Tennessee Outlaws Bitcoin ATMs: Second US State Criminalizes Crypto Machines
Tennessee became the second US state after Indiana to make owning or operating Bitcoin ATMs a criminal offense. 651 machines now face removal across the state.
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Bitcoin Q-Day Closer: Researcher Breaks ECC Key on Quantum Computer
Project Eleven awarded 1 BTC to Lelli for cracking a 15-bit ECC key on a quantum computer, the largest public quantum attack on blockchain cryptography.
Metaplanet Raises $50M in Zero-Interest Bonds to Buy Bitcoin
Japan-listed Metaplanet raised $50M via zero-interest bonds from EVO FUND to expand its Bitcoin treasury, continuing its Strategy-style BTC accumulation.
US Soldier Charged Over $409K Polymarket Bet on Maduro Raid
US Army soldier Gannon Van Dyke made $409K betting on Maduro's capture on Polymarket using classified military intelligence. DOJ filed 5 federal charges.
Morgan Stanley Opens MSNXX for Stablecoin Reserves With $10M Minimum
Morgan Stanley opens MSNXX money market fund to stablecoin issuers with a $10M minimum. How this reshapes the $200B+ reserve market.
FTX Missed $3B: Cursor Stake Sold for $200K in 2023
The FTX bankruptcy estate sold its Anysphere (Cursor) stake for $200,000 in 2023. That same stake is now worth ~$3 billion after the AI coding tool boom.
Blockchain Capital Raises $700M for 7th Early-Stage and 2nd Growth Fund
Blockchain Capital is raising $700M across two new funds simultaneously: a 7th early-stage and a 2nd growth fund. The firm already manages $2B+ in AUM.
Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT in Largest Compliance Action
Tether froze $344 million in USDT across two Tron addresses linked to sanctions evasion. The company's largest single compliance action, coordinated with OFAC.
Bitcoin Approaches $80K as Crypto Sentiment Hits 3-Month High
Fear & Greed Index jumped to 46/100, highest since Jan 18. BTC gained 6% to $79,400, but the rally is driven by derivatives, not spot demand.