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OP_RETURN Controversy Continues: ‘Gross Media’ May Tank Bitcoin Prices

Developers have failed to reach a consensus on lifting OP_RETURN guardrails in the upcoming release of the default Bitcoin Core ￰0￱ Mining’s Bitcoin Mechanic claims that this “gross media/malware” stored in Bitcoin’s blockchain could affect the willingness of institutions to run nodes, thereby impacting prices. OP_RETURN Debate Continues: ‘Gross Media’ Might Sway Institutions Away

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Frank Abagnale Addresses Crypto Cybersecurity Risks at Dubai Forum Backed by A7A5 Stablecoin

Frank Abagnale Addresses Crypto Cybersecurity Risks at Dubai Forum Backed by A7A5 Stablecoin

Frank Abagnale, the former con artist featured in “Catch Me If You Can,” spoke at Blockchain Life 2025 in Dubai, warning about digital fraud risks in crypto and sharing cybersecurity...

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Romanian Regulator Blacklists Polymarket as 'Gambling That Must Be Licensed'

Romanian Regulator Blacklists Polymarket as 'Gambling That Must Be Licensed'

The Romanian National Office for Gambling said that it would "not allow the transformation of blockchain into a screen for illegal betting."...

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1 XRP Equals 1 Million Drops: Ripple Meets Executives from 3 of the Largest Banks

1 XRP Equals 1 Million Drops: Ripple Meets Executives from 3 of the Largest Banks

The late afternoon sun filtered through the tall windows of a Canary Wharf boardroom. Inside, the air was tense but focused. Executives from three of the world’s largest banks sat with Ripple represen...

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