Standard Chartered says ‘2026 will be the year of Ethereum’ as bank backs ETH outperformance
Standard Chartered forecasts Ethereum outperformance versus Bitcoin, citing network effects and growing real-world asset adoption. Source link
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Trove Markets’ $11.5M token sale sparks backlash after last-minute changes spill into Polymarket bet
Trove Markets’ token sale has drawn scrutiny after last-minute changes, mixed messaging, and alleged irregular trading. Source link
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UK FCA signals September 2026 opening for crypto licensing gateway
The UK Financial Conduct Authority expects that its crypto licensing application period will open in September ahead of a new regime. Source link
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Crypto’s next phase goes beyond new blockchains, a16z says
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm said prediction markets, verifiable computing and “staked media” will push crypto beyond blockchains in 2026. Source link
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Privacy debate flares in crypto community days after Europe’s DAC8 tax regime takes effect
Europe’s new crypto tax reporting regime has taken effect, igniting a fierce debate over privacy as exchanges begin sharing user data. Source link
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Bitcoin slips back below $90,000 after early-2026 rally fades
Analysts point to overhead resistance, cautious derivatives positioning, and lingering internal fatigue as catalysts. Source link
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Binance launches regulated TradFi perpetual contracts settled in USDT, starting with gold and silver
Binance has rolled out its first regulated TradFi perpetual futures, starting with USDT-settled gold and silver contracts. Source link
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Tether-backed Rumble launches crypto wallet, letting fans tip creators in bitcoin and USDT
Rumble and Tether have launched a non-custodial crypto wallet that powers native tipping for creators using bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold. Source link
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Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm says privacy will prove the key competitive moat in 2026
a16z crypto outlined why privacy could become crypto’s most important moat in 2026 and why it could shape the next adoption phase. Source link
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Polymarket adds taker fees to 15-minute crypto markets to fund liquidity rebates
While most Polymarket categories remain fee-free, the platform has enabled fees on its 15-minute crypto markets to fund maker rebates. Source link