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BlackRock Links Demand for Bitcoin and Gold to US Debt Concerns
Robert Mitchnick from BlackRock highlights that concerns over US debt are pushing investors towards Bitcoin and gold as alternative stores of value.
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Flock CEO Advocates for Privacy Compromise Amid Camera Controversy
Flock Safety's CEO Garrett Langley advocates for a balance between privacy and safety amidst rising backlash against the company's surveillance cameras.
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Bank of England to Promote Crypto Payments and Stablecoins
The UK government plans to empower the Bank of England to support innovation in payment systems, including stablecoins, while ensuring financial stability.
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CoinGecko Reports $3.63 Billion Loss for Crypto Platforms Over 18 Months
A recent CoinGecko report reveals that crypto platforms suffered $3.63 billion in losses due to security incidents between January 2025 and July 2026.
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Unstoppable Domains Abandons Plans for DNS Integration of .crypto and .bitcoin
Unstoppable Domains has abandoned its plans to integrate .crypto and .bitcoin into the DNS, citing high costs and ICANN requirements.
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Bank of England Assigned New Legal Responsibility for Stablecoin Development
The Bank of England will now have a legal duty to drive innovation in payment systems and digital money, as announced by the Treasury.
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Galaxy Launches Retail Crypto-Backed Credit Lines for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana
Galaxy has launched its GalaxyOne Crypto Portfolio Line of Credit, allowing U.S. clients to borrow against Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana without selling their assets.
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Formation of BankChain Alliance to Create Bank-Owned Blockchain Network
Thirty-nine state banking associations have launched the BankChain Alliance, aiming to create a bank-owned blockchain network for various financial services by 2027.
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GrapheneOS User Defends Privacy Rights Amid Legal Battle
Samuel Tunick argues that the government does not own personal data as he faces obstruction charges related to his use of GrapheneOS.
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Dallas Fed Economists Warn of Risks from Tokenized Deposits
Dallas Fed economists caution that tokenized deposits could destabilize banks' funding models and lending capabilities, potentially impacting consumer borrowing costs.
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ECB Board Member Highlights Privacy Features of Digital Euro
Piero Cipollone of the ECB asserts that the digital euro will ensure maximum privacy for users, addressing concerns about surveillance in digital transactions.
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ECB Promises High Level of Privacy for Digital Euro
The ECB's Piero Cipollone announced that the digital euro will ensure higher privacy levels than traditional bank transfers, with user transactions remaining untraceable by the Eurosystem.
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