Telegram Will Split Ad Revenue With Users via Toncoin, Prompting TON Pump

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Telegram announced that it will split ad revenue with creators, paying out in Toncoin. The price of Toncoin spiked 31% after the announcement. Starting Friday, Telegram channel owners will receive 50% of ad revenue in Toncoin.

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White House Economists Find Banning Stablecoin Rewards Would Minimally Impact Community Banks' Lending

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The White House economists' analysis suggests that banning stablecoin rewards would minimally impact community banks, increasing lending by just 0.026%. Despite warnings of catastrophic losses, the Council of Economic Advisers' modeling indicates a net welfare cost of $800 million.


Swiss Banks Collaborate to Trial Franc-Pegged Stablecoin

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A consortium of six major Swiss banks, including UBS and PostFinance, partnered with Swiss Stablecoin AG to trial a Swiss franc-pegged stablecoin. The project aims to test blockchain-based payments in Switzerland's financial system through 2026 in a controlled environment.


Hyperliquid User Earns Millions in Profits on Oil Shorts

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A crypto whale named Loracle made a significant profit by shorting $5 million in crude oil futures on Hyperliquid, capitalizing on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire news that caused oil prices to plummet. This successful trade added $2 million to Loracle's crypto holdings, showcasing the lucrative opportunities available on decentralized platforms like Hyperliquid.


Quantum Computing Poses Potential Threats to Bitcoin, But Current Research Shows Limitations

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Headlines suggest quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin's security, but academic research reveals limitations in potential attacks. Grover's algorithm could speed up mining, but the energy required makes it physically impossible. Factoring breakthroughs in quantum computing have been exaggerated, with most demonstrations using rigged numbers.


Here's the 'Fatal Mistake' Made During the FTX Collapse, Says Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao

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Changpeng Zhao reveals in his memoir that Sam Bankman-Fried casually requested billions during a call about Binance acquiring FTX, leading to a collapse when Alameda CEO disclosed a floor price for FTT. Despite the fallout, Binance's user funds remained secure during a $7 billion withdrawal bank run.


Federal Prosecutors Reject Ethereum Developer Roman Storm's Latest Plea

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Federal prosecutors have urged Judge Failla to dismiss Roman Storm's plea based on a recent Supreme Court ruling. They argue that Storm's awareness of Tornado Cash misuse sets his case apart from the Cox ruling.


Aave Token Falls After Chaos Labs Announces Departure, Adding to List of Exits

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AAVE token hit a nearly two-year low due to ongoing DAO disputes and following the recent V4 protocol launch. Chaos Labs announced its departure as a risk manager for Aave's DAO, leading to a 6% drop in AAVE in the last 24 hours.


Stablecoin Regulations Proposed by the FDIC Under the GENIUS Act Exclude Them From Deposit Insurance

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Proposed rules by the FDIC under the GENIUS Act aim to regulate stablecoins, setting standards for reserve assets, redemption processes, capital requirements, and risk management for supervised issuers. The rules exclude stablecoins from deposit insurance protections and mandate issuers to redeem tokens within two business days.


Suspects Charged in California 'Wrench Attack' Ring Targeting Crypto Holders

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Three suspects have been charged in a crypto wrench attack ring, believed to be part of a larger operation tied to similar crimes. The criminals target major cryptocurrency holders by researching their habits and then threatening them to gain access to accounts.


Bitcoin Investors on Edge After Trump Threatens to Eliminate Iran

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President Trump's ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz has caused market fluctuations, with oil prices soaring and stock futures dropping. The threat of war crimes and uncertainty in the crypto market have investors on edge.