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Regulation · 1 month ago Firmus Grid Ltd. Closes IPO Amid Investor Skepticism and Price Cuts Firmus Grid Ltd. has closed its initial public offering, facing investor doubts and a significant price cut, as it prepares for trading to begin later this month.

Compliance · 1 month ago Duke Energy Reaches Settlement to Shield NC Customers from Data Center Costs Duke Energy has finalized a settlement aimed at preventing North Carolina households from bearing the costs associated with the electricity demands of large data centers, pending approval from the state’s Utilities Commission.

Infrastructure · 1 month ago Ethereum's Sepolia Testnet Reaches 200 Million Gas Limit Amid Glamsterdam Upgrade Ethereum's Sepolia testnet has successfully tested a 200 million gas limit as part of the Glamsterdam upgrade, significantly increasing its block capacity from the previous 60 million limit.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago Winklevoss Asset Services Files for Zcash ETF to Trade on Nasdaq Winklevoss Asset Services has submitted an S-1 filing for a Zcash ETF, aiming to provide direct exposure to ZEC on Nasdaq. The proposed fund features a low annual sponsor fee of 0.25%.

Funding · 1 month ago Standard Chartered Expands Digital Asset Custody Services in Singapore Standard Chartered is set to enhance its digital asset custody offerings in Singapore, integrating crypto and traditional assets under a regulated framework.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Cardano Launches CIP-0113 to Enable On-Chain Compliance for Regulated Assets Cardano has introduced CIP-0113, a new token standard that allows issuers to enforce compliance rules directly on-chain, targeting regulated financial assets.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago BitGo and HashKey Enhance Asia Partnership for Institutional Crypto Services BitGo and HashKey Cloud have expanded their partnership to include staking, trading, custody, and tokenization services across Asia-Pacific, aiming to provide comprehensive infrastructure for institutional clients.

Business · 1 month ago Hashi Mainnet Launches with $500 Million Backing and Anchorage Digital Partnership Hashi mainnet is set to launch this month, backed by over $500 million in capital and a coalition of major crypto players, including Anchorage Digital, enhancing Bitcoin's utility in finance.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Crypto Card Payments Reach $12.5 Billion Amid Stablecoin Adoption The volume of payments processed through crypto cards has surged to a record $12.5 billion, driven by stablecoin usage and the demand for efficient cross-border transactions.

Security · 1 month ago Ethereum Researchers Warn of AI Threats to Crypto Security and Offer Protection Strategies Ethereum researchers Justin Drake and Vitalik Buterin highlight potential AI-driven risks to crypto security, urging users to adopt protective measures.

Policy · 1 month ago Trump to Present National Medals of Science to Musk, Brin, Huang, and Others On October 8, 2026, President Trump will award the National Medals of Science and Technology at the White House to prominent tech leaders, including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang.

Markets · 1 month ago Saudi-led Coalition Claims Gains Against Houthis Near Mokha Amid Ongoing Conflict Saudi-led forces report territorial advances against Houthi rebels near Mokha, Yemen, signaling a potential shift in the conflict's momentum.

Macro · 1 month ago Federal Reserve Officials Indicate Likely Rate Hike by Year-End Minutes from the Federal Reserve's recent meeting suggest another interest rate hike is likely by the end of the year, with Bitcoin being the only market to react significantly.

Policy · 1 month ago Survey Reveals Public Concern Over U.S. AI Policy and Procurement Shifts A recent survey shows that many voters believe the Trump administration and Congress are failing to adequately address AI risks, coinciding with a shift in U.S. government AI procurement policies.

Policy · 1 month ago Sriram Krishnan Launches $500 Million AI Fund Focused on National Security Sriram Krishnan, former White House AI advisor, is raising a $500 million venture capital fund targeting growth-stage AI companies that align with U.S. national security interests.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago Charles Schwab Survey Reveals 64% of Millennial Crypto Owners Plan to Buy More A recent survey by Charles Schwab indicates that 64% of Millennials who own cryptocurrency intend to increase their holdings over the next year, surpassing interest in traditional asset classes.

Custody · 1 month ago Ripple Custody Integrates Canton Network Support for Institutional Clients Ripple Custody has introduced support for the Canton Network, allowing institutions to manage Canton assets alongside their existing holdings. This feature is part of the recent version 1.43 update, enhancing transaction security and management.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago US Government Transfers $470 Million in Seized Bitcoin and Tether to Coinbase Prime The US government has moved $470 million in Bitcoin and Tether to Coinbase Prime as part of its asset management strategy.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Ethereum Researcher Justin Drake Proposes 'Bunker Mode' to Safeguard Against AI Threats Justin Drake from the Ethereum Foundation has proposed a 'bunker mode' for the crypto industry to prepare for potential AI threats to blockchain security, urging asset migration to new addresses.

Markets · 1 month ago OpenAI Introduces Dynamic Visual Explanations in ChatGPT for Enhanced Learning OpenAI has launched dynamic visual explanations in ChatGPT, allowing users to interactively explore math and science concepts. This feature is now available to all logged-in users and covers over 70 topics.