Ethereum Foundation adds SEAL 911 co-founder to board as privacy focus grows
Pascal Caversaccio joins the Ethereum Foundation’s four-member board as the organization elevates privacy and security in its protocol strategy.
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Japanese game developer launches Bitcoin, altcoin fund with SBI
The Bitcoin and altcoin fund builds on Gumi’s growing crypto business centered around XRP, with the company nearly doubling its crypto holdings over the past year.
Bitcoin's quantum plan assumes some algorithms break. AI just weakened one in 60 hours
AI heavyweight Anthropic said earlier this week that its Claude Mythos Preview model had discovered an attack that halves the effective key strength of HAWK, a proposed replacement for the digital signatures that protec…
Arthur Hayes Explains Why Bitcoin Is Still Stuck Despite Money Printing
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Senators said to hatch idea to toughen Trump's concession on Clarity Act's crypto limits
The crypto market structure bill's future could depend on the reception of legislative language hashed out by Senators Thom Tillis and Ruben Gallego, according to people briefed on the effort who say the initial job is …
Binance.US to attempt prediction markets entry as CFTC-licensed entity, says CEO
The CEO of the US crypto exchange said that the company would apply for a license with the CFTC in August allowing it to offer prediction markets.
Microsoft Quietly Adds New Windows App That Wants to Scan Your Face
Some Windows 11 users are discovering a new Microsoft app they never installed. Called OneDrive Photos, it automatically indexes local images and offers AI-powered search and optional facial grouping.
Robinhood posts record quarter, but crypto revenue slides 38%
The online brokerage continued expanding its digital asset business with Robinhood Chain, tokenized stocks and decentralized lending even as cryptocurrency transaction revenue declined.
FOMC News: Fed Holds Rates at 3.50%-3.75% as Three Officials Back Hike
Fed holds rates at 3.50%-3.75% as three officials push for a 25-basis-point hike.
Robinhood Posts Best Quarter Ever as Prediction Market and Robinhood Chain Take Off
Robinhood reported second-quarter earnings Wednesday and posted record quarterly revenue of $1.31 billion in Q2, up 32% year-over-year, beating Wall Street's estimate of $1.26 billion. The company is expanding into pred…
There's a New Way to Protect Bitcoin From Future Quantum Attacks, Researchers Say
Researchers at AmericanFortress, a Wyoming-based blockchain security and cryptography company focused on post-quantum security and digital asset infrastructure, have proposed a cryptographic system they say could allow …
Breaking: CFTC Loses Fight to Protect Kalshi in Wisconsin Prediction Markets Case
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Flock Cameras Face Growing Backlash as Privacy Concerns Reach Capitol Hill
Public opposition to Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras is spreading from city council meetings to Capitol Hill as lawmakers prepare legislation targeting federal funding for agencies that deploy the …
Binance launches regulated gold, silver options through ADGM exchange
New commodity options let traders gain exposure to gold and silver prices through Binance’s Abu Dhabi-regulated exchange.
Crypto entering biggest consolidation phase in history, says ARK analyst
ARK Invest’s Lorenzo Valente says revenue is becoming increasingly concentrated among a handful of crypto protocols, setting the stage for more mergers, acquisitions and exchange closures.
Raoul Pal Reveals the Next 100x Crypto Trade and It Is Not Bitcoin, Ethereum or XRP
Raoul Pal has built a reputation for identifying macro trades before they become consensus. The former Goldman Sachs hedge fund manager and Real Vision founder is now making the case that the next crypto opportunity is …
Fed holds rates steady, extending pause as markets await Kevin Warsh's policy roadmap
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark fed funds rate range unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% on Wednesday, extending its pause for a sixth consecutive meeting as policymakers continue to grapple with stubborn inflation.
As crypto perpetual futures boom, Ethereum’s role is shifting
For years, Ethereum has been synonymous with decentralized finance. It pioneered onchain financial tools like lending protocols and tokenized assets, which today underpin much of the crypto economy. But one of crypto's …
Robinhood slides 4% despite earnings beat as crypto revenue cools
Robinhood (HOOD) topped Wall Street's second-quarter expectations, but shares fell about 4% in after-hours trading, adding to their 3.1% decline during Wednesday's session.
MoonPay's PayBox Puts a Crypto Wallet Inside Claude and ChatGPT—And Lets It Pay for Things
MoonPay launched PayBox today—a payment vault that plugs into Claude and ChatGPT and lets AI agents, software programs that complete tasks autonomously on your behalf, to actually spend money for you.
US prosecutors propose changes to CLARITY as voting window narrows: Report
A White House crypto adviser said that the proposed changes to the CLARITY Act were “not even close” to the administration’s position, signaling another fight over the bill.
Pi Network Mainnet Upgrade Deadline: Why Missing August 11 Cuts You Off the Network
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Ethereum Price Stalls as Fed Rate Decision Looms
The whole crypto market is in a holding pattern, eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve’s next move.
INJ Price Stays Quiet as Injective Pushes Major Interoperability Upgrade
Injective activated IIP-677 after receiving 72% approval from governance voters.