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The U.S. Senate has officially passed the GENIUS Act, advancing what could become the nation’s first comprehensive framework for stablecoin regulation. The bill passed by a 68–30 margin on Tuesday, moving the legislation one step closer to becoming law—despite unresolved controversy over President Donald Trump’s ties to World Liberty Financial, a firm behind one of

Institutional appetite for Bitcoin remains strong despite mounting geopolitical tensions. On Monday, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined $412.2 million in net inflows, marking the sixth consecutive day of positive capital movement. The streak, which began on June 9, has now amassed over $1.8 billion in new investments—even as the conflict between Iran and

JPMorgan Chase has filed a new trademark application for the term “JPMD,” signaling a potential expansion of its digital asset footprint. The filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office outlines a broad range of crypto-related services, including asset trading, exchange, custody, clearing, and payment processing. Although the filing doesn’t directly reference a stablecoin, the

A crypto investor has lost nearly $7 million after buying a discounted hardware wallet through Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok—a decision that turned into a devastating security failure. Though the device appeared “factory sealed,” it was later discovered to contain a compromised private key embedded during manufacturing. According to blockchain security firm SlowMist, the

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has officially crossed the 10,000 BTC threshold, overtaking Coinbase Global in total corporate Bitcoin holdings. The milestone came after the company disclosed a fresh purchase of 1,112 BTC on Monday, valued at approximately $117.2 million. CEO Simon Gerovich confirmed the news via X, revealing that the Bitcoin was acquired at an

A 26-year-old crypto content creator on TikTok was abducted near Paris last Friday in a ransom attempt that ended without violence. According to French media, the influencer was ambushed by four individuals and forced into a stolen vehicle while returning home to Juvisy-sur-Orge. The kidnappers demanded €50,000 (around $57,000) in cryptocurrency. The victim was reportedly

Russian intelligence agencies are covertly funding untrained operatives—including teenagers—using cryptocurrency, according to a bombshell Reuters investigation. The probe highlights how Bitcoin has quietly become a backbone for Russia’s modern espionage infrastructure across Europe. One of the most startling cases involves 17-year-old Canadian citizen Laken Pavan, who traveled to Donetsk in 2024 to join the pro-Russian

The Ethereum Foundation has pledged $500,000 toward the legal defense of Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, as he prepares for a pivotal federal trial set to begin on July 14 in New York. Storm faces charges of money laundering, violating U.S. sanctions, and operating an unlicensed money transmission business due to his role in