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Polymarket has referred over 90 accounts to law enforcement after wallets posting 98% win rates on Iran military bets triggered the first federal insider trading investigation of a prediction market.…
Revolut secures a full ADI banking licence from APRA, launching Revolut Bank Australia with government-backed deposits and savings rates up to 5.05% p.a.…
Vietnam's Decree No. 284/2026/ND-CP introduces fines of up to VND 200 million for crypto breaches, taking effect 1 September 2026.…
UK lawmakers launch a formal cross-party inquiry into why banks block crypto firms from accounts and payments, raising questions about sector competitiveness.…
The European Central Bank has selected 36 payment service providers to participate in a landmark digital euro pilot, marking a pivotal step toward a live retail CBDC in the eurozone.…
A UK parliamentary group has launched a formal inquiry into banking restrictions imposed on crypto firms and consumers, examining their effect on investment and competition.…
How crypto cards work, the difference between custodial and self-custody cards, and how the main options compare in 2026.…
Trump's agreement on an ethics provision in the CLARITY Act lifted the total crypto market cap to $2.22 trillion, up 0.85% on July 21, 2026.…
Grayscale has filed an S-1 for what would be the first US Worldcoin ETF, extending its crypto product lineup well beyond Bitcoin and Ether.…
Singapore-based Ant International has closed a US$1.2 billion Series A round backed by Ant Group and Alibaba, targeting global growth across Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst, and Bettr.…
Databricks has signed a term sheet for a major strategic funding round valuing the data and AI company at approximately $188 billion, with closing expected in summer 2026.…
The administration's chief crypto policy negotiator delays military service to remain at the helm during what may prove a decisive stretch for landmark digital asset legislation.…