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Lakshya Baskar

I specialize in Web3 and crypto writing, producing clear, research-driven content on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and market trends.

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metaplanet

Metaplanet Transfers 5,014 BTC Between Custody Addresses, CEO Denies Sale

Metaplanet transferred 5,014 BTC from one custody address to another within 24 hours, according to the company’s CEO Simon Gerovich. Gerovich assured that Metaplanet has not sold any of its Bitcoin in the process. “It was just a regular custody transfer rather than liquidation,” he added. Metaplanet incurred $8 for

8 hours ago 2 mins read
CFTC

CFTC Uses Emergency Powers to Keep Kalshi Operating Amid New York Dispute

The CFTC invoked emergency powers to keep Kalshi operating amid its legal dispute with New York. The commission classified New York’s enforcement action and temporary restraining order request as a market emergency. It directed Kalshi to continue operations under the Commodity Exchange Act and its Core Principles. New York seeks

1 day ago 2 mins read
strategy

Strategy CEO Confirms Bitcoin Buying Will Resume Before Year-End

According to Phong Le, the company’s CEO of Strategy, the company is set to purchase more Bitcoin before the end of 2026. In an interview at FOX Business, Phong disclosed that the company had bought approximately 175,000 BTC since January but had sold 7,000 BTC during the same period, making

August 12, 2026 2 mins read
RIOT

Riot Platforms Signs $9.1B AI Data Center Deal Reportedly With Anthropic

The transition of Riot Platforms from Bitcoin mining will be quickened following its 20-year deal for 191 megawatts of power in its Rockdale campus in Texas. Riot Platforms anticipates that the deal will yield about $9.1 billion before June 2048, and two five-year extension deals would bring the total potential

August 11, 2026 2 mins read
ethereum

Ethereum’s New Roadmap Targets Privacy, Quantum Resistance and Scaling

Vitalik Buterin has described how the roadmap of Ethereum for the latest year differs from its 2023 roadmap. There are several points in both roadmaps that are similar; however, there are some changes in terms of technical priorities of Ethereum. First of all, quantum security became more important to developers

August 11, 2026 2 mins read
UMX

UMX Launches Crypto and U.S. Stock Trading Platform in Invitation-Only Beta

UMX, the Unified Market Exchange incubated by Li Lin’s Avenir Group, launched an invitation-only beta on August 10. The platform targets professional investors seeking crypto and U.S. securities through one trading environment. Users can trade crypto spot, margin, contracts, and options alongside U.S. stocks, ETFs, and stock options.  UMX says

August 10, 2026 2 mins read
NYSE

NYSE Advances Tokenized Securities Plans With Onchain Settlement Infrastructure

NYSE is pushing blockchain settlement infrastructure as tokenized securities inch towards live markets. This was indicated by Lynn Martin, the president of NYSE, who revealed that the exchange continues building settlement infrastructure using blockchain technology during his comments in Seoul. NYSE was also part of the July tokenization pilot conducted

August 10, 2026 2 mins read
Tether

Tether Expands Tokenization Strategy With Saudi Arabia Real Estate Initiative

The Tether group has made efforts in moving beyond stablecoins. They brought institutional real estate tokenization in Saudi Arabia using its Hadron platform. This company has entered into a partnership with First Data and fintech company BKN301. Basically to enable the issuance and administration of tokenized real estate assets for

August 7, 2026 2 mins read
Clarity act

Clarity Act Vote Postponed to September as Senate Prioritizes Funding and Budget Bills

The United States Senate postponed deliberation on the Clarity Act to September due to the legislative priority of other business before the recess. The House passed the cryptocurrency market structure bill, and it now awaits Senate approval. Time pressure caused the postponement, not an official withdrawal of the bill. After

August 7, 2026 2 mins read
dubai

UAE Expands Digital Payments as Dubai Duty Free Integrates Crypto.com Pay

Dubai Duty Free has integrated the payment system through incorporating crypto payments in all of its airport stores and even online. Customers will be allowed to make purchases through Crypto.com Pay if they are eligible to do so. The integrating cryptocurrencies in one of the busiest international airports in the

August 6, 2026 2 mins read