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Avalanche’s business chief says crypto must grow up and solve real problems
John Nahas argues blockchain’s next phase is custom infrastructure for companies, not one-size-fits-all chains chasing hype.
Why banks are moving beyond single-provider stablecoin payment rails
Insitutions experimenting with stablecoins are shifting from single-vendor pilots to multi-provider infrastructure designed for global reach.
Coinbase’s head of litigation says states are 'gaslighting' on prediction markets
Ryan VanGrack says states are misrepresenting federal law as they move to block prediction markets.
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