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White House says it received no Democratic nominees for SEC, CFTC vacancies 2026-07-09 at 22:48 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Both US financial regulators are understaffed at the leadership level and lacking Democratic commissioners, with no announcement from President Donald Trump on filling the roles. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original […]

Phantom, Hyperliquid ask CFTC to modernize rules for onchain derivatives 2026-07-09 at 22:36 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The companies urged the regulator to exempt blockchain developers and non-custodial wallet providers from rules designed for traditional financial intermediaries. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot faces investor scrutiny over insider sales 2026-07-09 at 21:24 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi As AI-driven mining stocks retreat, investors are examining executive stock sales, governance and shareholder alignment across leading Bitcoin miners, according to Blocksbridge Consulting. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

UK politicians mull permanent crypto donation ban in wake of Nigel Farage scandal 2026-07-09 at 19:42 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Labour lawmakers proposed a full moratorium on crypto donations in March, which some have sought be made permanent after millions of dollars in contributions were linked to Reform leader Nigel Farage. This article is

MARA shares surge after 2 GW Texas infrastructure deal expands AI ambitions 2026-07-09 at 19:26 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The Bitcoin miner’s shares climbed about 15% after announcing it’s acquiring a Texas site with up to 2 GW of power capacity to expand its AI and digital infrastructure strategy. This article is an excerpt

Hong Kong regulator orders new anti-phishing measures for crypto platforms 2026-07-09 at 15:53 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Hong Kong’s regulator has ordered crypto platforms and online brokers to meet newly issued phishing-resistant login requirements within the next 12 months. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Sony Bank gets US regulator nod to issue stablecoins 2026-07-09 at 14:18 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Sony Bank received preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a US stablecoin issuance business, with $40 million in starting capital. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Interpol operation exposes $122M crypto wallet tied to romance scam laundering 2026-07-09 at 14:18 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Interpol said a suspect’s crypto wallet processed over $122.5 million in 10 months as authorities uncovered the scheme during a global anti-fraud operation that led to 5,811 arrests. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News

Revolut says USDT delisting is limited to EEA, Switzerland 2026-07-09 at 13:23 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Revolut said USDT support remains unchanged outside EEA and Switzerland as it winds down the stablecoin offering in selected European markets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Regulators invited Binance to seek new licenses after MiCA setback, co-CEO says 2026-07-09 at 12:29 By Cointelegraph Binance is exploring new licensing paths into Europe while continuing to expand its regulatory footprint in Asia, says co-CEO Richard Teng. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bank of Korea stands firm on bank-led stablecoin push as deposit token pilots advance 2026-07-09 at 12:19 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra The Bank of Korea reiterated its call for bank-led won stablecoin issuance while advancing deposit token pilots, as issuer rules remain a sticking point in South Korea’s digital asset bill. This article is

SWIFT launches blockchain ledger with 17-bank tokenized deposit pilot 2026-07-09 at 11:51 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai SWIFT launched its new blockchain ledger that will host a tokenized bank deposit pilot for 17 major banks seeking faster cross-border payments. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Russia’s largest private bank Alfa-Bank tests crypto trading 2026-07-09 at 11:22 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Alfa-Bank is testing cryptocurrency trading for qualified investors as Russia moves toward regulating digital assets and banks prepare new crypto services. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Wyden urges Senate leaders to keep dev protections in crypto bill 2026-07-09 at 09:03 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan Senator Ron Wyden has called on Senate leaders to ensure the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act remains in the CLARITY Act when it is brought to the floor. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View

AI is shortening the shelf life of crypto security audits, researchers warn 2026-07-09 at 08:47 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Hackers have also been exploiting the codebases of defunct decentralized finance protocols, draining millions of dollars in customer funds. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

AI boom fuels inflation fears, complicating Fed’s next rate move 2026-07-09 at 07:12 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young Ongoing strong demand for AI infrastructure “would likely sustain upward pressure on prices for technology products and electricity,” Federal Reserve policymakers said. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Crypto VC Paradigm raises $1.2B to push into AI 2026-07-09 at 05:33 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan Crypto venture firm Paradigm is widening its investment gaze toward AI and other frontier industries with its latest fund. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Mark Cuban-backed DeFi dashboard Zapper shutters after 7 years 2026-07-09 at 05:32 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Zapper provided crypto market data to over 2 million monthly active users and oversaw more than $13 billion in processed transactions during its peak. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Crypto could benefit if Fed steps in to backstop US stock market: Analysts 2026-07-09 at 04:32 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young The size and scope of the US stock market “gives policymakers a strong incentive to backstop major drawdowns,” said Bitget Wallet COO, Alvin Kan. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original

Tokenized stock transfers surge 105% in a month to $8.4B 2026-07-09 at 00:39 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar Industry data shows trading activity and market value accelerating as crypto companies and traditional financial institutions expand tokenized equity initiatives. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source