DOJ drops $722 million BitClub Ponzi case before trial
The US Justice Department is ending a seven-year prosecution of BitClub Network's alleged mastermind days before trial. His legal team had direct ties to Trump's circle.
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Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Theft of Device Secrets
Apple has sued OpenAI and two former employees, accusing them of systematically stealing hardware secrets — including a message where an ex-engineer joked about still having network access after he quit.
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Meta's First In-House AI Chip Iris Heads to Production in September
A Reuters scoop reveals Meta's internal memo: Iris, its first in-house AI accelerator, enters mass production in September. Designed with Broadcom, built at TSMC, targeting 14 GW of compute by 2027.
July 10, 19:45
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The Fed brought in Andreessen to study what AI means for rates
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh created five task forces to revamp monetary policy. Marc Andreessen of a16z will co-lead the AI productivity panel alongside Stanford economist Charles Jones and Microsoft's Asha Sharma.
July 10, 16:41
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Hot and Cold Wallet for Crypto Exchangers: How to Structure Your Storage
Every exchanger runs on two wallets: a hot one for daily payouts and a cold reserve for safety. The balance between them is the most important security decision you will make. Here is how to get it right.
July 10, 15:28
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Circle becomes first stablecoin issuer with a US federal banking charter
Circle became the first stablecoin issuer with a US federal banking charter after the OCC approved Circle National Trust on July 10. USDC reserves ($73B) now fall under direct federal oversight. Shares surged 10%.
July 10, 14:10
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UK Labour Moves to Permanently Ban Crypto From Political Donations
A $6.7 million crypto gift that brought down Nigel Farage prompted British MPs to seek a permanent ban. Labour's amendment to the Representation of the People Bill goes to a vote on July 14.
July 10, 10:46
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Paradigm Raises $1.2B and Bets on AI: Crypto's Biggest VC Expands
Paradigm raised $1.2 billion for its fourth fund, officially expanding from crypto into AI, robotics, and frontier tech — a clear sign of where the smartest crypto money is now heading.
July 10, 07:55
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KYC and AML for Your Crypto Exchanger: What to Verify and Automate First
KYC compliance protects your crypto exchanger from frozen accounts and payment partner blacklists. Here's what you actually need to verify — and what's worth automating from day one.
July 10, 07:37
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OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol Goes Live After US Government Clearance
OpenAI launched GPT-5.6 — three tiers: Sol tops Claude Mythos 5 on agentic coding benchmarks, Terra matches it at half the price. The release cleared a three-week US government review process.
July 9, 19:23
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CBDC and Your Crypto Exchange: Threat, Opportunity, or Both?
Central bank digital currencies are live in China, Russia, and soon the EU. We break down what CBDCs actually mean for crypto exchange operators — which flows they threaten and where entirely new trading pairs emerge.
July 9, 15:45
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Sony Bank wins conditional OCC approval for a US dollar stablecoin
Sony Bank secured conditional OCC approval to set up Connectia Trust, a $40M New York trust bank. The subsidiary will issue a dollar stablecoin for payments across Sony's gaming and entertainment ecosystem.
July 9, 15:31
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SWIFT Goes Live with Blockchain Ledger as 17 Banks Start Tokenized Pilot
SWIFT's blockchain ledger is live after nine months of development. Seventeen banks — HSBC, Citi, UBS, BNP Paribas among them — will pilot tokenized cross-border deposits available 24/7, even on weekends.
July 9, 11:36
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MiCA in 2026: The Compliance Checklist for Crypto Exchanger Operators
MiCA came into full effect in December 2024 and applies to every business serving EU residents, including non-EU exchangers. Here is what operators need to know about CASP licences, Travel Rule, and stablecoin rules.
July 9, 07:44
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AI Agents in Crypto: What They Can Do Today and Where Not to Trust Them Yet
We look at how AI agents are used in trading, analytics and DeFi, where they outperform humans, and where automation still carries serious risk for everyday users.
July 9, 07:43
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Stablecoins 2026: What's Changing for Users and Exchangers
A short brief on the key shifts in stablecoins in 2026: regulation, new currency pegs, and what they mean for anyone swapping crypto to fiat and back.
July 9, 07:43
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Grok 4.5 Is Out: xAI Targets Opus-Level AI at Half the Price
SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, built on a 1.5-trillion-parameter architecture. Elon Musk called it an Opus-level rival to Claude — faster and priced at just $2 per million input tokens.
July 8, 20:05
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Multisig for Crypto Exchangers: Why One Signature Is Never Enough
Multisig means multiple keys for any payout — one compromised key is a setback, not a total loss. For exchanger operators, this is basic hygiene. Which scheme fits your setup, and where do real risks hide?
July 8, 17:43
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StarkWare CEO proposes scrapping Bitcoin's 21M cap for 4% annual inflation
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argues Bitcoin's 21M cap is flawed: lost keys permanently shrink accessible supply. His fix — 4% annual issuance tied to population growth — drew fierce backlash from the community.
July 8, 16:46
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ZK-Rollups in 2026: How They Work and What They Mean for Your Exchange
ZK-rollups have moved from research to real business: USDT transfers on zkSync cost under $0.05 and settle in minutes. Here's what crypto exchanger operators need to know — and when Layer 2 won't help.
July 8, 16:03
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