Binance Marks Ninth Anniversary With 323 Million Users and Expansion Beyond Crypto
The exchange’s user base represents about 43% of the estimated 741 million people worldwide who currently own cryptocurrency. Binance has marked its ninth anniversary by highlighting strong user growth and expanding beyond digital assets into traditional financial products. The exchange now reports 323 million registered users across more than 100 countries, reflecting its growing…
Lucid Motors denies report it’s considering bankruptcy
Lucid Motors is denying a report that it’s weighing filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Nick Twork, the company’s chief communications officer, told TechCrunch in a statement that the “rumors are completely false.” “The company has sufficient liquidity to carry its operations well into next year, as recently published in its last quarterly filings, and…
Thom Tillis revives stablecoin fight with new CLARITY Act proposal
Senator Thom Tillis has proposed new CLARITY Act language that would allow federal banking regulators to intervene if stablecoin yields trigger systemwide deposit flight from US banks. Summary Thom Tillis proposes a CLARITY Act “circuit-breaker” to address stablecoin-related deposit flight. Banking groups continue pressing for stricter stablecoin rules despite an earlier compromise. Cynthia Lummis says…
Meta Faces EU Breach Finding Over Addictive Facebook, Instagram Design
EU regulators preliminarily found Meta’s Facebook and Instagram design addictive, raising the prospect of app changes and a potential $12.1 billion fine. The post Meta Faces EU Breach Finding Over Addictive Facebook, Instagram Design appeared first on TechRepublic. Source link
Interactive Brokers Unleashes Stablecoin Rails, Slashes Crypto Trading Costs
Key Takeaways Interactive Brokers added 12 digital assets and enabled 24/7 stablecoin wallet transfers on July 14, 2026. IBKR fees starting at 0.12% undercut high-cost brokers by 85% to capture institutional crypto volume. Zero Hash and Paxos will drive compliance into late 2026 as UK and Irish accounts face 0% access rules. Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq:…
FLEOA Endorses CLARITY Act With Demands to Tighten DeFi Rules
The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) has endorsed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly called the CLARITY Act, marking the second major law-enforcement backing for the crypto-regulation bill in under two weeks. The endorsement lands less than four weeks before the Senate’s August 8 recess, a deadline that bill champion Senator Cynthia Lummis…
Spotify adds ChatGPT-like AI assistant to its mobile app
Spotify has spent years trying to predict what you want to hear next. Its latest idea is to let you explain it yourself. The company announced on July 14 that it’s rolling out a conversational AI feature that lets users type or speak to Spotify from inside the mobile app. Eligible Premium subscribers can ask…
This One Level Could Decide XRP’s Next Major Move
Ripple’s XRP remains trapped within a broader bearish market structure despite several recovery attempts over the past few weeks. While the recent price action suggests sellers remain active at higher levels, the market is once again testing a critical demand zone that could determine whether the token stabilizes or extends its decline. XRP Price Analysis:…
Japan PM Reaffirms Support for Startups, Web3 With Deregulation and More Funding
Japan is reinforcing its commitment to becoming a global hub for startups and Web3 innovation, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirming the government’s support for entrepreneurs, blockchain technology and regulatory reform during a video address at WebX 2026 in Tokyo. Speaking to thousands of founders, investors and industry leaders, Takaichi framed Web3 as a key…
YouTube and X Have Become ‘Gateways’ to Nudify Apps
Most mainstream social media platforms have strict guidelines preventing the dissemination of nonconsensual intimate images (NCII), or sexually explicit photos and videos. But a new report finds that many social media platforms directly refer users to such content. The report from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), an anti-extremism and anti-disinformation organization, analyzes the online…
