So-called “chat control” rules could be revived in the EU, with lawmakers again set to vote on the legislation Thursday. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/eu-to-again-vote-to-extend-chat-control-rules?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: July 2026
StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M cap
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argued that Bitcoin private keys get lost over time, meaning the amount of usable Bitcoin diminishes over time. Many disagree. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/starkware-ceo-suggests-4-annual-bitcoin-inflation-to-replace-21m-cap?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Swyftx eyes crypto payments after securing Australian license
Swyftx interim co-CEO Andrea Yuen says the company “won’t be a pure crypto spot exchange in future,” after it secured a license allowing it to offer payment services. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/swyftx-eyes-crypto-payments-space-after-securing-australian-license?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Secret Network cites AI exploit risks in proposed Arbitrum move
“The security risk is the part we take most seriously,” the team said, citing old code and AI exploit risks. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/secret-network-cites-ai-exploit-risks-in-proposed-arbitrum-move?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
CFTC charges commodity, crypto pool operator with $14M fraud
The CFTC has launched a rare crypto-related enforcement action against a commodity pool operator that allegedly defrauded investors of more than $14 million. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-charges-commodity-crypto-pool-operator-with-14m-fraud?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Strike launches ‘volatility-proof’ Bitcoin loans amid bear market, but at a cost
The cost of eliminating margin calls and forced liquidations is an interest rate as high as 14.2% and an obligation to pay on time, Strike CEO Jack Mallers said. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/strike-launches-volatility-proof-bitcoin-loans-amid-bear-market-but-at-what-cost?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agenda
The financial regulator’s agenda included proposed rule changes related to crypto broker-dealers, digital assets on national securities exchanges and potential safe harbors. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-crypto-rule-changes-2026-agenda?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ether climbs toward $2K as Bitmine buys ETH, Robinhood L2 boost
ETH charts a path toward $2,000 as TradFi adoption, DAT buying and a long-awaited network upgrade boost investor interest. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/ether-climbs-toward-2k-as-bitmine-buys-eth-robinhood-l2-boost?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Vanguard seeks digital assets chief after years of crypto skepticism
The asset manager is hiring a head of digital assets to lead its strategy for tokenization, stablecoins, blockchain infrastructure and client-facing products. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/vanguard-seeks-digital-assets-chief-after-years-of-crypto-skepticism?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
New Hampshire lawmakers to hold hearing on $100M Bitcoin bonds
The proposed bonds to be backed by cryptocurrency still need approval from New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte and the state’s five-member executive council. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/new-hampshire-hearing-bitcoin-bond?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound