Temasek Drops Crypto Plans, Bets Bigger on AI as Singapore Wealth Fund Targets 15% Exposure by 2031

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temasek drops crypto plans, bets bigger on ai as singapore wealth fund targets 15% exposure by 2031

Temasek shifts strategy from crypto to artificial intelligence Singapore’s Temasek Holdings is sharpening its long-term investment strategy by prioritizing artificial intelligence over cryptocurrency exposure. The state-owned investment firm said regulatory uncertainty around digital assets, combined with the lingering impact of a $275 million write-off tied to the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022, has … Read more

Bitcoin Nears $63,000 as Crypto Markets Stay Firm Despite Iran Strike Tensions

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Bitcoin and the broader digital asset market showed notable resilience on Thursday as traders looked past renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. BTC rose 1.2% to $63,000, while ether (ETH) added 0.75% to $1,755. At the same time, Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 2.6%, signaling that both crypto and equity investors were largely unfazed by … Read more

Q2 2026 Digital Asset Analysis: ETF Outflows and Capital Rotation into Artificial Intelligence

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The second quarter of 2026 marked a significant turning point for digital asset markets, characterized by a distinct macro-driven capital migration. Institutional investors pivoted away from cryptocurrencies to capture massive gains in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology equities. This structural rotation extended the downward trajectory of digital assets into a third consecutive quarter of declines, … Read more

B3 Exchange Launches Crypto Options on Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana Futures in Brazil

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b3 exchange launches crypto options on bitcoin, ether, and solana futures in brazil

Latin America’s preeminent stock exchange, B3, has expanded its digital asset ecosystem by introducing call and put options on Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and Solana (SOL) futures. Launched on July 6, 2026, this new derivatives suite provides institutional and retail investors in Brazil with a sophisticated, regulated framework to hedge spot exposure and execute complex … Read more

SWIFT Blockchain Pilot: 17 Global Banks Set to Test 24/7 Cross-Border Payments

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swift blockchain pilot: 17 global banks set to test 24/7 cross border payments

SWIFT Launches 24/7 Blockchain Ledger for Cross-Border Settlement Global financial messaging giant SWIFT is launching a live pilot of its new blockchain-based shared ledger, aiming to resolve the liquidity lockups of traditional banking. In a move that bridges legacy infrastructure with digital assets, 17 global financial giants are preparing to test live transactions using tokenized … Read more

The Bitcoin Housing Index: Why Your Home Appears to Cost 90% Less Since 2020

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The Illusion of Real Estate Appreciation The perceived value of a U.S. family home tells two vastly different stories depending entirely on the unit of account used to measure it. When priced in U.S. dollars, home values seem to be skyrocketing. According to research from Fidelity Digital Assets, a typical U.S. house has appreciated by … Read more

Mantle’s $2.5 Billion Shift: Why Crypto Projects Are Migrating from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP

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mantle's $2.5 billion shift: why crypto projects are migrating from layerzero to chainlink ccip

The Great Interoperability Migration: LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP In a monumental shift within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, over $7.2 billion in cross-chain and wrapped assets have migrated from LayerZero to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) since May. The latest major player to join this exodus is Mantle, a prominent blockchain network, which is transitioning … Read more

The Hidden Surveillance Threat: How Mandatory Age Verification Could End Digital Privacy

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On June 29, the legislative landscape for global digital privacy experienced a seismic shift. In Washington, D.C., the House of Representatives passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act—a package anchored by a revised Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)—by a decisive 267 to 117 margin. Simultaneously, European Union negotiators convened for what was expected to … Read more

Aave Labs Launches Stable Vaults to Bridge Fintech Apps and DeFi Yields

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Decentralized finance (DeFi) leader Aave Labs has launched a new yield-optimization product called Stable Vaults. This financial tool allows mainstream fintech companies, including mobile wallets, digital exchanges, and payment apps, to offer yield on stablecoins. The launch targets fintech platforms seeking to provide customers with yield-earning options on their digital cash balances without requiring end-users … Read more

Wall Street’s Crypto Sherpa: How Ethereum Institutional is Educating Global Banks

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The institutional adoption of blockchain technology has reached a critical evolutionary phase. As global financial systems seek to integrate decentralized networks, a new nonprofit entity, Ethereum Institutional, has emerged to act as the primary educational gateway for Wall Street banks, asset managers, and corporate enterprises exploring the Ethereum ecosystem. A Decentralized Shift in Ethereum’s Ecosystem … Read more