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Bitcoin Consolidation Suggests Bear Market Slowdown, Analysts Note

Bitcoin Consolidation Suggests Bear Market Slowdown, Analysts Note

Bitcoin's recent price movements indicate a potential shift in momentum, with analysts observing factors that diverge from typical bear market acceleration. ETF inflows and reduced exchange discounts are key observations.

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Sophisticated 'ClickFix' Exploit Targets Web3 Users Through VC Impersonation

Sophisticated 'ClickFix' Exploit Targets Web3 Users Through VC Impersonation

A new wave of attacks leveraging the 'ClickFix' technique is targeting Web3 users, with hackers posing as venture capitalists to gain access to sensitive platforms. This sophisticated method highlights ongoing security challenges in the digital asset space.

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NEAR Protocol's 'Confidential Intents' Drive 17% Token Surge

NEAR Protocol's 'Confidential Intents' Drive 17% Token Surge

NEAR Protocol's launch of 'Confidential Intents' has propelled its native token to a 17% increase, demonstrating strong market performance against other privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.

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US Senate Amendment Seeks to Block CBDC Until 2030

US Senate Amendment Seeks to Block CBDC Until 2030

A proposed amendment to a Senate housing bill aims to prevent the U.S. Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) before 2030, echoing previous legislative efforts.

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OpenZeppelin Uncovers Data Issues in OpenAI's EVMbench Dataset

OpenZeppelin Uncovers Data Issues in OpenAI's EVMbench Dataset

Security auditors at OpenZeppelin have identified significant data contamination within OpenAI's EVMbench dataset, impacting the reliability of its vulnerability analysis.

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Nasdaq Explores Prediction Market-Style Options for Nasdaq-100

Nasdaq Explores Prediction Market-Style Options for Nasdaq-100

Nasdaq has filed for new options products designed to function like prediction markets, allowing traders to speculate on the future performance of the Nasdaq-100 index components.

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Uniswap Wins Class Action Lawsuit Over Scam Token Allegations

Uniswap Wins Class Action Lawsuit Over Scam Token Allegations

A federal judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit accusing Uniswap of facilitating fraudulent "rug pull" schemes. The ruling affirms that the decentralized exchange is not liable for scam tokens traded on its platform.

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Australia's Digital Finance Potential: A$24 Billion Opportunity Missed

Australia's Digital Finance Potential: A$24 Billion Opportunity Missed

A report highlights Australia's potential to gain A$24 billion annually from digital finance, but current progress suggests only A$1 billion will be realized without significant regulatory reform.

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Iranian Crypto Outflows Surge Amid Regional Tensions

Iranian Crypto Outflows Surge Amid Regional Tensions

Analysis reveals a dramatic increase in cryptocurrency outflows from Iran, coinciding with recent US-Israeli airstrikes and heightened regional instability. A significant portion of these funds are being directed to international exchanges.

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US Senate Bill Proposes 2031 Ban on Federal Reserve CBDC Issuance

US Senate Bill Proposes 2031 Ban on Federal Reserve CBDC Issuance

A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Senate includes a provision that would prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) until at least 2031.

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US Seeks $327K USDt Linked to Romance Scams

US Seeks $327K USDt Linked to Romance Scams

U.S. authorities are working to reclaim $327,000 in Tether USDt stablecoins allegedly tied to a romance fraud operation. This action follows a broader trend of stablecoin seizure in illicit finance cases.

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PayPay Eyes Nasdaq IPO, Targeting Over $10 Billion Valuation

PayPay Eyes Nasdaq IPO, Targeting Over $10 Billion Valuation

Japanese payments giant PayPay, holding a significant stake in Binance Japan, is reportedly planning a Nasdaq IPO, aiming for a valuation exceeding $10 billion and potentially raising up to $1.1 billion.

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