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The art data business has spent years adding algorithmic tools to auction records. Artmarket.com now appears ready to make AI the core of the product rather than a support layer. According to a statement distributed through PRNewswire, founder Thierry Ehrmann and his family maintain full confidence in the company’s future as it moves from a phased transition into an AI-first metamorphosis for Artprice by the second quarter of 2026. The wording is confident, but the release stops short of explaining what AI-first means for pricing, archives, or client tools. That absence is notable. Artprice has long been a reference point…

Prevailing crypto market trends suggest an ongoing decoupling of the ecosystem from its original FOMO-based speculative undertone. The influx of institutional investors via spot ETFs seems to have adjusted Bitcoin’s price patterns and those of top cryptocurrencies. It is now common to find experts and market analysts combining Bitcoin and mainstream assets such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. These assets are often highly influenced by mainstream economic indicators. One of the strongest market indicators expected this week is the Non-Farm Employment Change, also known as Non-Farm Payroll (NFP), on Friday. NFP Expectations for August This is one of the…

Although the cryptocurrency market experienced a recovery this week following positive economic data from the US, it also saw a slight pullback due to renewed tensions between the US and Iran. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has risen 0.57% in the last seven days, while an index measuring the performance of the top 20 cryptocurrencies is set to close the week up 0.28%. However, numerous economic developments and altcoin events await cryptocurrency users in the new week. Here is the cryptocurrency calendar we have specially prepared for you at Bitcoinsistemi.com. (All times are given in UTC+3 Turkish time) Monday, July…

Research and brokerage firm Bernstein has indicated that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are likely to accelerate their own cryptocurrency rulemaking efforts if the CLARITY Act fails to pass this year, according to a report from The Block. The move would align with the Trump administration’s stated goal of positioning the United States as the global hub for digital assets. What Is the CLARITY Act and Why Does It Matter? The CLARITY Act, short for the Crypto Clear and Legitimate Authority to Regulate Innovation and Transparency Act, is a proposed federal…

Crypto exchange Bitget said it will stop providing services to residents of Japan and phase in account restrictions. The exchange announced Monday that it had stopped accepting new registrations from residents of Japan, while account restrictions will begin Nov. 1. Any positions still open on Dec. 31 will be forcibly closed. Bitget said users who believe they have been incorrectly classified as residents of Japan must complete “Level 2” identification, which includes address verification, by Nov. 1. Failure to do so will result in their accounts being classified as belonging to residents of Japan. Users will receive further instructions via…

Binance Chief Security Officer Jimmy Su has moved to calm concerns that quantum computing could soon undermine the cryptographic foundations of blockchain networks, stating that the technology does not yet pose an immediate threat to cryptocurrency holders. In a recent Q&A, Su addressed growing speculation within the crypto community about the potential for quantum machines to break the encryption that secures digital assets. Context: The Quantum Computing Debate Quantum computing has long been a topic of both fascination and anxiety in the tech world. Unlike classical computers, which use bits, quantum computers use qubits, allowing them to process complex calculations…

MSCI has launched a new consultation that could significantly impact Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The index provider is considering new eligibility rules that would exclude companies with limited operating businesses from its Global Investable Market Indexes (GIMI). If approved, Strategy could be removed from several widely tracked global equity indexes. This could happen as early as November 2026. Strategy Named Among Potential Deletions Under MSCI’s proposed framework, companies would need to pass at least two out of five financial screening tests to remain eligible. Based on its FY2025 financial filings, Strategy reportedly fails all five of those…

Aurora, an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible blockchain network running on the $NEAR Protocol, reportedly experienced access issues on its mainnet. According to information shared by Onchain Lens, the Aurora mainnet became unavailable at 05:16:11 and the outage was ongoing at the time of writing. Aurora stands out as a layer that enables Ethereum-based decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts to run on the $NEAR Protocol infrastructure with lower transaction costs and higher scalability. Thanks to EVM compatibility, developers can migrate existing Ethereum applications to the Aurora network without making significant changes. In its 2021 funding round, the project raised…

If you remove the jargon, real estate tokenization comes down to one idea: turning a building into code that pays you automatically. SEBI’s Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT) framework, introduced in 2024, didn’t create that idea. But it introduced many of the regulatory building blocks that could eventually support an on-chain implementation. Rulebook SEBI Already Wrote SM REITs lowered the minimum asset value from ₹500 crore to ₹50 crore, brought fractional ownership platforms under formal oversight, and mandated that 100% of distributable cash flow reach unitholders. Every scheme sits inside a ring-fenced Special Purpose Vehicle. Every…

Luno customers covered by the exchange’s regional-exit notice can no longer send cryptocurrency to another wallet or platform. They must sell their holdings before withdrawing cash to a bank by Aug. 31. The restrictions apply to an undisclosed group of customers whose accounts will close permanently on Sept. 1. As of Aug. 3, Luno had not publicly identified the affected regions or stated how many users received the notice. Luno crypto transfers ended on June 29 Luno began limiting the affected accounts on June 1. It disabled deposits, crypto purchases, incoming transfers, recurring purchases and pending orders. Customers could still…