Tag: Crypto

Kraken Calls for De Minimus Exemption on Crypto Taxes after 2025 Reports

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The crypto exchange advocated for two key changes to US tax law affecting crypto users to “eliminate millions of unnecessary forms.” Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken called for a change in US tax policy after reporting millions of cases of transactions “worth less than $1” as part of its reporting requirements for 2025. In a Wednesday blog post, Kraken said it issued more than 56 million tax forms — 1099-DAs — to the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 2025 as now required by law. However, the exchange said that about 18.5…

Armed Men Steal $820K in Crypto From French Family in Ploudalmezeau Home Invasion – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Two armed men held a family hostage in Ploudalmezeau for over 3 hours, forcing a $820,000 crypto transfer on April 20, 2026. France has recorded more than 40 cryptocurrency-linked kidnappings since January 2026, signaling a sharp escalation in targeted crypto crime. JIRS Rennes, France’s organized crime court, is leading the investigation with no arrests made as of April 22, 2026. France Crypto Kidnapping: Brittany Family Loses $820,000 in Digital Assets at Gunpoint According to several reports (1, 2, 3), the attack took place around 9:00 a.m. at a…

Reasons – Why Bitcoin and Crypto Market going up ? Will Bitcoin recover or crash in future ?

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io In this video, we will share and understand the reasons why bitcoin and crypto market going up and what to do ? Follow us on : Twitter – Telegram – Facebook – Instagram – Disclaimer – This is not financial advice. We make video for information and education purpose. Metals, Stocks, Cryptocurrency trading on Exchanges, mining & ICO or IEO investment is a risky business, We do not guarantee any profit or loss from this and we will not responsible for any…

Lazarus Group Malware Targets Crypto, Business Execs via macOS

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Security researchers have linked a new macOS malware campaign to the Lazarus Group, the North Korea-linked hacking operation behind some of the crypto industry’s biggest thefts. Flagged on Tuesday, the new “Mach-O Man” malware kit is distributed via “ClickFix” social engineering schemes across traditional businesses and crypto companies, according to Mauro Eldritch, offensive security expert and founder of threat intelligence company BCA Ltd. Victims are lured into a fake Zoom or Google Meet call where they are prompted to execute commands that download the malware in the background, allowing attackers…

Mach-O Man Malware Steals macOS Keychain Data in Lazarus Group Crypto Campaign – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: North Korea’s Lazarus Group deployed Mach-O Man malware targeting macOS users in crypto and fintech roles in April 2026. Bitso’s Quetzal Team confirmed the Go-compiled kit enables credential theft, Keychain access, and data exfiltration via four stages. Security researchers urged firms on April 22, 2026, to block Terminal-based ClickFix lures and audit LaunchAgents for Onedrive masquerading files. Researchers Expose North Korean macOS Malware Targeting U.S. Crypto and Web3 Firms Security researchers at Bitso’s Quetzal Team, working alongside the ANY.RUN sandbox platform, publicly disclosed the kit on April 21,…

Russia Passes Crypto Regulation Bill In First Reading

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Russia’s lower house of parliament passed a bill in first reading on Tuesday that would create the country’s core legal framework for digital currency, moving Moscow closer to a system that channels crypto trading through licensed intermediaries under Bank of Russia oversight. The draft bill No. 1194918-8, titled “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights,” passed its first reading in the State Duma on Tuesday, according to official records. The bill would allow Russians to buy and sell crypto through approved intermediaries as early as July, while banning unlicensed crypto platforms…

Bottoming Developments Continue for Bitcoin, XRP Price Chart and Altcoins as Market Awaits Volume

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Blockchain Backer Newsletter – Blockchain Backer’s Technical Analysis Toolkit for Crypto – Blockchain Backer 702 Digital Art NFT Collection on XRP – Hi, I am the Blockchain Backer, bringing you the latest cryptocurrency news and analysis. The content of my channel primarily focuses on crypto news, motivation, and chart analysis on the XRP chart, Bitcoin chart, various Altcoin charts, and market cap charts. DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. Investing and trading is risky, and you can lose your money. The…

Gold and Oil Drive Record TradFi Volumes Across Crypto Exchanges

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Gold has taken over retail futures trading on crypto exchanges in 2026, and fresh quarterly data from MEXC shows the flow has only become more concentrated. The Seychelles-based exchange said its tokenized gold product XAUT alone accounted for 71% of combined volume among its top 10 TradFi Futures in the first quarter, with silver adding another 22%. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!) Together, the two instruments absorbed 93% of top 10 activity between January and March, according to the company’s Q1…

Stratiphy Restores Crypto ETN Access for UK Investors via New ISA Offering

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UK fintech platform Stratiphy has launched a new offering that gives investors a practical tax-free route back into crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for UK investors after a series of regulatory shifts effectively shut investors out. In October 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority lifted its four-year ban on retail access to crypto ETNs tied to assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). These products could initially be held in standard stocks-and-shares Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), offering tax-free exposure. However, that changed at the start of the new tax year, when HM…

DoorDash Stablecoin Payments Move Could Expand Mainstream Crypto Checkout

DoorDash announced on April 21, 2026, that it is integrating stablecoin crypto payment infrastructure through Tempo – a layer-1 blockchain that raised $500 million at a $5 billion valuation ahead of its March 2026 launch, targeting accelerated payouts for its global Dasher workforce and merchant network across more than 40 countries. The integration marks DoorDash’s most consequential move into digital finance to date, positioning stablecoins not as an experimental checkout novelty but as core settlement infrastructure for one of the largest gig-economy platforms in operation. We suspect the structural significance…