Month: August 2026

Scammers Pose as EU Regulators to Target Crypto Users Displaced by MiCA Deadline

Scammers impersonating financial regulators and licensed exchanges are targeting crypto holders who are still moving assets five weeks after the EU’s licensing deadline under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). This is according to several regulators, including France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the Dutch Authority for the Financial...
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Trump revives threat to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Trump’s actions could set a precedent for future presidents to challenge Fed independence, potentially politicizing monetary policy decisions. The post Trump revives threat to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Democrats block Crypto Clarity Act vote before summer recess

The legislative delay highlights ongoing partisan divides, potentially stalling regulatory clarity for digital assets and affecting market stability. The post Democrats block Crypto Clarity Act vote before summer recess appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Jack Dorsey’s Block boosts Bitcoin holdings to 9,117 BTC

Block’s strategic Bitcoin investment highlights the volatility risk in crypto markets, yet robust growth in other sectors mitigates financial impact. The post Jack Dorsey’s Block boosts Bitcoin holdings to 9,117 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Iran, Oman agree on vessel routes through Strait of Hormuz

The Iran-Oman agreement may ease regional tensions and influence global energy security, but unresolved political issues could still pose risks. The post Iran, Oman agree on vessel routes through Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Polymarket sued for $170K over Trump prediction bet

The lawsuit could redefine legal accountability in prediction markets, impacting how platforms handle disputes and user trust in their resolutions. The post Polymarket sued for $170K over Trump prediction bet appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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