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Tether has invested $200 million in Whop, a digital marketplace, to expand stablecoin payments through the integration of Tether's crypto wallet tools and USDT, USAT tokens.

Rumble and Tether have launched a new wallet for crypto tips, potentially marking a new era of financial freedom for users.

Crypto Wallet Exodus is expanding its services in Latin America by acquiring Grateful to enhance stablecoin payment options for merchants and gig workers.

The article discusses the potential impact of Consensys' upcoming IPO on the cryptocurrency market, particularly Bitcoin, amidst speculation about a FOMC rate cut's limited influence on Bitcoin prices.

Paxos has acquired Fordefi to enhance its stablecoin and tokenization infrastructure, leveraging Fordefi's MPC wallet technology to improve custody and institutional onchain operations.

A $38 million exploit of Coldcard's hardware wallet has raised concerns about the security of self-custody solutions, potentially driving investors towards ETFs for safer exposure to cryptocurrencies.

Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, plans to launch a crypto wallet integrated into its online services, pending the 'On Digital Currency and Digital Rights' bill taking effect in September, potentially increasing mainstream adoption and legitimacy of cryptocurrencies in Russia.

Bankr has temporarily disabled transactions due to a security breach affecting 14 wallets, prompting users to take immediate action to secure their assets.

Phantom's CFTC no-action relief allows the company to act as a non-custodial interface for users to access regulated derivatives markets, potentially increasing adoption and accessibility for crypto users.

Crypto hacks decreased significantly in February, with a total of $49M stolen, down from the previous month, as attackers shifted their focus to phishing scams and exploiting wallet permissions.

The Jito Foundation has acquired SolanaFloor, a platform that provides ecosystem journalism for the Solana blockchain, following its shutdown due to a $40 million treasury wallet breach at its parent company Step Finance.

Europol and the FBI have successfully taken down the cybercrime forum LeakBase, a major hub for illicit activities, in a joint operation.