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US Investigates Binance Over Alleged Iranian Bitcoin Transactions

Federal authorities, including the U.S. Department of Justice, are investigating whether Binance permitted entities connected to Iran to bypass sanctions through its cryptocurrency platform.

Mastermind of $245M Cryptocurrency Heist Enters Guilty Plea

Malone Lam, a 22-year-old Singapore native living in Miami, has pleaded guilty to masterminding an international cybercrime ring that stole $245 million in cryptocurrency to fund an extravagant lifestyle.
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CFTC Introduces Fresh Cryptocurrency Regulations

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IMF Commends El Salvador While Urging Bitcoin Rollback

The International Monetary Fund approved a $139 million payout for El Salvador while urging the nation to scale back its state involvement in Bitcoin-related activities and halt further accumulation beyond donations.

Absa is First African Bank to Offer Bitcoin Custody: Report

South African financial institution Absa has become the continent's first bank to provide bitcoin custody solutions, catering initially to institutional clients with plans to add more digital assets later.

Bitcoin Tops $87,000 Following Weaker US Jobs Report

Bitcoin surpassed $87,000 during Friday morning trading, driven by steady exchange-traded fund activity and a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report indicating higher unemployment.