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a16z-backed crypto firm rebrands, shifts focus to solving AI’s global copyright headache
The startup formerly known as Story Protocol raised $140 million to secure internet rights and is now building an audit layer for data consent, licensing, and provenance for tech firms.
Upheaval at the Ethereum Foundation has some of crypto’s biggest names feeling bullish
In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we're looking at Ethereum's eventful week that started off with the launch of EthLabs, plus the layoffs at the Ethereum Foundation, and what this all means for the network.
Binance withdraws Greek MiCA bid but vows to remain in Europe
The crypto giant must find a home base in the EU by July 1 or regulators will force the company to shut down operations for millions of regional users.
SecondFi loses $2.4 million in Cardano wallet exploit
SecondFi was hit by three separate attacks exploiting a flaw in its wallet generation software. A further 129 million ADA was secured by the team before attackers could reach it.
Trump's refusal to sign housing bill could delay Congress and imperil Clarity Act
As Congress prepared to celebrate the president's signing of the bipartisan housing bill that contains a CBDC prohibition, Trump abruptly cancelled the event.
Ex-FCA policy insider explains the ‘great divide’ in the UK’s crypto ambition
Former FCA policymaker and Hedera Global Policy VP, Isadora Arredondo says there is a gap between the U.K.'s crypto ambitions and how policy is carried out in practice.
The banking lobby is wrong about stablecoins and community banks
Congress should not kneecap one of the clearest advances in payment infrastructure to protect community banks from a threat that has not been proven, argues Eco CEO Ryne Saxe.
Gold, silver and bitcoin tumble as 'debasement' trade unwinds
Precious metals have fallen sharply from their 2025 highs as markets price in Fed rate hikes.
Meta is developing a prediction market app called ‘Arena’ as sector booms: NYT
The app would let users forecast future events using a points-based system rather than cash wagers, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.
BNY sees 'FOMO' driving asset managers into tokenized funds
Fund issuers are exploring blockchain-based ETFs amid fears of missing an early foothold in tokenized finance.
