US FTC sends compliance letters to Amazon, Alphabet, Apple over new intimate image removal law
The FTC’s enforcement of the Take It Down Act signals increased regulatory scrutiny on tech giants, potentially reshaping digital privacy norms. The post US FTC sends compliance letters to Amazon, Alphabet, Apple over new intimate image removal law appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Injective launches on-chain pre-IPO stocks for OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic
Injective’s move democratizes access to high-demand private equity, potentially reshaping investment landscapes and challenging regulatory norms. The post Injective launches on-chain pre-IPO stocks for OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Franklin Templeton and Kraken’s Payward team up to tokenize Wall Street
Kraken parent Payward will plug Franklin Templeton’s BENJI tokenized money market fund into its platform as collateral and cash management, letting clients earn yield on idle dollars on‑chain. Kraken’s parent company Payward and Franklin Templeton have announced a strategic partnership…...
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MARA Holdings dumps bitcoin for AI infrastructure
MARA Holdings sold $1.5 billion in bitcoin in Q1 2026, dropping to the fourth largest public BTC holder. MARA Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) sold 20,880 bitcoin during Q1 2026 at an average price of $70,137 per coin, generating approximately $1.5 billion…...
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Iran halts crude exports for 28 days amid US naval blockade
The halt in Iranian crude exports amid a US blockade could exacerbate regional tensions and disrupt global oil markets, impacting prices. The post Iran halts crude exports for 28 days amid US naval blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Trump calls reporter ‘dumb’ amid White House ballroom expansion defense
Trump’s remarks may influence market perceptions of his communication style, potentially affecting geopolitical dynamics and public sentiment. The post Trump calls reporter ‘dumb’ amid White House ballroom expansion defense appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Aptos Pushes Encrypted Mempool Upgrade to Protect Users From Frontrunning and Censorship
Aptos has introduced a proposal for a native Encrypted Mempool system that would allow users to submit transactions privately while still maintaining the speed and transparency of the network. If approved through governance, Aptos said the feature would make it the first Layer 1 blockchain to offer built-in encrypted...
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21Shares Bets Big On Hyperliquid With New Crypto ETFs Amid DeFi Boom
Crypto ETF issuer 21Shares has rolled out two new ETFs tied to Hyperliquid’s HYPE token, marking the first U.S.-listed ETFs designed to track the rapidly growing decentralized trading ecosystem. The new funds include the 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF (NASDAQ:THYP), which offers spot exposure alongside staking rewards, and the 21Shares 2x...
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Aave vote targets $71M Kelp exploit funds
An Aave vote opening May 15 would transfer 30,765 ETH to Aave LLC as part of the Kelp exploit recovery. Aave and other affected parties launched a binding Arbitrum Improvement Proposal on May 12, opening a governance vote on May…...
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Denis Beau breaks with Lagarde over stablecoins
Denis Beau urged immediate private-sector mobilisation to build euro stablecoins, breaking publicly with ECB president Christine Lagarde’s slower approach. Denis Beau, deputy governor of the Banque de France, called on May 12 for a “mobilization of all relevant European players,…...
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