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Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.
Crypto critic Roubini joins tokenization boom with onchain 'Technodollar'
The economist known as "Dr. Doom" is supporting a tokenized security backed by a Nasdaq-listed ETF he oversees, designed to protect wealth in global crises.
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Meta is developing a prediction market app called ‘Arena’ as sector booms: NYT
The app would let users forecast future events using a points-based system rather than cash wagers, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.
Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.
BNY sees 'FOMO' driving asset managers into tokenized funds
Fund issuers are exploring blockchain-based ETFs amid fears of missing an early foothold in tokenized finance.
Chainlink teams up with 47 South Korean, European banks to speed up international money transfers
The alliance, called Project Pangea, plans to use stablecoins to settle multimillion-dollar currency trades between Europe and South Korea in near real time.
Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum Foundation will cut budget 40% in major reset
The reduction comes on the same day the EF confirmed a 20% reduction in headcount and follows the resignation of co-Executive Director Hsiao-Wei Wang. Her departure brings the tot…
Bitcoin's recent drop below $60,000 signals Fed, ETF and AI pressures: Deutsche Bank
Bitcoin's slump to its lowest level since late 2024 reflects a hawkish Federal Reserve, exchange-traded fund outflows and a shift of capital into AI, the bank said.
The SEC delayed tokenizing stocks, and here’s why that’s a relief
Before we rush to tokenize U.S. equities, we need compliance systems that understand context, not just checkboxes. Investors like Michael Burry see the danger, so should the rest …
Ethereum Foundation cuts 20% of staff amid leadership exodus
The reduction follows a period of significant upheaval at the organization’s leadership level.
Bitcoin may need to plunge 15% or more to mark bottom, according to this long-time indicator
With bitcoin testing its 200 week moving average, on-chain data suggests the $50,000 to $54,000 range could become the next key battleground.
Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.
In Clarity Act's final weeks, its path through U.S. Senate not getting much clearer
Tough negotiations linger in several difficult arenas, but crypto's Washington lobbyists are flying in allies this week and still hoping for a July vote.
Former Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova joins stablecoin issuer Agora as head of operations
The former Robinhood Crypto executive will oversee operations as Agora scales its rapidly growing AUSD stablecoin business.
The digital euro takes a massive step forward after winning a crucial European Parliament vote
EU lawmakers backed a legal framework to launch a state-backed digital currency by 2029 so the continent can stop relying entirely on U.S. credit card and stablecoin giants.
Franklin Templeton closes 250 Digital acquisition deal and sets up new Franklin Crypto division
The $1.7 trillion asset manager did not disclose the amount paid for the acquisition of 250 Digital but revealed its plans for a new corporate division exclusively for crypto inve…
Strategy's STRC slump prompts Terra comparisons that don't hold up, says analyst
Benchmark's Mark Palmer says the comparison misreads what STRC is — a dividend-paying share backed indirectly by bitcoin, not a peg waiting to break.
Bitcoin volatility looks cheap as $10 billion options settlement nears
Your day-ahead look for June 23, 2026
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
Crypto market drops as Nasdaq tech selloff spills into digital assets
Bitcoin lost 2.5% to $62,300 and ether fell more than 4% while $717 million in liquidations amplified losses across altcoins.
Ripple targets EU, wins preliminary MiCA approval from Luxembourg financial regulator
The license will enable Ripple to offer its stablecoin payment systems to European companies and expand into broader crypto functions.
Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.