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Miami, United States, July 22nd, 2026, Chainwire Unserious today announced the acquisition of Creepz, one of the most recognizable NFT collections of the 2021-22 cycle. Backed by entrepreneur and investor Adam Weitsman, and with the support of the original founders, the deal places the lizard cult brand under a powerhouse new team. Most importantly, the acquisition marks a homecoming for Psychrome – the original mastermind and creative genius behind the Creepz lore. Returning to lead IP development, he also brings a resume as a globally exhibited artist whose commercial collaborations span Nike, Salomon, Sneaker Con, Staple, Disney, Warner Bros., and…

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said crypto vaults and onchain lending products may fall under US securities laws, urging developers to assess whether products that actively manage user assets require regulatory compliance.In a statement published Wednesday, Peirce said crypto vaults and lending strategies that involve discretionary decisions, including allocating assets, selecting yield-generating activities, setting lending terms and determining liquidation thresholds, may fall within the scope of federal securities laws depending on their structure and operation.She said some vaults could be treated as securities offerings or investment companies, while parties managing vault allocations or lending parameters could also trigger investment adviser requirements.…

Polymarket odds put Eizenkot at 51% for Israel PM ahead of Likud vote Polymarket Reprices Israel Next PM Odds After Likud’s Scheduled Vote on Netanyahu Primaries Polymarket traders are pricing Gadi Eizenkot as the front-runner to be Israel’s next prime minister, with his contract leading at 51.05% on about $28.90M in volume. The move follows a Likud internal vote scheduled for Monday, and the market’s pricing shows a widening gap between Eizenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu. Key Takeaways Top outcome: Gadi Eizenkot at 51.05% implied odds (Netanyahu at 36.5%).Catalyst: a scheduled Likud vote on Netanyahu’s primaries proposal coincides with Eizenkot’s odds…

Mutsamudu, Comoros, July 22, 2026 – MEXC, the world leader in 0‑fee digital asset trading, today announced the appointment of Robert MacDonald as Chief Compliance Officer. Robert brings over two decades of experience leading regulatory transformation at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, and will oversee MEXC’s global compliance strategy, governance framework, and regulatory engagement. Robert joins MEXC from Bybit, where he served as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer. In this dual capacity, he directed the exchange’s global licensing strategy and corporate legal operations and oversaw the implementation of international AML and KYC frameworks. Robert’s previous leadership roles…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 22nd, 2026, Chainwire Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched Stock Earnings Season from July 21 to August 30, 2026, aligned with one of the most concentrated stretches of quarterly earnings reporting on the financial calendar. Global investors are in full gear as the Q2 earnings season unfolds on Wall Street, bracing for potential gains and corrections of some of the biggest names in tech, AI, and semiconductors. Through the new program, Bybit brings together the community in fostering disciplined trading, encouraging informed decision-making and responsible investing habits.  The program kicks…

Mutsamudu, Comoros, July 22nd, 2026, Chainwire MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, increased its market share in Q2 2026 and ranked No. 2 globally in commodity perpetuals market share, according to TokenInsight’s newly released Q2 2026 Crypto Exchange Report. The report provides a comprehensive review of trading volume, open interest, and TradFi perpetuals markets across major global crypto exchanges. MEXC Expands Market Share Amid Industry-Wide Slowdown Overall trading volume across crypto exchanges declined approximately 8% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, falling to $16.5 trillion. Despite the broader market slowdown, MEXC’s quarterly trading volume reached approximately $1.412 trillion, with its…

A crypto lobbying organization has sued the state of Illinois over a last-minute tax provision inserted into the state budget last month.The Digital Chamber alleged that Illinois’ Digital Asset Tax Act violated both the U.S. and state constitutions and is preempted by a federal tax law. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, asks a federal judge to block the Illinois state government from enforcing the tax.The tax violates the Illinois state constitution’s uniformity and due process clauses, the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution and the Internet Tax Freedom Act by specifying digital asset transactions, the suit said.The Digital Asset Tax Act…

Damoon Technology (Europe) AG, trading as Paymonade, becomes one of just 280 firms authorised EEA-wide under MiCA as the bloc’s transitional period closes VADUZ, Liechtenstein and SINGAPORE, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Europe’s crypto industry is undergoing one of the most drastic regulatory consolidations any financial sector has faced in recent years. Before the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (“MiCA”) took full effect, the bloc was home to an estimated 3,000-plus registered crypto firms operating under a patchwork of national regimes[1]. Following the close of MiCA’s transitional period on 1 July 2026, only 280 firms hold full EEA-wide authorisation[2]…

Auckland, New Zealand, July 20th, 2026, Chainwire The Request for Proposal Regarding High-Specification Cryptographic Provenance GLOBAL COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK & THE 500-YEAR YIXING ZISHA TEAPOTS REAL-WORLD ASSET (RWA) LINEAGE 】 THE JUDGE ARCHIVE-LAB LIMITED (NZ) launches an international technical initiative to establish the definitive 500-year paradigm of Yixing Zisha Teapots. Centering on the “Genesis No. 001” masterpiece, this framework uses high-precision, 100-Megapixel Hasselblad digital scanning for permanent RWA (Real-World Asset) archival and codification, separating “500-year cultural lineage” from mere ephemeral narratives. 【 OFFICIAL ACADEMIC PROVENANCE & HISTORICAL CONTEXT 】 This initiative is anchored in five key institutional verifications: 1. LUO RE-POSIT(S)…

Soft2Bet continues to support the evolution of the iGaming industry through technology, product innovation, and user-focused platform development. The company emphasizes mobile-first experiences, gamification, and data-driven decision-making to create engaging and scalable digital solutions. As the industry evolves, operators increasingly rely on flexible technology and continuous innovation to meet changing user expectations and support long-term growth in global markets. Soft2Bet and the Evolution of Gamification Gamification remains one of the biggest trends in modern iGaming. People don’t stay engaged on a platform for long with just traditional platform functionality. Users are expecting more and more interactive experiences with progression, achievements,…