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Clarity Act Supporters Add Ethics Rules for Officials to Save Senate Bill

Clarity Act Supporters Add Ethics Rules for Officials to Save Senate Bill
Clarity Act Supporters Add Ethics Rules for Officials to Save Senate Bill
July 22, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) released an amended draft of the Clarity Act on Wednesday (July 22), saying it includes a ban on federal officials issuing...

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Dorsey’s Block Turns AI Agents Into Real Employees
Dorsey’s Block Turns AI Agents Into Real Employees
July 22, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Block on Tuesday (July 21) released Buzz, an open-source collaboration platform where employees and artificial intelligence (AI) agents work side by side in the same...

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Apple Plans To Overhaul Computers to Meet AI Demand
Apple Plans To Overhaul Computers to Meet AI Demand
July 22, 2026  |  Apple

Apple reportedly wants to overhaul its Mac line as consumers seek artificial intelligence (AI)-powered computers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Michaels Debuts Google-Powered AI Shopping Assistant
Michaels Debuts Google-Powered AI Shopping Assistant
July 22, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Arts and crafts retailer Michaels has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered shopping assistant dubbed “Ask Mike.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Nubank Strikes Bank Deal to Secure Brazilian License
Nubank Strikes Bank Deal to Secure Brazilian License
July 22, 2026  |  Banking

Nubank plans to secure a Brazilian banking license through its acquisition of Banco Porto Real de Investimentos, a bank that extends credit to wholesale clients,...

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Kraken Cracked the Fed’s Vault. It Still Can’t Spend
Kraken Cracked the Fed’s Vault. It Still Can’t Spend
July 22, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

In March, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City approved a limited-purpose account for Payward Financial, which operates as Kraken Financial. The decision was historic:....

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Feds Move to Seize $25 Million in Crypto From Scammers
Feds Move to Seize $25 Million in Crypto From Scammers
July 22, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal authorities hope to recover $25 million in cryptocurrency connected to romance/investment scam investigations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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DoorDash Taps Astra to Fast-Track Instant Deposits for Drivers
DoorDash Taps Astra to Fast-Track Instant Deposits for Drivers
July 22, 2026  |  Digital Payments

DoorDash’s banking product for delivery drivers, DoorDash Crimson, now includes instant deposits powered by Astra’s Payment Cloud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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