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Crypto Entrepreneurs Bankman-Fried, Sun in Talks to Buy Majority of Huobi Global Exchange: Report
The deal could be one of the biggest ever in the crypto industry.
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A 29-year-old developer suspected of being involved in the sanctioned Tornado Cash protocol was arrested in Amsterdam on Friday.
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Crypto Exchange Binance Recovers $450K Stolen From DeFi Protocol Curve.Finance
The world's largest exchange is now working with law enforcement to return the stolen funds.
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