GameStop Handing $4,500,000 To Customers After Allegedly Violating Privacy Laws, Sending Personal Information To Facebook – The Daily Hodl

GameStop will pay $4.5M to settle a lawsuit alleging it shared customer data with Facebook via tracking pixels without consent, violating privacy laws. Eligible customers may receive $5 or a $10 voucher.
Coinbase and Gemini Eyeing Multiple EU MiCA Licenses: Report – Coinspeaker

Coinbase and Gemini are seeking multiple EU MiCA licenses to expand operations across Europe, following approvals for firms like OKX and Crypto.com in Malta, amid regulatory concerns.
Vietnam Joins BRICS As ‘Partner Country’ Amid the Economic Alliance’s Push for De-Dollarization – The Daily Hodl

Vietnam joins BRICS as a partner country amid the alliance’s push for de-dollarization and economic cooperation, expanding its influence with 10 partner nations now involved.
Brazil Crypto News: Brazil Sets Flat 17.5% Tax on Crypto Profits, Ending Exemption for Smaller Investors

Brazil introduces a flat 17.5% tax on all cryptocurrency profits, eliminating exemptions for smaller investors. The new rule applies to all holdings, including overseas exchanges and self-custodial wallets.
U.S. Treasury Quietly Pours $20,000,000,000 Into Record-Breaking Bond Buyback Operation – Is Stealth QE Underway? – The Daily Hodl

The U.S. Treasury has invested $20 billion in bond buybacks, sparking debate over whether it’s a form of stealth QE. Experts clarify it’s not money printing but aims to improve bond market liquidity.
$4.6B Lost to Crypto Scams as AI Deepfakes Lead the Charge: Report

A report reveals $4.6B lost to crypto scams in 2024, a 24% increase, with deepfake AI, social engineering, and Ponzi schemes as top threats. Scammers use AI for impersonation and fake investments.
XRP Price Prediction: XRP Signals Long-Term Bullish Rally as SEC Deal Hints at the End of Ripple Lawsuit – Brave New Coin

XRP shows bullish potential as Ripple and the SEC file a joint motion to resolve their lawsuit, proposing to split $125 million and potentially ending the legal battle, despite recent market volatility.
How Immigrants and Protesters Are Being Caught in ICE’s AI Dragnet – Decrypt

U.S. agencies like ICE and DHS are increasingly using AI surveillance tools, including drones and facial recognition, to monitor immigrants and protests, raising privacy and civil liberties concerns.
Best Altcoins to Mimic Trump’s $57.4M Crypto Income – Price Jumps, Staking, and Other Rewards

Donald Trump earned $57.4M from World Liberty Financial tokens. The article explores his crypto ventures and suggests altcoins like Solaxy for potential high returns through staking and price jumps.
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and TD Bank Issue Data Breach Alerts, Say Critical Information on Several Customers Compromised – The Daily Hodl

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and TD Bank report data breaches compromising customer information, including card details and personal data, with some fraudulent transactions detected.