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Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 hours ago

Crypto Market Cap Hits $2.6 Trillion as Bitcoin Eyes $75K Amid Hormuz Standoff

The crypto market reached a $2.6 trillion valuation on April 14, driven by bitcoin's rise to nearly $75,000 and significant altcoin rallies.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
28 minutes ago

Is 2026 a Good Year to Buy Bitcoin (BTC)? Here's the Bull and Bear Case at $75,000 BTC Price

Bitcoin's price volatility raises questions about whether $75,000 is a good buying opportunity or if further declines are possible.
UK politics
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 hours ago

UK Lawmaker Calls For Probe Into Nigel Farage's Bitcoin Ties

Political pressure mounts in the UK to investigate Nigel Farage's bitcoin promotion and potential conflicts of interest.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

Bitcoin Hits $75,000 as XRP, Ethereum, and Solana All Surge: Is the Crypto Bull Run Starting?

Bitcoin has surpassed $75,000, driven by positive market sentiment following Iran's willingness to negotiate and a less severe Hormuz blockade.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 hours ago

Crypto Market Cap Hits $2.6 Trillion as Bitcoin Eyes $75K Amid Hormuz Standoff

The crypto market reached a $2.6 trillion valuation on April 14, driven by bitcoin's rise to nearly $75,000 and significant altcoin rallies.
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#fraud
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 hour ago

ZachXBT Says Apple App Store Fake Ledger App Stole $9.5M From 50+ Victims in One Week

ZachXBT linked $9.5M theft from a fake Ledger Live app to over 150 Kucoin deposit addresses.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada

Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 hour ago

ZachXBT Says Apple App Store Fake Ledger App Stole $9.5M From 50+ Victims in One Week

ZachXBT linked $9.5M theft from a fake Ledger Live app to over 150 Kucoin deposit addresses.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada

Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud.
more#fraud
fromThe Verge
2 hours ago

Ben McKenzie vs. crypto

Ben McKenzie’s documentary, Everyone Is Lying To You For Money, takes viewers on a revealing journey through the chaotic world of cryptocurrency, showcasing the skepticism surrounding it.
Podcast
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 hours ago

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold MicroStrategy Stock at $130?

MicroStrategy's stock is down 52% over the past year, yet analysts remain bullish due to its significant bitcoin holdings.
#kraken
Information security
fromFinbold
3 hours ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

Kraken experienced an insider security breach affecting 2,000 client accounts, highlighting vulnerabilities in remote-first working models.
Information security
fromFinbold
3 hours ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

Kraken experienced an insider security breach affecting 2,000 client accounts, highlighting vulnerabilities in remote-first working models.
more#kraken
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 hours ago

Tether Launches Consumer Wallet App With Human-Readable Addresses and No Gas Tokens

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet, on April 14, 2026, for 570 million users to access USDT, XAUT, and bitcoin.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 hours ago

Deutsche Borse Takes $200 Million Stake In Kraken, Deepening Crypto Push

Deutsche Börse acquired a $200 million stake in Kraken, enhancing its digital asset strategy and partnership with the cryptocurrency exchange.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
15 hours ago

AI agents replicate human social dynamics in days

Moltbook, a social-media platform for AI agents, quickly attracted self-declared rulers and cryptocurrency initiatives after its launch.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Farage makes 2m bitcoin purchase as he backs Kwarteng's cryptocurrency firm

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is actively engaging with the cryptocurrency sector, including significant bitcoin purchases and pledges to liberalize the market.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

Lib Dems call for inquiry into Farage Bitcoin deal

Liberal Democrats urge investigation into Nigel Farage's cryptocurrency promotion for potential market abuse.
#xrp
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
19 hours ago

XRP Price Prediction: Will 10,000 XRP Make You a Millionaire?

XRP must exceed $100 for 10,000 tokens to be worth $1 million, requiring a market cap increase to over $6 trillion.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
20 hours ago

What If You Invested $10,000 in Ripple (XRP) 5 Years Ago? Here's What You'd Have Today

Investing in XRP during its peak in April 2021 resulted in significant losses compared to a later investment made during a downturn.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

XRP Led Global Crypto Fund Inflows Last Week With $119.6 Million: What's Driving the Demand for XRP?

XRP investment products saw $119.6 million in inflows, surpassing Bitcoin and other assets, primarily driven by European investors.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
19 hours ago

XRP Price Prediction: Will 10,000 XRP Make You a Millionaire?

XRP must exceed $100 for 10,000 tokens to be worth $1 million, requiring a market cap increase to over $6 trillion.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
20 hours ago

What If You Invested $10,000 in Ripple (XRP) 5 Years Ago? Here's What You'd Have Today

Investing in XRP during its peak in April 2021 resulted in significant losses compared to a later investment made during a downturn.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

XRP Led Global Crypto Fund Inflows Last Week With $119.6 Million: What's Driving the Demand for XRP?

XRP investment products saw $119.6 million in inflows, surpassing Bitcoin and other assets, primarily driven by European investors.
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#zcash
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 day ago

Bitcoin mining giant Foundry adds new pool for privacy-focused ZCash | Fortune

Foundry launched a Zcash mining pool, reflecting institutional interest in privacy coins and marking a significant endorsement for Zcash.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

ZEC Outperforms Bitcoin With 25% Surge Following Ceasefire

Zcash surged 25% to nearly $335 after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement, outperforming bitcoin and boosting its market cap to $5.4 billion.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 day ago

Bitcoin mining giant Foundry adds new pool for privacy-focused ZCash | Fortune

Foundry launched a Zcash mining pool, reflecting institutional interest in privacy coins and marking a significant endorsement for Zcash.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

ZEC Outperforms Bitcoin With 25% Surge Following Ceasefire

Zcash surged 25% to nearly $335 after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement, outperforming bitcoin and boosting its market cap to $5.4 billion.
more#zcash
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

RAVE Token Rockets Past $9, Weekly Gains Top 3,400%

RAVE token surged 245% in 24 hours, reaching a market cap of $2.4 billion and monthly gains exceeding 3,600%.
#blockchain
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago
Information security

Polkadot Price Dips 6% Following 1 Billion Token Minting Breach on Ethereum

A hacker exploited the Hyperbridge gateway to mint 1 billion unauthorized DOT tokens, causing a temporary price drop.
fromFortune
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Jamie Dimon warns of growing crypto competition in annual JPMorgan shareholder letter: 'We need to roll out our own blockchain technology' | Fortune

Jamie Dimon acknowledges blockchain technology as a competitor and emphasizes the need for JPMorgan to enhance its own blockchain capabilities.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
6 days ago

Jamie Dimon warns of growing crypto competition in annual JPMorgan shareholder letter: 'We need to roll out our own blockchain technology' | Fortune

Jamie Dimon acknowledges blockchain technology as a competitor and emphasizes the need for JPMorgan to enhance its own blockchain capabilities.
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Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Saudi Arabia's Crypto Market Projected to Reach $47.8 Billion by 2034

Saudi Arabia's cryptocurrency market is expected to grow from $24.9 billion in 2025 to $47.8 billion by 2034, driven by youth interest and institutional backing.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Tokenized US Treasuries Near $14B as Circle, Blackrock Lead RWA Market Growth

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries reach $13.53 billion, dominating the real-world-asset market valued at $29.22 billion.
#aria
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Aria Token Rebounds From 80% Crash to Hit New All-Time High of $0.95

ARIA token reached an all-time high of $0.95 after recovering from an 80% drop to $0.11 on April 9, 2026.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Aria Token Rebounds From 80% Crash to Hit New All-Time High of $0.95

ARIA token reached an all-time high of $0.95 after recovering from an 80% drop to $0.11 on April 9, 2026.
more#aria
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

World Liberty Financial Threatens Tron Founder Justin Sun With Lawsuit as Frozen Token Dispute Goes Public

World Liberty Financial threatened legal action against Justin Sun, who demanded accountability for alleged secret controls over investor funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Justin Sun Denounces Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial's Actions: 'This Is the Opposite of Decentralization'

Justin Sun criticized World Liberty Financial for illegitimate actions and secret blacklisting that undermine investor confidence in cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Disbelief and disappointment': how Javier Milei's bribery scandal may have derailed Argentina's crypto investment

Javier Milei's approval ratings drop amid a $5m bribery scandal linked to his endorsement of a controversial crypto project.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Argentina Recognizes Crypto as Qualified Investors' Net Worth

The CNV recognizes cryptocurrencies as assets for qualifying investors, potentially expanding market access in Argentina.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Is Ripple (XRP) Quantum-Safe? A Top XRPL Validator Just Published a Full Audit

Quantum computing poses a significant risk to cryptocurrency encryption, with Bitcoin being more vulnerable than XRP.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

WLD Token Inflation Slows as Sam Altman's World Cuts Daily Unlock Rate

WLD token unlock rate will decrease by 43% on July 24, 2026, reducing daily emissions from 5.1M to 2.9M tokens.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF Filing Updated Launch Could Be Near, Analyst Says

Bitwise Asset Management's BHYP ETF for HYPE token is nearing launch, with a 0.67% management fee and significant market interest.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Stablecoin Market Cap Hits All-Time High of $318.6B, Eyes $320 Billion Milestone

The stablecoin market reached an all-time high of $318.6 billion, needing just $1.4 billion to hit $320 billion.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

OKX Invests in Vietnam Exchange CAEX Ahead of Crypto Pilot

OKX's investment in CAEX supports Vietnam's regulated crypto trading initiative, aligning global firms with local operators for clearer oversight.
#iran
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Iran's Hormuz Crypto Tolls a Significant Milestone' for State Adoption: Chainalysis

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is using cryptocurrency to impose tolls on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, enhancing state power and sanctions evasion.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

Iran is demanding tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pay tolls in crypto: What we know so far | Fortune

Iran plans to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, requiring payment in cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Iran's Hormuz Crypto Tolls a Significant Milestone' for State Adoption: Chainalysis

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is using cryptocurrency to impose tolls on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, enhancing state power and sanctions evasion.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

Iran is demanding tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pay tolls in crypto: What we know so far | Fortune

Iran plans to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, requiring payment in cryptocurrency.
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#japan
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Japan Passes Bill Reclassifying Crypto as Financial Instruments

Japan has reclassified cryptocurrencies as financial instruments to enhance market transparency and curb insider trading by 2027.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Japan Moves To Classify Bitcoin And Crypto As Financial Instruments Under New Bill

Japan's cabinet approved a draft amendment to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Japan Passes Bill Reclassifying Crypto as Financial Instruments

Japan has reclassified cryptocurrencies as financial instruments to enhance market transparency and curb insider trading by 2027.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Japan Moves To Classify Bitcoin And Crypto As Financial Instruments Under New Bill

Japan's cabinet approved a draft amendment to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
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#cybersecurity
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago
Information security

In Other News: Cyberattack Stings Stryker, Windows Zero-Day, China Supercomputer Hack

Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

In Other News: Cyberattack Stings Stryker, Windows Zero-Day, China Supercomputer Hack

Cybersecurity developments include discussions on AI risks, new malware targeting crypto wallets, and collaboration among Japanese corporations to enhance security.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Microsoft Finds Vulnerability Exposing Millions of Android Crypto Wallet Users

A severe vulnerability in EngageLab's EngageSDK affects cryptocurrency wallet apps, risking exposure of sensitive user information.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Treasury debuts effort to share cyber threat intel with crypto firms

The Treasury Department will share cyber threat intelligence with cryptocurrency firms to enhance their cybersecurity measures against increasing threats.
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fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

TAO Plummets 25% as Bittensor Co-Founder Accused of Using Token Sales to Coerce Compliance

Covenant AI's exit from Bittensor was prompted by allegations that co-founder Jacob Steeves maintained centralized control, contradicting the project's decentralized mission. The fallout from this departure saw TAO plummet nearly 25% in just six hours, erasing over $650 million in market capitalization.
Venture
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

VALR and Onafriq Pioneer Direct Local Currency Funding for African Crypto Users

VALR and Onafriq's integration enables mobile money funding for cryptocurrency wallets across 43 African markets, enhancing financial access for over 1.7 million users.
France news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

France Advances Law Mandating Self Custody Funds' Disclosure

The French National Assembly passed a bill requiring disclosure of self-custody wallets holding over 5,000 euros.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

EngageLab SDK Flaw Exposed 50M Android Users, Including 30M Crypto Wallets

A security vulnerability in EngageLab SDK could have exposed millions of cryptocurrency wallet users to unauthorized data access.
fromTheregister
4 days ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

Operation Atlantic is a joint initiative led by the US Secret Service, the UK National Crime Agency, the Ontario Provincial Police, and the Ontario Securities Commission, working with private-sector partners, to identify and contact potential victims and help them recover stolen funds.
Cryptocurrency
#bithumb
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Bithumb Seeks Asset Freeze To Recover Bitcoin From $40B Error

Bithumb is pursuing legal action to recover bitcoin mistakenly distributed during a promotional event, with some users refusing to return the funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Bithumb Seeks Court Seizure of Assets to Recover Unreturned Bitcoin From $44B Blunder

Bithumb filed a lawsuit to recover 620,000 BTC mistakenly sent to users, resulting in a $44 billion clerical error.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Bithumb Seeks Asset Freeze To Recover Bitcoin From $40B Error

Bithumb is pursuing legal action to recover bitcoin mistakenly distributed during a promotional event, with some users refusing to return the funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Bithumb Seeks Court Seizure of Assets to Recover Unreturned Bitcoin From $44B Blunder

Bithumb filed a lawsuit to recover 620,000 BTC mistakenly sent to users, resulting in a $44 billion clerical error.
more#bithumb
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Bitmine Debuts on NYSE With $4 Billion Buyback Plan

Bitmine Immersion Technologies uplisted to the NYSE and expanded its share repurchase program to $4 billion to enhance shareholder returns.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

ZachXBT Publishes Leaked DPRK Payment Data Showing $1M Monthly Crypto-to-Fiat Pipeline

The internal platform at the center of the investigation was luckyguys.site, also referred to internally as WebMsg. It functioned as a Discord-style messenger, allowing DPRK IT workers to report payments to their handlers.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Outflows Despite Morgan Stanley's $31 Million Debut

Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows despite Morgan Stanley's new fund attracting $30.6 million in inflows.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack

Bitcoin Depot lost over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack, prompting a review of IT security and potential regulatory implications.
Independent films
fromFast Company
5 days ago

'Misinformation, hype, and fraud': Inside Ben McKenzie's scathing new crypto doc-featuring Sam Bankman-Fried

Ben McKenzie warns that cryptocurrency is a major Ponzi scheme and primarily a form of gambling, not a legitimate currency.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Bhutan State Bitcoin Wallet Drops to 3,954 BTC After Latest Sale

Druk Holding & Investments transferred 319.7 BTC valued at $23 million, continuing a significant drawdown of Bhutan's bitcoin reserves.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Newly created Polymarket accounts win big on well-timed Iran ceasefire bets

New accounts on Polymarket made profitable bets on a US-Iran ceasefire despite escalating tensions and uncertainty before the announcement.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Morgan Stanley MSBT Bitcoin ETF Launch Draws $34M

Morgan Stanley launched the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETF, MSBT, with a competitive fee structure and significant initial inflows.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
5 days ago

The New York Times says it found Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. Not so fast. | Fortune

John Carreyrou claims to have identified Satoshi Nakamoto as British computer scientist Adam Back through circumstantial evidence and business activities.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

South Korea Implements Unified Crypto Withdrawal Rules to Combat Phishing

South Korea's regulators implemented stricter cryptocurrency withdrawal standards to combat voice phishing, reducing exception eligibility by over 99%.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Currenc Group Tokenizes Ordinary Shares on Ethereum and Solana via Securitize

Securitize has tokenized Currenc Group shares on Ethereum and Solana, marking a significant advancement in public equity tokenization.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Coinbase Slapped With Underweight Rating at Barclays: Is Crypto's Favorite Stock Heading to $140?

Barclays initiated coverage of Coinbase with an Underweight rating and a $140 price target, indicating bearish sentiment on the stock.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Binance Founder CZ Shares Untold Story in New Book: Freedom of Money

Changpeng Zhao's memoir details his journey from rural China to leading Binance, addressing crypto's rise and the need for stricter industry oversight.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

FBI: Cybercrime Losses Neared $21 Billion in 2025

Cyber-enabled crime losses increased by 26% in 2025, nearing $21 billion, with investment fraud being the most significant contributor.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Here Are Wednesday's Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Coinbase Global, Diamondback Energy, Deere, Doximity, Dutch Bros., Johnson & Johnson, Robinhood Markets, Verizon and More

Futures are exploding higher, as President Trump chose not to 'end civilization in Iran' and agreed to a two-week pause on attacks on Iran.
Business
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Rwanda Central Bank: Crypto P2P Trading With FRW Carries Serious Financial Risks

Rwanda's National Bank warned that peer-to-peer crypto trading with the Rwandan franc is unauthorized and carries no legal protection for users.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Morph Report Shows Stablecoins Reshaping Global Payments Infrastructure

Stablecoins reached a $312 billion market cap in 2025, indicating a significant shift towards everyday financial applications beyond trading.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Ripple Highlights $205B in Africa On-Chain Value With 52% Growth

Africa's digital asset adoption is rapidly expanding, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional demand, with $205B+ in on-chain value.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

FDIC Proposes GENIUS Act Rules for Bank Stablecoin Issuers: 1:1 Reserves and 2-Day Redemptions Required

The FDIC approved a rule for stablecoin issuers requiring 1:1 reserves and redemption within two business days, with a comment period ending before July 2026.
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