The bitcoin miner plans to repurchase up to 49.9 million shares over the next year as it pivots to high-performance computing and AI infrastructure. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Charles Hoskinson says audit report ‘shaping up’ for August release
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says he will read the full audit report over a livestream when it is released next month. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
GENIUS Act blocks Big Tech, banks from dominating stablecoins: Circle exec
Circle’s Dante Disparte says the GENIUS Act ensures tech giants and banks can’t dominate the stablecoin market without facing strict structural and regulatory hurdles. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Experts say ‘just a starting point’ as Crypto Week ends on a high note
The GENIUS Act marks a turning point for crypto regulation, but experts say true integration with finance and identity systems is only beginning. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Embedding human rights into crypto isn’t optional, it’s foundational
Embedding human rights into crypto systems is a necessity. Self-custody, privacy-by-default, and censorship-resistant personhood must be core design principles for any technology. The future of digital freedom depends on it. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
UK working to sell $7B in seized Bitcoin to boost budget: Report
A new report suggests the UK Treasury is working to sell up to $7 billion worth of seized Bitcoin, but one person has slammed the report as “sensationalism” amid a crypto bull run. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
US bank lobby challenges crypto firms’ bids for bank licences
US banking and credit union groups asked the OCC to delay deciding on bank license applications from crypto firms, arguing there are “significant policy and process concerns.” Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
SEC explores Ethereum token standard for compliant securities
ERC-3643 Association president Dennis O’Connell told Cointelegraph the SEC showed “a noticeable shift in tone” and openness to blockchain standards. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Blockchain compliance tools can slash TradFi costs: Chainlink co-founder
Institutional investors will increasingly adopt blockchain-based compliance solutions and tokenized RWAs, Chainlink’s co-founder Sergey Nazarov told Cointelegraph. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Chinese blockchain Conflux launching offshore yuan-backed stablecoin
Chinese blockchain Conflux launched Conflux 3.0 network and unveiled a new offshore yuan-backed stablecoin targeting “Belt and Road” cross-border payments. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)