digital assets
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Nauru Launches Pacific Digital Assets Forum to Standardize Regional Crypto Regulation
Nauru has launched the Pacific Digital Assets Forum to create a unified regulatory index and host an annual conference for Pacific Island nations by 2027.
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Fidelity Canada to Delist Income ETFs Amid Strategic Shift to Digital Reserves
Fidelity Investments Canada will delist two major ETFs on July 24, 2026, as the firm pivots toward digital asset reserve management under the GENIUS Act.
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BlackRock to Report Q2 2026 Earnings Amid Strategic Pivot to Digital Assets
BlackRock will report its Q2 2026 earnings on July 15, as the firm integrates Ethena’s USDe into its Aladdin platform to bolster its digital asset infrastructure.
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JPMorgan backs crypto regulation but warns of systemic risks
JPMorgan has voiced support for U.S. digital asset legislation while cautioning that innovation must not bypass essential financial safeguards.
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Global Push to Sunset Crypto ATMs Amid Rising Financial Fraud
Governments from Canada to the U.S. are moving to restrict or ban crypto ATMs as fraud losses surge, sparking a debate over privacy and financial safety.
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ClearBank Europe Gains MiCA Approval for Stablecoins
ClearBank Europe becomes the first Dutch bank authorized under MiCA to offer regulated stablecoin services, advancing crypto integration in finance.
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Bitmine Moves to NYSE, Expands $4B Stock Buyback with Massive ETH Holdings
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has successfully transferred its listing to the New York Stock Exchange and significantly expanded its stock repurchase program, signaling major corporate financial maneuvers.
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Midas Secures $50M Series A to Enhance Staked Liquidity
With $50M in Series A funding, Midas plans to expand its liquidity system, enabling instant redemptions and driving institutional adoption.
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US Regulators Classify Most Crypto as Commodities, Easing SEC Oversight
The SEC and CFTC have issued joint guidance classifying most cryptocurrencies as digital commodities, significantly impacting regulatory oversight and market clarity for digital assets.
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Bitcoin Surges as Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Capital Flows
Bitcoin is experiencing a significant surge, driven by its re-emergence as an “escape asset” amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and broader shifts in global liquidity and supply chains.
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S&P 500 Perpetual Contracts Launch on Hyperliquid
S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed its flagship S&P 500 benchmark to Trade[XYZ] for the launch of the first officially licensed perpetual derivative contract on the Hyperliquid blockchain.
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Strategy Buys Record Bitcoin Amid $1.18B Funding
Strategy’s STRC investment vehicle secured $1.18 billion in preferred stock, enabling a record 22,337 BTC acquisition in a single week.
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SEC and CFTC Issue Joint Guidance on Crypto Assets
The SEC and CFTC have released a joint interpretation clarifying the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets, aiming to provide clarity for market participants.
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Luxury Retailers Pivot to Blockchain as Payment Demand Surges
Luxury brands are increasingly integrating blockchain for authentication and crypto payments, targeting a younger, tech-savvy demographic as traditional retail models evolve.
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Vietnam Mulls Overseas Crypto Ban, Local Exchange Pilot
Vietnam is preparing new regulations to ban citizens from trading on foreign crypto platforms, while a pilot program for local compliant exchanges could launch this month.
