Bitcoin’s price recovery to over $64,000 could be in trouble as the backbone of the entire network and ecosystem has gone on a substantial selling spree. Data from Lookonchain shows that two of the largest BTC miners, namely MARA and Riot Platforms, have deposited significant portions of the cryptocurrency to exchanges, with the likely intention…
OpenAI‘s screenless smart speaker will reportedly be shaped “like a doughnut” and carry a price tag in the ballpark of $300. Bloomberg revealed new details about OpenAI’s upcoming hardware device on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. SEE ALSO: OpenAI’s smart speaker sounds like a cross between a HomePod and a Furby According to…
Japan’s Financial Services Agency and National Police Agency asked cryptocurrency exchanges on Aug. 6 to introduce withdrawal delays, address registration and stronger fraud controls as authorities respond to rising scam losses involving digital assets. Summary Japan’s FSA asked crypto exchanges to delay certain withdrawals as authorities respond to rising scams. Exchanges should pre-register withdrawal addresses…
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Key Takeaways Malta, Spain, Italy, and Portugal oppose the modeled EU levy, four diplomats told Politico. Spain faces $478M (€414M) yearly, almost a quarter of the modeled $2.19B (€1.9B) total. Malta’s $190M (€165M) share exceeds Italy’s $154M (€133M) on a far smaller economy. Malta’s Licensing Gateway Is What the Levy Actually Taxes Malta has joined…
Ethereum is entering a new debate over its ETH issuance policy following the submission of EIP-8363: Tapered Issuance Burn to the Ethereum EIPs repository on August 4, 2026. The proposal targets how Ethereum rewards validators in a context where more than one-third of the ETH supply is already staked, the validator queue remains large, and…
Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting directly on the Expo Hall floor at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13-15. That’s exactly what our Exhibit Program offers, and it’s still open to showcase your startup. Here’s what $12,500 buys you: A 6’ x 30″ table in the Expo Hall, which…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. If a currently drafted BSP memorandum will push through, local crypto platforms, e-wallet providers, major banks, and digital banks in the Philippines have just 90 days to connect their customer onboarding pipelines directly to the…
MetaMask has launched Agent Wallet, a self-custodial product that lets AI agents execute on-chain transactions while operating within limits set by users. Summary Agent Wallet supports autonomous transactions across EVM-compatible networks and Hyperliquid. Users can impose spending caps, protocol restrictions, and risk settings before an agent begins operating. Eligible transactions receive up to $10,000 in…
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