Clearstream Expands Regulated Institutional Crypto Custody Service
Institutional participation in digital assets took another meaningful step forward during July 7 and 8, 2026, as Clearstream expanded its regulated cryptocurrency custody service under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets framework. The…
US Retaliatory Air Strikes Announced on Social Media After Strait of Hormuz Shipping Attacks
The United States entered another tense chapter in its confrontation with Iran after attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz triggered a swift military response. During July 8 and July 9, 2026, President Donald Trump revealed that the…
Quantum Material Breakthrough Creates Programmable Heat Storage That Could Change Global Energy Management
A remarkable advance in quantum materials research is opening the door to a future where heat can be stored, directed, and recalled with extraordinary precision. Scientists have developed a new quantum material that can switch between different thermal…
Swift Challenges Stablecoins with Global Blockchain Trial Across 17 Leading Banks
Swift has taken a significant step toward reshaping international finance by launching a global blockchain trial involving 17 of the world’s largest banking institutions. Announced on July 10, 2026, the initiative brings together financial giants…
SEC Signals Landmark Regulation Crypto Overhaul With Startup Safe Harbor and DeFi Exemptions
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission appears to be approaching one of the most significant turning points in digital asset regulation. Internal agency timelines indicate that Chairman Paul Atkins is preparing to finalize a sweeping policy…
Gen Z Leaves Traditional Search Behind as Social Platforms Become the First Stop for Product Discovery
July 8, 2026 marks another turning point in the way people find information online. Fresh midyear market data points to a major change in consumer behavior, with short video platforms now leading product discovery across large segments of the global…
Sovereign AI Momentum Grows as Avelin AI Secures $3.7 Million to Expand Independent AI Infrastructure
The global race to build independent artificial intelligence systems reached another significant milestone on July 9, 2026, after Avelin AI announced a $3.7 million funding round to accelerate its proprietary cross model fusion technology and expand…
Paradigm Commits $1.2 Billion to Web3 Fund V as Crypto, AI, and Robotics Investment Strategy Shifts
Paradigm has unveiled one of the largest venture capital commitments the digital asset industry has seen in recent years, announcing the successful close of its $1.2 billion Web3 Fund V. The new investment vehicle is focused primarily on early stage…
Crypto Faces a Race Against Time as Quantum Computing Threatens Blockchain Security
The cryptocurrency industry is entering a critical period after fresh research suggested that powerful quantum computers could become capable of breaking the encryption protecting many blockchain networks as early as 2029. While that timeline remains…
Boston Takes Meta, TikTok, and YouTube to Court Over Claims of Addictive Features Targeting Children
Boston has launched one of its strongest legal challenges yet against some of the biggest names in social media, arguing that platforms used by millions of young people are intentionally designed to keep children glued to their screens at the expense of…