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Crypto.com launches OG, a CFTC-regulated prediction markets platform, amid state enforcement actions against unlicensed sports wagering. CEO Nick Lundgren highlights federal compliance advantage. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin stabilizes above $74,000, but analysts warn of fragile momentum and potential downside risks. Institutional interest near $76,000 could provide relief. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Rui-Siang Lin sentenced to 30 years for operating Incognito Market, a $105M crypto-fueled dark web drug platform. He stole $1M in user deposits before his arrest. #Breaking #Legal
The Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks to block @Coinbase from offering event contracts without a state license, citing unfair competition and regulatory non-compliance. #Breaking #Legal
An alleged Bitcoin ransom note has emerged in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, with authorities treating it as a potential kidnapping. #Update #Legal
Vitalik Buterin suggests Ethereum should reduce reliance on layer-2 networks, citing decentralization concerns and urging developers to offer value beyond scaling. #Update #Crypto $ETH
RentAHuman.ai launched, enabling AI to hire humans for real-world tasks. The platform saw over 1,000 signups within hours, briefly crashing the site. #Update #AI
Ark Invest increased its holdings in @Circle, BitMine Immersion Technologies, and @Coinbase amid a Bitcoin price drop, acquiring shares worth over $8.7M and $6M respectively. #Breaking #Crypto
Jeffrey Epstein was an early investor in @Coinbase, investing $3M in 2014 through Blockchain Capital. The revelation raises questions about early crypto funding ethics. #Breaking #Legal
Senator Chris Murphy warns of potential criminal conduct over a $187 million UAE payment linked to Trump and the transfer of restricted U.S. defense technology. #Breaking #Legal
SpaceX acquires xAI, integrating AI development to address Earth-based infrastructure limits, with plans for orbital data centers powered by solar energy. #Update #Tech @SpaceX