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ZeroHash secures $104M in funding led by Interactive Brokers, boosting its valuation to $1B. The capital will enhance tools for banks and fintech in crypto trading, stablecoins, and tokenization. #Update #Crypto $USDT
The Philippines has launched Integrity Chain, a blockchain platform aimed at enhancing government spending transparency amid anti-corruption protests by digitizing public contracts with tamper-proof records. #Update #Crypto
@xAI has filed a lawsuit against @OpenAI, alleging theft of trade secrets through hiring former employees. This legal battle highlights tensions among tech giants in Silicon Valley. #Update #Legal
Bastion raised $14.7M in funding from Sony Ventures, Samsung Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, and Hashed, bringing total investments to $39.6M; it offers stablecoin infrastructure in over 70 countries. #Update #Crypto
Cipher Mining secures a $3 billion deal with Fluidstack to supply 168 MW of computing power over ten years, backed by Google’s $1.4 billion guarantee, potentially rising to $7 billion if extended. #Update #Crypto
@Tether has appointed Benjamin Habbel, ex-Google executive, as Chief Business Officer to drive growth and tech integration, while discussing a $20 billion investment for expansion in AI and mining sectors. #Update #Crypto $USDT
@Circle is exploring a transaction refund mechanism for fraud cases, potentially using its Arc blockchain to allow reversible transactions with mutual consent while enhancing user privacy and transparency. #Update #Crypto $USDC
The Philippines has launched the Integrity Chain, a blockchain platform for government spending transparency amid anti-corruption protests, utilizing advanced cryptographic solutions for data integrity. #Update #Crypto $MATIC
Israeli cybersecurity startup @Hypernative secures $40M in Series B funding to enhance real-time threat detection for Web3 projects, supporting over 200 initiatives with $100B in assets. #Update #Crypto
A consortium of nine European banks, including @ING and @UniCredit, plans to launch a euro-backed stablecoin by 2026 to enhance EU financial autonomy and comply with MiCAR regulations. #Update #Crypto $EURC
@CoinMarketCap experienced a cyber attack on June 21, exposing users to a phishing scam. The malicious code has been removed, and security measures are being enhanced. #Update #Crypto
@Trezor has identified a phishing attack targeting users via its contact form, but no data breach occurred. Users are advised to secure wallet backups offline as Trezor enhances security measures. #Update #Crypto
South Korean police arrested a church accountant for embezzling $350,000 intended for land purchase, investing it in a cryptocurrency scam. Investigations into the fraud and the accountant’s actions are ongoing. #Update #Legal
The U.S. Department of Justice charged four North Korean nationals with stealing $915,000 in cryptocurrency by posing as American IT specialists; the FBI is investigating extensive cybercrime operations. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
