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The EU’s Two-Tier Encryption Vision Is Digital Feudalism

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Opinion by: Bill Laboon, vice president of Ecosystem at the Web3 Foundation Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently showed a moment of humanity in a tech world that often promises too much, too fast. He urged users not to share anything with ChatGPT that they wouldn’t want a human to see. The Department of Homeland Security in the United States has already started to take notice.  His caution strikes at a more profound truth that underpins our entire digital world. In a realm where we can no longer be certain…

Jump Crypto reportedly rotates $205M in SOL to $265M in BTC via Galaxy Digital

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Key Takeaways Jump Crypto converted $205M worth of Solana’s native token (SOL) into $265M worth of Bitcoin (BTC) using Galaxy Digital’s platform. The transaction marks a notable portfolio shift from Solana to Bitcoin by a major crypto trading firm. Share this article Jump Crypto, a crypto trading firm focused on market making and building high-performance infrastructure for the Solana ecosystem, appears to have rotated $205 million in SOL to $265 million in Bitcoin through Galaxy Digital today, according to Lookonchain. The transaction represents a significant shift from Solana’s native token…

SEGG Media plans $300 million digital asset initiative, with initial emphasis on Bitcoin

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Key Takeaways SEGG Media, a public company, plans a $300 million digital asset initiative, with an initial emphasis on Bitcoin. This reflects a broader trend of corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. Share this article SEGG Media, a publicly traded company, plans to establish a $300 million digital asset initiative and allocate 80% of the capital to a multi-asset crypto treasury. Bitcoin will serve as the treasury’s initial focus, providing a foundation of stability, while additional assets such as Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and ZIGChain (ZIG) will…

Digital euro launch Eyed for 2029 as ECB Advances CBDC plans

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The European Central Bank is reportedly aiming to launch its digital euro in 2029, provided a legal framework can be hammered out. Officials working on the central bank digital currency will continue to lay the groundwork after the current preparation phase concludes this month, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. ECB officials have been exploring a potential rollout of the digital euro since 2020, entering the preparation phase in late 2023 as part of their plans.  Preparatory work is expected to continue at a meeting this…

OceanPal raises $120M to launch NEAR-focused digital asset treasury

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Nasdaq-listed OceanPal Inc. has raised $120 million through a private investment in public equity deal to launch SovereignAI, a new subsidiary focused on commercializing the NEAR Protocol and developing AI infrastructure. According to a Tuesday announcement, SovereignAI will implement a crypto treasury strategy, with plans to acquire up to 10% of the NEAR (NEAR) token supply. The move, developed in partnership with the NEAR Foundation, makes OceanPal a public vehicle for exposure to the crypto protocol’s native token. OceapPal said the partnership with the NEAR Foundation is based on a…

IBM announces new digital asset platform for banks and governments

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Key Takeaways IBM has announced a new platform to help financial institutions and highly regulated enterprises enter the digital asset economy securely. The platform is designed to facilitate participation in blockchain ecosystems while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements. Share this article IBM announced today a new platform designed to help financial institutions and regulated enterprises enter the digital asset economy, dubbed Digital Asset Haven. The technology company said the platform will enable secure participation in blockchain-based ecosystems while maintaining compliance requirements for heavily regulated organizations. Developed in collaboration with…

China vows to crack down on digital currency operations and speculation

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Key Takeaways China is intensifying its crackdown on digital currency speculation to reinforce its strict stance against private crypto assets. Major tech firms in Hong Kong have been ordered to halt private stablecoin projects, strengthen state control over digital currencies. Share this article China today announced intensified measures to curb digital currency speculation, as authorities reinforce the nation’s strict stance against private crypto assets while promoting state-controlled alternatives. Beijing recently directed major tech firms to halt private stablecoin initiatives in Hong Kong, reinforcing state dominance in currency issuance. The People’s…

Bitcoin’s Bull Market Is Intact, but At Risk, Says Galaxy Digital Analyst

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Bitcoin’s bull market is holding strong, but a slip under $100,000 could spell trouble, Galaxy Digital’s head of research Alex Thorn told Cointelegraph. “I think the bull market is structurally intact, but it’s at risk,” Thorn said, noting that the market is at a “pivot point” where sentiment could shift quickly. “If you were to lose 100K now, I think it would create a lot of anxiety that could put that structural bull market in jeopardy.” Despite the massive Oct. 10 liquidation, he insists that the pullback was not driven…

Adrian Wall of Digital Sovereignty Alliance advocates digital sovereignty and financial inclusion at UN General Assembly

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Share this article Washington, D.C., October 23, 2025 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced its participation in the United Nations General Assembly Roundtable, “A New Blueprint for Sovereign Sustainable Development,” held at the UN Headquarters in New York on October 22, 2025. The roundtable convened 48 global leaders, policymakers, and experts to advance dialogue on developing inclusive policy frameworks to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate resilience,…

Galaxy Digital Q3 Profit Surges on Trading Boom

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Galaxy Digital reported strong third-quarter earnings results, driven primarily by higher trading activity and continued expansion in asset management, signaling steady institutional interest in crypto-focused financial services. The company reported net income of $505 million for the quarter ending Sept. 30, with adjusted earnings of $629 million, boosted by record results in its digital asset operations and investment gains. Galaxy closed the quarter with $3.2 billion in equity, including $1.9 billion in cash and stablecoins. Galaxy’s Q3 2025 results. Source: Galaxy Trading volumes jumped 140% from the previous quarter, fueled…