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Ethereum’s Gas Limit Rises Toward 45 Million in Major Scalability Shift

Ethereum is undergoing one of its most significant base-layer performance upgrades since its transition to proof-of-stake. The network’s block gas limit is gradually increasing, now aiming toward 45 million units, a move that could meaningfully expand transaction throughput and reduce congestion. According to a July 20 post by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, nearly 50% of…

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Mastercard Embraces Stablecoins After GENIUS Act, But Seeks Central Role in Crypto Payments

Just weeks after the U.S. Congress passed the GENIUS Act, global payments giant Mastercard has publicly embraced stablecoins — but with a catch: it wants to remain at the center of the system. In a statement following the bill’s passage, Jesse McWaters, Executive Vice President at Mastercard, called stablecoins “a turning point” in financial innovation….

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CoinDCX Restores Full Operations After $44M Hack, Vows Security Overhaul

India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, CoinDCX, is back online following a $44 million breach that exposed critical gaps in its internal infrastructure. While no customer funds were affected, the hack has reignited debates around transparency, wallet hygiene, and proof-of-reserve practices in the fast-growing Indian crypto market. The exploit was first flagged by blockchain sleuth ZachXBT, who…

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53 Firms Now Licensed Under MiCA as EU Crypto Regulation Hits Six-Month Mark

Six months after the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation went into full effect, 53 crypto-related entities have officially been authorized to operate legally across the bloc’s 30-country economic zone. According to an update on July 7 by Patrick Hansen, Director of EU Strategy & Policy at Circle, the growing list includes 14 licensed…

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U.S. Court Dismisses Coin Center’s Case Over Tornado Cash Sanctions

The legal battle between crypto advocacy group Coin Center and the U.S. Treasury Department over the controversial sanctioning of Tornado Cash has officially ended, marking a pivotal moment in crypto-related regulatory litigation. In a post published June 7 on X (formerly Twitter), Coin Center’s director Peter Van Valkenburgh confirmed that the Eleventh Circuit Court of…

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South Korea’s Stock Market Surges on Crypto-Backed Won Hopes

South Korea’s equity markets are booming amid renewed enthusiasm over crypto policy reforms. President Lee Jae-myung’s pledge to permit cryptocurrency assets backed by the South Korean won has sparked a wave of interest in stocks tied to digital currency development—especially among retail investors. The benchmark Kospi Composite Index has soared nearly 30% year-to-date, making it…

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Bitcoin Surges Above $107K Amid Middle East Turmoil, But Altcoins Remain Flat

As geopolitical shocks roiled global markets, Bitcoin (BTC) climbed above $107,000, showcasing remarkable resilience and outperforming traditional assets like equities, bonds, and commodities. However, the rest of the crypto market, particularly altcoins, failed to follow BTC’s lead—highlighting a growing fragmentation in digital asset performance. According to a new Binance Research report released June 27, BTC…

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Crypto Hack Losses Soar to $2.1B in H1 2025, Led by Bybit and Nobitex Breaches

The crypto industry is grappling with a new wave of sophisticated cyberattacks, as $2.1 billion worth of digital assets were stolen across 75 incidents in the first half of 2025 alone, according to a recent report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. A staggering 80% of the stolen funds stemmed from infrastructure-level exploits—including private key…

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Barclays to Ban Credit Card Crypto Purchases Starting June 27: What It Means for UK Users

Another day, another bank tightening its grip on crypto. British banking giant Barclays has officially announced it will block all cryptocurrency purchases made using credit cards starting June 27, 2025. The move underscores a growing divide between traditional finance and the digital asset economy. In a public notice on its official website, Barclays cited market…

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