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FTX to distribute $900M to creditors in fifth payment round

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The FTX Recovery Trust and company have distributed about $10 billion since the exchange filed for bankruptcy in November 2022, leaving users cut off from their funds.

Published Date: 2026-07-17 21:40:18
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Galaxy lands 15-year Texas Tech stadium naming rights deal

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Galaxy Digital will rename Texas Tech’s football stadium under a 15-year agreement, expanding its West Texas presence as the state attracts growing crypto investment.

Published Date: 2026-07-17 20:03:32
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Consensys unknowingly outsourced developer work to North Korean

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Through an introduction with a “reputable third-party service provider,“ the company took on a developer who, as part of an investigation, was revealed to be tied to North Korea.

Published Date: 2026-07-17 19:33:58
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Crypto Biz: When dollars disappear, stablecoins step in

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Bolivia moves to recognize USDT amid a dollar shortage, while Bitcoin miners’ AI ambitions face fresh investor scrutiny.

Published Date: 2026-07-17 19:23:53
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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OKX Europe lets users convert USDT to MiCA-compliant USDC

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The feature offers European customers a voluntary path away from Tether’s USDT as MiCA rules reshape the region’s stablecoin market.

Published Date: 2026-07-17 16:54:37
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Senator Warren requests 2026 reporting for Trump’s crypto earnings after $1.4B disclosure

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With the Senate likely voting on a crypto bill within days, Elizabeth Warren asked for information on Donald Trump’s earnings between January and July ahead of a 2027 deadline.

Published Date: 2026-07-17 16:48:22
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin price sags under $62.5K as Iran strikes add to US stocks pressure

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Bitcoin saw a key rejection at local highs before reversing lower, moving with stocks for a second day as US-Iran war downside took its toll.

Published Date: 2026-07-17 14:37:39
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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HSBC wins Bank of England approval to enter Digital Securities Sandbox

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The Bank of England approved HSBC Orion to go live in its Digital Securities Sandbox, with the first Digital Gilt Instrument transaction expected in the first quarter of 2027.

Published Date: 2026-07-17 13:54:27
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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SBI acquires Singaporean crypto platform Coinhako after MAS approval

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SBI Holdings received regulatory approval to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako as it expands into stablecoins, onchain finance and tokenized assets.

Published Date: 2026-07-17 13:30:20
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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The British Virgin Islands are a top crypto hub no one ever talks about: Here’s why

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Kraken, Bitstamp, 1inch and Bitfinex have all set up shop in the British Virgin Islands — but you might find it tricky to book an on-site meeting with one of their executives.

Published Date: 2026-07-17 13:30:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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