IBM’s Blockchain Patent Empire Lands at Circle in Landmark IP Deal
Circle Internet Group announced on July 27, 2026, that it has acquired more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued blockchain patents worldwide from IBM in a single transaction, making Circle the largest blockchain patent holder in the United States. The portfolio directly underpins Circle’s core products: USDC,...
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Retail bettors are flocking to multi-leg bets on prediction markets, and skilled traders are feasting
The rise of multi-leg bets in prediction markets highlights the growing complexity and risk for retail bettors, benefiting skilled traders. The post Retail bettors are flocking to multi-leg bets on prediction markets, and skilled traders are feasting appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong met with SEC 30 times before being sued, now faces shareholder lawsuit
The shareholder lawsuit against Coinbase highlights the potential financial and reputational risks of regulatory engagement strategies in crypto. The post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong met with SEC 30 times before being sued, now faces shareholder lawsuit appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Apple’s market valuation surpasses $5 trillion for the first time
Apple’s near $5 trillion valuation highlights its unprecedented growth, underscoring tech’s dominant role in global economic dynamics. The post Apple’s market valuation surpasses $5 trillion for the first time appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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US-Iran talks progress lowers oil prices, boosts stocks
Progress in US-Iran talks may enhance global economic stability, reduce geopolitical tensions, and influence future energy market dynamics. The post US-Iran talks progress lowers oil prices, boosts stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Clarity Act cloture vote unlikely this week, focus shifts to next week
The delay in the Clarity Act vote highlights challenges in achieving bipartisan consensus, impacting market confidence in U.S. crypto regulation. The post Clarity Act cloture vote unlikely this week, focus shifts to next week appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Moonshot AI hunts for more Nvidia Blackwell chips to train its massive Kimi K4 model
Moonshot AI’s pursuit of Nvidia chips highlights geopolitical tensions and potential legal challenges in global tech supply chains. The post Moonshot AI hunts for more Nvidia Blackwell chips to train its massive Kimi K4 model appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Ethereum startup EthSystems bets privacy is key to getting banks on public blockchains
EthSystems, which spun out of the Ethereum Foundation earlier this month, is focused on building privacy infrastructure for banks and other financial institutions....
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Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Capitol Hill to push Russia sanctions package with crypto implications
Zelensky’s Capitol Hill visit underscores the geopolitical shift towards stricter financial controls, potentially reshaping global crypto dynamics. The post Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Capitol Hill to push Russia sanctions package with crypto implications appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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US Senate unlikely to vote on Crypto Clarity Act before August recess
The delay in the Crypto Clarity Act vote may prolong regulatory uncertainty, impacting market confidence and future legislative efforts. The post US Senate unlikely to vote on Crypto Clarity Act before August recess appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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