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Potential Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining in Certain Regions Disrupts Regulatory Efforts in Russia

The potential for a ban on cryptocurrency mining in regions classified as ‘energy deficient’ has hindered the ability to reach a consensus on the approval of cryptocurrency mining regulations in Russia. The proposed bill, which is expected to pass in August, would give authorities the power to declare mining operations in these regions illegal…
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AI to Help Defi Platforms Combat Cybercrime in 2025, Experts Say

Proponents of decentralized finance believe that the development of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools could enhance security and counter cybercriminals. AI to Help Defi Platforms Combat Cybercrime According to Peckshield’s Annual Crypto Security Report, digital assets worth $3.01 billion were stolen in 2024. The report’s data shows losses were split nearly evenly between centralized finance (cefi) [……
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Ripple Embraces Chainlink Standard to Propel RLUSD Integration in Defi

Ripple has embraced the Chainlink standard to furnish dependable onchain pricing data for its RLUSD stablecoin, to enhance its assimilation into decentralized finance (defi) applications. Ripple Partners with Chainlink to Bolster RLUSD in Defi The RLUSD stablecoin, engineered to hold a 1:1 peg to the U.S…
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Defi Doesn’t Sleep—Mystery Whale Dumps 125,000 ETH Into Aave on Christmas Day

The Head of Research at Intotheblock.com revealed that on Christmas Day, someone stashed 125,000 ETH into the decentralized finance (defi) platform Aave. The platform has been buzzing with activity throughout the last quarter of the year. $417 Million in Ether Stashed in Aave on Christmas On Dec…
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