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New York Attorney General Warns Proposed Clarity Act Threatens State Fraud Prosecution Powers

According to reporting by LBank News and originating from The Block, New York Attorney General Letitia James submitted written testimony warning that the federal Clarity Act would dilute state-level investor protection authorities. This development, which remains not officially confirmed by direct legislative bodies, highlights intense legislative pressure as Washington lawmakers attempt to secure a Senate floor vote.

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CVNew York Attorney General's OfficeSecurity & incidents

New York Attorney General Warns Proposed Clarity Act Threatens State Fraud Prosecution Powers

According to reporting by LBank News and originating from The Block, New York Attorney General Letitia James submitted written testimony warning that the federal Clarity Act would dilute state-level investor protection authorities. This development, which remains not officially confirmed by direct legislative bodies, highlights intense legislative pressure as Washington lawmakers attempt to secure a Senate floor vote.

CLARITY Act
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Thai SEC files criminal complaint over Bitkub reporting after a 1.7 billion baht cyberattack

Thailand’s SEC says a May 2021 cyberattack removed customer assets in 16 cryptocurrencies and alleges that Bitkub and former directors submitted reports that did not reflect the material change.

SEC
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Digital representation of municipal property records and urban security concerns surrounding digital asset holders.decrypt.co via LBank
CVNew York City Department of FinanceSecurity & incidents

Searchable NYC Property Database Puts Wealthy Residents at Risk, Critics Warn

According to reporting by LBank News citing decrypt.co, a searchable database derived from New York City property assessment records has sparked severe backlash from prominent crypto figures. Critics argue that organizing public tax information into an accessible digital directory creates significant privacy vulnerabilities and physical security risks for affluent individuals and digital asset holders. This development, which remains not officially confirmed by independent municipal cybersecurity audits, highlights ongoing anxieties regarding physical safety and data exposure.

Crypto security
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