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Coinbase has launched its USDC borrowing service in the UK, allowing users to borrow against Bitcoin, Ether, and cbETH. Utilizing Morpho smart contracts, the product offers variable rates and rapid loan disbursement, integrating crypto-backed borrowing into a user-friendly app experience.

Startale Group is expanding into Abu Dhabi after joining Hub71's Digital Assets cohort, enhancing its blockchain and stablecoin initiatives. This move aligns with the UAE's crypto ambitions, facilitating regulatory clarity and access to key partners.

Major U.S. law firms are advising clients that AI chatbot conversations, like those with Anthropic’s Claude, may be discoverable in court, following a ruling that such chats lack attorney-client privilege. This has led firms to include warnings in client contracts.

Grinex has halted trading following a significant cyberattack, alleging foreign state involvement, particularly from Western entities. Linked to the sanctioned exchange Garantex, Grinex's ties to the ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 elevate the situation's geopolitical implications.

Circle has launched USDC Bridge, a service designed to simplify cross-chain transfers of USDC through a burn-and-mint model. It promises upfront fees, live tracking, and automatic gas handling, aiming to reduce user uncertainty and streamline the transfer process.

Bitcoin surged past $77,000 as Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping, easing market fears and triggering a risk-on rally. Stocks rose and oil prices fell sharply, reflecting renewed investor confidence despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Flow Capital Partners plans to tokenize its $150 million private credit fund via DigiFT, aiming to raise an additional $30 million this year and scale to $250 million by 2026. This move highlights the growing trend of real-world asset tokenization beyond pilot projects.

The Ethereum Foundation supports Ketman, which identified 100 suspected North Korean IT workers infiltrating crypto firms via fake identities. The project suggests hiring honeypots to detect threats early, emphasizing the need for security measures at the recruitment stage, not just post-attack.

Alcoa is close to selling its dormant Massena East smelter in New York to NYDIG, enhancing the latter's Bitcoin mining presence. The site offers valuable infrastructure and hydropower, signaling a shift in industrial usage.

Charles Hoskinson critiques the Bitcoin quantum protection proposal, asserting it may leave 1.7 million BTC unrecoverable, particularly older coins before 2013. He challenges claims of recovery, emphasizing the risk to Satoshi Nakamoto's holdings.

Major U.S. law firms are advising clients that AI chatbot conversations, like those with Anthropic’s Claude, may be discoverable in court, following a ruling that such chats lack attorney-client privilege. This has led firms to include warnings in client contracts.

Circle faces a lawsuit from Drift investor Joshua McCollum over its handling of $230 million in USDC linked to the Drift Protocol hack, claiming the company failed to intervene during stolen fund transfers. The case raises questions about the legal responsibilities of crypto firms in similar situations.

Grinex has halted trading following a significant cyberattack, alleging foreign state involvement, particularly from Western entities. Linked to the sanctioned exchange Garantex, Grinex's ties to the ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 elevate the situation's geopolitical implications.

The Ethereum Foundation's Ketman Project identified 100 suspected North Korean IT workers in Web3 firms and warned 53 projects about potential threats. The findings highlight the security risks posed by hiring embedded malicious developers, emphasizing the need for vigilance in crypto security beyond mere technical defenses.

Flow Capital Partners plans to tokenize its $150 million private credit fund via DigiFT, aiming to raise an additional $30 million this year and scale to $250 million by 2026. This move highlights the growing trend of real-world asset tokenization beyond pilot projects.

Solana's recent teaser about XRP has sparked excitement in the XRP community, hinting at potential integration. While no formal plans are confirmed, it suggests renewed focus on wrapped XRP, aiming to enhance adoption and expand Solana's asset offerings.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire advocates for a yuan-backed stablecoin, viewing it as a strategic element in the competition among national currencies. He believes stablecoins are essential for enhancing global currency reach, particularly for China in its aim to internationalize the yuan within the next three to five years.

Major U.S. law firms are advising clients that AI chatbot conversations, like those with Anthropic’s Claude, may be discoverable in court, following a ruling that such chats lack attorney-client privilege. This has led firms to include warnings in client contracts.

A researcher revealed a counterfeit Ledger Nano S Plus purchased from a Chinese marketplace that failed authenticity checks, indicating a sophisticated scam. Firmware analysis suggested components linked to Espressif Systems, highlighting risks when buying hardware wallets from unofficial sources.

Grinex has halted trading following a significant cyberattack, alleging foreign state involvement, particularly from Western entities. Linked to the sanctioned exchange Garantex, Grinex's ties to the ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 elevate the situation's geopolitical implications.