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Emirates NBD Launches Real-Time USD Blockchain Payments, Cutting Cross-Border Delays

Instant Settlement via JPMorgan Dubai-based Emirates NBD has become one of the first financial institutions in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region to launch real-time cross-border U.S. dollar payments using blockchain technology. The banking group announced July 14 that it has gone live on the Partior network, a multi-currency, blockchain-based clearing and…

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Why That Could Be Bullish for Bitcoin

Bitcoin remains under pressure, but the collapsing crypto discussion could leave room for whales to drive the next market move. Discussion surrounding cryptocurrencies across X, Reddit, Telegram, and other social platforms has dropped to its second-lowest daily level since October 2024. This comes even as Bitcoin continues trading around the mid-$60,000 range. According to…

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Applied Computing wants to give oil and gas operators an AI model for the entire plant

Applied Computing, a London-based startup that’s building a foundation AI model for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, has raised a $20 million Series A led by engineering giant KBR, with Databricks Ventures participating. Founded in 2023, the startup targets oil, gas, refining and petrochemical systems, where a single facility can have thousands of sensors…

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Genshin Impact Studio Releases AI Companion App ‘BSide: Olivia Lin’ on Steam Early Access

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Chinese gaming firm miHoYo launched Steam Early Access for its AI companion application, “BSide: Olivia Lin,” on Monday, July 13, 2026. The release is categorized as a free-to-play utility rather than a video game, representing…

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Cleanspark Lands $6.6B AI Lease as 20-Year Deal Reshapes Bitcoin Mining Strategy

Key Takeaways Cleanspark signed a 20-year AI lease worth $6.6B, with potential to reach $11.6B. A major tech tenant secured exclusivity over Cleanspark’s 885 MW Texas portfolio. AI demand is pushing miners like Cleanspark toward power-focused infrastructure growth. Cleanspark Turns Georgia Mining Site Into 175 MW AI Campus With $6.6B Lease Cleanspark is accelerating its…

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