$180 Million Hacked From Brazilian Banking System: Attackers Cashed out Using Crypto – Security Bitcoin News

Hackers stole $180 million from Brazil’s banking system, cashing out via cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and USDT through exchanges and instant payment systems like Pix, marking potentially the largest such breach.
US Banking License: Ripple’s Power Move & XRP Price Catalyst? – Coinspeaker

Ripple applies for a US national banking license and Federal Reserve Master Account, aiming to enhance regulatory trust and integrate with the banking system, while XRP shows bullish price momentum.
One Big Beautiful Bill Narrowly Passes Senate – News Bitcoin News

The controversial ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ narrowly passed the Senate and now moves to the House for further debate, facing strong opposition and support.
DOJ recovers $40K crypto from Trump-Vance inaugural scam, credits Tether

US DOJ recovered $40K in crypto from a scam impersonating the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee. The FBI traced stolen USDT, and Tether assisted in freezing funds. Scammers used a deceptive email to trick a donor.
Breaking: IMF Blocks Pakistan’s Plan to Subsidize Electricity for Bitcoin Mining

IMF rejected Pakistan’s plan to subsidize electricity for Bitcoin mining, citing opposition to targeted subsidies. Pakistan aimed to use surplus power for crypto mining and AI data centers to boost tech growth.
Scammer Steals $250K in Crypto in Email Compromise Scheme

A Nigerian scammer stole $250K in USDT by impersonating the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee via email, using a deceptive address. The FBI traced the funds and seeks recovery.
Why Is Ripple Applying for a Banking License? | CoinGape

Ripple applies for a US banking license to bridge crypto and traditional finance, aiming for a Fed Master account, regulatory oversight, and dominance in the stablecoin market.
Just In: OpenAI Says No Deal with Robinhood on Tokenized Equities News ETHNews

OpenAI denies involvement in Robinhood’s tokenized equity offering, clarifying that ‘OpenAI tokens’ are unauthorized and do not represent actual shares, raising legal concerns.
US probes negotiator suspected of taking crypto ransomware money
US investigates ex-DigitalMint employee for allegedly taking cuts from crypto ransomware payments. The firm confirmed terminating the negotiator amid an ongoing DOJ probe.
Major XRP Announcement: Ripple Seeks US Banking License to Boost RLUSD Trust

Ripple Labs is applying for a US national banking license to enhance trust in its RLUSD stablecoin, seeking dual regulatory oversight and a Federal Reserve Master Account for added security.