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SEC Staff Says Token Buybacks Don’t Make Crypto a Security
SEC staff guidance clarifies that token buyback programs do not make a cryptocurrency a security if the network…
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Riot Platforms Repays $200 Million Credit Facility to Coinbase Credit
Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms repays its $200 million credit facility from Coinbase Credit, releasing collateral including Bitcoin and…
Ethereum
Vitalik Buterin Envisions Ethereum’s Evolution Beyond a Blockchain by 2030
Vitalik Buterin maps Ethereum's shift beyond a traditional blockchain by 2030, envisioning a more efficient 'cryptographic world computer'…
Altcoins
XRP Ledger Batch Upgrade Delayed to Oct. 9 After Validator Reset
The XRP Ledger's Batch upgrade is delayed until Oct. 9 after validator support fell below the 80% threshold,…
Regulation
Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger to Step Down Next Month
The Blockchain Association's CEO Summer Mersinger will step down next month, with former CEO Kristin Smith returning as…
Bitcoin
AI Models Drive Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Costs Down Over 75%
AI models have driven the estimated cost of building a quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction down from $320 to $67…