Ethereum Foundation guide targets state blockchain
The Ethereum Foundation has released a new guide outlining how Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) and EVM-based infrastructure can serve as neutral digital rails for public-sector and institutional systems.
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The hidden compliance battle reshaping global digital platform margins
- The Australian Government plans to double the maximum financial penalty for systematic breaches of its under-16 social media law to $99 million.
- The regulatory crackdown targets age-verification compliance and data transparency across five of the world's largest digital communication and media platforms.
- Rising compliance costs and potential multi-million-dollar fines create an escalating operational risk for global tech giants operating within regional jurisdictions.
Riot transfers 500 Bitcoin to NYDIG
Riot Platforms transferred another 500 Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) worth about US$30.72 million to NYDIG Custody.
Binance eyes Mesh at $2B valuation
Binance and payments infrastructure provider Mesh are reportedly discussing a funding round that could value Mesh at as much as US$2 billion, according to a report by Axios citing people familiar with the matter.
CACEIS nears deal for MiCA-licensed Meria
CACEIS, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole, is reportedly negotiating to acquire Meria, a France-based cryptocurrency platform with a Markets in Crypto-Assets licence, to expand its digital asset business beyond custody services.
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Toyota leads as Australian car sales hit 140,058 in June
Toyota led the Australian vehicle market to an all-time monthly record of 140,058 sales in June.
Uniswap gains 14% after Robinhood integration
Uniswap (CRYPTO:UNI) rose 14.2% over 24 hours after the decentralised exchange announced that Uniswap v2, v3, v4 and UniswapX had been deployed on Robinhood Chain.
Reserve Bank of Australia staff reject 9.5% pay rise
The Reserve Bank of Australia staff rejected a proposed 9.5% pay rise offer over three years.
Teen faces US over $8M ransom
Peter Stokes, a 19-year-old dual US-Estonian citizen, was extradited from Finland to the United States after prosecutors charged him with participating in an alleged US$8 million cryptocurrency ransom attempt linked to the Scattered Spider hacking group.
CFTC chair criticises Illinois crypto tax
Illinois approved a 0.2% tax on certain digital asset transactions from Jan. 1, 2027, prompting Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Brian Quintenz Selig to argue the measure could slow cryptocurrency activity and create conflicts with emerging federal policy.