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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has rescinded its decades-old policy that barred defendants in enforcement settlements from publicly denying the agency’s allegations. In a statement released Monday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said the repeal removes a rule first adopted in 1972 that required settling parties to agree not to challenge the agency’s claims in public. Regulators said the policy had created the impression that the SEC was attempting to insulate itself from criticism, while also placing the agency out of step with most other federal regulators. “For more than 50 years, the Commission has conditioned settlement on…

Decentralized derivatives exchange EdgeX has officially launched EdgeX V2, an upgraded version of its platform built on the proprietary $EDGE Chain. The update introduces comprehensive improvements to security, performance, transparency, and scalability, marking a significant step for the protocol as it seeks to compete in the growing decentralized finance (DeFi) derivatives market. What EdgeX V2 Brings to the Table The new architecture moves trading operations entirely onto the $EDGE Chain, a dedicated blockchain designed to handle high-throughput derivatives trading. According to the project team, this shift allows for faster transaction finality and lower latency compared to the previous version, which…

Elon Musk could soon control one of the largest corporate bitcoin holdings in public markets if Tesla and SpaceX ultimately merge, according to reports surrounding ongoing internal discussions about combining the companies. CNBC reported Tuesday that Musk has discussed with colleagues the possibility of folding Tesla and SpaceX together, citing people familiar with the talks. A current Tesla employee told CNBC that many workers at the electric vehicle company have long expected such a transaction to eventually happen and that the possibility is openly discussed internally. Another person close to the company reportedly said growing overlap between the businesses —…

In brief Predictors on Myriad favor a “dump” as $ETH’s next price move, favoring a dip to $1,500 more than a jump to $3,000. Odds have jumped 13% in the last week as $ETH continues to slide, trading just above $2,000 on Wednesday. Its recent fall has been catalyzed by nearly $500 million in ETF outflows over its 11-day losing streak. Users on Myriad—a prediction market platform operated by Decrypt’s parent company, Dastan—are becoming increasingly convinced about a near-term descent for Ethereum, favoring a move to $1,500 for the second-largest crypto asset rather than a potential rebound back towards $3,000.…

Mesh and Tempo announced a formal partnership focused on large-scale stablecoin payments. Under the agreement, Tempo will operate as a settlement network inside the Mesh ecosystem and provide infrastructure for enterprise payment flows. Tempo positions itself as a blockchain designed specifically for payments. The network uses sub-second finality and dedicated payment lanes to process transfers faster and with more predictable costs. Transaction fees are also paid directly in stablecoins. For enterprises using the Mesh network, the integration adds a settlement layer optimized for high-volume $USDC payments. Mesh says businesses will be able to move stablecoins with guaranteed blockspace allocation even…

The Russian parliament is reviewing a supplementary bill that would introduce mandatory monitoring for cryptocurrency transactions exceeding one million rubles, approximately $11,000. The proposal, reported by Bitsmedia, marks a significant step toward formalizing oversight of the country’s digital asset market. Scope of the Proposed Regulations The draft legislation, part of a broader package amending existing laws on digital currencies and digital rights, would impose strict new requirements on cryptocurrency exchanges and related businesses. Under the proposed framework, these entities would be required to: Implement mandatory customer identification (KYC) procedures Establish internal systems to detect suspicious transactions Submit transaction data to…

GamePad, a renowned Web3 infrastructure platform, has partnered with Mouse, a Telegram-native tap-to-earn game. The partnership endeavors to combine intuitive DeFi execution and scalable Web3 gaming architecture. As GamePad revealed in its official X announcement, the development is set to provide a relatively seamless experience to benefit players and developers. Therefore, the move underscores the rising significance of infrastructure-led collaborations in redefining the next epoch of blockchain-powered entertainment. Partnership | #GamePad × #MOUSEProviding intelligent DeFi execution for Web3 gaming infrastructure.@mousehomies is a tap-to-earn game on $TON with 2M+ players, rewarding users through missions, daily tasks, and on-chain gameplay.More updates 🔜…

Aave Labs has proposed deploying its V4 protocol on Avalanche, alongside a dedicated hub for real-world assets (RWAs), according to a Wednesday post on its governance forum. The proposal outlines a plan to expand Aave’s presence on Avalanche by building on its existing V3 deployment and established user base. Avalanche commits $15 million in push for Aave V4 integration Avalanche has committed up to $15 million in incentives tied to key performance indicators (KPIs), including total value locked (TVL), borrowing activity and protocol revenue growth. The incentives are designed to support liquidity, integrations and long-term adoption rather than short-term usage…

David “JoelKatz” Schwartz turned a casual X exchange into a broader discussion about language, logic, and crypto governance. The Ripple CTO emeritus pushed back against the idea that a word’s origin decides its current meaning, pointing instead to how people use language today. Schwartz touched on password-verification behavior and later made a short comment on a Bitcoin ownership dispute, saying “$BSV might honor it.” Together, the posts show how one thread moved from word history to security design and blockchain enforcement. Schwartz Challenges Word-Origin Arguments Schwartz’s language debate began after a user asked why “laser” still appears in capital letters…

Decentralized prediction market platform Myriad is signaling growing bearish sentiment around Ethereum ($ETH), with data showing that traders now see a drop to $1,500 as more likely than a rebound to $3,000. The probability of bets on the $1,500 price target has risen by over 13% in the past week, reaching 63%. Myriad Data Reflects Shifting Market Sentiment As of this week, $ETH is trading near the $2,000 mark. The shift in sentiment on Myriad suggests that a significant portion of market participants expect further downside in the near term. The platform, which allows users to create and trade on…