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The Consumer Federation of America reported that cryptocurrency scams and cybercrimes resulted in estimated losses of $80.7 billion, with investment fraud being the largest category at $8.6 billion. The FBI's complaint center recorded over 1 million complaints, totaling $20.9 billion in losses.
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Humanity Protocol's native token H plummeted over 80% due to a coordinated attack across Ethereum and BNB Chain, resulting in a $36 million theft. The breach, involving compromised private keys, led to the minting of 200,000,005 H through malicious contract upgrades.
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Yuga Labs rescued $570,000 worth of NFTs from an exploit on the defunct Floor Protocol. The operation saved 29 Bored Apes and two CryptoPunks, among other Ethereum-based tokens, preventing further malicious exploitation.
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Bitcoin has experienced a 27% decline in 2026 due to reduced inflows, with retail investors shifting focus to AI stocks. Bernstein analysts view this as a sign of institutional stability rather than decline, with net inflows dropping by 80% compared to 2025.
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has formally applied for a presidential pardon after being convicted on fraud and conspiracy charges in 2024. The application process may take months or years, and details are currently unknown as applications are not publicized.
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The feud between Justin Sun's HTX and World Liberty Financial has intensified with the delisting of USD1, following allegations of coercion and defamation.
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JPMorgan analysts believe Strategy's future now depends on its cash reserves, as recent Bitcoin sales have impacted investor confidence. Despite a symbolic sale of 32 BTC, the company's stockpile remains substantial at $53.3 billion, with plans to manage debt and dividends.
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Zcash's market cap recovered to $7.5 billion after a proposal for the "Ironwood" upgrade was introduced to address a critical bug. The upgrade aims to verify the circulating supply and strengthen security measures for the privacy coin.
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BitMine Immersion Technologies recently made its largest ETH purchase of 126,971 ETH, worth around $214 million. The firm sees a strengthening case for Ethereum after a vulnerability was discovered in Zcash. BitMine's treasury now holds 5,543,872 ETH, valued at $9.3 billion.
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FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud and money laundering, has applied for a pardon from President Trump. The pardon application was reported by Bloomberg News and comes after Trump pardoned hundreds of individuals, including many convicted of financial crimes.
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Strategy purchased 1,550 BTC for $101 million, increasing its stockpile to 845,256 Bitcoin worth $53.3 billion. Despite a recent 24% drop in shares, the firm rebounded with a 3.4% increase following the purchase. The company also bolstered its cash reserves by $80 million for managing dividend payments and debt obligations.