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Inside Binance PH Comeback Plan: Whitepaper Outlines SEC-BSP Structure Behind BlockShoals Partnership

Joseph Rees2 weeks ago05 mins

A legal whitepaper published by strategic advisory firm Arden Consult has detailed the regulatory framework governing cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s planned return to the Philippines through its partnership with local fintech firm BlockShoals Technologies Inc. The document states that the operational model operates across two jurisdictions by separating digital asset trading from cash transactions to comply…

Malta regulator proposes new DAO category in DeFi rulebook

Adam Forsyth2 weeks ago04 mins

Malta’s financial regulator has proposed a new legal category for decentralized autonomous organizations as part of a consultation on how decentralized finance could be regulated under the European Union’s crypto framework. Summary Malta’s MFSA has proposed a new “software-based organization” category that would include DAOs and other DeFi entities. The regulator said many DeFi projects…

Glucose Tracking for Children Is Moving Into Apps and Smart Devices

Abigail Avery2 weeks ago03 mins

Dexcom’s Stelo is bringing over-the-counter glucose tracking into pediatrics, with phones, apps, and connected-device policies now part of the rollout. The FDA said June 12 that it cleared the Stelo Glucose Biosensor System for people 2 years and older who do not use insulin, making it the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor cleared for children….

Ripple Leaders Signal Major Crypto Moment as Swell Hits 10-Year Milestone

Joseph Rees2 weeks ago03 mins

Key Takeaways Ripple is centering institutional blockchain adoption and enterprise participation at Swell 2026. Meanwhile, the combined event is expected to host 1,500-plus attendees and 75 speakers. Looking ahead, executives highlighted payments, tokenization, DeFi, AI, and interoperability growth. Swell’s 10th Year Draws Executive Focus on Institutional Crypto Adoption Excitement around Ripple Swell 2026 accelerated after…

‘Toy Story 5’ did not miss a crucial Easter egg. Yep, it’s the Pizza Planet truck.

Abigail Avery2 weeks ago02 mins

Toy Story 5 is careening into cinemas with its foot to the floor, like a Pizza Planet employee behind on their deliveries. And if you’re concentrating, you’ll spy a very fast Easter egg that’s become a staple in Pixar movies. With Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the gang back for the fifth adventure in the franchise,…

Ireland flags crypto as major threat in anti-money laundering push

Adam Forsyth2 weeks ago04 mins

Ireland has identified crypto assets as a “very significant” money laundering and terrorism financing risk and has committed to introducing industry standards governing crypto-related sources of funds by the second half of 2027. Summary Ireland has classified crypto assets as a major money laundering and terrorism financing risk in its latest assessment. Authorities plan to…

Prime Day Early Deals 2026: Breville and Ninja Espresso Maker Deals

Abigail Avery2 weeks ago03 mins

There are basically two good times to buy an espresso maker: Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. That’s when the most popular, top-line espresso and latte machines go on the biggest sales of any given year—including the two most popular espresso machines on earth, according to Amazon sales figures. The Breville Barista Express and the…

HIVE Lands $220 Million AI Cloud Deal With Bell Canada and Cohere

Joseph Rees2 weeks ago03 mins

Key Takeaways HIVE’s BUZZ HPC signed a 3-year, $220M AI cloud deal with Bell Canada and Cohere. NVIDIA-powered AI factories could add $70M ARR, boosting HIVE’s HPC expansion. HIVE plans a 32MW Sweden upgrade, with GB200 systems going live by early 2027. HIVE Secures $70 Million ARR Boost Through New AI Infrastructure Deal HIVE Digital…

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Bitcoin News Today: ‘Bitcoin Rodney’ Pleads Guilty in $1.8Bn HyperFund Fraud

Adam Forsyth2 weeks ago04 mins

In Bitcoin news today, Rodney Burton, the Miami-based promoter known online as ‘Bitcoin Rodney’, pleaded guilty on June 15, 2026, to conspiracy charges tied to HyperFund, a $1.8Bn crypto fraud scheme that extracted investor funds from victims across the globe. The plea, entered in the US District Court for the District of Maryland, exposes Burton…

AI inference startup Baseten reportedly raising $1.5B months after its last mega-round

Abigail Avery2 weeks ago02 mins

AI inference company Baseten is close to finalizing a stunning $1.5 billion funding round at a $13 billion valuation, the Wall Street Journal reports. Just five months ago, the startup announced that it had raised a $300 million Series E at a $5 billion valuation. And that round was just nine months after raising a…