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Ether.fi Moves Restaking from weETH to New Token weETHs
Ether.fi has moved its restaking feature from weETH to a new token, weETHs, to simplify staking options and manage risks more effectively.
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AI Successfully Designs Complete Viral Genomes for the First Time
Stanford researchers have utilized AI to design complete viral genomes, marking a significant development in synthetic biology.
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Senate Delays Clarity Act Vote Until September Amid Democratic Resistance
The Senate has delayed the vote on the Clarity Act until September, as Democrats resist moving forward, complicating the bill's chances ahead of midterm elections.
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Movement of 210,000 Bitcoin from Long-Term Holders Linked to Coldcard Incident
Recent data reveals that approximately 210,000 Bitcoin have shifted from long-term holder wallets, likely due to the Coldcard security incident, indicating a change in custody rather than typical selling.
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Crypto-PACs Spend Over $1.5 Million After Michigan Primary Loss
Fairshake-related PACs have disclosed spending over $1.5 million to support various candidates following a primary defeat in Michigan.
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Appeals Court Upholds Sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has confirmed the 25-year sentence of FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried, limiting further appeals to the Supreme Court.
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MetaMask Expands Access to AI-Compatible Wallet
MetaMask has launched its Agent Wallet, enabling AI agents to perform on-chain transactions autonomously under user-defined rules.
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Wintermute Secures SEC Approval for Trading Equities and ETFs
Wintermute, a crypto market maker, has received SEC approval to trade U.S. equities and ETFs, signaling a closer integration between crypto and traditional finance.
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weETH Token Divides Ethereum Staking Amid Rewards Discussion
Ether.fi has restructured its weETH token, separating standard staking from riskier restaking, amid debates over capping validator rewards.
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Wintermute Enters Regulated U.S. Securities Market
Wintermute USA LLC has registered as a broker-dealer with the SEC, enabling it to trade and provide liquidity in the U.S. securities market.
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MARA Holdings Reports $611 Million Loss Amid Bitcoin Price Drop
MARA Holdings faced a $611 million loss in Q2 2026, primarily due to falling Bitcoin prices, despite increasing production. CleanSpark also reported significant losses during the same period.
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Bitcoin Steady at $64,300 Ahead of US Jobs Data, Oil Prices Rise
Bitcoin remains steady at $64,300 as markets await US jobs data, while rising oil prices raise inflation concerns.
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