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Malta Would Pay More Than Italy Under EU’s $2.19B Gambling Levy

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Malta has joined Italy, Portugal, and Spain to block a possible EU-wide online gambling levy, four diplomats told Politico, in a budget fight any one of the 27 governments can veto. Commission modeling would bill Malta about $190 million (€165 million) a year, more than Italy’s share, despite a

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EU MiCA Shake-up Lets Crypto Scammers Target Users

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European financial watchdogs warn that criminals are exploiting this market transition to steal funds. Fraudsters are impersonating official regulators or licensed exchanges to trick users into sending assets to fraudulent websites. Hundreds of Firms Forced to Close European regulators say criminals are taking advantage of the disruption caused by the EU’s new crypto

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Google Scraps Google Earth’s AI-Generated Imagery Feature After Misinformation Warnings

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Google pulled a newly launched AI-generated satellite imagery feature from Google Earth less than 24 hours after release, after experts warned it could be used to create realistic fake scenes and fuel misinformation. The tool let users generate satellite-style images from data for uses like historical visualization and real estate, and Google says it plans […]

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Thune Delays CLARITY Act Vote to September Amid Senate Deadlock

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The decision comes after Majority Leader John Thune stressed that Democrats insisted on no vote as they still consider that the CLARITY Act needs work regarding the ethics provision. Thune ensured that the crypto bill would be on the agenda after the August recess. Broken Promises: No CLARITY for Now The window for the Digital […]

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What Is a Secure Element? How It Protects Hardware Wallets

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For anyone who stores cryptocurrency in a hardware wallet, one tiny computer chip quietly performs one of the most important security jobs in the entire device. Most people never see it, never interact with it and rarely hear it mentioned. Yet this specialized chip is responsible for protecting the private keys that give owners control […]

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CertiK Director Lau Advances AI as Net Positive Despite Risks

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In response to recent events where AI agents escaped their sandboxes and attacked real-world targets, Kaijern Lau, Senior Director of Engineering at CertiK, believes the industry must prepare by increasing its investment in AI security as the blockchain industry becomes intertwined with AI. CertiK’s Kaijern Lau: AI Will Be Positive For Web3 Security, But Also […]

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Swift’s New Payment Framework Goes Live at Bank of America, JPMorgan

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Swift’s new cross-border payment framework is now live with Bank of America and J.P. Morgan, improving international transfers for U.S. users. The rollout adds to competition among banks, blockchain firms, and crypto companies reshaping global payments. Swift Brings Faster Transfers to Major US Banks Swift announced Aug. 5 that Bank of America and J.P. Morgan […]

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Fake XRP Airdrops Spread Online as Foundation Urges Users to Stay Alert

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Fake XRP airdrops, reward scanners, and phishing campaigns are targeting investors, prompting the XRP Ledger Foundation and RippleX to issue security warnings on X. The alerts highlight impersonation accounts, fraudulent promotions, and wallet traps designed to obtain sensitive information or trick investors into unsafe actions. XRP Ledger Foundation Warns Investors About

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Dubai Duty Free Brings Crypto.com Pay to Airport Retail in UAE

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Dubai Duty Free has introduced Crypto.com Pay as a regulated digital payment option for eligible UAE residents, allowing customers to use their Crypto.com accounts at airport stores and online. The rollout integrates crypto-enabled payments into global travel retail. Dubai Duty Free Adds Crypto Payments to Airport Retail The airport retailer unveiled Crypto.com Pay on Aug.

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One Day Left as Senate Faces Final Push for CLARITY Act Crypto Vote

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The Senate faces a one-day window to advance the CLARITY Act before lawmakers leave Washington for recess. Supporters are seeking 60 votes for a procedural step as the legislation moves through a critical stage. Stand With Crypto Calls for Last-Day Senate Action The future of U.S. digital asset regulation faces a key Senate deadline as […]