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EU Readies MiCA Rewrite as Stablecoin Rules Hit Cross-Border Gaps

The EU Commission's mid-2027 MiCA report is expected to trigger legislative changes addressing stablecoins from outside the bloc and multi-issuer structures that current rules do not cover.

Crypto23d ago

Bybit Sues North Korea, Lazarus Group Over $1.5B Hack

Bybit sued North Korea's Lazarus Group over a $1.5B Ethereum hack, using RICO law. The court froze $79M in assets. A hearing is set for Oct. 14.

Stocks23d ago

CFTC Warns Prediction Markets to Drop Moneyline Odds

The CFTC warned prediction markets to ditch moneyline odds, citing research they encourage risk-taking. Kalshi says it will comply. The federal-state fight over sports contracts continues.

Stocks23d ago

Texas Pauses Data Center Approvals as Abbott Orders Grid Audit

Texas halts new data center approvals as Governor Greg Abbott orders a power grid audit, threatening capacity expansion for AI and cloud computing in the state.

Crypto23d ago

Crypto Exchanges Prove Assets, Not Solvency, Four Years After FTX

A $10 billion reserve dashboard says nothing about whether an exchange owes $8 billion or $15 billion. Regulators warn such reports fall outside audit oversight.

Stocks23d ago

The $300 Bike Lesson: Outsourcing a Parenting Rite of Passage

One parent paid $150 per child for a bike lesson from a local BMX mechanic after DIY attempts failed. The essay offers a case study in outsourcing childhood skills.

Crypto23d ago

IMF Warns Stablecoins Ease Dollarization, Undermine Capital Controls

IMF's Dan Katz says local-currency stablecoins on shared networks give users a frictionless route into digital dollars, citing South Africa as a case where rand-backed tokens lag.

Stocks23d ago

Georgia Man Arrested in $50,000 Bank Impersonation Scam

Junior Astre, 41, allegedly impersonated a Webster Bank fraud manager to trick a Connecticut business into transferring $50,000. He faces identity theft and larceny charges.

Crypto23d ago

Senate Delays CLARITY Act Vote; Grayscale Sees Limited Disruption

Senate left for recess without CLARITY Act vote. Grayscale says crypto activity can continue. Lack of clear rules could curb U.S. investment and push firms overseas.

Crypto23d ago

DeFix Solutions' GTX Token Seed Round Nears Completion at $0.0003

DeFix Solutions' GTX token presale Round 1 is nearly full at $0.000300 per token. CEO Akili Polee is in Bangkok for SPiCE Southeast Asia 2026. Exchange announcements expected in September.

Stocks23d ago

OCBC Posts Record H1 Net Profit at Aug. 6 Earnings Call

OCBC's CFO opened the Aug. 6 call with a record first-half net profit, then group CEO Tan Teck Long and unit heads fielded analyst questions.

Crypto23d ago

Bybit Gets U.S. Court Backing to Chase $1.5B Lazarus Group Theft

Bybit won U.S. court approval for expedited discovery to trace $1.5B stolen by North Korea's Lazarus Group. Only $75.5M recovered so far as 90% of funds went dark.