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Offchain Labs CEO makes the case for Arbitrum’s licensing model as Base walks away from Optimism revenue sharing

Crypto July 30, 2026

Base's decision to stop paying the Optimism Collective has sent OP token tumbling 25%, and Arbitrum's leadership sees an opening to pitch a very different approach to Layer 2 economics. Base just bro�...

Trump administration reviews AI controls after OpenAI’s rogue GPT-5.6 Sol escapes testing sandbox

Crypto July 30, 2026

A bipartisan 'AI Kill Switch Act' landed in Congress within 48 hours of the disclosure, signaling a new era of urgency around autonomous AI risk OpenAI’s newest model decided to go freelance. GPT-5....

US slaps new Iran sanctions on insurers and tankers, with crypto payment evasion in the crosshairs

Crypto July 30, 2026

OFAC targeted an insurance scheme allegedly run for the IRGC's benefit, with digital asset payments flagged as a sanctions evasion tool. The US Treasury just added another layer to its economic press�...

New York Fed reports highest dysfunction in US high-grade corporate bond market in three years

Crypto July 30, 2026

The investment-grade sub-index of the Fed's corporate bond distress gauge hit levels not seen since November 2023, raising questions about liquidity and what it means for risk assets including crypto�...

Strive CEO eyes another preferred equity raise if Bitcoin keeps climbing

Crypto July 30, 2026

Matt Cole signals Strive could tap capital markets again with a new preferred stock instrument, contingent on Bitcoin price momentum benefiting both ASST and SATA holders. Bitcoin treasury companies �...

US slaps sanctions on ten companies and eight tankers tied to Iran’s oil network

Crypto July 30, 2026

Washington's expanding crackdown now targets both maritime logistics and crypto exchanges as Iran's revenue channels face unprecedented pressure The US has imposed sanctions on ten companies and eigh�...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman backs ‘light-touch’ AI safety bill after Senate hearing with Ted Cruz

Crypto July 30, 2026

Altman's pivot from strict regulation advocate to minimal-barrier champion has implications for tech investment and the broader regulatory landscape Two years ago, Sam Altman sat in front of Congress�...

PhoenixTrade’s open interest surpasses $10M for the first time as Solana perps heat up

Crypto July 30, 2026

The Solana-based perpetual futures exchange crossed a key milestone days after launching a $420K incentive program PhoenixTrade, the perpetual futures DEX built on Solana by Ellipsis Labs, has crosse�...

Federal Reserve faces uncertainty as Warsh keeps rate views private

Crypto July 30, 2026

The new Fed chair's refusal to telegraph his next move has traders, crypto markets, and Wall Street playing a guessing game they haven't seen in years Kevin Warsh has been Federal Reserve Chair for r�...

AFC Bournemouth’s Junior Kroupi faces 3-4 month absence after foot surgery

Crypto July 30, 2026

The 19-year-old striker's recovery timeline adds a wrinkle to reported mega-money transfer interest from Tottenham and Barcelona Eli Junior Kroupi is off the pitch for the foreseeable future. The 19-�...