Anita Emmanuel

Age Verification Laws Risk Creating Mass Surveillance, Cardano Foundation CEO Warns

The U.S. House passed sweeping child protection legislation on June 29, but privacy advocates warn the bill’s age verification requirements could create a dangerous surveillance infrastructure rather than protect minors. Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, argues that well-intentioned policies designed to keep children safe online may inadvertently expose millions of users to identity…

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South Korea Sets 2027 Pilot for Tokenized Government Bonds on Wholesale CBDC

South Korea is moving forward with concrete plans to test tokenized government bonds integrated with the Bank of Korea’s wholesale central bank digital currency infrastructure in 2027. The announcement, unveiled Tuesday as part of the government’s 2026 Economic Growth Strategy for the Second Half, marks a significant step in transforming sovereign debt issuance through blockchain…

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US Government Moves $288M in Seized Crypto to Coinbase Prime Custody

The U.S. government has transferred $288 million in seized cryptocurrency to Coinbase Prime, the institutional custody platform operated by the major crypto exchange. The move marks another significant instance of federal authorities leveraging mainstream crypto infrastructure to manage confiscated digital assets. The transfer represents a notable shift in how U.S. law enforcement and regulatory agencies…

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Bolivia Considers Adding Tether’s USDT to National Payments System Amid Crypto Boom

Bolivia is evaluating whether to integrate Tether’s USDT stablecoin into its national payments infrastructure, marking another significant milestone in the country’s rapid pivot toward regulated cryptocurrency adoption. Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza announced at a press conference Monday that the government is exploring a framework to allow USDT to circulate alongside the boliviano and U.S….

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AI Freelancers Could Drive $262B in Stablecoin Volume by 2033, Swyftx Report Shows

A new report from Australian crypto exchange Swyftx suggests that AI-enabled microbusinesses and freelancers could become a major catalyst for stablecoin adoption, potentially driving $262 billion in stablecoin transaction volumes by 2033. The analysis highlights how the convergence of artificial intelligence, the gig economy, and cryptocurrency payments could reshape cross-border remittances and freelance settlements. According…

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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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