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SEC to address crypto regulations in absence of CLARITY passage
The US securities regulator scheduled a meeting this week with the potential to step up on digital asset policies without congressional action.
Itaú joins Brazil tokenization pilot with OpenAssets
The bank will test tokenized fixed-income securities and investment funds as part of an ANBIMA-led industry pilot.
The Bull and Bear Case for Solana’s Next Price Move
Solana is holding its 50-day average after a pullback from August's $90 spike, but the death cross above it keeps pressure pointed down.
Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house
A statement issued by the firm said "John lived a fantastic life full of laughter and hard work".
How to Buy a Home Before Your Old One Sells (Without Going Broke)
It might feel like a high-wire act at times, but it’s absolutely possible to buy a new home before you’ve sold your old one.
SEC Prepares Escape Hatch From Securities Registration for Crypto Projects
The agency has set an open meeting to consider moving forward with its Regulation Crypto proposal.
MoneyGram expands crypto cash ramps to Solana
MoneyGram’s Ramps service now connects Solana wallets and applications to its global cash network, with Rift becoming the first wallet to integrate the service.
Following Senate delay, crypto bill has narrow window to become law
After an August recess, lawmakers in the Senate will have just 36 days in session before the end of the year to pass the CLARITY Act.
Brazil's largest lender Itaú is stepping deeper into the tokenization
Itaú Unibanco said it teamed up with tokenization specialist OpenAssets to test tokenized bonds and funds in a pilot run by Brazil's financial watchdog ANBIMA.
AI Agent Hacks a Gym—And the Tech World Wonders What's Next
The newly reported incident is raising fresh concerns about autonomous AI after models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta exploited websites and online services.
Trump Media’s Crypto Bet Fuels Massive $238M Quarterly Loss
Falling digital asset values battered the Truth Social parent’s balance sheet, contributing to about $361 million in crypto-related losses during the first half of 2026.
The Guardian view on AI money in US politics: not the way to hold an urgent democratic debate | Editorial
Amid public concern over the impact of new technology, Silicon Valley’s use of its wealth to influence specific election races is an unwelcome developmentAs the huge societal rami…
Strategy CEO says company will resume Bitcoin accumulation this year
The company has bought roughly 25 times more BTC than it has sold this year, despite recent sales that challenged its long-standing accumulation strategy.
ARP Digital secures Dubai VARA broker-dealer license
The license allows ARP Digital to offer regulated digital asset and stablecoin conversions into UAE dirhams as it expands its Gulf presence beyond Bahrain.
Will Andy Burnham’s everyday fixes be enough to get the public on his side?
The prime minister’s money-saving policies are popular but they are yet to convince voters he can take on the big thingsIt was last year that Martin Lewis, the money-saving guru, …
Russia Approves Trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT—But No XRP
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether clear the central bank's liquidity bar—everything else, including XRP, stays off-limits for retail.
EToro reports second quarter crypto loss even as total profit beats estimates
The trading platform’s gross crypto revenue fell to $1.35 billion in the second quarter. It also agreed to buy U.S. brokerage TradeZero for up to $231 million.
Ravencoin Crashes 20% as Critical Exploit Threatens to Rollback Network
Two mining pools controlling most of Ravencoin's hash power are already rebuilding the chain from before Friday's first bad block—here's what a forced rollback would undo.
To all the betting shops littering our high streets: people power is coming and the odds are against you | Dawn Butler
Too many shops are blighting too many communities. With the rule change I fought for now on the horizon, ordinary people can fight back How much gambling do you want in your high …
Droughts were predicted decades ago – yet water companies did nothing | Letter
Water boards in the south of England should have paid attention to scientific models and built reservoirs, writes Steve Lindsay, while Martin Gray suggests turning salt water into…
FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight cancellation data
The legal action against Kalshi focused on trademark infringement and injury to its reputation in addition to citing state authorities comparing the company’s contracts to gamblin…
eToro Agrees to Acquire TradeZero in $231M US Expansion, Stock Tanks 10%
The crypto-friendly trading platform is betting on US equities as regulators keep squeezing its token menu.
Coinbase-backed Flowdesk secures full broker-dealer license in Dubai
Flowdesk’s VARA approval follows its MiCA authorization in France as crypto firms build regulated operations across major global markets.
Nasdaq to acquire LeveL Markets in push toward ‘always-on’ markets
Nasdaq’s acquisition of the third-largest US alternative trading system comes as the exchange operator expands into tokenized securities and longer trading hours.