Ledger said the incident appeared to be isolated to a single reseller and its Southeast Asian market. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ledger-confirms-unauthorized-hardware-implant-losses-may-exceed-86m?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino gambling
The two measures attempt to set the stage for a potential US Supreme Court battle over federal and state jurisdiction. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-proposals-aimed-at-separating-prediction-markets-from-casino-gambling?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Justin Sun says Tron’s post-quantum cryptography has gone live on testnet
“We’re ready to bring quantum resistance to mainnet at any time,” Sun said in a post on X. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/justin-sun-says-trons-post-quantum-cryptography-has-gone-live-on-testnet?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Tech chief says EU can fend off rogue AI risk: Report
There are global concerns following incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic, and fears have arisen that rogue AI agents may venture beyond human control. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/tech-chief-says-eu-can-fend-off-rogue-ai-risk-report?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin life insurer, Meanwhile, raises more funds
The round follows increased international demand for Meanwhile’s Bitcoin life insurance policies amid broader macro instability. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-altman-backed-bitcoin-life-insurer-meanwhile-raises-more-funds?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent
The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/scott-bessent-us-seize-crypto-iran-sanctions?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud settlement
The agreement resolves a 2023 civil fraud lawsuit against the Celsius founder and permanently bars him from the cryptocurrency, securities and commodities industries. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/celsius-founder-alex-mashinsky-permanently-banned-from-crypto-industry-in-ny-settlement?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
THORChain exec accuses Tether of temporarily freezing USDT vaults
Chad Barraford, technical co-founder of the network, said that the funds were frozen and then unfrozen without explanation. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/thorchain-tether-freezing-usdt-addresses?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
HSBC, Ant Digital test AI-agent payments using tokenized deposits
The technical trial showed how AI agents could discover services and make micropayments using HSBC’s tokenized deposits, with real-time settlement and risk checks. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/hsbc-ant-digital-test-ai-agent-payments-using-tokenized-deposits?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ledger investigates fund losses linked to Southeast Asian reseller, warns users
Hardware wallet maker Ledger probes losses tied to reseller CryptoBilis, as researchers separately estimate more than $72 million to $86 million in suspected crypto thefts. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ledger-investigates-fund-losses-linked-to-southeast-asian-reseller-warns-users?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound