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        <title><![CDATA[Operation Atlantic Freezes $12M in Crypto Scam Proceeds]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- $12 million in ill-gotten crypto assets frozen in a major crackdown  - Joint effort uncovers $45 million in fraud and identifies over 20,]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:12:30 GMT</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- $12 million in ill-gotten crypto assets frozen in a major crackdown  - Joint effort uncovers $45 million in fraud and identifies over 20,000 victims  On April 9, 2026, global authorities across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada froze $12 million tied to cryptocurrency scams in a coordinated enforcement campaign called "Operation Atlantic." The initiative uncovered more than $45 mi]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Iran Crypto Toll Claims Lack Verification Amid Geopolitical Tensions]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- Iran reportedly proposes $1 oil toll in Bitcoin, raising speculation.  - Tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz amid unverified crypto claim]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:14:33 GMT</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- Iran reportedly proposes $1 oil toll in Bitcoin, raising speculation.  - Tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz amid unverified crypto claims.  On April 8, 2026, reports surfaced that Iran plans to charge $1 per barrel of oil in Bitcoin for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The alleged proposal suggests vessels transporting oil would use Bitcoin (BTC) to]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin and Stablecoins: A Symbiotic Relationship Bolstering U.S. Monetary Dominance]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- Bitcoin’s reliance on dollar-pegged stablecoins creates mutual growth, asserts researcher Sam Lyman.  - U.S. monetary influence strengthe]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:11:45 GMT</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- Bitcoin’s reliance on dollar-pegged stablecoins creates mutual growth, asserts researcher Sam Lyman.  - U.S. monetary influence strengthens through digital dollar adoption, while China counters with the digital yuan and crypto bans.Sam Lyman, head of research at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, has highlighted the intertwined expansion of Bitcoin and US dollar-backed stablecoins. On April 5, 202]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Trump’s 48-Hour Iran Ultimatum Shakes Oil Markets, Inflates Tensions]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- Trump threatens Iran as Strait of Hormuz closure rattles oil markets.- Traders brace for heightened inflation and geopolitical risks this]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:12:37 GMT</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- Trump threatens Iran as Strait of Hormuz closure rattles oil markets.- Traders brace for heightened inflation and geopolitical risks this week.On March 22, 2026, The Guardian and Fox News reported that Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned that if the deadline, expiring Monday evening, was not met, Iran's power plan]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Iran Proposes Strait of Hormuz Tolls Amid Ongoing Conflict]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- Iranian lawmakers have proposed charging tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.  - Bitcoin remains resilient as the conflic]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:12:46 GMT</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- Iranian lawmakers have proposed charging tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.  - Bitcoin remains resilient as the conflict influences its role in geopolitical finance.  Iran’s proposal to implement tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz marks a strategic shift from military confrontation to economic leverage in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. On Ma]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Coinbase Commerce Tool Sparks Outcry Over Seed Phrase Risks]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- Coinbase Commerce raises security alarms with its withdrawal tool requesting seed phrases.  - Experts warn of phishing risks and regulato]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:12:46 GMT</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Roy]]></dc:creator>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- Coinbase Commerce raises security alarms with its withdrawal tool requesting seed phrases.  - Experts warn of phishing risks and regulatory scrutiny surrounding the controversial feature.  On March 19, 2026, Coinbase faced criticism after media reports highlighted a withdrawal tool on its Commerce platform that requests users to input their wallet seed phrases. This move has alarmed security ]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Crypto Lobby Spends $10M but Loses Illinois Primary]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton defeats crypto-backed Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi.  - Election highlights mounting voter dist]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:13:09 GMT</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton defeats crypto-backed Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi.  - Election highlights mounting voter distrust of cryptocurrency industry's influence.  In a stunning rebuke to crypto lobbyists who invested nearly $10 million, Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for an open U.S. Senate seat on March 18, 2026, defeating crypto-]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[ByteDance’s AI Tool Faces U.S. Shutdown Over Viral Copyright Rows]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 accused of viral copyright violations.  - Senators and Hollywood unite to demand its immediate shutdown.  On M]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:12:59 GMT</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Roy]]></dc:creator>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 accused of viral copyright violations.  - Senators and Hollywood unite to demand its immediate shutdown.  On March 17, 2026, CoinDesk reported that U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and Peter Welch of Vermont sent a formal letter to ByteDance CEO Liang Rubo, demanding the immediate shutdown of the company’s AI video tool, Seedance 2.0. The senators accused t]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Trump’s Iran Strike Spikes Oil 40%, Divides White House]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- Global oil prices surged 40% after the Trump administration's airstrike on Iran's Kharg Island.  - The escalation has sparked debate with]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:11:56 GMT</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- Global oil prices surged 40% after the Trump administration's airstrike on Iran's Kharg Island.  - The escalation has sparked debate within the White House and strained international alliances.  On March 14, 2026, Cryptopolitan reported that the Trump administration carried out a significant airstrike on Iran's Kharg Island, a critical hub responsible for 90% of the country’s crude oil export]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[South Korea’s FIU Proposes Bithumb’s 6-Month Suspension Over AML Failures]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- FIU proposes partial suspension of Bithumb operations over AML compliance gaps.  - Disciplinary actions against CEO Lee Jae-won signal ti]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:12:43 GMT</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Roy]]></dc:creator>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- FIU proposes partial suspension of Bithumb operations over AML compliance gaps.  - Disciplinary actions against CEO Lee Jae-won signal tightening crypto regulations.  South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has escalated its regulatory oversight, proposing a six-month suspension of operations for cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb due to anti-money laundering (AML) violations. On March 9]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[U.S. Congress Demands CBDC Ban as Senate Approves Housing Act]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- Lawmakers highlight threats to financial freedom and privacy.  - Senate backs temporary halt on CBDC issuance until 2031.  On March 8, ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Roy]]></dc:creator>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- Lawmakers highlight threats to financial freedom and privacy.  - Senate backs temporary halt on CBDC issuance until 2031.  On March 8, 2026, Cryptopolitan reported that a coalition of U.S. lawmakers, led by Representative Michael Cloud, is pushing for a permanent ban on the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Concerned that such a currency could harm financial freedoms and ]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kraken First Crypto Bank to Access Fed Payments]]></title>
        <link>https://www.unblockmedia.com/en/news/policy/00994/kraken-first-crypto-bank-to-access-fed-payments</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[- The Federal Reserve has approved Kraken Financial’s master account.  - This marks a milestone in integrating crypto firms into the US fin]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:12:48 GMT</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Roy]]></dc:creator>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- The Federal Reserve has approved Kraken Financial’s master account.  - This marks a milestone in integrating crypto firms into the US financial system.  On March 6, 2026, the US Federal Reserve approved a limited-purpose master account for Kraken Financial, the crypto-focused banking arm of Kraken. This makes Kraken the first cryptocurrency-related financial institution to gain direct access ]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Federal Authorities Recover $61M From Major Crypto Scam]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Summary  - Federal investigators seized $61 million in stolen USDT tied to a "pig-butchering" scam.  - Tether played a critical role in fr]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:13:17 GMT</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Roy]]></dc:creator>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Summary  - Federal investigators seized $61 million in stolen USDT tied to a "pig-butchering" scam.  - Tether played a critical role in freezing funds through blockchain analysis and legal collaboration.  On March 3, 2026, federal authorities in North Carolina successfully recovered over $61 million in stolen Tether (USDT) after dismantling a complex cryptocurrency scam known as "pig-butcherin]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Neutron Halts Services After Code Flaw, Fix Expected by March 9]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- White hats uncover Neutron's code flaw; services paused.  - User funds are secure, but core operations remain offline until March 9.  O]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:12:52 GMT</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Roy]]></dc:creator>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- White hats uncover Neutron's code flaw; services paused.  - User funds are secure, but core operations remain offline until March 9.  On March 3, 2026, Neutron, a major public Proof-of-Stake blockchain providing Bitcoin yield products, suspended its services after ethical researchers identified a critical vulnerability in its platform code. The company reassured users that funds remain safe a]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tether Ends CNH₮ Stablecoin Amid Low Demand – Halts Issuance Now]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- Tether discontinues issuance of CNH₮ tokens, with redemptions ceasing within a year.  - USDT's supply drops significantly in February, wh]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:11:32 GMT</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Roy]]></dc:creator>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- Tether discontinues issuance of CNH₮ tokens, with redemptions ceasing within a year.  - USDT's supply drops significantly in February, while USDC gains traction.  On February 21, 2026, Tether ceased issuance of its offshore Chinese yuan-backed stablecoin, CNH₮, citing insufficient demand and shifting market priorities. The decision marks the beginning of a gradual discontinuation process, wit]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Federal Judge Shields Kalshi’s $500K Contracts from State Ban]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- Tennessee court halts enforcement of local gambling laws against Kalshi  - Decision reaffirms CFTC’s regulatory authority over event cont]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:11:57 GMT</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Roy]]></dc:creator>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- Tennessee court halts enforcement of local gambling laws against Kalshi  - Decision reaffirms CFTC’s regulatory authority over event contracts  On February 20, 2026, Reuters reported that a federal judge in Tennessee issued a preliminary injunction preventing state officials from applying local gambling laws to Kalshi’s sports-related event contracts. The decision bolsters Kalshi’s position t]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Cyprus Supreme Court Advances $700 Million Crypto Fraud Investigation]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- Cyprus Supreme Court decision paves the way for safe deposit box search in $700 million scam.  - Ruling underscores European collaboratio]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:12:38 GMT</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Roy]]></dc:creator>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- Cyprus Supreme Court decision paves the way for safe deposit box search in $700 million scam.  - Ruling underscores European collaboration in crypto fraud crackdown.  In a February 16, 2026 decision, the Cyprus Supreme Court advanced a $700 million cryptocurrency fraud investigation, clearing authorities to open two safe deposit boxes linked to an Israeli couple implicated in a major cross-bo]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Roundhill Proposes ETFs to Let You Bet on 2028 Elections]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- Innovative plan aligns financial markets with election outcomes  - SEC reviewing groundbreaking ETFs tied to political predictions  On ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:11:45 GMT</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Roy]]></dc:creator>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- Innovative plan aligns financial markets with election outcomes  - SEC reviewing groundbreaking ETFs tied to political predictions  On February 15, 2026, multiple outlets including Cryptopolitan, Phemex, and TradingView News reported that Roundhill Investments has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce six exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the outcomes of the ]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[Frozen Bitcoin Leads to FreeCity Operator's Exposure, ZachXBT Claims]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- ZachXBT links FreeCity admin to money laundering, human trafficking.  - Alleged FreeCity operator denies accusations, counters ZachXBT's ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:11:53 GMT</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- ZachXBT links FreeCity admin to money laundering, human trafficking.  - Alleged FreeCity operator denies accusations, counters ZachXBT's claims.A frozen 10 BTC transaction has revealed the alleged operator of FreeCity, a notorious darknet marketplace tied to human trafficking and DPRK-linked money laundering. On February 14, 2026, ZachXBT, a prominent on-chain investigator, identified the use]]></content:encoded>
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        <title><![CDATA[BYD Fights Trump Tariffs, Suing for Billions in Refunds]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[- BYD takes on tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.  - Lawsuit aims for refunds as industry-wide cases aw]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:11:50 GMT</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[- BYD takes on tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.  - Lawsuit aims for refunds as industry-wide cases await resolution.  Chinese automaker BYD has filed a significant lawsuit against the U.S. government, challenging billions of dollars in tariffs imposed during the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Filed on Jan]]></content:encoded>
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