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Senate Floats Crypto Market Principles Amid Legislative Gridlock and Political Divide
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Senate Floats Crypto Market Principles Amid Legislative Gridlock and Political Divide

In a sparsely attended hearing on Tuesday, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s Subcommittee on Digital Assets laid out a set of principles for future crypto market regulation despite having no actual legislation on the table. The discussion, framed around providing clearer regulatory lanes and investor protections, highlighted both urgency and uncertainty as lawmakers struggle to

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Chatlyn Raises $8.6M to Revolutionize Hotel Communications with Multilingual AI
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Chatlyn Raises $8.6M to Revolutionize Hotel Communications with Multilingual AI

VIENNA— In a major step towards transforming hotel guest engagement, Vienna-based startup Chatlyn has closed an $8.6 million Series A funding round led by London’s Smedvig Ventures. The raise includes backing from notable angel investor Andreas Burike (of AnyDesk), Austrian transport operator Blaguss, and other hospitality-focused contributors. Bolstered by a grant from Austria’s Research Promotion

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Western Visayas Eyes Global Spotlight as Healthcare Tech Services Hub
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Western Visayas Eyes Global Spotlight as Healthcare Tech Services Hub

ILOILO CITY— Western Visayas is setting its sights on becoming a global leader in healthcare technology services, as regional and national stakeholders gathered this week for a two-day Healthcare Information Management System (HIMS) conference to chart the future of the sector in the region. Led by the Department of Trade and Industry Region 6 (DTI-6),

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Mutuum Finance Presale Soars DeFi Utility and High Returns Attract Investors
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Mutuum Finance Presale Soars: DeFi Utility and High Returns Attract Investors

Mutuum Finance: A Rising Star in Decentralized Lending Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is rapidly gaining significant traction, propelled by a fast-moving presale and a compelling use case rooted in decentralized lending. Positioned as a strong contender for portfolios seeking substantial growth potential in 2025, Mutuum Finance is emerging as a standout DeFi presale token. Its innovative

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Crypto Kidnappings Surge as Digital Fortunes Make Investors a Target
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Crypto Kidnappings Surge as Digital Fortunes Make Investors a Target

As Bitcoin and other digital currencies reach new heights, a disturbing trend is casting a shadow over the financial freedom promised by crypto. Violent crimes including kidnappings and so-called “wrench attacks”—are ”increasingly targeting crypto investors, drawing attention to the very real physical risks of digital wealth. In recent months, high-profile incidents have brought this threat

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EU Financial Watchdogs Sound Alarm on Crypto Crime at High-Level Roundtable in Strasbourg
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EU Financial Watchdogs Sound Alarm on Crypto Crime at High-Level Roundtable in Strasbourg

STRASBOURG— In a significant show of cross-border cooperation, Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) from across the European Union gathered in Strasbourg this week to address growing concerns over the use of crypto-assets and decentralised finance (DeFi) for money laundering and terrorist financing. The high-level roundtable, co-organised by the Council of Europe, the French FIU (Tracfin), and

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OpenAI and Jony Ive’s io Tease AI Device in Court Battle Over In-Ear Tech
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OpenAI and Jony Ive’s io Tease AI Device in Court Battle Over In-Ear Tech

OpenAI’s secretive push into consumer hardware is now under public scrutiny, thanks to court filings in a trademark dispute involving Jony Ive’s new venture, io, and Google-backed startup iyO. Though much of the project remains under wraps, the documents reveal a clearer picture of how OpenAI and Ive’s team are reimagining the AI device and

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Trump’s Iran Strike Rattles Global Markets as Crypto Investors Rush to Blockchain Cloud Mining
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Trump’s Iran Strike Rattles Global Markets as Crypto Investors Rush to Blockchain Cloud Mining

In a turbulent turn of events that has roiled international markets, U.S. President Donald Trump authorised airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites on June 21, 2025, thrusting the Middle East back into global headlines and sending shockwaves through financial systems. As panic swept across oil, equities, and bond markets, even the cryptocurrency sector, once viewed as

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Crypto Market Rebounds from Fear Zone as Bitcoin Holds $102K and Sentiment Improves
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Crypto Market Rebounds from Fear Zone as Bitcoin Holds $102K and Sentiment Improves

The cryptocurrency market bounced back at the start of the new week after briefly dipping into a fear-driven slump over the weekend. With geopolitical tensions casting a shadow over global markets, crypto capitalisation fell to $3.03 trillion before rebounding to $3.12 trillion as investor confidence returned. According to market analysts, the weekend dip was largely

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