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Bitcoin Decouples From Tech Stocks As AI Takes Market Lead
Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s sudden decoupling from a strong Nasdaq index highlights shifting capital flows into the AI sector. A strengthening US dollar and high Treasury…
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US Agencies Push User ID Requirements for Stablecoin Issuers Akin to Regulated Banks
Several US government agencies responsible for financial regulation have issued a proposed rule as part of the implementation of stablecoin-focused legislation, pushing for similar identification…
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China’s Z.AI Releases GLM-5.2: A Model That Rivals Claude Opus—Using Zero Nvidia Chips
In brief GLM-5.2 trails Claude Opus 4.8 by just 1% on FrontierSWE—a benchmark measuring multi-hour autonomous engineering projects—while beating GPT-5.5 on the same test. It…
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Midjourney Pivots From AI Images to Medical Imaging, Aiming to Build a Better MRI Alternative
In brief Midjourney announced Midjourney Medical, a new division focused on full-body imaging. The company said its proposed “Ultrasonic CT” system could ultimately generate MRI-like…
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Malta Weighs Legal Framework for DAOs and DeFi Projects
Malta’s financial regulator has issued a discussion paper outlining a potential legal framework for decentralized finance (DeFi), including recognition of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), as…
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CFTC Hits Celsius Crypto Fraudster Alex Mashinsky With Permanent Trading Ban
In brief Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky was banned from trading markets regulated by the CFTC. Mashinsky was imprisoned for 12 years after pleading guilty to…
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Custodia and Vantage Propose Dual-Purpose Token for Banks and Stablecoins
Custodia and Vantage Bank have proposed a token that automatically switches between a bank deposit and a stablecoin as it moves between participating banks and…
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Algorand Plans to Be Ready for Quantum Computing Threat by End of 2027
In brief Algorand plans to roll out post-quantum cryptography across accounts, wallets, custody systems, and consensus by the end of 2027. The roadmap includes native…
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Ireland’s Government Proposes Crypto Safeguards in Response to Risks
Latest NewsPublishedJun 18, 2026 For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money…
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Ethereum Foundation Exodus Continues as Co-Director Hsiao-Wei Wang Departs
In brief The co-director of the Ethereum Foundation is leaving the organization. The departure continues a trend of turnover at the Ethereum-focused organization. Earlier this…
