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US Treasury weighs digital ID verification in DeFi to tackle illicit finance

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The Treasury is considering embedding digital identity checks into DeFi smart contracts as part of its GENIUS Act consultation on crypto compliance tools.

Published Date: 2025-08-17 07:43:15
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Bitcoin has ‘greater than 50% chance’ of $150K before bear hits: Exec

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Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg’s bear market warning comes as other industry executives don’t expect a sharper downturn for Bitcoin anytime soon.

Published Date: 2025-08-17 06:07:07
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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$1M Bitcoin in 2026 would signal trouble: Galaxy's Mike Novogratz

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Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz’s comments come the same week Bitcoin surged to new all-time highs of $124,128.

Published Date: 2025-08-17 03:52:36
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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