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The US Treasury market is staring down a new threat, and it’s not coming from Wall Street or foreign governments—it’s coming from stablecoins. According to Reuters, as the crypto world gets closer to being regulated by Congress, these dollar-pegged tokens are now crawling straight into the short-term government debt market. And if lawmakers pass the proposed stablecoin legislation, things could get messy fast. The new rules would allow stablecoins to become even more tied to Treasury bills, which are supposed to be the safest, most liquid assets on the planet. That’s about to change. The Senate could pass the bill…

Note: on July 5, 2022, the recommended releases for go-ethereum and Erigon were modified. See “Client Releases” for details.Sepolia will be the second of three public testnets to run through The Merge.The network will transition to proof-of-stake when the total difficulty on the proof-of-work chain exceeds 17,000,000,000,000,000, which is expected to occur around in the next few days.Post-merge, Sepolia will have a permissioned validator set, like existing proof-of-authority testnets. Goerli/Prater, which will merge at a later date, will maintain an open validator set to allow for stakers to test the transition. Background After years of work to bring proof-of-stake to…

Imagine not having clean water to drink. Imagine walking miles each day just to collect a bucket of murky water, knowing it might carry diseases, but having no other option. This is the reality for millions of people around the world. Water.org is a global nonprofit organization co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White that is working tirelessly to change this.## The Mission: Safe Water and Sanitation for AllWater.org believes that access to safe water and sanitation is a fundamental human right. Their mission is to empower people in developing countries to gain access to these essential services through affordable…

Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of digital finance and digital ownership, blockchain and NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) have emerged as groundbreaking solutions for verifying financial assets and authenticity. These technologies offer secure, transparent, and immutable ways to track ownership and provenance, revolutionizing industries from finance to art, collectibles, and beyond. What is Blockchain? Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger that records transactions securely and transparently. By design, it is immutable—meaning transactions cannot be altered once recorded—ensuring trust and reliability without the need for middlemen. It is the foundation for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum but extends far beyond digital money,…

A London art dealer was recently sentenced to two years and six months for failing to declare he sold artworks to a collector sanctioned by the US government since 2019 for giving money to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group. Oghenochuko Ojiri was sentenced at the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales after pleading guilty in May to eight charges of failing to disclose potential terrorist financing. On May 8, he was charged by Metropolitan Police as “the first person to be charged with a specific offence under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000.” Related Articles The charges occurred after an investigation into…

Missing the opportunity to invest in Bitcoin ten years ago is a common regret for many people.Now the 2025 cloud mining boom is real — have you joined?Cryptocurrency is having its best year yet:➥ Bitcoin price breaks through $110,000, setting a new record high➥ Ethereum is reshaping finance with next-generation Ai smart contracts➥ Solana is setting a new standard for blockchain speedAmid this historic momentum, UK-based cloud mining platform TWL Miner is helping everyday users earn a steady income from major cryptocurrencies — without having to purchase mining hardware — and without having to pay for electricity bills.✎ Why over…

Key Takeaways: The Federal Council approved automatic crypto-asset data exchange with 74 jurisdictions under OECD’s CARF, starting in 2027. The list includes EU states, the UK, and most G20 countries but excludes the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Exchanges will only occur if partner countries meet reciprocity and compliance benchmarks. Switzerland’s Federal Council has approved a proposal to begin automatically exchanging data on crypto-asset holdings with 74 partner states starting in 2027, according to a statement issued on June 6.The exchange will be based on the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The…

Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman said the digital investment company has sold all of its Circle shares following the stablecoin company’s recent listing on the New York Stock Exchange.The update followed a scathing open letter published by Dorman on social media on June 5, criticizing Circle for giving the investment firm a “throwaway” allocation in Circle’s initial public offering (IPO).Source: Jeff DormanAccording to Dorman, Arca submitted an order for $10 million in Circle shares in April 2025 and only received a $135,000 allocation despite being a long-time supporter and one of the earliest investors to submit a bid. The…

Figuring out taxes on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has always been a bit of a headache. The rules aren’t always crystal clear, and they seem to evolve constantly. Thankfully, understanding those rules is essential for avoiding unwanted attention from the IRS. This year brings a few key changes that cryptocurrency users need to be aware of to ensure compliance. Understanding Cryptocurrency Tax Basics (Generally) Before we dive into the specific changes, let’s quickly recap the basics. The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property, not currency. This means that buying, selling, trading, or even using cryptocurrency to purchase goods or services can…

The world of gaming has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, and the rise of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) is no exception. NFTs have revolutionized digital ownership, allowing players to own in-game items, characters, and even virtual real estate—opening up new economic and social layers within gaming ecosystems. How NFTs Transform GamingOwnership One of the biggest shifts NFTs bring to gaming is true digital ownership. Traditionally, in-game assets are owned by the game developer, with players only licensed to use them. NFTs change this—players can now buy, sell, trade, and even earn passive income through blockchain-secured digital collectibles. For…