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A TaskUs employee allegedly stole and sold Coinbase customer data, affecting at least 69,000 users and causing losses of up to $400 million. The scheme involved insider co-workers and hackers, with TaskUs accused of covering up the breach while Coinbase reimbursed affected customers and tightened security.

Bitwise has asked US regulators to approve an exchange-traded fund that invests in both stablecoin companies and crypto assets. The plan follows a surge in stablecoin supply and tokenised assets this year, aiming for a launch before the end of 2025 if the SEC agrees.

The Trump family’s American Bitcoin Corp started trading on Nasdaq, raising $2.1 billion and holding 2,443 Bitcoins to offer investors regulated crypto exposure. This comes as Donald Trump’s administration eases crypto regulations, boosting family-held digital assets worth over $5 billion.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his efforts to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook just as the central bank prepares to deliver one of its most pivotal rate cuts set for September 17.

US lawmakers are meeting with crypto leaders to discuss a bill that would let the government buy one million Bitcoin over five years. The plan aims to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve using budget-neutral funding, but it needs wider political support to move forward.

Within hours of the tragic death of American political commentator Charlie Kirk, opportunistic actors in the crypto space launched multiple meme coins tied to the incident. The move drew sharp criticism, raising fresh ethical concerns over profiteering from real-world tragedies.

The first US Dogecoin ETF, DOJE, is set to launch, giving institutional investors regulated access to the meme coin through a Cayman Islands subsidiary and derivatives. The move sparks debate, with critics calling it high-fee speculation while supporters say it shows crypto communities can push tokens into mainstream financial structures.

A Texas court ruled that Nathan Fuller, who admitted running a crypto Ponzi scheme, cannot use bankruptcy to escape his debts. He now remains personally liable for more than $12.5 million owed to investors.

The SEC announced a plan to create clear rules for crypto, saying most tokens are not securities and introducing a framework for unified regulation. The agency also supports “super-app” platforms that combine trading, lending, and staking under one licence to encourage innovation while protecting investors.