MoneyGram named ‘anchor remittance validator’ for Stripe-backed Tempo blockchain
MoneyGram will help validate remittance transactions on the Layer 1 blockchain and integrate stablecoin settlement for its global flows....
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EU opens MiCA consultation to review if crypto framework is still fit for purpose
The European Commission launched a consultation on its MiCA crypto framework, seeking feedback on whether regulations remain suitable as digital asset markets evolve. The consultation runs until August 31, inviting responses from industry and public stakeholders. MiCA, enacted in 2023, became fully applicable in December 2024. The review addresses rapid market changes and shifting international regulatory landscapes since the framework's inception.
The 2036 Issue: Bitcoin Mining Is Dead, Long Live the Miners!
Bitcoin mining faces a critical 2036 reckoning as block subsidies halve toward zero. Hashprice hit all-time lows of $28.90/PH/day following Bitcoin's 21% crash in January 2026, forcing miners to decommission ASIC fleets for AI operations. Without explosive adoption or $272,000 Bitcoin prices, miners depend on transaction fees—a risky bet given minimal mempool activity and Layer 2 adoption failures.
South Carolina Passes Law Banning CBDCs While Protecting Crypto Users, Bitcoin Miners
South Carolina enacted legislation banning central bank digital currencies while protecting Bitcoin miners and cryptocurrency users from regulatory overreach. The law exempts crypto assets from CBDC restrictions, strengthening the state's pro-crypto stance. Bitcoin traded near $77,400 amid broader market movements. This development signals growing U.S. state-level resistance to government-controlled digital currencies, favoring decentralized alternatives. No direct India angle mentioned in the legislation.