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AFX Trade Bridge Exploit Drains $24.15M USDC on Arbitrum

AFX Trade has paused its Arbitrum-operated USDC custody bridge after approximately $24.15 million in USDC was drained on July 22, 2026, according to a Blockaid alert. The incident was detected at 21:30 UTC, targeting AFX’s bridge infrastructure rather than Arbitrum’s native bridge. The exact root cause remains under investigation by the project, while security firms…

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Bitcoin ETFs Edge Closer in Japan as Regulators Tighten Crypto Oversight

Japan’s crypto market could welcome its first Bitcoin ETF in 2028 if regulators complete planned reforms and approve investment products. Japan is moving closer to allowing Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The country’s first product could potentially arrive in 2028 if planned regulatory changes move forward, according to the latest Nikkei report. The development comes…

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Argentina Proposes Sweeping Deregulation Bill to Modernize Capital Markets With Crypto and Blockchain

Key Takeaways An Argentine deregulation bill lets investment funds buy digital assets, unlocking billions in potential demand. The draft approves the full tokenization of negotiable securities to create faster and cheaper stock markets. Smart contracts gain full legal recognition, enabling automated payments and the use of crypto as collateral. Deregulation Bill Puts Digital Assets At…

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