Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Today in crypto, the European Union targets 11 crypto platforms in its latest sanctions package, Anthropic’s release of Claude Mythos put some crypto users on edge and unverified smart contracts were linked to at least $36.7 million in losses across four DeFi exploits since January.

The EU proposed banning transactions on 11 crypto platforms as part of its 21st sanctions package against Russia.

Kaja Kallas, vice president of the European Commission and the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, outlined measures targeting banks, weapons manufacturers, oil traders, refineries and other entities outside the bloc.

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