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A new bill introduced by a House Republican aims to prevent lawmakers and their families from engaging in prediction market bets related to policy matters, in an effort to curb potential insider trading. This legislative move could significantly impact the use of prediction markets in political circles.
Bitcoin has been trading below its mining cost for five consecutive months, causing financial strain on miners. Approximately 20% of miners are now operating at a loss, with publicly traded miners selling over 32,000 BTC in Q1 to cover expenses, surpassing their total sales for 2025.
Microsoft has identified malware that spreads through USB sticks, targeting crypto wallets by intercepting shortcut files and stealing private keys. The malware, dubbed 'Crypto Clipper', replaces wallet addresses in the clipboard to redirect funds to attackers' wallets.
Franklin Templeton has filed for two new ETFs that would reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin, aiming to integrate cryptocurrency into traditional investment portfolios. These 'Bitcoin DRIP' funds are expected to be effective as early as September 1, 2026.