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Pro-Crypto Nigel Farage Quits MP Seat and Vows By-Election Fight Following Controversy Over Latest Donation

Key Takeaways Nigel Farage resigned as Clacton MP, triggering a 2026 by-election amid standard probe allegations. Reform UK received a $6.7 million pound gift from Harborne, highlighting crypto influence on UK politics. Reform UK will pay the $334,150 cost for the election as Farage vows to contest the Clacton seat. Preempting the Watchdog Nigel Farage,…

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Vanguard seeks digital assets chief after years of crypto caution

Vanguard is hiring a head of digital assets as the asset manager builds a broader strategy for blockchain-based finance. Summary Vanguard’s new role covers tokenization, stablecoins, custody, settlement, blockchain infrastructure, and client-facing products. The hiring follows years of caution toward crypto ETFs and direct digital asset exposure. Tokenized funds are growing as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton,…

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List: PH Banks With Free InstaPay and PESONet Transfers After BSP Fee Rules

Several Philippine banks and electronic wallet operators have eliminated or adjusted their digital transaction costs in response to a central bank mandate requiring financial institutions to lower retail fund transfer charges. The fee adjustments follow the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issuance of Circular No. 1238 and Memorandum No. M-2026-025, which require market-based pricing mechanisms…

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Binance Hiring General Manager for West Africa Business Development Role

Key Takeaways Binance is recruiting a full-time, remote General Manager for West Africa business development and operations. The role combines regulatory coordination, government engagement, market expansion, stakeholder management and operational leadership. Candidates need 10-plus years of senior management experience, experience navigating regulatory environments, and strong crypto interest. Why Binance Is Combining Growth and Regulation in…

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OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company

OpenAI’s chief futurist, Joshua Achiam, notified colleagues on Tuesday that he is leaving the company later this month after nearly nine years, WIRED has learned. Achiam, who previously led a team tasked with upholding the organization’s nonprofit mission, told OpenAI staff that his departure was not motivated by any specific reason, but was something he’s…

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