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SWI Group Raises $894M for AI-Driven Mining Pivot
The crypto landscape is shifting rapidly as institutional infrastructure takes center stage, ranging from massive AI-driven hardware pivots to the integration of tokenized assets within traditional banking. Markets remain in a state of consolidation, but these developments highlight a trend of institutional capital moving beyond simple speculation into the functional utility of blockchain technology. SWI...
SEC Proposes New Custody Rules as Bitcoin Clears $85,000
The digital asset landscape is shifting rapidly as regulatory frameworks evolve alongside a resurgent Bitcoin market. Today’s roundup covers the SEC’s new stance on crypto custody, a major breakthrough for Bitcoin price action, and significant developments in privacy-preserving technology and institutional treasury management. SEC Paves Path for Institutional Crypto Custody The U.S. Securities and Exchange...
Circle Wins OCC Approval for Federal Trust Bank Charter
Circle Internet Group has received final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national trust bank, marking a watershed moment for stablecoin infrastructure and federal regulatory integration of digital assets. The approval, announced July 10, 2026, positions Circle as the first of three applicants to achieve this milestone...