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Crypto swap held for an AML check: why it happens and what to do
Why a crypto swap gets held for an AML check: address risk scoring, links to sanctions, hacks and mixers. What to do: exchange code, support chat, refund address.
US government moves 9,261 seized bitcoin worth $770 million to Coinbase Prime
In two days the US sent about 9,261 BTC worth $770M to Coinbase Prime. Where the coins came from, what the 2,456 BTC from unknown wallets are and will it be sold?
ESMA Gives EU Crypto Firms Three Months to Drop Stablecoins Without MiCA Authorization
ESMA gave licensed EU crypto firms until January 8, 2027 to wind down services with stablecoins lacking MiCA authorization. What it means for USDT holders.
The 2027 privacy coins list: Monero, Zcash and the rest
Which cryptocurrencies hide transfers in 2027: Monero, Zcash, Litecoin MWEB, Dash, Firo, Pirate Chain, Beam and Grin. How their privacy works and where to buy.
Samsung Wallet launches USDC: stablecoin transfers for 82 million Galaxy phones in the US
In late October, Samsung Wallet in the US adds USDC transfers to external wallets and banks in 60+ countries. How it works, who holds the money and where Solana fits in.
BaFin Denies Bitcoin.de a MiCA License: Trading Halted Since June, What Happens to Client Coins
Germany refused futurum bank a MiCA license, and Bitcoin.de trading has been halted since June 12. What happens to 1.1 million clients' coins and what to do now.
Address poisoning: how scammers steal your USDT with a single "dust" entry in your transaction history and how to protect yourself
What is address poisoning: how scammers plant a look-alike address in your wallet history, why a test transfer won't save you and how to check an address.
Bitmine will stop buying ether at 5% of supply: ETH falls 5% as the market loses its biggest buyer
Tom Lee says Bitmine will stop buying ETH at 5% of supply, about 100,000 coins away. Ether fell 5% and BMNR 7%. What the market loses without this buyer.
Europol and an Ethereum researcher warned about key risk on the same day: what bunker mode is and whether you should move your coins
On October 7, Europol named crypto wallets the weak spot against quantum computers, and Justin Drake urged planning for bunker mode. Which addresses are already exposed?
Cardano launches tokens that issuers can freeze and seize: what CIP-0113 is and who it affects
On October 7, Cardano switched on CIP-0113: token issuers can require KYC, freeze or seize coins. What it leaves untouched and why self-custody won't help here.
Bitcoin falls below $84,000: $487 million in long liquidations in a day, ether hit harder
Overnight into Oct 7, bitcoin fell below $84,000 and $555M in positions were liquidated in a day, with more ETH longs wiped out than BTC. What happened and key levels.
Abstract is shutting down, the second Ethereum layer 2 to go in a week. How to withdraw your coins before Dec 15
Abstract, the network from the owner of Pudgy Penguins, shuts down on Dec 15. How to withdraw ETH and tokens via Migration Hub or the bridge and avoid fake sites.