Topic: #community
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Crypto home invasions surge 20-fold in H1 2026, CertiK reports $124M losses
CertiK's H1 2026 wrench-attack report documents a 20-fold surge in crypto-related home invasions, with 52 verified incidents and $124.1 million in losses and ransom demands. Europe and France account for the majority of recorded cases.
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France blocks Polymarket after geofence fails to stop 579K French visitors
France's gambling regulator ordered ISPs to block Polymarket after the platform's transaction restrictions were circumvented, citing Similarweb data showing nearly 579,000 visits from French users in June 2026.
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Crypto Startups Face Institutional Barriers: Regulation Replaces Wild West
Crypto startups in 2017 could launch in days with minimal capital and no licensing. In 2026, entering regulated markets requires lawyers, compliance staff, and millions in annual costs—barriers that now resemble traditional finance.