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Strategy Launches Bitcoin Security Consortium
Strategy has launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium to invest $15 million in enhancing Bitcoin's long-term security over the next three years.
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Franklin Templeton Identifies AI Agents as Drivers of Crypto Payments
Franklin Templeton highlights AI agents as a transformative force in crypto payments, emphasizing blockchain's role in enhancing transaction efficiency.
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Verus Bridge Hacked Again for $7.54 Million
The Verus Bridge was hacked again, losing $7.54 million in various cryptocurrencies, following a similar incident just two months prior.
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The KIDS Act Represents a Greater Threat than Digital Carding
India McKinney of the Electronic Frontier Foundation warns that the KIDS Act could lead to widespread surveillance and censorship, threatening privacy and free speech.
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BlackRock, Coinbase, and Others Commit $15 Million to Enhance Bitcoin Security Against Quantum Threats
Nine companies, including BlackRock and Coinbase, are investing $15 million to enhance Bitcoin's defenses against quantum computing threats over three years.
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Kazakhstan Approves Strategic Mining Regulations
Kazakhstan has approved new regulations for strategic digital mining, effective August 1, requiring miners to adhere to specific operational and financial guidelines.
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UN Reports Southeast Asian Scam Networks Inflicted Up to $114B in Losses
The UN reports that Southeast Asia's scam networks have merged into a tech-driven economy, causing losses of up to $114 billion in 2025.
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Wall Street's Onchain Movement Could Spark Next Crypto Bull Market
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts that the next crypto bull market will emerge from the integration of traditional finance with onchain finance, rather than speculation.
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Mubadala Capital Embraces Tokenization as Coinbase Invests in Onchain Fund
Mubadala Capital has launched a tokenized fund with KAIO's help, attracting $75 million in assets, while Coinbase also invests in this initiative.
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Polymarket to Contest France's Nationwide Website Block
Polymarket is set to contest France's decision to block its website, asserting that the ban is unwarranted as trading has been disabled since November 2024.
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Binance Captures 74% of ETF Perpetual Contracts Market
Binance's market share in ETF perpetual contracts soared to 74% in July 2026, with trading volumes reaching $116 billion in the first seven months of the year.
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Grayscale Links Bitcoin Bottom to Fed Policy
Grayscale suggests Bitcoin may have hit its bottom if the Fed pauses rate hikes, while contrasting views predict a later low based on historical cycles.
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