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Why Is S&P Global Pursuing OpenZeppelin Acquisition?

S&P Global has agreed to buy blockchain security company OpenZeppelin in a deal meant to broaden its digital asset capabilities. The OpenZeppelin acquisition was announced on Thursday, with financial terms left undisclosed and the transaction still subject to closing conditions.…

Hoskinson keynotes GBA Future of Money summit Sept 30 in DC. UN, World Bank, SEC Crypto Task Force, Coinbase, Circle, Ripple, and Goldman Sachs in attendance.

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Hoskinson Keynotes Washington DC Crypto Summit (GBA) With World Bank, SEC and UN on September 30

Key Points ▶ Charles Hoskinson keynotes the Government Blockchain Association Future of Money, Governance and the Law 2026 summit at the National Press Club in Washington DC on September 30, 2026. ▶ He also participates in a Capitol Hill Roundtable…

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What Does Circle Arc Mainnet Mean With 100 Partners?

Circle Arc went live on Wednesday as Circle introduced the public mainnet for its Layer 1 blockchain focused on payments trading and what it calls agentic economic activity. The launch started with more than 100 institutional and ecosystem partners, while…

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Will the House Advance the Crypto Tax Bill After Setback?

The crypto tax bill moved ahead in the U.S. House less than a day after the industry’s market structure effort suffered a setback in the Senate. During a Wednesday markup hearing, the House Ways and Means Committee voted 38-5 to…

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Will Merchants Join the Digital Euro Pilot in 2027?

The European Central Bank has opened a call for merchants to take part in a new digital euro pilot, marking another step in its preparation for a possible retail central bank digital currency launch. The 12-month test is due to…

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Why Did the US Crypto Tax Package Omit Reward Deferral?

A US House committee is set to consider a 114-page crypto tax package on Wednesday, but the measure does not include a provision that would have changed when miners and stakers pay tax on rewards. The Digital Asset Tax Certainty…

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Will the Clarity Act Vote End Senate Crypto Efforts?

The Clarity Act moved to a decisive Senate test on Tuesday, but the bill did not advance after more than 40 Senators voted against it in an unofficial floor tally. The measure needed 60 votes to move ahead, making bipartisan…

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What Do EU Wallet Rules Require After Security Exploits?

EU wallet rules are tightening reporting duties for cryptocurrency hardware and software wallet providers in the region. Under the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act, companies must report actively exploited bugs or severe security vulnerabilities affecting their products within 24 hours…

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What Does India Bond Tokenization Mean for Investors?

India bond tokenization has moved into a live pilot as the country begins issuing and settling corporate bonds as digital tokens in a market valued at $620 billion. The program, called Demat 2.0, was launched by the Securities and Exchange…

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Will the Clarity Act limit state crypto fraud cases?

A new dispute over the Clarity Act is building as the U.S. Senate prepares to consider the crypto market structure bill. A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general said lawmakers should not pass the measure without revisions that clearly preserve…