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ZachXBT Says StablR Contracts Hacked for $3M, EURR and USDR Depeg 20%

ZachXBT Says StablR Contracts Hacked for $3M, EURR and USDR Depeg 20%

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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT says StablR-linked contracts hacked for more than $3 million, EURR & USDR crash by 20%, sending the project’s euro-pegged EURR and dollar-pegged USDR tokens down roughly 20%. More than $3 million reportedly stolen EURR and USDR fell about 20% ZachXBT linked the exploit to StablR-related contracts Stablecoin “stability” still depends on code, […]

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Sigbash Targets Better Bitcoin Custody Without a Soft Fork

Sigbash Targets Better Bitcoin Custody Without a Soft Fork

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Bitcoin custody needs better tools, and Sigbash is trying to deliver them without forcing a soft fork or turning Bitcoin into a consensus chess match for protocol nerds. The idea is straightforward: make self-custody safer with covenant-like policies, better recovery, stronger privacy around co-signing, and more practical long-term storage options. Sigbash aims to enable covenant-like […]

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FDIC Proposes Tougher AML Rules for Bank-Backed Stablecoin Issuers

FDIC Proposes Tougher AML Rules for Bank-Backed Stablecoin Issuers

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FDIC proposes anti-money laundering rules for bank-affiliated stablecoin issuers The FDIC is moving to tighten anti-money laundering rules for bank-affiliated stablecoin issuers, putting fresh pressure on one of crypto’s most useful — and most politically sensitive — payment tools. FDIC stablecoin rules are being proposed Bank-linked issuers face tougher AML compliance Stablecoin regulation keeps colliding […]

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US Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Associates Over Crypto Money Laundering Allegations

US Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Associates Over Crypto Money Laundering Allegations

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The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned associates of the Sinaloa cartel over alleged cryptocurrency money laundering, putting another spotlight on how digital assets can be used for illicit finance. It's a reminder that crypto is neither magic fairy dust nor some uniquely criminal invention. It's just money tech — and like every money rail before it, […]

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Stablecoins Are Becoming Crypto’s Payment Rails as Adoption Moves Beyond Trading

Stablecoins Are Becoming Crypto’s Payment Rails as Adoption Moves Beyond Trading

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Stablecoins are moving from crypto’s trading floor into the rails of everyday commerce. What started as a parking spot for traders is now powering remittances, payroll, vendor payments, and online purchases with the kind of speed and predictability the old banking system still struggles to deliver. From speculation to utility: Stablecoins are increasingly used for […]

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FDIC Proposes AML and Sanctions Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

FDIC Proposes AML and Sanctions Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

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The FDIC is tightening the screws on stablecoin issuers, proposing anti-money laundering and sanctions rules that would pull regulated issuers squarely into the banking compliance machine. For more context, the push is laid out in Stablecoin Regulation: FDIC Announces New Proposed AML Rules For Issuers. FDIC proposes AML and sanctions rules for supervised stablecoin issuers […]

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Ethereum Pulls Back 19% as Analysts See Healthy Consolidation, Not a Breakdown

Ethereum Pulls Back 19% as Analysts See Healthy Consolidation, Not a Breakdown

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Ethereum’s latest price pullback looks more like a healthy consolidation than a collapse. After a strong rally, ETH has cooled off, and that reset may be exactly what the market needs before the next move higher, as outlined in Ethereum’s Consolidation Could Be Setting The Stage For Expansion. ETH is range-bound after a strong rally […]

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