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Emirates NBD Launches Real-Time USD Blockchain Payments, Cutting Cross-Border Delays

Instant Settlement via JPMorgan Dubai-based Emirates NBD has become one of the first financial institutions in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region to launch real-time cross-border U.S. dollar payments using blockchain technology. The banking group announced July 14 that it has gone live on the Partior network, a multi-currency, blockchain-based clearing and…

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Genshin Impact Studio Releases AI Companion App ‘BSide: Olivia Lin’ on Steam Early Access

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Chinese gaming firm miHoYo launched Steam Early Access for its AI companion application, “BSide: Olivia Lin,” on Monday, July 13, 2026. The release is categorized as a free-to-play utility rather than a video game, representing…

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Cleanspark Lands $6.6B AI Lease as 20-Year Deal Reshapes Bitcoin Mining Strategy

Key Takeaways Cleanspark signed a 20-year AI lease worth $6.6B, with potential to reach $11.6B. A major tech tenant secured exclusivity over Cleanspark’s 885 MW Texas portfolio. AI demand is pushing miners like Cleanspark toward power-focused infrastructure growth. Cleanspark Turns Georgia Mining Site Into 175 MW AI Campus With $6.6B Lease Cleanspark is accelerating its…

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BlockShoals Confirms AMLC Registration as a Covered Person Under Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Law

This content was provided by a third party (Blockshoals) and published as a press release. The BitPinas editorial team did not participate in writing or reviewing this piece. Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Manila, Philippines — BlockShoals Technologies Inc. (BlockShoals)…

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Bitcoin Whales Are Not Selling Over Quantum Fears, Analyst Says

Key Takeaways Galaxy analyst says bitcoin whales have not linked selling activity to quantum risks. Institutional investors have considered quantum fears when deciding whether to buy bitcoin. Old bitcoin supply movement surged before the “great distribution” largely came to an end. Quantum Fears Appear to Be Influencing Buyers, Not Bitcoin Sellers Bitcoin’s largest holders have…

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Startale Group Joins SBI and DigiFT to Tokenize a $1.3 Billion Equity Fund With JPYSC Stablecoin

Key Takeaways SBI, DigiFT, and Startale completed 2 testnet trials using JPYSC to automate fund settlement and payouts. SBI and DigiFT will tokenize a $1.3 billion fund, opening Japanese equities to global institutions. The 3 partners will next integrate tokenized assets with DeFi platforms like Morpho and Gauntlet. Bridging the Gap in Digital Capital Markets…

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Blackrock, CME, Goldman, JPMorgan, NYSE, Nasdaq, Vanguard Among 30+ Firms in DTCC’s Successful Tokenized Trade Test

Key Takeaways More than 30 traditional finance and digital market firms joined live trades using tokenized securities. Participants tested collateral, lending, Treasury, repo, equity, settlement, transfer, and margin workflows across two blockchain networks. DTCC plans an October 2026 launch, leaving adoption, transaction volume, and sustained performance as the next tests. Why Did More Than 30…

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Securitize-Cantor Tokenized IPO Framework Could Change How Public Companies Issue Stock

Key Takeaways Securitize and Cantor will support tokenized IPOs within existing U.S. securities rules. SEC data show 376 IPOs raised $70.28 billion in 2025, signaling a large addressable market. Securitize named no first issuer on July 15, leaving adoption as the partnership’s next test. Public Offerings Move Onchain The agreement extends tokenization beyond secondary-market trading…

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