Ethan Brooks

US Regulators Advance Crypto Integration Despite Clarity Act Setback

US regulators and financial firms have continued integrating crypto into traditional finance over the past two weeks, despite the Clarity Act's failure at the cloture vote. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) submitted two crypto trading rules to the White House Office of Information and

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BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank Present Chainlink at Sibos 2026

Partnerships & Ecosystem

BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank presented insights on Chainlink's role in advancing financial technology at Sibos 2026, featuring Sergey Nazarov. The presentations focused on blockchain solutions for traditional banking. Financial institutions are exploring blockchain technology integration, with Chai

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BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank Present Chainlink at Sibos 2026

Stellar Development Foundation Unveils 10-Year Vision at Meridian 2026

Project Progress

The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) unveiled a 10-year vision at Meridian 2026, focusing on transitioning from infrastructure to real-world utility in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The announcement aims to position Stellar as a key player in financial technology and blockchain applications. SDF

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Stellar Development Foundation Unveils 10-Year Vision at Meridian 2026

Strike Announces New Income Stream for Cash Holders

Project Progress

Strike announced a forthcoming income stream for cash holders, as reported on Twitter. Strike is a financial technology company that focuses on providing Bitcoin payment solutions and innovative financial services within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. No effective date for this initiative has been an

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Strike Announces New Income Stream for Cash Holders

Bitcoin 81% Supply Unmoved for Six Months Nears Historical High

On-Chain Data

Market Analysis

Bitcoin currently has 81% of its supply remaining unmoved for over six months, according to commentary from BitGo. This metric approaches historical highs and represents a significant concentration of long-term holdings. Historically, when this percentage of untouched Bitcoin has dropped by 10% or m

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Bitcoin 81% Supply Unmoved for Six Months Nears Historical High

U.S. Treasury Targets Russia-Linked A7 Network Used by Iran

Enforcement Actions

Regulation & Policy

The U.S. Treasury Department launched 'Operation Economic Outcast,' targeting the Russia-linked A7 Network used by Iran to evade sanctions. Under the operation, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed blocking U.S. financial institutions from certain fund transfers involving A7 Ne

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U.S. Treasury Targets Russia-Linked A7 Network Used by Iran

Chainlink Builds Automated Dividend System for Tokenized Stocks

Partnerships & Ecosystem

Project Progress

Stocks

Chainlink built an automated dividend system for tokenized equities as part of Swift's 2026 Business Challenge, processing cash dividends across four blockchains from corporate-action message to payment without manual intervention. The system uses the Chainlink Runtime Environment while retaining Sw

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Chainlink Builds Automated Dividend System for Tokenized Stocks

U.S. Treasury Sanctions $2M Hamas Financing Network Using Crypto and Fake Charities

Enforcement Actions

Regulation & Policy

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced a Hamas financing network that operated from 2020 through 2026. The network connected Gaza-based Hamas military-wing member Saleem Abdallah Saleem al-Zaq with France-based fundraisers Faouzi Barika and Amel Oualid. The network

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U.S. Treasury Sanctions $2M Hamas Financing Network Using Crypto and Fake Charities

Michael Saylor Endorses Asset Tokenization and Smart Contracts

Partnerships & Ecosystem

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, has endorsed asset tokenization and smart contract platforms, according to Token Terminal. Saylor emphasized the economic benefits of on-chain securities, specifically highlighting lower cost of capital and broader market

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Michael Saylor Endorses Asset Tokenization and Smart Contracts

European Crypto Users Trust MiCA-Regulated Platforms More: Bitpanda Co-CEO

Regulation & Policy

Christian Trummer, co-CEO of Austria-based crypto exchange Bitpanda, stated that European crypto users are placing more trust in regulated platforms following the implementation of the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets framework (MiCA). Speaking on Cointelegraph's Chain Reaction, Trummer

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US Regulators Advance Crypto Integration Despite Clarity Act Setback

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BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank Present Chainlink at Sibos 2026

Stellar Development Foundation Unveils 10-Year Vision at Meridian 2026

Strike Announces New Income Stream for Cash Holders

Bitcoin 81% Supply Unmoved for Six Months Nears Historical High

U.S. Treasury Targets Russia-Linked A7 Network Used by Iran

Chainlink Builds Automated Dividend System for Tokenized Stocks

U.S. Treasury Sanctions $2M Hamas Financing Network Using Crypto and Fake Charities

Michael Saylor Endorses Asset Tokenization and Smart Contracts

European Crypto Users Trust MiCA-Regulated Platforms More: Bitpanda Co-CEO