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You might have heard about BIP-110; here’s why this fork is not just bad for Bitcoin, but it is built on a misunderstanding of what a Bitcoin node is and what it is good for. As well as why, because of this misunderstanding, BIP-110 will fail.  This article is a Take. Opinions expressed are entirely the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of BTC Inc or Bitcoin Magazine. BIP-110 is a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal titled as a Reduced Data Temporary Softfork. The BIP proposes a consensus change to Bitcoin, which attempts to limit the types and amounts of arbitrary…

Russia’s State Duma has moved crypto regulation toward its final legislative stage, advancing a bill that would establish formal rules for mining, exchanges, and cross-border settlement activity. The bill, listed as No. 636524-8, is aimed at creating a statutory framework for parts of the digital asset sector that have already become active inside and around Russia’s economy. The measures include mandatory registries for industrial miners, licensing requirements for crypto exchanges, and legal treatment for certain cross-border settlement uses. That makes the legislation important even for markets outside Russia. Crypto regulation is increasingly becoming a matter of national payment strategy, energy…

Franklin Templeton says investors chasing artificial intelligence (AI) growth should look beyond AI stocks. The $1.8 trillion manager suggests cryptocurrencies and altcoins may be key to capturing the potential of agentic AI. The argument comes from Sandy Kaul, head of digital assets at Franklin Templeton. She contends that agentic AI could become the “killer” use case that drives blockchain adoption. Why Franklin Templeton Points to Crypto Kaul’s thesis rests on how AI agents will transact. Autonomous software will make constant micropayments for compute, data, and services. Standard card networks charge roughly 2% to 3% plus a flat fee per payment.…

Damoon Technology (Europe) AG, trading as Paymonade, becomes one of just 280 firms authorised EEA-wide under MiCA as the bloc’s transitional period closes VADUZ, Liechtenstein and SINGAPORE, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Europe’s crypto industry is undergoing one of the most drastic regulatory consolidations any financial sector has faced in recent years. Before the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (“MiCA”) took full effect, the bloc was home to an estimated 3,000-plus registered crypto firms operating under a patchwork of national regimes[1]. Following the close of MiCA’s transitional period on 1 July 2026, only 280 firms hold full EEA-wide authorisation[2]…

Auckland, New Zealand, July 20th, 2026, Chainwire The Request for Proposal Regarding High-Specification Cryptographic Provenance GLOBAL COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK & THE 500-YEAR YIXING ZISHA TEAPOTS REAL-WORLD ASSET (RWA) LINEAGE 】 THE JUDGE ARCHIVE-LAB LIMITED (NZ) launches an international technical initiative to establish the definitive 500-year paradigm of Yixing Zisha Teapots. Centering on the “Genesis No. 001” masterpiece, this framework uses high-precision, 100-Megapixel Hasselblad digital scanning for permanent RWA (Real-World Asset) archival and codification, separating “500-year cultural lineage” from mere ephemeral narratives. 【 OFFICIAL ACADEMIC PROVENANCE & HISTORICAL CONTEXT 】 This initiative is anchored in five key institutional verifications: 1. LUO RE-POSIT(S)…

Soft2Bet continues to support the evolution of the iGaming industry through technology, product innovation, and user-focused platform development. The company emphasizes mobile-first experiences, gamification, and data-driven decision-making to create engaging and scalable digital solutions. As the industry evolves, operators increasingly rely on flexible technology and continuous innovation to meet changing user expectations and support long-term growth in global markets. Soft2Bet and the Evolution of Gamification Gamification remains one of the biggest trends in modern iGaming. People don’t stay engaged on a platform for long with just traditional platform functionality. Users are expecting more and more interactive experiences with progression, achievements,…

Bitmine owns 4.8% of the total ETH coin supply of 120.7 million Bitmine is 96% of the way to the ‘Alchemy of 5%’ in just 12 months Bitmine repurchased 5.5 million common stock in the past week, authorized under the previously announced $4 billion share repurchase program Bitmine was added to the Russell 1000 Large-cap index on June 26, 2026 Bitmine’s Series A Preferred Stock is trading on the NYSE under the symbol BMNP Bitmine has 4,917,189 staked ETH, representing $9.2 billion at $1,879 per ETH. MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) is a premier Ethereum staking destination for BMNR…

Auckland, New Zealand, July 20th, 2026, Chainwire The Request for Proposal Regarding High-Specification Cryptographic Provenance GLOBAL COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK & THE 500-YEAR YIXING ZISHA TEAPOTS REAL-WORLD ASSET (RWA) LINEAGE 】 THE JUDGE ARCHIVE-LAB LIMITED (NZ) launches an international technical initiative to establish the definitive 500-year paradigm of Yixing Zisha Teapots. Centering on the “Genesis No. 001” masterpiece, this framework uses high-precision, 100-Megapixel Hasselblad digital scanning for permanent RWA (Real-World Asset) archival and codification, separating “500-year cultural lineage” from mere ephemeral narratives. 【 OFFICIAL ACADEMIC PROVENANCE & HISTORICAL CONTEXT 】 This initiative is anchored in five key institutional verifications: 1. LUO RE-POSIT(S)…

Damoon Technology (Europe) AG, trading as Paymonade, becomes one of just 280 firms authorised EEA-wide under MiCA as the bloc’s transitional period closes VADUZ, Liechtenstein and SINGAPORE, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Europe’s crypto industry is undergoing one of the most drastic regulatory consolidations any financial sector has faced in recent years. Before the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (“MiCA”) took full effect, the bloc was home to an estimated 3,000-plus registered crypto firms operating under a patchwork of national regimes[1]. Following the close of MiCA’s transitional period on 1 July 2026, only 280 firms hold full EEA-wide authorisation[2]…

Mutsamudu, Comoros, July 20th, 2026, Chainwire MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced the launch of a new Stock Futures campaign, offering users the opportunity to share $5,000,000 in SNDK Position Airdrops. The campaign is designed to empower users to seize opportunities in the US stock market by reducing trading costs and offering meaningful rewards. Under the campaign, users can trade eligible products for 0 fees. New users can complete a series of simple tasks to earn rewards featuring popular stocks. Participants who trade Stock Futures during the campaign period will share the $5,000,000 in SNDK Position Airdrops.…