Labour MPs Push to Make UK Crypto Donation Ban Permanent
Labour MPs are preparing to force the UK government to permanently ban political donations made in cryptocurrency, the Guardian has reported.
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AI contracts, not bitcoin, now drive miner valuations, and Cipher and TeraWulf look cheap
Several companies transforming former bitcoin mining sites into AI data centers may be worth more than their current market valuations imply because investors are underestimating the value of their si…
UK politicians mull permanent crypto donation ban in wake of Nigel Farage scandal
Labour lawmakers proposed a full moratorium on crypto donations in March, which some have sought be made permanent after millions of dollars in contributions were linked to Reform leader Nigel Farage.
Hong Kong regulator orders new anti-phishing measures for crypto platforms
Hong Kong’s regulator has ordered crypto platforms and online brokers to meet newly issued phishing-resistant login requirements within the next 12 months.
MARA shares surge after 2 GW Texas infrastructure deal expands AI ambitions
The Bitcoin miner's shares climbed about 15% after announcing it's acquiring a Texas site with up to 2 GW of power capacity to expand its AI and digital infrastructure strategy.
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6 Sol: Here’s How It Stacks Up Against Other AI Models
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol is now public. The company released its new flagship model to general users today, launching alongside two smaller siblings, Terra and Luna, after the U.S. Department of Commerce …
Can Bitcoin hold $62K ahead of Friday’s $1.4 billion options expiry?
US 10-year Treasury yields nears dangerous level while major Deribit Bitcoin options expiry approaches.
EU Set to Revise MiCA in 2027 to Cover Foreign Stablecoin Issuers
The European Union is preparing to reopen its flagship crypto rulebook to bring non-EU stablecoin issuers under its supervision, as U.S. President Donald Trump's embrace of dollar-pegged tokens unsett…
Revolut says USDT delisting is limited to EEA, Switzerland
Revolut said USDT support remains unchanged outside EEA and Switzerland as it winds down the stablecoin offering in selected European markets.
Interpol operation exposes $122M crypto wallet tied to romance scam laundering
Interpol said a suspect's crypto wallet processed over $122.5 million in 10 months as authorities uncovered the scheme during a global anti-fraud operation that led to 5,811 arrests.
Sony Bank Clears OCC Hurdle for Dollar Stablecoin
Sony Bank has secured conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national trust bank, moving Japan's Sony Financial Group closer to issuing its own dol…
Bitcoin ETFs end 'most overwhelming' $2.7B sell-off amid new $85M net outflow
Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a fresh net outflow on Wednesday as analysis said that their "most overwhelming" outflow streak had ended without a clear demand recovery.
Singapore's Temasek investment fund says crypto is off the table, will focus on AI
Singapore’s state-owned investment firm, Temasek Holdings, said it will prioritize AI investments over crypto due to regulatory uncertainty and the lingering impact of a $275 million write-off from th…
MoonPay Brings Its AI Crypto Agents to Telegram
MoonPay is bringing its AI crypto assistant to Telegram, letting users interact with MoonAgents through the messaging platform, the company announced on Thursday.
Aave rolls out vaults for yield-hungry fintech investors
Aave Labs, the organization behind the largest decentralized lending platform Aave
Sony Bank gets US regulator nod to issue stablecoins
Sony Bank received preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a US stablecoin issuance business, with $40 million in starting capital.
Bitcoin’s quantum dilemma: Bigger blocks or STARK proofs?
Dealing with large post quantum signatures slowing down Bitcoin can be solved with bigger blocks, or aggregating signatures using STARK proofs.
Crypto for Advisors: Q2 2026 Digital Asset Review
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Age verification is the surveillance nobody voted for
On June 29, two of the most consequential internet bills in the democratic world moved at once. In Washington, the House passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, a package built around a revis…
Morning Minute: Paradigm Raises $1.2B Fund as Crypto’s Top VC Pushes Into AI
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. And check out our new daily news show cov…
Bitcoin's dwindling exchange reserves don't pack the same bullish punch anymore
For years, interpreting the amount of BTC held in wallets controlled by centralized exchanges has been straightforward. A declining balance means investors are withdrawing coins to self-custody. Fewer…
Crypto remains resilient in face of renewed Middle East tensions
The move tracked U.S. stock market gains, as Nasdaq 100 index futures added 2.6% over the past 24 hours despite the escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Sony secures conditional approval to set up U.S. stablecoin trust bank
Technology giant Sony's online banking unit said it received conditional approval to establish a U.S. national trust bank subsidiary to support the issuance and management of dollar-denominated stable…
Pricing houses in bitcoin exposes dollar's loss of value
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