Bitcoin Dev Proposes Quantum Landmines to Deter Theft
Summary: Developer Cory Fields outlined thought experiments for quantum landmines and auctions to penalize thieves, requiring new consensus rules and quantum-safe wallets.
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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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Binance CFO Kaiser Ng to depart after five-year tenure
Summary: Binance finance chief Kaiser Ng is leaving to pursue a new venture after more than five years, with Justin Yek named as his successor, the exchange confirmed.
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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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Berkshire Hathaway Doubles Q3 Buybacks to $9.6 Billion
Summary: Berkshire Hathaway repurchased $9.6 billion in stock during the third quarter as operating earnings fell 5.8% and overall profits dropped 28% amid weaker insurance results.
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Bitcoin holders receive eCash tokens after October fork
Summary: Paul Sztorc launched the eCash network on Oct. 29, distributing ECX to Bitcoin holders at block 973,728. NeoxEX lists the token while CoinW plans future support.
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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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Polymarket probes $200K bet placed before Senate poll
Summary: Vanderbilt researchers flagged a near-$200,000 Polymarket wager on Pete Ricketts made an hour before a favorable poll. The user won over $77,000 as platforms investigate.
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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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Gnosis Pay breach leaks card data, wallet addresses
Summary: Gnosis Pay disclosed a security breach exposing payment card details, personal data and crypto wallet addresses, though it stated customer funds remain unaffected.
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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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Greece Passes Crypto Tax Law With 10% Gains Levy
Summary: Greece’s parliament passed a bill imposing a 10% capital-gains tax on crypto profits and 15% on staking income, effective January 1, 2027, with a €500 exemption threshold.
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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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Strive buys 15,124 Bitcoin in October to close gap on rivals
Summary: Strive purchased 15,124 Bitcoin in October, bringing its total holdings to 43,124 BTC and positioning it as the fourth-largest publicly traded corporate holder.
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