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Apple launching its first water-resistant iPad soon

For years, iPhones have had various levels of water resistance. However, if you’ve previously submerged your iPad in water, you’ll know that Apple’s tablets, however, are not water-resistant.  That will soon change. Apple’s first water-resistant iPad is currently planned to launch by the end of this year, according to a new report. The water-resistant model…

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BTC Ownership Overtakes Gold in The US, Democrats Reject CLARITY Draft, And More

Key Takeaways 7 Senate Democrats rejected CLARITY, raising regulatory uncertainty as negotiations continue. River says 49.6M Americans own BTC, signaling broader adoption as bitcoin surpasses gold. BitMEX closes Sept. 23, 2026, while Satsuma sells 668 BTC amid further industry consolidation. WEEK IN REVIEWDemocrats Reject CLARITY Act Draft as Crypto Ethics Dispute Intensifies Seven Senate Democrats…

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MiCA compliance costs could trigger Europe’s next crypto M&A wave

Europe’s crypto market has moved beyond the race to secure a Markets in Crypto-Assets licence.  Summary MiCA’s transition ended July 1, leaving unlicensed firms to exit, sell, or transfer European clients. U.K. crypto firms face FCA authorisation, prudential controls, governance rules, and client-asset safeguards from 2027. Banks already hold compliance systems and networks, making partnerships…

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BitMEX to Shut Down Crypto Exchange After 11 Years

BitMEX will shut down its crypto trading platform on September 23, 2026, at 04:00 UTC, closing an 11-year chapter for one of the market’s oldest derivatives exchanges. According to an announcement on July 23, the exchange has immediately halted new account registrations and requested users to close open positions and withdraw assets before the closure….

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XRP Could Be Heading for a Major Move Next Week

Ripple’s token is showing signs of stabilization after the sharp decline from higher levels, but the recovery remains limited by a series of resistance zones that continue to attract sellers. While buyers have defended the recent lows, the market still needs a clear structural breakout before a stronger upside move can be considered. Ripple Price…

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South Korea’s largest bank brings cross-border payments to Kinexys

KB Kookmin Bank will launch a blockchain-based cross-border payment service for import and export companies in August 2026. Summary KB Kookmin will initially launch Kinexys-based U.S. dollar payments across ten countries during August 2026. The service links blockchain settlement with SWIFT while supporting corporate transfers beyond normal banking hours. KB becomes South Korea’s first financial…

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