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SEC, CFTC sue Goliath Ventures over $400M crypto Ponzi scheme
Regulators allege Goliath promised crypto liquidity-pool returns but instead paid earlier investors and funded its founder’s luxury spending.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
Discounts confirmed near more than 40 locations across Great Britain amid biggest upgrade to electricity grid since 1960s
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Robinhood Chain hits 11.6 million daily transactions as USDe fuels TVL growth
There is a clear divergence for Robinhood Chain in the number of transactions and TVL growing against a stagnating user base.
CFTC flexes emergency authority to keep Kalshi operating amid New York lawsuit
The CFTC flexed its emergency authority and ordered Kalshi to keep operating after the platform was sued last month in New York.
CFTC orders Kalshi to continue offering prediction markets in New York after state lawsuit
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced it had ordered prediction market operator Kalshi to continue operating in New York after the state filed a lawsuit seeking to shutter the platform.
SEC to address crypto regulations in absence of CLARITY passage
The US securities regulator scheduled a meeting this week with the potential to step up on digital asset policies without congressional action.
Florida man charged by CFTC over $397 million crypto Ponzi scheme
A Florida man is facing fresh charges from the CFTC after the agency says he misappropriated $48 million dollars of customers' money.
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SEC Prepares Escape Hatch From Securities Registration for Crypto Projects
The Securities and Exchange Commission will hold an open meeting on Friday to consider whether to propose new rules that would let crypto projects raise capital without registering securities.
ENS Foundation takes administrative control of $65 million Endowment following tokenholder vote
ENS tokenholders voted to transform the ENS Foundation into a fully operational organization with a five-member board and financial power.
What’s next for the Clarity Act as September brings a tough road ahead
The outlook for crypto legislation is growing increasingly bleak, following Sen. John Thune's move to punt the initial vote to next month.
US sees oil disruptions from Iran conflict reaching 600,000 bpd
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its economic outlook for the world economy and warned it could sink into a recession if the Iran war is not soon resolved. In its April 2026 World Economic Outlook, the Bret…
SEC could propose ‘pivotal’ crypto rules that may start with token safe harbor, TD Cowen says
The SEC’s crypto regulation meeting on Friday could mark the start of a “pivotal” rulemaking process, according to TD Cowen.
New Bitcoin addresses jump as Coldcard exploit pushes users to move funds
The number of new Bitcoin addresses climbed from 260,000 to 330,000, a sharp break from the decline that has held for most of the year.
From bitcoin bull to ‘complete demolition’: Keel CEO bets on AI’s greater value
In May 2025, Keel's CEO said firm's bitcoin business was “strong” and said company remained “bullish on mining economics."
Axe stamp duty? How Andy Burnham could change property tax
Residential property is the largest store of wealth in the UK, and has long been a target for those who believe homes should be taxed more. Real estate remains a juicy plum for Andy Burnham to pick as he searches for wa…
Results of the Semi-Annual FX Turnover Surveys in April 2026
The international role of the euro grew moderately in 2025, with its share across various indicators of global currency use reaching around 20%. Viewed from a longer-term perspective, the role of the euro has grown grad…
Trump Media records $360.6 million unrealized loss on digital assets in first half of the year
Trump Media recorded a $360.6M unrealized digital-asset loss in H1. Its directly held BTC and CRO were worth $597.7M at June 30.
‘One of the single biggest barriers to growth’: UK lawmakers press banks over crypto access ahead of new FCA regime
UK lawmakers have asked banks to explain how the new FCA crypto regime may change their policies toward digital asset firms.
Hotel prices in Europe jump before total solar eclipse
Rooms in Icelandic capital Reykjavík cost double usual rate and Spain also enjoying strong bookings
Nvidia links with Wall Street firms for $500bn AI financing deal
Apollo, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and KKR among those working with chipmaker to fund infrastructure
ECB and Frankfurt Radio Symphony invite the public to Europa Open Air concert on 20 August 2026
On Thursday, 20 August 2026 the European Central Bank (ECB) and the broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk (hr) will once again host the Europa Open Air concert at Weseler Werft in Frankfurt. The free event brings together mus…
Heathrow says need for expansion ‘clear’ as it loses title of Europe’s busiest airport
Heathrow airport said “the case for expansion has never been clearer” after it was overtaken as Europe’s busiest airport by Istanbul.
Coinbase rolls out derivatives for UK professional investors
Coinbase launches perpetuals, futures and options to UK professional clients after obtaining its MiFID license.