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Nvidia Tops Q2 Forecasts, Reportedly Agrees $12.9B Hugging Face Acquisition
Nvidia confirmed its dominance over the AI chip market by posting quarterly results that handily beat consensus, while reportedly closing a $12.9 billion deal...
Crypto
UK unveils stablecoin framework with £40 billion issuance cap
The United Kingdom has unveiled its final regulatory framework for systemic stablecoins, introducing a £40 billion issuance cap and assigning the Bank of England...
Crypto
US Banks Form BankChain Alliance to Build Industry-Owned Blockchain
On August 24, 2026, thirty-nine US state banking associations announced the creation of the BankChain Alliance, a coalition designed to build a blockchain network...
Finance
Connecticut wins: Kalshi denied preliminary injunction in sports case
Prediction-market platform Kalshi just suffered a major judicial setback in Connecticut. On August 11, 2026, Judge Vernon D. Oliver of the U.S. District Court...
Crypto
Solana cuts slot time to 350ms: first step toward sub-second speed
For the first time since launch, Solana has lowered its target slot time from 400 to 350 milliseconds on mainnet. Effective August 21 at...
Crypto
Blockchain Association backs Treasury rules for US stablecoin issuers
On August 25, 2026, the Blockchain Association threw its weight behind the US Treasury's proposed rules implementing Section 3 of the GENIUS Act. The...
Crypto
Japan Plans 24/7 Blockchain Settlement for Stocks and JGBs by Early 2030s
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA), the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) are preparing to launch a joint study group this...
Finance
European stocks flat ahead of Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole
European stock markets traded in slightly positive territory on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with the STOXX 600 gaining 0.06% to 656.87 points in early...