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Kalshi files same-day appeal of NY court's rejection of bid to block state gambling law enforcement

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Kalshi appealed to the Second Circuit after a New York federal judge denied its request to block state gambling officials from enforcing local laws against its sports event contracts.

Published Date: 2026-07-08 10:37:52
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Berachain hard fork to replace dual-token model with WBERA rewards

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Berachain launched the first stage of its PoL Next upgrade, which will phase out the BGT token and shift the network's reward system to WBERA.

Published Date: 2026-07-08 10:21:12
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Base to activate B20 standard for stablecoins, RWAs and other tokens

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Base is scheduled to activate its B20 token standard on Wednesday at 6 pm UTC, allowing developers to begin creating native tokens on the network.

Published Date: 2026-07-08 08:46:02
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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EU to again vote to extend ‘chat control’ rules

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So-called “chat control” rules could be revived in the EU, with lawmakers again set to vote on the legislation Thursday.

Published Date: 2026-07-08 06:33:46
Creator: Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan
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StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M cap

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StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argued that Bitcoin private keys get lost over time, meaning the amount of usable Bitcoin will diminish. Many disagree.

Published Date: 2026-07-08 05:48:42
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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Swyftx eyes crypto payments after securing Australian license

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Swyftx interim co-CEO Andrea Yuen says the company "won’t be a pure crypto spot exchange in future,” after it secured a license allowing it to offer payment services.

Published Date: 2026-07-08 05:30:03
Creator: Cointelegraph by Felix Ng
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Secret Network cites AI exploit risks in proposed Arbitrum move

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“The security risk is the part we take most seriously,” the team said, citing old code and AI exploit risks.

Published Date: 2026-07-08 03:54:27
Creator: Cointelegraph by Martin Young
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CFTC charges commodity, crypto pool operator with $14M fraud

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The CFTC has launched a rare crypto-related enforcement action against a commodity pool operator that allegedly defrauded investors of more than $14 million.

Published Date: 2026-07-08 03:25:30
Creator: Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan
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Strike launches ‘volatility-proof’ Bitcoin loans amid bear market, but at a cost

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The cost of eliminating margin calls and forced liquidations is an interest rate as high as 14.2% and an obligation to pay on time, Strike CEO Jack Mallers said.

Published Date: 2026-07-08 02:40:13
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agenda

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The financial regulator’s agenda included proposed rule changes related to crypto broker-dealers, digital assets on national securities exchanges and potential safe harbors.

Published Date: 2026-07-07 21:39:48
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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