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FATF Warns Incomplete Crypto Regulations Are Fueling Illicit Finance

Key Takeaways FATF’s updated report noted 83% of surveyed jurisdictions advanced crypto regulations and the Travel Rule. The task force urged stronger oversight of offshore virtual asset providers to close illicit regulatory gaps. FATF warned criminals exploit weak links, citing a new illicit stablecoin designed to resist asset freezing. Financial Action Task Force Calls for…

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Bitcoin Pulls In $706M as Traders Abandon Short Positions in Massive Sentiment Shift

While Bitcoin dominated headlines, Solana and XRP investment products also recorded sharp increases in activity. Digital asset investment products posted inflows of $857.9 million, and extended six straight weeks of positive flows – the highest weekly figure since April 24. CoinShares stated that the increase is likely tied to improving sentiment around the CLARITY…

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The Best Tech for Back to School

As summer melts away like a fruity Popsicle left on a poolside deck chair, our thoughts turn to the coming school year. Whether they’re prepping for middle school, high school, or college, all students heading back to class will need the right gear. The WIRED Reviews team has spent years extensively testing consumer tech for…

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Here’s What the Inflation Data Shows

Key Takeaways Trump said oil, gas, eggs and drug prices are falling, as June CPI fell 0.4%, the most since April 2020. Gas averaged $3.86 a gallon, down from a May peak above $4.50, after Trump demanded retailers target $2.50. Egg prices rose 4.3% in June even though they sit 27.9% below year-ago levels, complicating…

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