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Upcoming Regulatory and Earnings Events in Crypto: Week of July 20
This week in crypto highlights key regulatory hearings, the ECB's rate decision, and notable earnings reports, including those from Interactive Brokers and Tesla.
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One Year of the GENIUS Act: Current Landscape of Crypto
One year after its enactment, the GENIUS Act aims to establish federal regulations for stablecoins, although the rules are still in development.
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U.S. Regulators Miss Deadline for GENIUS Act Implementation
U.S. regulators have missed the July 18 deadline to finalize rules for the GENIUS Act on stablecoins, leaving the implementation process ongoing.
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Trump's Tariff on Brazil Targets Payments System Amid Stablecoin Surge
The U.S. plans to impose a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over concerns that Brazil's Pix payment system undermines American firms, amid the rise of dollar-linked stablecoins in the nation.
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Comparing GPT-5.6 and Fable 5: Key Considerations
This article compares OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models with Anthropic's Fable 5, focusing on pricing, capabilities, and performance in various tests.
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Large Traders Bet on Bitcoin Reaching $72,000 by Month-End
Large traders are making significant bets on Bitcoin reaching $72,000 by the end of July, coinciding with the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
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Media: Anthropic Proposes $10 Billion Compute Lease to Meta
Anthropic has proposed a $10 billion computing power lease to Meta, potentially creating a new revenue stream for the tech giant.
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Polymarket Traders Lower Clarity Act Passage Odds Amid Senate Delays
Polymarket traders have reduced the odds of the Clarity Act passing this year to a historic low, as Senate negotiations continue to stall over ethics provisions.
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Kimi K3 Launch Sparks Stock Market Reactions
The launch of Kimi K3 by Moonshot AI has triggered significant market reactions, particularly affecting semiconductor stocks.
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Galaxy Digital Signs 15-Year Naming Rights Deal with Texas Tech Stadium
Texas Tech has entered a $70 million, 15-year naming rights agreement with Galaxy Digital to rename its football stadium to Galaxy Stadium, enhancing NIL opportunities for student-athletes.
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Why the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve is Stuck on Paper
The U.S. Bitcoin reserve initiative, launched in 2025, has stalled, revealing a lack of clarity and purpose compared to other countries like Kazakhstan and El Salvador.
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Media Reports: Data Sources of Suno Exposed
A hacker exposed data sources of the AI music service Suno, revealing extensive audio downloads from platforms like YouTube Music and Deezer.
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