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Regulation
US reportedly targets $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto, but evidence is limited
The U.S. reportedly plans to seize $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto, but official records confirm only sanctions against a digital asset network and a $61 million forfeiture case.
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Business
CZ warns Ledger users over suspected counterfeit wallet supply chain attack
Changpeng Zhao urges recent Ledger buyers to verify device authenticity amid an alleged localized supply chain attack. The vendor, affected-device count and reported crypto losses remain unconfirmed, while Ledger recommends official checks and support.
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Markets
Bitway’s 10.8% Rise Looks Like Momentum, Not a Fresh Catalyst
Bitway’s BTW token jumped 10.8% to $1.54 as momentum, altcoin rotation and its Bitcoin-compatible Layer 1 narrative outweighed concerns over supply and adoption risks ahead.
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Business
Unverified Ledger Drain Claims Put Crypto Users on Alert
Unverified reports claiming Ledger users lost crypto holdings are raising security concerns. Alleged losses could reach $100 million, but Ledger has not confirmed a company-wide exploit or identified the cause.
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DeFi
Hashi brings institutional Bitcoin lending to Sui without moving BTC offchain
Sui is preparing to launch Hashi, a Bitcoin-backed lending protocol that keeps BTC on Bitcoin while issuing hBTC on Sui, backed by more than $500 million in commitments.
DeFi ·
Business
Securitize brings 12 tokenized US stocks to Solana as venues take shape
Securitize is bringing tokenized shares of 12 major US companies to Solana, offering extended trading and USDC settlement while raising questions about ownership, liquidity, custody, voting rights and the future of regulated onchain markets.
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Protocols
Solana’s 200 Millisecond Upgrade Puts Its Execution Clock to the Test
Solana is targeting 200-millisecond blocks, promising faster application responses while keeping theoretical compute throughput steady and testing validator performance, transaction timing and network decentralization under pressure.
Protocols ·
Regulation
ESMA gives EU crypto platforms until January 8 to wind down non-MiCA stablecoins
ESMA has told EU-authorized crypto platforms to stop supporting new activity in non-MiCA stablecoins and resolve existing customer exposures by January 8, 2027, affecting USDT, PYUSD and exchange liquidity.
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Markets
NEAR’s 12.6% Drop Looks Like a Market Selloff With a Security Overhang
NEAR fell 12.6% as a broad crypto selloff collided with profit-taking, crowded Intents positioning and lingering questions about security, controls and the project’s expanding operating model.
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