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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin "vibe-coded" an anonymous billboard demo on Aztec with onchain moderation, a censor role, and a local LLM flagging daemon.
Russia's parliament is close to passing its first comprehensive crypto law, which would license exchanges and allow companies to pay foreign partners in crypto, bypassing Western sanctions. The law also limits individual investments to about $3,800 per year.
Cardano has activated its Van Rossem hard fork, reducing smart contract costs and paving the way for a major scalability upgrade called Ouroboros Leios later this year. This move aims to make Cardano more competitive in the blockchain space.
Russia's parliament will vote on a crypto regulation bill on July 21, which includes rules for investors and cross-border payments. This could significantly impact how Russians use and trade cryptocurrencies.
Zilliqa has asked exchanges to pause ZIL deposits and withdrawals after a suspected theft from an exchange partner's cold wallet. The amount stolen remains undisclosed, but the move highlights ongoing risks in crypto security.
Vietnam has introduced fines up to $1,900 for unlicensed crypto trading and AML violations as it prepares to launch a regulated crypto market. This move signals the country's serious approach to crypto regulation.
AZ-Com Maruwa, a logistics firm supplying Amazon Japan, will pay 2,300 partners using the yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC. This marks Japan's first large-scale corporate adoption of stablecoins for payments.
Brazil’s securities regulator has established a task force to create a tokenization framework within 60 days. The proposal will address key issues like ownership records, private key custody, and transaction reversibility.
Allbridge, a cross-chain bridge, has temporarily paused operations after a $1.65 million flash loan attack. The attacker exploited Solana stablecoin pools before transferring the funds to Ethereum, according to security firms.
The Bank of Korea is set to launch a live trial of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) with nine major banks starting in September. This test will allow retail consumers to trade tokenized won freely across commercial lines, marking a significant step in digital currency adoption.
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A Guardian investigation reveals that Donald Trump earned $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency ventures in a single year, with TRON founder Justin Sun playing a central role in facilitating the deals.
Input Output is handing its core infrastructure to outside teams as ADA gets a lift from an imminent protocol upgrade.
SBI Holdings has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto platform Coinhako, following approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This move strengthens SBI's position in the digital asset market in Southeast Asia.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked for details on Donald Trump’s crypto earnings between January and July 2026, ahead of a 2027 deadline. This comes as the Senate prepares to vote on a major crypto bill. Trump disclosed $1.4 billion in crypto earnings earlier this year.
US federal agencies missed the July 19, 2026 deadline set by the GENIUS Act to finalize stablecoin regulations, issuing 10 proposed rules instead. The delay leaves the stablecoin market in regulatory limbo, creating uncertainty for businesses and consumers.
Polymarket bettors have cut the odds of the CLARITY Act passing this year to a record low as Senate negotiations over ethics provisions remain unresolved.
A report alleges that a crypto bank linked to former President Trump built a system to bypass U.S. sanctions on Iran. The bank also used the AI Claude to write ad copy promoting the service.
Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, opposes BIP-110, a proposal to block spam data from the Bitcoin blockchain. He argues it undermines the network's neutrality and could lead to censorship.
A well-known crypto trader has closed all short positions on Bitcoin, including a significant short at $115,000-$125,000, citing massive gains. This move suggests a shift in market sentiment and potential bullish outlook for Bitcoin.
South Korea's regulator is taking action against Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, following a $36 million hack. The case highlights gaps in the country's Virtual Asset User Protection Act regarding penalties for security breaches.
France has ordered internet service providers to block Polymarket, citing its addictive mechanics, lack of self-exclusion tools, and a high volume of French users bypassing previous financial restrictions.
Large traders are betting on a BTC price rise to $72,000 by the end of the month, latest options market flow suggests.
Kraken has launched USD-settled options for Bitcoin and Ethereum, arguing that simpler product design, not lack of demand, has limited crypto derivatives adoption. This move could make crypto options more accessible to everyday investors.