Local reports indicate that while the central bank maintains a ban on banks offering crypto services, two banking holding groups are preparing to offer digital peso stablecoin alternatives for businesses that would take advantage of the perks associated with programmable money. Digital Peso Stablecoins in Development in Argentina While dollar-pegged stablecoins, like USDC and USDT, …
Monthly archives: July 2026
IMF Sounds the Alarm: Why Brazil’s Booming Crypto Market Needs Urgent Oversight
In its most recent Financial System Stability Assessment report, the IMF acknowledged the massive scale of the Brazilian cryptocurrency market, with cross-border crypto flows surpassing traditional alternatives. The report calls for full implementation of AML/CFT measures to plug compliance holes in an incomplete regulatory framework. IMF Acknowledges Size of Brazil’s Crypto Market, Calls for Enhanced …
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Lido upgrade aims to slash Ethereum’s validator count by one-third
Lido launched Curated Module v2, an upgrade that could reduce Ethereum’s validator count by one-third by consolidating validators and introducing new operator rules. Lido, a liquid staking protocol that lets users earn Ethereum staking rewards through its stETH token, has launched an upgrade to its staking infrastructure that aims to improve validator efficiency and decentralization. …
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Ondo shifts from layer-1 blockchain plan to offchain execution network
The new system marks an apparent departure from the institution-focused layer-1 blockchain Ondo announced in 2025. Real-world asset tokenization platform Ondo Finance has launched an offchain execution network in an apparent pivot away from the institution-focused layer-1 blockchain it announced in 2025. The company said Monday that Ondo Network will handle trades away from public …
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Apple faces lawsuit over alleged $1.8M Bitcoin wallet app losses
Three users allege a fake Sparrow Wallet app on Apple’s App Store drained their Bitcoin holdings, with losses totaling more than $1.8 million. Apple is facing a lawsuit from three customers who say they lost a combined $1.8 million after downloading a fake Bitcoin wallet app from the App Store. The complaint, filed Friday in …
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Binance co-founder CZ backs crypto license passporting across ASEAN
Binance co-founder CZ backed crypto license passporting across ASEAN to simplify approvals, reduce compliance costs and encourage competition. Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao backed crypto license passporting across ASEAN, arguing that firms regulated in one market should be able to enter others through a simplified approval process rather than applying from scratch. Speaking Tuesday during …
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Bitcoin Slides Under $64,000 Again as $100 Million Liquidated in an Hour
Bitcoin fell back under $64,000 on July 28 as roughly $100 million in leveraged positions were wiped out across the crypto market inside 60 minutes, marking the third time this week traders have been flushed out around that level. Bitcoin’s Third Break Below $64,000 This Week The $64,000 level has become a battleground of sorts …
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South Korea Giants LG CNS and POSCO International Deploy Live Trade Data on Injective Blockchain
POSCO International and LG CNS have launched a pilot on the Injective blockchain to tokenize real trade accounts receivable using live data from overseas subsidiaries. Overcoming Legacy Trade Bottlenecks POSCO International and LG CNS have launched a pilot to tokenize live trade receivables on the Injective blockchain, marking one of South Korea’s most advanced real‑world …
Ratio CEO Says Multi-Currency Stablecoins Could Eliminate Costly FX Conversions Across Asia
Global trade still relies on outdated correspondent banking networks, pre-funded Nostro/Vostro accounts, and time-zone mismatches that cause multiday delays. Industry leader John Cho advocates for a multi-currency stablecoin ecosystem where local currency stablecoins complement USD stablecoins to prevent double foreign exchange conversions. The Friction of Foreign-Exchange Overhead For decades, the global financial plumbing that powers …
Ocean Infinity Spent 151 Days at Sea Hunting MH370. In 2026 It Came Back Empty Again
Ocean Infinity says it has now spent 151 days at sea searching for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 since joining the hunt in 2018, mapping more than 140,000 square kilometers of seafloor before leaving the latest search area on January 23, 2026. Malaysia’s AAIB told families on March 8, 2026, that the renewed March 2025 to …
Strategy Opens the Door to Bitcoin Sales—Michael Saylor Explains Why It Makes Sense
Strategy expects future bitcoin sales to help finance preferred stock repurchases, extending a funding strategy the company has already used while targeting disciplined buybacks of STRC and more stable trading in the preferred stock. Why Saylor Anticipates More Bitcoin Sales Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), revealed on July 27 in an …
The CLARITY Act Is at the One-Yard Line: Coinbase Says ‘It’s Time to Get It Over the Finish Line’
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong intensified pressure for a Senate vote, portraying the CLARITY Act as a bipartisan breakthrough that could strengthen consumer protections, law enforcement authority, and American leadership in digital assets. Armstrong Urges Senate to Advance the CLARITY Act Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong urged lawmakers in an X post on …
Digital-Asset Treasury Firms Chase AI Boom as Crypto Premiums Disappear
A growing number of digital-asset treasury companies are pivoting toward artificial intelligence after crypto losses crushed their share prices. The strategy has yet to revive investor confidence, while former bitcoin miners have found more success repurposing infrastructure for AI. Crypto Treasury Firms Chase AI Gains as Investor Enthusiasm Fades The collapse of the crypto treasury …
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US judge temporarily blocks Minnesota prediction market ban
The preliminary injunction allows Kalshi and Polymarket US to continue operating in Minnesota while the court considers their challenge to the state law. A US federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota from enforcing its new prediction market ban against CFTC-regulated platforms Kalshi and Polymarket US. According to a July 27 court order granting the plaintiffs’ …
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Zimbabwe admits seven fintech projects to regulatory sandbox
Sandbox participation permits supervised testing but does not guarantee full commercial registration. Zimbabwe’s securities regulator has admitted seven financial technology projects to its regulatory sandbox, with tokenization accounting for most of the latest group. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ) listed Zimbabwe Entrepreneurship Exchange, Ndarama Standard, Questview Brokers, Crowdaxe Capital, Procode Platforms, Financial …
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