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US Treasury Labels Crypto Mixer a National Security Threat

US Treasury Labels Crypto Mixer a National Security Threat

Tornado Cash has been used to launder more than $7 billion since 2019, Treasury says, as it bans Americans from using the service.

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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Reports $1.1B Loss

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Reports $1.1B Loss

Coinbase suffers a net loss of $1.094 billion in the second quarter, a year after reporting a profit of $1.6 billion in the same quarter.

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Someone Stole Cameo CEO's Bored Ape NFT and Sold It for $130,000

Someone Stole Cameo CEO's Bored Ape NFT and Sold It for $130,000

Cameo co-founder Steven Galanis said his Apple iCloud was compromised, leading to a big loss.

Holding Bitcoin? Here's How to Keep Your Crypto Safe

Holding Bitcoin? Here's How to Keep Your Crypto Safe

Everything you need to know about hot wallets, cold storage and seed phrases.

Crypto Security: Protect Your Coins and NFTs From Being Stolen

Crypto Security: Protect Your Coins and NFTs From Being Stolen

Crypto price swings aren't the only way to lose money. Take steps to avoid the theft of your coins and NFTs.

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Hollywood's Next Hit Could Be Based on an NFT -- And You'd Never Know It

John Wick's creator is writing an anime based on the Forgotten Runes NFT collection. It's one of many brands leaping from the blockchain to the big screen.
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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Reports $1.1B Loss

Coinbase suffers a net loss of $1.094 billion in the second quarter, a year after reporting a profit of $1.6 billion in the same quarter.
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US Treasury Labels Crypto Mixer a National Security Threat

Tornado Cash has been used to launder more than $7 billion since 2019, Treasury says, as it bans Americans from using the service.
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Someone Stole Cameo CEO's Bored Ape NFT and Sold It for $130,000

Cameo co-founder Steven Galanis said his Apple iCloud was compromised, leading to a big loss.
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Is the Crypto Market Bouncing Back? Here's What You Need to Know

Despite some recent wins, crypto winter has yet to thaw.
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Blockchain-Backed Aid Groups Could Be the Future of Philanthropy

Impact DAOs like Gitcoin aim to correct what they see as the institutional underfunding of public initiatives and causes.
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Robinhood's Crypto Arm to Pay $30 Million for Consumer Protection, Other Violations

The fine is the latest in a series of lawsuits and alleged violations against the investing app.
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Best Bitcoin and Crypto Wallets for August 2022

Your crypto wallet holds the keys to your coins and tokens, and it's how you'll buy and sell crypto. Find our top picks for cold and hot crypto wallets.
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Best Crypto Exchanges for August 2022: Buy and Sell Bitcoin, Ether and More

The best crypto exchanges lets you easily trade coins and tokens while keeping your assets safe and your fees low.
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Crypto Crackdown: SEC, Treasury Reportedly Investigate Exchanges

The SEC is probing Coinbase, the biggest crypto exchange in the US, and the Treasury Department is investigating Kraken, according to reports.
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