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Bitcoin Leaders Saylor and Back Reject BIP-110 Ordinals Proposal Over Network Risk Concerns

Michael Saylor, Strategy executive chairman, and Adam Back, Blockstream CEO, have intensified their opposition to BIP-110, a proposed temporary fork designed to restrict non-monetary transactions on the Bitcoin network. The two prominent Bitcoin figures argue that while Ordinals inscriptions present challenges, implementing the protocol change poses greater risks to Bitcoin’s credibility and decentralization principles. Bitcoin…

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UK Regulators Finally Signal Serious Crypto Commitment With Major Rule Changes

The UK’s financial regulators have taken decisive steps to transform the country’s crypto landscape, signaling that years of cautious positioning may finally be giving way to genuine industry support. The Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England announced major regulatory adjustments within days of each other, relaxing previously restrictive stablecoin rules and establishing clearer frameworks…

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Robinhood Launches AI Agent Crypto Trading Feature for US Customers

Robinhood announced that eligible US-based customers will soon be able to connect third-party AI agents to execute cryptocurrency trades autonomously on their behalf. The expansion marks the latest chapter in the brokerage’s push into autonomous trading, building on a beta program launched in May that has already attracted significant adoption among equities and options traders….

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OKX, MetaMask, Matter Labs Launch Internet Court for AI Agent Dispute Resolution

A consortium of 27 crypto and Web3 firms has formed the Internet Court, a new protocol designed to resolve contractual disputes between autonomous AI agents. The initiative, led by the GenLayer Foundation, brings together major players including OKX, MetaMask, and Matter Labs to create the first machine-speed adjudication system for the emerging agentic economy. As…

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Jailed Fraudster Charged With Moving $290K in Forfeited Crypto From Prison

A convicted fraudster currently serving time behind bars has been hit with fresh charges for allegedly moving approximately $290,000 in cryptocurrency that had been seized and forfeited by authorities. The case highlights ongoing concerns about how inmates can access digital assets even while incarcerated, raising questions about prison security protocols and the challenges law enforcement…

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Sony Bank Clears OCC Approval for Dollar Stablecoin Launch

Sony Bank has received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), marking a significant milestone in the Japanese financial giant’s push into stablecoin issuance. The regulatory clearance represents a major step forward for traditional financial institutions seeking to enter the cryptocurrency space with government-backed digital dollar products. The OCC approval signals…

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SWIFT Launches Blockchain Ledger, Pilots Tokenized Deposits With 17 Major Banks

SWIFT, the world’s largest financial messaging network, has officially launched its blockchain-based ledger after nine months of development, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized assets in regulated finance. The platform will host a pilot program for cross-border payments using tokenized bank deposits, with 17 major global banks participating in the initial phase….

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Dinari and tZERO Partner on Turnkey Platform for Tokenized U.S. Equities

Tokenization specialist Dinari and broker-dealer tZERO are joining forces to create a comprehensive platform for tokenized U.S. equities aimed at broker-dealers, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of blockchain-based stocks. The partnership combines Dinari’s tokenized stock infrastructure with tZERO’s brokerage, custody, clearing and settlement capabilities, allowing financial firms to launch equity offerings on blockchain…

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Wall Street Launches Overwhelmingly Bullish Coverage of SpaceX Post-IPO, With Price Targets Up to $800

Major Wall Street brokerages have initiated coverage of SpaceX following the expiration of the 25-day quiet period after the company’s June initial public offering, with nearly every major bank launching their research with bullish ratings. The aerospace and satellite company raised $75 billion in one of the year’s largest IPOs, pricing shares at $135 in…

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UK Election Funding Rules Could Restrict Crypto Billionaire Donations to Reform Party

New electoral funding regulations in the United Kingdom could significantly limit the ability of cryptocurrency billionaires to donate to political campaigns, potentially affecting Reform UK’s fundraising strategy. The proposed rules would tighten restrictions on foreign donations and require greater transparency around the sources of campaign funding, creating new compliance hurdles for wealthy crypto donors who…

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