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South Korea stock scam losses hit $250 million
South Korean retail investors reported $250 million in stock-scam losses in H1 2026, while police investigated 3,506 chatroom-linked cases.
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Cryptocurrency
Crypto VC funding hits $5.68B in Q2, Galaxy says
Crypto VC funding rebounded 31% to $5.68B in Q2 across 384 deals, led by later-stage rounds and U.S.-based companies.
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South Korea Targets 26 Polymarket Users in $12.7M Betting Case
South Korean police booked 26 Polymarket users over 17.6 billion won in alleged illegal bets, with 18 cases now referred to prosecutors.
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UK crypto firms face fresh FCA authorization process
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has issued final guidance requiring crypto firms to reassess their permissions before applications open on Sep. 30 for a regulatory regime…
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Celsius estate sues BitMEX over $495M in Bitcoin liquidations
Celsius Network’s bankruptcy estate has sued BitMEX for the return of 6,360.17 Bitcoin, worth about $495 million, over forced liquidations carried out during the March 2020…
Cyber Attack
Revolut hackers demand $3M in Monero after data breach
Hackers behind the Revolut customer data breach have demanded 6,000 Monero, worth about $3 million, while threatening to sell the stolen records unless the bank pays…
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Fed raises rates by 25 bps in first hike since 2023
The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4%, delivering its first increase since July 2023 as inflation and energy…
Crypto Tax
US crypto tax bill clears House committee in 38-5 vote
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has advanced the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act in a 38-5 vote, moving the first proposed federal tax framework…
Bitcoin
Bitcoin dip-buying rises below $77,100, but spot demand lags: Bitfinex
Bitcoin has fallen 3.2% to a $75,702 close after losing the $77,100 range floor, while futures data has shown traders rebuilding long positions despite weak U.S.…
Clarity Act
CLARITY Act failure shifts US crypto rules to agencies: experts
The failed Senate vote on the CLARITY Act has shifted attention toward the SEC and CFTC, while crypto founders and investors prepare for a longer period…