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Spanish Authorities Bust Crypto Kidnapping Ring After Deadly Attack
The case highlights a growing trend of physical attacks aimed at extracting access to crypto wallets, known as "wrench attacks."
Tether’s Bid to Buy Italian Soccer Club Juventus Rejected by Majority Shareholder Exor
The stablecoin giant, which currently has a 10% stake in Juventus, recently offered to buy out the Agnelli family’s 65.4% stake in an all-cash deal.
Most Influential: Pump.fun
The platform saw massive success in 2025, with over $150 billion in cumulative volume, $138 million in monthly revenue, and a notable $500 million token sale in July.
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