Czech Central Bank Governor to Propose Allocating 5% of National Reserves to Bitcoin

Governor Aleš Michl sees Bitcoin as a hedge against economic uncertainty and an opportunity to diversify the nation’s financial assets. The move aligns with growing trends worldwide, as US states like Utah and Arizona push similar Bitcoin reserve plans. If approved, the Czech Republic could set a precedent for other nations considering Bitcoin in their…

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US Court Reverses Tornado Cash Sanctions in Groundbreaking Crypto Ruling

Court challenges OFAC’s authority to blacklist Tornado Cash, responding to appeal from six users claiming blockchain transactions are traceable. Developer Pertsev’s March 2024 defense fails as court cites insufficient protective measures against protocol misuse. Sanctions reversal signals potential regulatory shift favoring privacy tech, despite initial $455M North Korean laundering concerns. After a careful look at…

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Securitize and Apollo Partner Up to Debut Tokenizing Private Credit Fund

Partnership enables tokenized access to Apollo’s massive $730B portfolio, marking a significant milestone in bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology. The ACRED fund operates across five major blockchain networks including Ethereum and Solana, with Wormhole integration ensuring seamless token transfers. Launch timing aligns with explosive growth in real-world asset tokenization, which has seen a 12.11%…

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Heather Morgan Threatens Legal Action Against Netflix Over Bitfinex Heist Documentary

Heather Morgan, convicted for laundering stolen Bitcoin, is challenging Netflix’s documentary portrayal of her. Her legal team accused Netflix of defamation, spreading false claims, and violating California’s privacy laws by labelling her father-in-law as a hacker. Ilya Lichtenstein, the actual hacker, publicly stated that he acted alone and cleared his father of any involvement. Heather…

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