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BlackRock, Strategy and Coinbase Launch $15M Bitcoin Security Consortium to Counter Quantum Threats

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Nine major institutions including BlackRock, Strategy and Coinbase launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium on July 23, 2026 Members pledged a combined $15 million over three years to support long-term Bitcoin security research Primary focus includes preparations for potential quantum computing threats to Bitcoin cryptography Funds directed independently by each member; consortium takes no role in protocol development or...

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US Merchant Bitcoin Acceptance Triples as Lightning Network Cuts Processing Fees

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The number of U.S. merchants accepting Bitcoin has tripled over the past year, driven by businesses seeking alternatives to traditional credit card processing fees through layer-2 settlement rails. U.S. merchant Bitcoin acceptance tripled as retailers look to lower payment processing overhead. Lightning Network transactions allow businesses to bypass standard 2% to 3% credit card interchange fees for costs under a penny. Global retail Bitcoin...

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Robinhood Chain Flips Coinbase’s Base in Daily Active Users Three Weeks Post-Launch

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Robinhood Chain recorded 323,969 daily active users on July 21, surpassing Coinbase-incubated Layer-2 Base’s 274,520 users. Total value locked (TVL) on the network surged to $588.9 million, driven by strong inflows into lending protocols like Morpho and Ethena. Memecoin trading accounted for the bulk of spot DEX volume, despite the chain’s core focus on tokenized real-world assets and stock tokens. Robinhood Chain has overtaken...

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Declares Crypto CLARITY Act Ready for Full Senate Floor Vote

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed that the CLARITY Act is ready for a full U.S. Senate floor vote following extensive bipartisan negotiations. The revised market structure legislation incorporates key compromises on stablecoin rewards, non-custodial developer protections, and regulatory oversight split between the SEC and CFTC. Key amendments include strict ethics rules prohibiting federal officials, including the U.S. President, from...

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BitMEX to Shut Down on September 23, 2026, Citing Strategic Review

BitMEX to Shut Down on September 23, 2026, Citing Strategic Review

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BitMEX will cease all exchange operations on September 23, 2026, at 04:00:00 UTC. New account sign-ups halted immediately; from August 26, 2026, users can only reduce existing positions with risk limits applied. All open positions will be force-closed in an orderly manner ahead of the final shutdown deadline. Users are strongly encouraged to close positions and withdraw funds as soon as possible to avoid post-closure account fees on...

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