cryptopolitan
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July 17, 2025
Top executives at some of Russia’s largest banks have privately discussed seeking a government-funded bailout if non-performing loans persist. According to individuals with direct knowledge of the discussions and documents seen by Bloomberg News,...
Crypto casinos find a foothold in Portugal despite fiat-only regulations
The Portugal News
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Interestingly, countries like Portugal have not been able to escape this wave. At a time when casinos are popular for using features like bonuses to expand their reach, this trend could shock many. In fact, claiming these features has become very...
Qila expands to Europe, targets 30% revenue from global markets in FY26
The Economic Times
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July 17, 2025
Qila, a blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) platform, has set up its first infrastructure hub in France, launching operations in Western Europe, after adoption in India, the Middle East, and the US The company said the move will help it enter into the...
Coinbase Unveils ‘Super App’ To Expand Crypto Access–Details
NewsBTC
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July 17, 2025
Crypto exchange Coinbase has launched a new initiative with its “Base App,” aiming to broaden access to the crypto economy. Unveiled on Wednesday, this application replaces the Coinbase Wallet and is designed to merge various functionalities,...
Trump Cryptocurrency Innovation Could Bring Homeownership to Millions
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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July 17, 2025
With sky-high interest rates and rising building costs, the American dream of home ownership is slipping further away for millions of Americans. However, an innovative new policy from the Trump administration could bring that dream back to reality...
2025 on Track to Become the Worst Year for Cryptocurrency Theft, Chainalysis Reveals
BeInCrypto
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July 17, 2025
Chainalysis’s latest report revealed that cryptocurrency services lost over $2.17 billion in 2025, exceeding the total amount stolen in all of 2024. Moreover, 2025 is on track to become the worst year on record. The report highlighted that a...
US targets Chinese tech in undersea internet infrastructure
Cryptopolitan
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July 17, 2025
The United States government is adding new tools to prevent Chinese technology companies from using its computer systems for undersea internet cables. These cables are the invisible backbone of the internet, shuttling data under the seas and...
Is Pakistan heading from rupee crash to blockchain blunder? Minister visits El Salvador for crypto push
Firstpost
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July 17, 2025
With a faltering economy, rising inflation, geopolitical instability and a foreign exchange crisis, Pakistan is turning increasingly toward cryptocurrency and blockchain technology as a potential economic life raft. The country’s recent...
US House poised to send stablecoin bill to Trump after 'crypto week' drama
Zawya
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The U.S. House of Representatives appeared poised to pass key crypto legislation on Thursday, including the creation of a regulatory framework for U.S.-dollar-pegged cryptocurrency tokens known as stablecoins, after two days of fraught...
Chainalysis: $2.17 billion in crypto stolen in first half of 2025, driven by North Korean hacks
The Record
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July 17, 2025
More than $2 billion in cryptocurrency was stolen by hackers in the first half of 2025, according to the blockchain security firm Chainalysis. Most of the total comes from the $1.5 billion stolen from Dubai-based crypto platform Bybit in February...
Trump’s $WLFI Crypto Tokens Approved for Public Trading, Boosting Family’s Earnings
TechEconomy
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July 17, 2025
Advertisements Holders of $WLFI crypto tokens, the digital currency linked to Donald Trump’s family, have voted overwhelmingly to make the tokens tradable. This decision now allows the tokens to be publicly bought and sold, which could...
The Future of Casino in 2025: Exploring Bitcoin Casinos in Australia
Racine County Eye - Wisconsin
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July 17, 2025
As the industry evolves, best bitcoin casinos australia are taking center stage in 2025. In Australia, where digital transactions are part of everyday life, more players are embracing this innovative way to play. Whether it’s for privacy, speed,...
Europol says it disrupted a major pro-Russian DDoS crime gang
TechRadar Pro
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July 17, 2025
A joint operation has disrupted a major pro-Russian DDoS network Operation Eastwood saw 2 suspects arrested and over 100 servers affected Major infrastructure related to the group was taken offline A joint international operation carried out by...
Crypto Evasion Crackdown: EU Sanctions Entities For Disinformation, Election Interference
Bitcoinist
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July 17, 2025
The European Union (EU) has imposed restrictive measures on several individuals and companies that interfered with elections and spread pro-Russia disinformation. The entities have reportedly used crypto to circumvent sanctions and accept...
One in two Russians won’t touch digital ruble, another 40% don't see any point
Cryptopolitan
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July 17, 2025
Around half of Russian citizens have no interest in trying the digital ruble, according to a survey which also found that some 40% see no advantages in the latest incarnation of the national fiat. The results were published after lawmakers in...
CBI Brings Back 134 Fugitives in 5 Years: Major Boost to India's Extradition Efforts
The Hans India
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July 17, 2025
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has brought back 134 fugitives to India from other countries in the last five years. This is almost double the number brought back during the 2010–2019 period, when only 74 fugitives were returned. How the...
Crypto Presales Live News Today: Latest Opportunities & Updates (July 17)
Bitcoinist
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July 17, 2025
Check out our Live Update Coverage on the Best Crypto Presales for July 17, 2025! As Bitcoin broke through a historical $123K level, crypto presales are ready to soar in the coming rally. These early-stage crypto projects are often significantly...