Blockchain Industry Updates & Privacy News
Cardano's core developer IOG will transfer control of key components like the Haskell node and Plutus platform to external teams starting August. This decentralization move aims to strengthen network resilience through multiple independent implementations and increased community oversight.
Read MoreMeta is reportedly in advanced talks to lease significant computing power to AI startup Anthropic. The potential two-year deal could be worth up to $100 billion, highlighting a major strategic shift in how tech giants and AI labs collaborate on critical resources.
Read MoreOn July 17, spot gold prices rose sharply, with gains expanding to 1% to settle at $4,015.89 per ounce. Spot silver also strengthened, climbing 1% to $56.06 per ounce, indicating a broad rally in the precious metals market.
Read MoreThe latest University of Michigan survey shows consumer confidence rebounding while long-term inflation expectations cool. Analysts suggest this combination may offer the Federal Reserve some policy flexibility, as wage-price spiral risks appear contained for now.
Read MoreThe Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced strikes on U.S. military facilities in Syria and reaffirmed control over the Strait of Hormuz. The statement warned that as long as U.S. military activities continue, Iran will block all oil and gas exports through this critical waterway, potentially impacting global energy markets.
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has fallen over 3%, approaching bear market territory. This sharp decline signals mounting pressures on the chip sector from supply chain issues, slowing demand, and economic uncertainty, prompting investor caution.
Read MoreOn July 17, spot gold prices surged past the key $4010 per ounce level, marking an intraday gain of 0.86%. This analysis explores the market context, potential drivers, and technical signals behind the rally.
Read MoreAt WAIC 2026, 360 founder Zhou Hongyi noted AI is evolving from large models to autonomous agents capable of executing tasks. As deployment accelerates, security risks intensify, necessitating a focus on safety, trustworthiness, and controllability in AI development.
Read MoreOn July 17, Coinbase notified users that some Ethereum network withdrawals may be experiencing delays. Buying, selling, and fiat currency transactions remain fully operational.
Read MoreA key House subcommittee holds a field hearing in New York tonight to discuss digital asset regulation and innovation, focusing on the CLARITY Act. Industry legal and policy experts are set to testify.
Read MoreOn July 17th, Meta's stock price experienced a sharp decline of 4.94%, bringing its total market capitalization down to approximately $1.60 trillion. This significant drop has drawn intense market scrutiny regarding the near-term outlook for major tech stocks.
Read MoreDespite a 14% price drop in Q2, Bitcoin long-term holders are accumulating at record levels, holding approximately 14.85 million BTC. On-chain data signals seller exhaustion, while institutional demand shows signs of softening, indicating a potential redistribution of supply during this market phase.
Read MoreKey developments on July 17th highlight institutional crypto moves, with SBI acquiring a Singapore exchange. Goldman Sachs forecasts a strong US earnings season. Chinese tech firms advance in listings and AI integration.
Read MoreBloomberg data reveals unprecedented expansion in the US ETF market, with a record 242 ETFs launched in June alone. Emerging issuer Corgi's aggressive strategy could see it surpass BlackRock in product count by year-end, though assets under management remain a key challenge.
Read MoreHSBC has become the first institution approved by the Bank of England to formally operate within the UK's Digital Securities Sandbox. Its platform, HSBC Orion, will act as a digital securities depository, supporting the issuance and settlement of digital bonds, a key step in the UK's regulatory innovation for digital assets.
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