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The United Arab Emirates Innovation City has rolled out a blockchain-based system that assigns every registered company a sovereign, verifiable digital identity on-chain. According to an official announcement from Innovation City, businesses incorporated in the Ras Al Khaimah free zone…...

Elon Musk settled the SEC’s Twitter stock disclosure case with a $1.5M penalty, avoiding repayment of the alleged $150M saving....

Ethereum’s rise as a wartime store of value highlights its potential to reshape investment strategies amid geopolitical instability. The post Ethereum outperforms S&P 500, seen as top wartime store of value appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Coinbase’s shift to AI-driven operations may set a precedent for tech firms, emphasizing efficiency and adaptability in volatile markets. The post Coinbase lays off 14% of workforce as Brian Armstrong bets on AI-native operating model appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

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Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has filed a lawsuit against its very own crypto custodian, Etana Custody, and its CEO, Brandon Rusell, alleging that Etana misappropriated more than $25 million in client funds and operated what Payward characterizes as a “Ponzi-like” scheme.  Etana Misused Kraken Reserves...

The acquisition could accelerate the integration of blockchain in capital markets, potentially reshaping securities management and investor access. The post Peter Thiel-backed Bullish inks $4.2 billion deal to buy transfer agent Equiniti appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

In Bitcoin news today, the BTC USD price crossed $80,000 late Sunday into May 4, 2026, reaching a high of $80,750, and this time, the move looks structural rather than a spike. The $79,537-to-$80,000 band, which had served as a ceiling in multiple prior attempts, is now acting as...

Bullish agreed to buy Equiniti for $4.2B, aiming to offer issuer tokenization, 24/7 securities trading and stablecoin settlement....

The U.S. military’s escort of ships through the Strait of Hormuz underscores ongoing geopolitical tensions and impacts global oil transport stability. The post Maersk ship transits Strait of Hormuz under US military escort amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....