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A proposed LAPTOP memecoin associated with Hunter Biden has drawn backlash from crypto traders. Kraken deleted a promotional post, while a media group named in the token’s distribution distanced itself from the project.
CoinDesk reports that Bitcoin’s daily chart has triggered a golden cross, a technical signal indicating the potential for a longer-term bullish trend in the cryptocurrency.
AUSTRAC removed 45 crypto and remittance registrations in a yearlong review, including canceled, suspended and unrenewed registrations. The regulator said action against GetCoins helped disrupt organized investment scams.
Bitcoin dropped below $79,000 on Tuesday as major cryptocurrencies declined. Zcash led losses, while most major tokens, including Bitcoin, NEAR Protocol and Nexus Labs, retained weekly gains. Traders continued to price roughly 60% odds of a Fed hike next week.
White-hat actors have returned $270 million in Bitcoin, or 85% of the funds withdrawn from Liquid’s federation wallet during a security incident. The recovery comes as Liquid prepares to restart its network.
A Tether-backed crypto exchange has frozen withdrawals after reporting that more than $7 million moved from custody to outside wallets. The exchange said recovery efforts are still at an early stage, according to CryptoSlate.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich addressed shareholder concerns, acknowledging that the company had not adequately explained its structure. He also denied involvement in MMXX Ventures’ trading decisions, but shareholders say key questions remain unanswered.
A self-described white-hat party returned 3,400 BTC to Liquid Network’s federation wallet after bridge nodes were patched, while roughly 598.5 BTC—near $47 million—remains at the holder address.
A Gamers Nexus investigation reportedly found LG TVs scanning home-network devices and capturing microphone audio while their screens appeared off, four months after LG told Texas regulators it had fixed its tracking practices.
The UK’s FCA is reportedly weighing whether to lift its ban on prediction markets and binary options for retail investors. Companies have been prohibited from selling, marketing or distributing the products in the UK since 2019.
Biden's LAPTOP meme coin is due to drop this week, but Decrypt reports that crypto traders have shown little enthusiasm so far. The report provides no price, volume, or market-cap details.
Hackers tied to the Liquid incident returned about $270 million in Bitcoin after taking $320 million, while nearly 600 BTC remains outstanding, Decrypt reported. Blockstream said Liquid’s bridge nodes had been patched in an on-chain message.
Hunter Biden reportedly plans to launch the LAPTOP memecoin and distribute 200 million tokens to Substack subscribers, mailing-list members and investors in President Donald Trump’s TRUMP memecoin.
