S&P launches blockchain fundamentals index for digital assets
The benchmark tracks blockchain networks using protocol revenue, offering an alternative to traditional market capitalizationweighted crypto indexes.…
Crypto PAC pours $1M into Michigan Democratic primary race
Donavan McKinney, running against Michigan incumbent Shri Thanedar, said that “the crypto lobby is paying my opponent back for helping Trump“ with the…
US officials barred until 2029 from issuing or sponsoring tokens under CLARITY’s proposed ethics rules
According to Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the bill’s advocates, the ethics language would apply to US presidents’ crypto ventures, including Donald Trump’s.…
Anthropic joins UK FCA’s AI regulatory sandbox as second cohort launches
Anthropic will provide Claude AI models to companies participating in the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s next Supercharged Sandbox cohort, as the regulator…
Intel earnings will pit red-hot AI demand against a sluggish PC market
Intel’s stock has fallen 25% from its June high, but remains a standout gainer in 2026. Source:MarketWatch
SEC’s Peirce says crypto vaults and onchain lending may fall under securities laws
The SEC commissioner said crypto vaults, onchain lending products and other asset management tools may trigger US securities laws depending on how they are…
Digital Chamber sues Illinois officials over new state 0.2% crypto tax
The group alleged that the tax signed into law in June “discriminates against people who transact in digital assets“ and should be blocked from implementation…
BitGo, OTC Markets plan tokenized securities access for broker-dealers
The proposed alliance would enable more than 150 brokerdealers to trade and settle digital asset securities through OTC Link ATS using BitGo’s custody…
Bitcoin price avoids major Iran jitters as S&P 500 ‘short squeeze’ on horizon
Bitcoin and US stocks stayed strong in the face of USIran escalation as analysis predicted BTC price action outperforming equities later. Source:Cointelegraph
The digital euro: Surveillance money, or a better alternative to cash?
Proponents of the digital euro say its a better alternative to cash that’s fully backed by the ECB. But critics argue it could provide the EU with too much…
Franklin Templeton calls agentic AI next ‘killer’ use case for blockchain
Franklin Templeton’s digital assets lead said that the autonomous AI agent economy will increase demand for blockchain protocols hosting machinetomachine…
Bitcoin analysis eyes ‘serious volume’ after Binance sees 9K BTC daily outflow
Binance set multimonth records for net BTC outflows on Tuesday, adding to an emerging trend of positive inflows to the US spot Bitcoin ETFs.…