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Current age verification drives users to VPNs and sketchy sites. Blockchain can prove you’re over 18 without exposing your identity to data breaches. Opinion by: Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki, CEO of Concordium The recent push to protect minors when it comes to adult content has been much needed. Having now taken effect in the UK, this ongoing movement is not slowing down, with other European markets and the US facing the same restrictions.  As websites have instituted age verification software, however, problems have arisen. To avoid age verification, users either try to avoid the process or look for a less compliant provider. In either case, people are not adopting this new process, meaning minors are still at risk. Read more

Legal experts say Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash conviction underscores the ongoing clash between privacy and security, echoing past encryption fights. Roman Storms conviction over Tornado Cash has sparked a debate about whether US authorities are narrowing crypto privacy rights despite the White Houses recent report emphasizing the importance of self-custody and individual freedoms. The case has drawn comparisons to earlier battles over Silk Road, raising questions about criminal intent, control of immutable smart contracts and whether privacy itself can ever outweigh security concerns. Meanwhile, the White House is pushing for a clear taxonomy of digital assets commodity or security highlighting how unresolved definitions and liability standards continue to shape US crypto policy discussions. To explore the legal implications of Storms conviction and the broader policy context, Magazine spoke with Joshua Chu of the Hong Kong Web3 Association, Yuriy Brisov of UK law firm Digital & Analogue Partners and Charlyn H...

Legal experts say Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash conviction underscores the ongoing clash between privacy and security, echoing past encryption fights. Roman Storms conviction over Tornado Cash has sparked a debate about whether US authorities are narrowing crypto privacy rights despite the White Houses recent report emphasizing the importance of self-custody and individual freedoms. The case has drawn comparisons to earlier battles over Silk Road, raising questions about criminal intent, control of immutable smart contracts and whether privacy itself can ever outweigh security concerns. Meanwhile, the White House is pushing for a clear taxonomy of digital assets commodity or security highlighting how unresolved definitions and liability standards continue to shape US crypto policy discussions. To explore the legal implications of Storms conviction and the broader policy context, Magazine spoke with Joshua Chu of the Hong Kong Web3 Association, Yuriy Brisov of UK law firm Digital & Analogue Partners and Charlyn H...

Stellar (XLM) was also among the underperformers, declining 2.5%.

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has been scooping up stock in companies that could benefit from tariffs, as well as investing in Bitcoin funds. As US President Donald Trump’s tariffs create an unpredictable trade environment, some members of his administration have been investing in sectors influenced by his policies, including Bitcoin (BTC).  On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced it would extend the tariff delay on China. At the same time, the United States Commerce Department will introduce aluminum tariffs on over 400 different products, including wind turbines, mobile cranes, railcars, motorcycles and construction equipment. The unpredictability of Trump’s trade tariffs has raised concerns among national trade groups like the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC), which said they are “delaying growth, disrupting operations, and raising legal concerns among companies.” Read more

North Wales Police investigate sophisticated phishing scam where criminals posing as senior UK law enforcement officers stole £2.1M ($2.8M) in Bitcoin from a cold storage holder through an elaborate social engineering scheme claiming a security breach, while the crypto crime wave escalates with corrupt officials and 32 violent physical attacks reported globally. The post Scammer Poses as UK Police Chief to Steal $2.8M Bitcoin Through Phishing Attack appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitget Wallet has integrated Aerodrome, the key liquidity hub on Base, into its app. The move has given users seamless access to Base-native assets like cbETH and cbBTC, in-app token swaps, liquidity pools, GetGas support for transactions, and a dedicated discovery zone showcasing Base DApps and tools. The post Bitget Wallet Integrates Aerodrome DEX on Base – Unlocking cbETH and cbBTC Liquidity appeared first on Cryptonews.

Real-world asset protocols present an “evolving” threat landscape that offers a larger attack surface for hackers, according to CertiK. Cryptocurrency hackers are targeting real-world asset (RWA) tokenization protocols, posing a security threat to the increasing institutional demand for this emerging blockchain sector. Real-world asset tokenization refers to financial and other tangible assets minted on the immutable blockchain ledger, increasing investor accessibility and trading opportunities for these assets. Hackers have started targeting RWA protocols, as losses from RWA-specific exploits reached $14.6 million during the first half of 2025, according to a report by blockchain security firm CertiK and shared with Cointelegraph. Read more

The partnership centers on sequencing, the behind-the-scenes process that determines how quickly a transaction confirms, which trades are prioritized, and how much users ultimately pay.

Following the Pocket Universe acquisition, Kerberus plans to build a dedicated antivirus for crypto to protect users from increasing malware attacks. Cryptocurrency security platform Kerberus acquired Pocket Universe, a popular fraud prevention and browser extension, to build a dedicated antivirus for crypto. Kerberus Cyber Security has acquired Refract, the developer of Pocket Universe, in a seven-figure deal, the firm said in a statement to Cointelegraph on Thursday. Following the acquisition, Kerberus plans to integrate Pocket Universe with its own security extension, Sentinel3, expand protection to all Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains and Solana, and develop a crypto antivirus. Read more

The bank said ether holdings in both exchange-traded funds and corporate treasuries could rise further.

The new event contracts platform will make it easier for everyday users to bet on markets like the S&P 500, oil, gold, and even crypto.

Leveraging a supportive signal from the Federal Reserve, the Trump family's World Liberty Financial minted $205 million in its USD1 stablecoin, expanding its private digital treasury to $2.4 billion. The post Trump-Linked Stablecoin Surges to $2.4B After $205M Mint — Fueled by Fed Speech? appeared first on Cryptonews.

MetaMask, the popular self-custodial crypto wallet developed by Consensys, is set to launch its own native stablecoin, MetaMask USD (mUSD). The post Ethereum Wallet MetaMask to Launch Native Stablecoin “mUSD” appeared first on Cryptonews.

Morningstar DBRS has reported that corporate adoption of Bitcoin Reserves has brought added credit risks due to volatility, liquidity gaps, and regulatory flux. Holdings are concentrated, with the top 20 firms at ~94% and about 3.68 million BTC—nearly 18% of supply—held by corporates and funds. The post Corporate Crypto Treasuries: Bitcoin Reserves Could Heighten Credit Risk, Analysts Warn appeared first on Cryptonews.

Presidential meme coins including TRUMP and MELANIA tokens may be preparing for another rally as Eric Trump claims Bitcoin will hit $1M and dedicates over 50% of his time to cryptocurrency ventures while predicting BTC will reach $175,000 by 2025 close. The post Are Presidential Meme Coins About to Pump as Eric Trump Claims $1M BTC is Inevitable? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The discussions will reportedly cover the potential distribution and use of dollar-pegged stablecoins, and the issuance of won-backed tokens.

MetaMask's dollar-backed mUSD stablecoin will first launch on the Ethereum and Linea blockchains later this year.

MetaMask's digital dollar, confirmed on Thursday, combines Bridge's regulatory and reserve management and M0’s blockchain expertise.