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Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Clarity Act for Potential Crypto Misuse

Jul 24, 2026 · 20 views

Senator Elizabeth Warren argues that the Clarity Act could enable misuse of cryptocurrencies by political figures and criminal entities.

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Smarter Web Company Sells Bitcoin to Clear $11.7 Million Debt Facility

Jul 24, 2026 · 24 views

The Smarter Web Company strategically sold 177.89 BTC to repay a $11.7 million debt, maintaining a substantial Bitcoin treasury.

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Centralized Elements in DeFi and Their Implications for Bitcoin and Lightning Network

Jul 24, 2026 · 18 views

The FATF highlights the persistence of centralized elements in DeFi, urging regulation which could impact Bitcoin and Lightning Network platforms.

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Jack Dorsey's Block Introduces Buzz: A Nostr-Based Platform for AI Agents

Jul 24, 2026 · 19 views

Buzz, a new open-source workspace by Jack Dorsey's Block, operates on Nostr, providing AI agents with cryptographic identities and positioning itself as a competitor to Slack and GitHub.

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Smarter Web Sells 178 Bitcoin to Settle $11.7M Convertible Instrument

Jul 24, 2026 · 20 views

The Smarter Web Company sold 177.89 BTC at $65,762 each to repay $11.7 million to TOBAM, avoiding a potential share issuance of 7.7 million.

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Lightning Labs Introduces Wavelength for Seamless Bitcoin Integration

Jul 23, 2026 · 29 views

Lightning Labs unveils Wavelength, simplifying Bitcoin transactions for developers and AI agents with enhanced API access.

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UK Lawmakers Investigate Banking Barriers for Crypto Firms

Jul 23, 2026 · 28 views

A cross-party group in the UK is probing the reasons behind banks blocking accounts and payments for crypto firms, assessing the impact on the sector.

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Bitcoin's Role in Global Financial Stability

Jul 23, 2026 · 33 views

Explore how Bitcoin and the Lightning Network contribute to global financial stability, offering decentralized solutions and enhancing cross-border transactions.

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Spain's World Cup Victory: A Historic Moment

Jul 23, 2026 · 35 views

Spain clinches the World Cup title, marking a significant achievement in sports history.

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Google's Gemini 3.6 Flash Released Amidst Bitcoin's Technological Advancements

Jul 22, 2026 · 40 views

Google's release of the Gemini 3.6 Flash model coincides with ongoing advancements in Bitcoin technology, particularly the Lightning Network.

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XRP Breaks Out on Clarity Act Hopes: Implications for Bitcoin and Lightning Network

Jul 22, 2026 · 30 views

XRP's recent price surge on hopes of regulatory clarity has implications for the broader cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.

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Jack Mallers Resigns from Twenty One Capital Amid Tether's Bitcoin Merger Collapse

Jul 22, 2026 · 39 views

Jack Mallers, co-founder of Twenty One Capital, has resigned following the collapse of Tether's plan to merge three Bitcoin firms, leading to a significant drop in XXI stock.

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Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #414 Recap Podcast

Jul 22, 2026 · 38 views

A detailed discussion on Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #414 featuring insights from Mark Erhardt, Gustavo Flores Echaiz, Mike Schmidt, Keagan McClelland, and Andrew Toth.

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Jack Dorsey Unveils Decentralized Group Chat App as Slack Rival

Jul 22, 2026 · 25 views

Jack Dorsey's company Block introduces a decentralized group chat application, challenging Slack with an open-source approach.

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Coinbase Aims to Become Canada's 'Everything Exchange' with Crypto and More

Jul 22, 2026 · 26 views

Coinbase is expanding its offerings in Canada to include tokenized stocks and prediction markets, aiming to become an 'everything exchange'.

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