Weekly Crypto Roundup: Security Breaches, Major Acquisitions, and Regulatory Shifts

By: Eva Baxter

• UPCX Platform Halted Following $70 Million Security Breach - A major security breach has led UPCX to temporarily suspend all transactions.
• Circle Aims for IPO with NYSE Listing Under 'CRCL' Ticker - Circle is progressing towards a public listing on the NYSE.
• Bitcoin Braces Amid US Job Surge And China Tariff Shock - Bitcoin faces market fluctuations due to global economic developments.
• Tether's Strategic Expansion Continues With Bitcoin Acquisition - Tether increases its Bitcoin holdings as part of its strategic initiatives.
• Japan to Classify Cryptocurrencies as Financial Products - Japan is set to enhance crypto regulations by classifying them as financial products.