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Bitcoin’s quantum dilemma: Bigger blocks or STARK proofs?

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Dealing with large post quantum signatures slowing down Bitcoin can be solved with bigger blocks, or aggregating signatures using STARK proofs.

Published Date: 2026-07-09 13:30:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Andrew Fenton
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Hong Kong regulator orders new anti-phishing measures for crypto platforms

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Hong Kong’s regulator has ordered crypto platforms and online brokers to meet newly issued phishing-resistant login requirements within the next 12 months.

Published Date: 2026-07-09 12:53:44
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Sony Bank gets US regulator nod to issue stablecoins

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Sony Bank received preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a US stablecoin issuance business, with $40 million in starting capital.

Published Date: 2026-07-09 11:18:41
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Interpol operation exposes $122M crypto wallet tied to romance scam laundering

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Interpol said a suspect's crypto wallet processed over $122.5 million in 10 months as authorities uncovered the scheme during a global anti-fraud operation that led to 5,811 arrests.

Published Date: 2026-07-09 11:18:21
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Revolut says USDT delisting is limited to EEA, Switzerland

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Revolut said USDT support remains unchanged outside EEA and Switzerland as it winds down the stablecoin offering in selected European markets.

Published Date: 2026-07-09 10:23:24
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Hyperliquid shows how onchain perps could challenge Wall Street: Pantera

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Perpetual futures and Hyperliquid’s blockchain infrastructure are expanding into traditional asset classes with around-the-clock trading, according to Pantera Capital.

Published Date: 2026-07-09 10:02:32
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Bitcoin ETFs end 'most overwhelming' $2.7B sell-off amid new $85M net outflow

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Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a fresh net outflow on Wednesday as analysis said that their "most overwhelming" outflow streak had ended without a clear demand recovery.

Published Date: 2026-07-09 09:58:07
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Bank of Korea stands firm on bank-led stablecoin push as deposit token pilots advance

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The Bank of Korea reiterated its call for bank-led won stablecoin issuance while advancing deposit token pilots, as issuer rules remain a sticking point in South Korea’s digital asset bill.

Published Date: 2026-07-09 09:19:38
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Swift launches blockchain ledger with 17-bank tokenized deposit pilot

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Swift launched its new blockchain ledger that will host a tokenized bank deposit pilot for 17 major banks seeking faster cross-border payments.

Published Date: 2026-07-09 08:51:48
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Regulators invited Binance to seek new licenses after MiCA setback, co-CEO says

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Binance is exploring new licensing paths into Europe while continuing to expand its regulatory footprint in Asia, says co-CEO Richard Teng.

Published Date: 2026-07-09 08:26:30
Creator: Cointelegraph
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