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2026

BYC Ventures Partners With CeQureX for Post-Quantum Blockchain Infrastructure

Joseph Rees02 mins

Blockchain infrastructure firm BYC Ventures announced a formal partnership with Taipei-headquartered cybersecurity company CeQureX to integrate post-quantum cryptographic infrastructure into its systems. The collaboration focuses on strengthening the technical framework of Lumen, an operating system developed by BYC Ventures to anchor and maintain verifiable records for institutions. CeQureX specializes in quantum-safe architecture and cryptographic modernization…

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Europe is pushing back on Washington’s chip war

Abigail Avery02 mins

Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma visited Washington this week to meet with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and members of Congress to oppose the MATCH Act, a bill that would bar Chinese chipmakers from accessing Western semiconductor equipment, and one that would hit ASML especially hard. ASML, based in the Netherlands, is Europe’s most valuable company…

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MiCA Deadline Hits July 1 as Unlicensed Crypto Platforms Face EU Shutdown Risk

Joseph Rees03 mins

Key Takeaways Regulators require unauthorized crypto platforms to stop serving EEA customers from July 1, with no grace period or interim status. Only a limited share of previously registered firms secured approval, leaving many platforms facing service suspensions or exits. The cutoff has increased pressure as firms seek authorization while users assess which platforms will…

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[Transcript] ‘The Ban Changed Everything’: Binance Reveals Two-Year Regulatory Journey Back to the Philippines — PBW Panel

Joseph Rees021 mins

Binance executive said enforcement actions and regulatory engagement ultimately led the company to pursue a locally compliant reentry strategy through the SEC’s sandbox framework. The following text presents the transcript from the panel discussion “The New Gateway: Building Trust, Access and Innovation in Regulated Digital Asset Markets,” featuring representatives from the Philippine Securities and Exchange…

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Crypto News Today (June 24): BTC Struggling to Reclaim $63K, THORChain Resumes Trading, and Chainlink Joins Bank Stablecoin Push

Adam Forsyth03 mins

In crypto news today (June 24), Bitcoin is struggling to reclaim $63,000, and this weakness has sparked fears that a drop to $60,000 is coming next. Although BTC/USD is stuck in a tight range, Michael Saylor’s Strategy has begun buying Bitcoin again. Liquidations have cooled off from yesterday, with just $346M picked up, down from…

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50+ best Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by a tech editor on a budget

Abigail Avery015 mins

Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsRecord-low prices on the latest Apple WatchesSave up to 50% on Bose headphonesKindles starting at $85Save $150 on the new MacBook AirAnker wall chargers starting at $25.99The best Apple AirPods dealsRestock on memory productsGet 50% off Jackery power stationsBose Soundlink Flex speakersRecord-low prices on Samsung TVsBest Prime…

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Ripple Executive Predicts Crypto Payments Boom

Joseph Rees03 mins

Key Takeaways Ripple’s regional leader likened digital asset payments to early online commerce. Infrastructure advances are reducing barriers around settlement, compliance, and usability. Future growth could follow a familiar path as consumer confidence expands. Ripple Executive Compares Crypto Payments to Early E-Commerce Growth Ripple executive Reece Merrick drew a direct comparison between crypto payments today…

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