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Sam Altman-Backed Bitcoin-Only Life Insurer Raises $37.5 Million
A Sam Altman-backed life insurer operating entirely on the Bitcoin blockchain has raised $37.5 million in funding led…
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A French committee has backed a 30% crypto exit tax for the wealthy and a levy on stablecoin swaps, but rejected the broader 2027 budget containing them.
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Markets
Bitcoin and Ether Liquidity Rebuilds One Year After Flash Crash
flash crash — Bitcoin and Ethereum liquidity has surpassed pre-crash levels, but altcoin markets continue to face risks…
Markets
Ether ETFs See Nine-Day Outflow Streak as Solana Fund Run Ends
Spot Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana ETFs all saw net outflows last week, ending Solana's 14-week inflow run and…
Regulation
CFTC Proposes New Rules Defining Prediction Markets and Gambling
The CFTC proposes new rules to define prediction markets as swaps and exclude gambling, clarifying its jurisdiction over…
Markets
Ledger Investigates Fund Losses After Users Buy Devices From CryptoBilis Reseller
Ledger investigates fund losses from users who bought devices from the CryptoBilis reseller, warning customers not to set…
Altcoins
Starknet Token Surges 20% on Plan to Become Independent L1 Blockchain
Starknet's STRK token surges 20% as developers propose transforming the Ethereum layer-2 into an independent, quantum-resistant layer-1 blockchain.