Binance France to close user accounts by Dec. 31
Summary: Binance France will close all user accounts on Dec. 31, charging monthly fees on remaining assets from Nov. 29, according to emails cited by media reports.
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Dutch Police Detain Up to 200 After Microsoft Site Breach
Summary: Authorities detained 150 to 200 people for trespassing at a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam after protesters breached the perimeter and clashed with police.
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Mizuho Cites Gridlock, Valuations in Healthcare Outlook
Summary: Mizuho's Jared Holz sees legislative gridlock and high pharma valuations limiting near-term healthcare gains, favoring medtech stocks over pharmaceuticals amid uncertain policy shifts.
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All Magnificent Seven Stocks Opt Out of OKX-ICE Token Venue
Summary: Apple and Meta joined objections to the OKX-ICE tokenized stock venue, meaning all seven Magnificent Seven tech giants have blocked listings on the platform.
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Ex-FBI agent admits stealing $2.5M in crypto for Portugal
Summary: Patrick Steven Yaroch, a former FBI counterintelligence agent, admitted to wire fraud and money laundering after stealing nearly $2.5 million in cryptocurrency from investigations.
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US Sanctions Eight Canadian Firms Over Iran Crypto Ties
Summary: The US Treasury sanctioned eight Canadian money-service businesses for allegedly facilitating digital asset transactions with Iranian entities and the IRGC.
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Nvidia Faces US Scrutiny Despite Trump Advisory Role
Summary: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces congressional pressure and planned tougher export controls despite his White House advisory role, as both parties target chip sales to China.
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US Labor Dept crypto 401(k) rule reaches White House
Summary: A US Labor Department proposal to facilitate crypto in 401(k) plans has reached White House review, though experts warn fiduciary hurdles remain for smaller tokens.
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TRM Labs Calls $6.3B Binance Hack an Act of Cyber War
Summary: TRM Labs executive Ari Redbord labeled the $6.3 billion Binance breach cyber war, attributing it to North Korea’s TraitorTrader group as stablecoin issuers froze $2.67 billion in assets.
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US Treasury bars MEXC over alleged $16B illicit flows
Summary: The US Treasury barred MEXC Global from the financial system, alleging the exchange facilitated $16 billion in transactions linked to sanctions evasion and cybercrime.
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Hyperliquid Strategies Seeks US Futures Broker License
Summary: Nasdaq-listed Hyperliquid Strategies applied for CFTC futures commission merchant status to offer regulated perpetual futures, alongside a $3.5 billion HYPE token holding.
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US Treasury Cuts Crypto Exchange MEXC From Financial System
Summary: The US Treasury barred crypto exchange MEXC from the American financial system, alleging it facilitated $16 billion in illicit transactions tied to Iran, North Korea and Russia.
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Russia finalizes crypto trading rules for retail investors
Summary: The central bank finalized regulations allowing exchanges to offer Bitcoin, Ether and Tether to retail investors starting Nov. 17, with annual purchase caps for non-qualified buyers.
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Ex-FBI Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing $2.47M in Crypto
Summary: Patrick Steven Yaroch admitted to wire fraud and money laundering after stealing cryptocurrency from FBI investigation wallets, facing up to 20 years in prison.
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Thailand SEC Files Criminal Case Against Bitget Operator
Summary: Thailand’s SEC filed a criminal complaint against Bitget operator BG Limited for unlicensed operations and ordered an access block starting December 5.
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CoreWeave Bond Yield Tops 16% as AI Credit Costs Surge
Summary: CoreWeave's 2032 bond yield exceeded 16% and its credit default swaps spiked above 1,289 basis points, reflecting rising borrowing costs for AI infrastructure firms.
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US Labor Dept Crypto 401(k) Rule Reaches White House
Summary: A final Department of Labor rule easing alternative assets like crypto into 401(k) plans arrived at the White House for review, marking a key step toward implementation.
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Nigeria bans algorithmic stablecoins in new crypto rules
Summary: The Central Bank of Nigeria issued immediate regulations banning algorithmic stablecoins and setting capital requirements for licensed virtual asset operators.
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Democrats Win Congress, Set to Reshape Crypto Bill
Summary: Democrats won both chambers in the 2026 midterms, positioning Senator Elizabeth Warren to lead banking oversight and reshape the stalled CLARITY Act amid industry spending.
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Greece sets 10% crypto tax starting in 2027
Summary: The Hellenic Parliament approved a 10% levy on cryptocurrency gains effective Jan. 1, 2027, with higher rates for staking income and exemptions for small investors.
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