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Crypto Consumer Alert: Connecticut AG William Tong and Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez warned residents about unregulated offshore DeFi exchanges after a local investor lost $200,000, citing limited recourse, high-risk leverage (up to 250x), and security gaps; the alert names GMX, Gains Network, dYdX, Aevo, Drift Protocol, Vertex Protocol and Hyperliquid. Fintech Expansion: Revolut won conditional OCC approval for a U.S. bank charter in Stamford, Connecticut, with product-by-product supervisory sign-offs required before launching key lines like FX and acquiring. Gov Race Watch: In Connecticut’s governor race, Republican Ryan Fazio is pushing to end data-center sales tax rebates while keeping the projects, as lawmakers debate energy, water, and ratepayer impacts. Local Business & Growth: Barnes & Noble says it has opened about 28 stores nationwide in 2026 and plans more openings. Public Safety & Enforcement: Bridgeport police and federal agents raided a stash house, seizing 1,555 grams of fentanyl pills plus other drugs and equipment, with more arrests expected. Healthcare Policy: DOJ announced an agreement with Mount Sinai to end gender-affirming interventions for minors, with $2 million set aside for free care for those harmed.

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Connecticut students can request aid estimates before applying

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Connecticut dental practice wins 17th Talk Award for patient satisfaction

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Millstone Medical Outsourcing names Matt Weber director of business development

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Renewal by Andersen, Esler Companies strike deals with four college athletic programs

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Connecticut DeFi warning follows resident’s $200K loss

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Attorney General Warns Of Decentralized Finance Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Attorney General Warns Of Decentralized Finance Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Connecticut public four-year institutions published a $16,741 enrollment-weighted in-state tuition and required fees in 2024-25

Connecticut public four-year institutions published a $16,741 enrollment-weighted in-state tuition and required fees in 2024-25

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Connecticut Students Can Now Make The First Financial Aid Request

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Attorney General Tong Warns Connecticut Consumers Against Unregulated Overseas Decentraliized Finance (Defi) Crypto Exchanges

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