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Figure Technology Data Breach Exposes Customer Data

A social engineering attack tricked an employee at Figure Technology, allowing hackers to download customer files. ShinyHunters leaked 2.5GB of data after the company refused ransom demands. In the CeFi sector, this breach raises urgent questions about technology and security safeguards.

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Is Crypto's Trump Hype Fading? Yat Siu's Take

Crypto markets surged on Trump expectations in 2025, but reality sets in. Animoca's Yat Siu declares the political phase over, urging focus on infrastructure. What does this mean for adoption and regulation?

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Ethereum's ZK Secret Santa: Path to Enhanced Privacy?

Ethereum developers advance a zero-knowledge protocol mimicking Secret Santa for anonymous on-chain interactions. This could transform privacy in web3, defi, and nfts amid rising adoption trends. Will it drive market growth while addressing security and regulation concerns?

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Why Filecoin Defies Crypto Slump with 1.8% Gain

While the crypto market falters, Filecoin's FIL token climbed 1.8% to $1.62. This resilience stems from surging demand in decentralized storage. Investors eye its role in AI and Web3 trends.

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Why Uniswap Dropped 7% in CoinDesk 20 Decline?

The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 2.6% as every asset declined, with Uniswap leading at a 7% drop. This signals broader crypto market pressures. What does it mean for DeFi's future amid regulation and adoption trends?

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Will DeFi Survive Regulatory Walled Gardens? Fold CEO Weighs In

DeFi's total value locked reached $130 billion in 2025, defying regulatory pressures. Fold CEO Will Reeves predicts open networks will prevail over control attempts. Discover how DeFi adapts amid CeFi integration and tech shifts.

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Bitcoin, ether little changed before U.S. inflation report

Derivatives show tentative optimism, with cleaned-up leverage, positive funding rates and rising institutional basis, even though traders are still paying a premium for short-term downside protection....

• by Francisco Rodrigues
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Recapping Consensus Hong Kong

Crypto's role in payments for AI, regulatory changes and the digital asset market dominated conversations on the ground....

• by Nikhilesh De
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