What is the GENIUS Act and Why Does it Matter?
The GENIUS Act, short for the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, is the first standalone federal law regulating payment stablecoins in the United States. P
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What Is in Trump's CLARITY Act Ethics Deal?
US President Donald Trump reportedly agreed on Monday night to an ethics provision for the CLARITY Act, a step that could clear one of the last hurdles standing between the crypto market stru
Can Injective's New Mint Platform Bring Institutions to INJ?
Not yet, but it removes one of the better excuses institutions had for staying away. Injective (@injective) unveiled Mint on July 22, a single interface where banks, asset managers, and even
Apple Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Fake Bitcoin App
Apple is facing a federal lawsuit over an alleged fake Bitcoin app that reportedly cost App Store users roughly $1.8 million, putting the company's app-review process at the center of a new p
Canton’s Decentralized App Layer Launches, Backed by $1M+ Foundation Grant (28 Jul)
New York, United States, July 28th, 2026, Chainwire BitSafe has released infrastructure for builders launching decentralized financial applications on Canton Network. Backed by a Canton Found
Coinbase Earnings Preview: Trading, USDC and COIN Stock
Coinbase reports in a few days, and the setup is trickier than it looks. Trading cooled across much of Q2, USDC has its own story arc, and COIN stock has been moving more with macro and Bitco
Canton’s Decentralized App Layer Launches, Backed by $1M+ Foundation Grant
New York, United States, July 28th, 2026, Chainwire BitSafe has released infrastructure for builders launching decentralized financial applications on Canton Network. Backed by a Canton Found
Australian Dollar Under Pressure: Risk Aversion and RBA Caution Weigh on AUD, MUFG Says
BitcoinWorld Australian Dollar Under Pressure: Risk Aversion and RBA Caution Weigh on AUD, MUFG Says The Australian dollar continues to face headwinds as a combination of renewed risk-off sen
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Fake Bitcoin App
Three users have filed a federal lawsuit against Apple over an alleged fake Bitcoin app distributed through the App Store, in a case that plaintiffs say cost them roughly $1.8 million. The Ap
Brazil’s Crypto Landscape Expands Dramatically as Stablecoins Take Center Stage
You can also read this news on BH NEWS: Brazil’s Crypto Landscape Expands Dramatically as Stablecoins Take Center Stage Brazil’s rapidly expanding cryptocurrency market, highlighted by a sign
Canton’s Decentralized App Layer Launches, Backed by $1M+ Foundation Grant
New York, United States, July 28th, 2026, Chainwire BitSafe has released infrastructure for builders launching decentralized financial applications on Canton Network. Backed by a Canton Found
One Polymarket, two exchanges: Which one are you on?
The same brand runs a wallet-based blockchain venue with no identity checks and a federally licensed exchange requiring a government ID and a live selfie. They list different markets, settle