Topic: #cryptocurrency
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Zcash Founder Wilcox-O'Hearn Criticizes Coinbase Gambling Features
Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn publicly criticized Coinbase on Saturday for aggressively promoting gambling-like features to vulnerable users, sparking a debate with CEO Brian Armstrong over user protection and libertarian principles in crypto.
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POR Fan Token Surges 6% as Portugal Reaches 2026 World Cup Knockout Stage
Portugal's advancement to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds drove the POR fan token up roughly 6% to $0.18 in 24 hours, underscoring how sports results move crypto markets and fan token volatility.
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Dogecoin Team Debunks "No Developers" Misconception
The official Dogecoin X account addressed a persistent myth that Dogecoin lacks developers, naming the core team, Dogecoin Foundation, House of Doge, MyDoge, and DogeOS as active builders across the ecosystem.
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South Africa reaches World Cup knockout stage for first time
South Africa's men's national football team qualified for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage for the first time in history, coinciding with the launch of the official $SAFA Fan Token by the South African Football Association and Chiliz.
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Ripple Wins CASP License in Luxembourg Under EU MiCA
Ripple received preliminary approval for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg's financial regulator, enabling the company to offer regulated crypto and stablecoin services across the European Economic Area under MiCA once final conditions are met.
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Shiba Inu Reaches 1.59M Holders as June Adds 3,464 New Wallets
Shiba Inu expanded its on-chain holder base by 3,464 wallets in June to reach 1.59 million total holders, even as the token's price dropped near $0.000004 amid broader market weakness.
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World Cup Group H deadlocked as Kraken's crypto sponsorship reshapes sports marketing
All four teams in Group H earned one point each after the opening round on June 15, with Spain and Cape Verde drawing 0-0 in Atlanta while Saudi Arabia and Uruguay tied 1-1 in Miami Gardens. Kraken's FIFA partnership marks crypto's deepest sports sponsorship yet.
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CryptoQuant Launches Native TON Dashboard with Real-Time On-Chain Metrics
CryptoQuant, a leading on-chain analytics platform, launched a dedicated TON Dashboard on January 9, 2025, offering real-time metrics for the Telegram-integrated blockchain through partnership with the TON Foundation.
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US Blockade Seizes $1B Iranian Crypto as Tehran Demands Bitcoin for Shipping
US Central Command has redirected 142 commercial ships and disabled nine vessels since April 13 while the Treasury seized $1 billion in Iranian-linked cryptocurrency, prompting Iran to demand Bitcoin payments for Strait of Hormuz transit.
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Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin and Ethereum Beat Cash
Robert Kiyosaki, author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad', reiterated his long-standing view that savers holding dollars are losers and urged followers to consider Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, and silver as alternatives to cash.
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FIFA 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, partners with Kraken
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams across 12 groups and 104 total matches. FIFA announced Kraken as the official crypto exchange partner and is integrating blockchain technology for digital collectibles and ticket redemptions.
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Neymar's Brazil 2026 World Cup return sparks fan token volatility
Neymar's return to Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad after a three-year injury absence has reignited debate about the team's attacking prospects, while crypto fan tokens tied to his return show the risks of thin, speculative markets vulnerable to athlete performance and injury.
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US intercepts Iranian missiles near Strait of Hormuz; crypto-sanctions link emerges
US Central Command shot down Iranian drones and intercepted ballistic missiles near the Strait of Hormuz between June 5–7, prompting retaliatory strikes. The incident raises questions about Iran's emerging use of cryptocurrency for vessel tolls and potential regulatory fallout.
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Binance shuts down NFT marketplace, migrates users to Binance Wallet
Binance is sunsetting its NFT marketplace and moving users to Binance Wallet, giving holders until July 3, 2026 to withdraw assets or face loss of access. The exchange is offering fee reimbursements to incentivize migration.
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Mt. Gox Moves $739M Bitcoin as October 2026 Repayment Deadline Nears
Mt. Gox transferred 10,422 BTC from cold storage Tuesday, but the move does not signal an immediate sale or new creditor repayments. The defunct exchange has roughly 35,000 BTC left to distribute by October 31, 2026.
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U.S. seizes $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency under Operation Economic Fury
The United States seized approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrency tied to Iran as part of Operation Economic Fury, a Treasury-led campaign to restrict Tehran's access to overseas revenue, banking networks, and digital assets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the action is contributing to worsening economic conditions in Iran, including military payment failures and inflation exceeding 200 percent.
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AI agents settle $73M on crypto rails, Keyrock report shows
A Keyrock report shows AI agents settled $73 million across blockchain rails in the past year, with stablecoins becoming the preferred settlement layer as traditional card networks struggle with micropayments.