Pakistan crypto chief seeks dialogue after scholar rules against crypto payments
Pakistan's virtual-assets regulator called for continued dialogue on the treatment of digital assets after meeting an Islamic scholar who backed a ruling against purchases made with crypto.
Cambridge study puts Ethereum near the lower end of PoS energy intensity
Cambridge estimated that Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually and has the second-lowest market-value-adjusted energy intensity among the proof-of-stake networks studied.
Backpack joins race for 24/7 stock markets with tokenized equities
The launch comes as tokenized stocks become one of the fastest-growing corners of crypto, with exchanges and traditional finance firms racing to expand 24/7 trading.
Crypto Biz: How stablecoins found their niche
Stablecoins are carving out specialized roles as regulation reshapes the market, while Strategy's Bitcoin sale and Vanguard's tokenization push highlight crypto's evolving financial landscape.
UK politicians mull permanent crypto donation ban in wake of Nigel Farage scandal
Labor lawmakers proposed a full moratorium on crypto donations in March, which some have sought to be made permanent after millions of dollars in contributions were linked to Reform leader Nigel Farage.
Bull Bitcoin asks French court to strike down DAC8 implementing decree
The non-custodial Bitcoin exchange petitioned to cancel a French decree implementing DAC8, arguing the rules could create surveillance and physical risks for up to 135 million European crypto holders.
Tether invests in Mercado Bitcoin as blockchain finance expands in Latin America
Mercado Bitcoin will use the funding to expand tokenized finance across Latin America, adding to Tether's growing portfolio of infrastructure investments.
Nigel Farage to resign from UK Parliament amid crypto “gift†scandal, will stand in by-election
The Reform party leader and Brexit champion confirmed that he was the subject of probes by UK authorities following reports of what he called “gifts†from figures tied to cry pto ventures.
TeraWulf shares rise after $19B Anthropic AI lease, JV sale
The Bitcoin miner signed a 20-year AI infrastructure lease with Anthropic and sold its majority stake in a separate AI data center joint venture.
South Africa proposes crypto tax guidance under existing framework
South Africa’s tax authority proposed draft guidance clarifying how crypto assets are taxed under existing income and capital gains tax rules, seeking public input until Aug. 31.