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Texas governor pumps brakes on data centers

Texas is putting a halt to data center projects that try to tap into public utilities under new regulations issued by Governor Greg Abbott. The new order mandates the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) complete extensive audits of data center developers before they can connect to the…

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US Senators Target Wildfire Bets in New CFTC Rule Fight

Key Takeaways Nine Democratic senators asked the CFTC to prohibit wildfire event contracts by Aug. 14. Lawmakers cited $1.2M in trading tied to California’s 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. Polymarket says the markets inform rather than exploit, and pulling them prevents nothing. Democratic Senators Want Wildfire Prediction Contracts Banned Over Arson Fears Nine U.S. senators…

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BNY taps Galaxy for institutional crypto staking

BNY is adding Galaxy’s staking infrastructure to its digital asset custody platform, giving eligible institutional clients access to custody and staking through one servicing model. Summary Galaxy will provide institutional staking through BNY’s Digital Asset Custody platform. The service remains subject to regulatory review and will be limited to eligible clients. BNY is also developing…

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Bybit Expands European Footprint With Austrian EMI License

Key Takeaways Austria’s FMA granted Bybit Payments an EMI license to deliver regulated e-money services on Bybit.eu. The move expands Bybit EU’s regulatory footprint, which has held MiCAR crypto approval since May 2025. Bybit Payments GmbH plans to launch 5+ features, including P2P, open banking, and card services on Bybit.eu. Regulatory Dual Framework Cryptocurrency platform…

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Wall Street predicts XRP ETFs will attract $8 billion in inflows, with XRP holders potentially earning up to $9,000 per day

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP ETF inflows surpass $1.5 billion as investors increasingly explore alternative strategies, including EX DeFi cloud mining, for long-term crypto exposure. Summary XRP ETF inflows surpass $1.5B as institutional demand grows and investors explore…

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