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This week, America again drapes itself in red, white, and blue.
We’ll wave flags, ignite fireworks, and watch fighter jets streak overhead to celebrate our so-called Independence Day. But like most things, the popular story is a cleaner, sanitized version of the hidden truth.
We’re taught the

William Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-backed companies that buy most of the mortgages lenders make, has issued a directive requiring the two agencies to consider digital currency as an asset for single-family h

It feels like artificial intelligence (AI) has hit a plateau. The creators of AI models don’t seem to be making progress as quickly as before. Many of the products they promised were overhyped and underdelivered, and consumers aren’t quite sure what to do with generative AI beyond using it as a

A shared order book involving non-EU licensed exchanges would be a breach of Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) rules, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has confirmed.
The insight comes from ESMA’s series of Q&As aimed at demystifying MiCA, which governs the provision of

Despite its landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation coming fully into force in January, the European Union is under pressure from the European Central Bank (ECB) and a leading trade body to introduce new regulation so that it does not fall behind its international peers.
ECB President C

Block reward mining’s environmental impact has become a major concern in 2025, with regulators and communities scrutinizing its energy consumption and ecological footprint. Kuwait’s recent ban on mining operations, citing excessive strain on its power grid, exemplifies global worries about the

Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 brought together global leaders, regulators, founders, and digital currency enthusiasts under this year’s theme—“Decoded.” The message was clear: blockchain is no longer just for the technically inclined. It’s being translated into everyday use, real business value, a

Institutional investment in block reward mining is surging in 2025, driven by the United States’ dominance and favorable policies under the Trump administration.
Major firms like BlackRock (NASDAQ: BLK) and Fidelity are exploring stakes in mining companies, attracted by the sector’s growth

The Philippines is establishing itself as a developing center for blockchain innovation, a trajectory shaped by responsive regulatory actions and government support. This combined effort aims to create an enabling environment for blockchain to thrive, fostering digital transformation and economic in

The race for digital asset reserves is heating up in the United States, with a growing number of state-level bills being launched, debated, and signed into law.
On June 20, the governor of the U.S. state of Texas signed Senate Bill (SB) 21 into law, making it the third state to sign a Bitcoin reser

I’ve spent years sounding the alarm about how Silicon Valley venture capitalists rigged the blockchain game to their own benefit. It started in 2014 with the seeds of the takeover of Bitcoin through MasterCard’s (NASDAQ: MA) venture wing and their affiliates. With a16z, Andreessen Horowitz’s

Stablecoins are making further inroads into mainstream United States finance, even as a rift develops in Congress on how best to get digital legislation onto President Trump’s desk.
Fiserv launching bank-friendly stablecoin platform
Circle investors embrace irrational exuberance
House/Senate at

Profits earned through digital asset trading are now firmly on the radar of Indian tax authorities. With enhanced data-sharing mechanisms in place between digital asset exchanges and the government, tax officials are actively monitoring and cross-referencing digital asset transactions in

Brazilian authorities have invited proposals for technological solutions that allow for better discovery and tracking of digital asset transactions in the country, according to a notice published by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security.
The notice was sent out via ComprasNet, Brazi

The Bank of England (BoE) plans to introduce more restrictive rules on banks’ exposure to digital assets by 2026 to protect financial stability, according to its top executive.
During the ‘Risk Live Europe’ event in London, David Bailey, executive director of prudential policy at the BoE, said