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CFTC, US soldier accused of illegal Polymarket bet spar over interpretation of prediction markets

CFTC, US soldier accused of illegal Polymarket bet spar over interpretation of prediction markets 2026-08-25 at 00:33 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright A judge stayed the CFTC’s civil case against a soldier who allegedly used nonpublic information for a Polymarket bet, but the regulator is trying to weigh in on the criminal case. This article

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Gemini plans to distribute crypto prediction markets through Apex brokerages

Gemini plans to distribute crypto prediction markets through Apex brokerages 2026-08-24 at 23:46 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The proposed deal would make Gemini the exclusive venue for crypto event contracts offered through Apex’s FCM, expanding its prediction-market reach to brokerage clients. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Lady Gaga’s tech bro fiancée launches weird new startup with a skin-crawling touch

Lady Gaga’s tech bro fiancée launches weird new startup with a skin-crawling touch 2026-08-24 at 23:08 By Annie Gaus Lady Gaga’s techie fiancée Michael Polansky has quietly launched a buzzy startup that harvests human skin left over from plastic surgery to help develop super-advanced cosmetic products. Polansky, the 42-year old entrepreneur and Harvard grad who

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Bernstein sees new USDC growth cycle, sets $140 Circle price target

Bernstein sees new USDC growth cycle, sets $140 Circle price target 2026-08-24 at 23:00 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi USDC supply increased by roughly $2 billion in seven days, with Bernstein citing higher transaction activity and several factors that could support further growth. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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ReliaQuest Confirms ShinyHunters Hack, but Says Impact Was Limited

ReliaQuest Confirms ShinyHunters Hack, but Says Impact Was Limited 2026-08-24 at 20:38 By Eduard Kovacs A ReliaQuest employee fell victim to a phishing attack and the hackers gained access to a dashboard. The post ReliaQuest Confirms ShinyHunters Hack, but Says Impact Was Limited appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Strive buys 1,110 Bitcoin for $81.5M, holdings top 21K BTC; ASST shares surge 11%

Strive buys 1,110 Bitcoin for $81.5M, holdings top 21K BTC; ASST shares surge 11% 2026-08-24 at 19:44 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar Strive’s Nasdaq-traded shares surged more than 11% as the Bitcoin treasury company said it paid an average of $73,409 per BTC, pushing its holdings to 21,356 Bitcoin. This article is an excerpt from

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Crypto advocacy groups oppose Illinois digital asset tax in court

Crypto advocacy groups oppose Illinois digital asset tax in court 2026-08-24 at 19:05 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Following a similar lawsuit filed by the Digital Chamber in July, two digital asset advocacy groups challenged Illinois’ 0.2% crypto tax on constitutional and due process grounds. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original

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Bitmine extends 14-month ETH buying pace as Ether breaks above $2.5K

Bitmine extends 14-month ETH buying pace as Ether breaks above $2.5K 2026-08-24 at 18:29 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi Ether’s breakout above $2,500 has put the spotlight back on corporate ETH treasuries, with Bitmine now nearing its long-stated accumulation target. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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⚡ Weekly Recap: AI-Powered PLC Attacks, GitLab Attacks, Stripe Key Leaks and More

⚡ Weekly Recap: AI-Powered PLC Attacks, GitLab Attacks, Stripe Key Leaks and More 2026-08-24 at 17:32 By A package gets installed. A login prompt opens. A box sits exposed to the internet. Nothing looks unusual yet. That’s roughly the mood this week. Trusted tools turn hostile, old weak spots get fresh attention, AI makes exploit

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Suspected Iran-linked attack knocked UK power plant offline for days

Suspected Iran-linked attack knocked UK power plant offline for days 2026-08-24 at 17:22 By Zeljka Zorz News that suspected Iranian hackers caused the shutdown of a British power plant broke over the weekend, raising the question of whether UK’s power grid and, indeed, the country’s critical infrastructure can fend off destructive cyber attacks. According to

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WordlistLoader Delivers Amatera via ClickFix, SynkLoader Phishes Windows Passwords

WordlistLoader Delivers Amatera via ClickFix, SynkLoader Phishes Windows Passwords 2026-08-24 at 17:22 By Cybersecurity researchers have flagged two new malware families called WordlistLoader and SynkLoader that’s used to deliver next-stage payloads and likely sell access to ransomware groups. According to findings from Gen Digital, WordlistLoader is being used to deliver Amatera Stealer (aka ACR Stealer

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Zondacrypto boss seeks leniency for testimony on political ties: Report

Zondacrypto boss seeks leniency for testimony on political ties: Report 2026-08-24 at 17:00 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Przemysław Kral reportedly faces a fraud charge and is cooperating with Polish prosecutors as estimated customer losses reach $650 million. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Bitget CEO isn’t buying the Bitcoin rally — She’s waiting for $50K

Bitget CEO isn’t buying the Bitcoin rally — She’s waiting for $50K 2026-08-24 at 16:30 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons Bitget CEO Gracy Chen doesn’t believe the current Bitcoin rally is sustainable, and she aims to buy more BTC around the $50K mark later in 2026 or early next year. This article is an excerpt

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