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Circle faces criminal contempt charge in Wisconsin over refusal to return $1.2M stolen USDC funds

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09 Jul 2026
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Circle Internet Financial, issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is charged with misdemeanor contempt in Wisconsin for refusing to return $1.2 million stolen from scam victims. A Wisconsin judge ordered Circle to seize 381,235 USDC tokens linked to local scams, but Circle claims it cannot invalidate and reissue tokens to recover funds. The case highlights challenges in stablecoin regulation and legal authority, as Circle argues state courts lack jurisdiction and fears setting a precedent requiring permanent token recovery infrastructure. This legal battle could shape how stablecoin issuers respond to court orders amid ongoing US regulatory debates.

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Jordan Baptiste wins 2026 Excellence in Indigenous Relations Award for advancing Indigenous economic partnerships in Canada

Jordan Baptiste wins 2026 Excellence in Indigenous Relations Award for advancing Indigenous economic partnerships in Canada

Jordan Baptiste, Partner and President of Creative Fire, has been awarded the 2026 Excellence in Indigenous Relations Award by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB). The award recognizes his leadership in fostering meaningful partnershi...

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Proof and Enigma launch Business Certificates to fight rising business identity fraud with real-time verification.

Proof and Enigma launch Business Certificates to fight rising business identity fraud with real-time verification.

Proof and Enigma have partnered to introduce Business Certificates, a verified credential system that continuously updates business identity and authorization data to combat escalating business identity fraud. This new solution addresses the limitati...

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TRiCares starts US pivotal trial for Topaz tricuspid valve replacement system.

TRiCares starts US pivotal trial for Topaz tricuspid valve replacement system.

TRiCares has initiated the US pivotal IDE study for its Topaz Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement (TTVR) system, marking the first randomized trial comparing it head-to-head with the Edwards EVOQUE system. This global, multi-center study aims t...

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New report analyzes 50,011 energy optimization patents, highlighting China's lead and market growth to $111.86B by 2030

New report analyzes 50,011 energy optimization patents, highlighting China's lead and market growth to $111.86B by 2030

A new comprehensive report from ResearchAndMarkets.com reviews 50,011 patents filed globally from 2010 to 2025 on energy optimization technologies, with China leading the filings. The report highlights key innovation areas such as building efficiency...

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2 hours ago
Surgical navigation systems market to nearly double by 2030, driven by AI and robotic tech advances.

Surgical navigation systems market to nearly double by 2030, driven by AI and robotic tech advances.

A new report reveals the surgical navigation system market, valued at $8.38 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to $18.47 billion by 2030 with a 14% CAGR. Key growth drivers include AI-guided support, augmented reality, and robotic integration, par...

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