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UAE Central Bank Clears DDSC for VARA Platforms, Bringing Dirham Stablecoin to Consumers
Key Takeaways The Central Bank of the UAE granted an NOC to the DDSC stablecoin, moving it past a 2026 institutional phase. DDSC offers a
SARS Pushes New Crypto Tax Rules for 6 Million Users as Audits Ramp up Across South Africa
Key Takeaways On July 1, 2026, SARS published a draft guide establishing foundational tax rules for crypto assets. Up to 6 million local traders face
Coinbase Showcases Progress Toward All-in-One Financial Platform – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Coinbase emphasized progress across tokenized stocks, perpetual derivatives, AI-powered tools, payments and onchain infrastructure. Its broader strategy centers on expanding access to more
Central Banks Add 41 Tonnes of Gold in May as Record 45% Plan to Buy More
Key Takeaways Poland bought 18 tonnes of gold in May 2026, lifting its reserves to 614 tonnes as it chases a 700-tonne goal. The WGC
US Senator Seeks Memecoin Ban for Trump and Elected Officials After $636 Million Disclosure
Key Takeaways U.S. Senator Gillibrand is urging Congress to prohibit elected officials and spouses from issuing or sponsoring digital assets. The proposal gained momentum after
Gold and Silver Tighten Ratio to 66.9 as Both Metals Roar Higher
Key Takeaways Gold climbed to $4,175 on July 3 after U.S. payrolls rose just 57,000 in June. On Saturday, July 4, gold was $4,187 per
Zcash Price Climbs 13% in a Week as Network Preps Ironwood Upgrade
Key Takeaways Zcash targets July 21, 2026 for Ironwood mainnet activation after sealing the Orchard pool. ZEC trades at $462.33 on July 4, up 13.3%
US Money Supply Hits Record $23 Trillion as Critics See a New Fed-Fueled Bubble
Key Takeaways M2 rose $247.8 billion in May 2026 to $23.05 trillion, up $623 billion since January, FRED data shows. The Mises Institute says 2026
Robinhood Chain Enters The Chat, Metaplanet Digs Deep, And More
Key Takeaways Robinhood Chain launched as apps reportedly pay to join its 2026 onchain retail push. Metaplanet bought 2,823 BTC for $225M, lifting treasury holdings
THEA Raises $8 Million to Build Solana-Based AI Settlement Network
Key Takeaways THEA raised $8M from Maven 11 Capital and Spartan Group to expand AI infrastructure. Solana and ZK proofs power Thea Network for trust-minimized