Category: Crypto Currents
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Hacker reconnaissance work continues on TeleMessage app vulnerability — Report
Hackers are actively targeting the TeleMessage app’s CVE-2025-48927 vulnerability, with 11 IPs attempting exploits and 2,009 scanning for weaknesses. The flaw allows data extraction from unsecured systems.
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Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish formally files for IPO
Bullish, a Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange, has filed for a US IPO, reporting $302M revenue and $150M net income in 2023. It holds significant assets and aims to expand in the US market.
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Just In: Peter Thiel-Backed Bullish Crypto Exchange Files for IPO with SEC
Bullish, a Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange, has filed for an IPO with the SEC, aiming to capitalize on regulatory clarity from the GENIUS Act and expand institutional crypto adoption.
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Charles Schwab CEO says Bitcoin, Ethereum trading coming soon
Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster announced plans to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, citing client demand for consolidated asset management and trust in Schwab’s custody services.
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XRP Not in Competition with Circle, John Deaton Clarifies
John Deaton clarifies XRP is not competing with Circle or USDC, explaining Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin targets that market while XRP remains a liquidity asset on its ledger.
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Coinbase Doesn’t Custody All of Strategy’s Bitcoin—So Who Does? – Decrypt
Strategy’s $72 billion Bitcoin holdings are custodied by multiple firms, including Coinbase and likely Fidelity, but the company refuses to name all custodians citing security concerns despite SEC disclosures.
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Backpack Launches FTX Debt Marketplace for Creditors to Sell Claims to Third-Party Buyers
Backpack Exchange launches a non-profit FTX debt marketplace, allowing creditors to sell claims to third-party buyers, offering an alternative to waiting for official distribution processes.
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Bybit partners with Manteca to scale its offering in Argentina and Brazil ETHNews
Bybit partners with Manteca to launch instant crypto payments via QR and PIX in Argentina and Brazil, enabling seamless conversions and real-time transactions for daily use.
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Amazon Now Sells AI Agents. What It Means for You
Amazon now sells AI agents on AWS, enabling automated crypto portfolio management. Experts note the marketplace is enterprise-focused, with barriers limiting everyday user adoption.
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Crypto Exchange Opens Marketplace for Chinese FTX Creditors to Sell Claims
Backpack Exchange launches a fee-free platform for FTX creditors, especially in restricted regions like China, to sell their claims, streamlining the process with direct USDC payouts.