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BlackRock’s crypto assets fall 39% as market downturn offsets $15 billion in net inflows

July 15, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

BlackRock's digital asset funds saw $15 billion in net inflows over the past year, but falling crypto prices drove the value of holdings down 39%.

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Tether Invests $20 Million in Mercado Bitcoin to Expand Latin American Operations

July 14, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

Tether has invested $20 million in Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin to support expansion across Latin America's growing digital asset markets.

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Nigerian Stablecoin Fintech Timon Raises Funding, Expands to Kenya After Surpassing 100,000 Users

July 14, 2026ByBDInBuilders, Builders & Founders Africa

Timon, a Nigerian stablecoin payments platform, has secured undisclosed funding and expanded into Kenya after crossing 100,000 users across Africa.

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U.S. House Republicans Push for July Senate Vote on CLARITY Act Amid Trump Ethics Questions

July 14, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

Rep. French Hill urges Senate to vote on cryptocurrency regulation bill before August lawmakers seek to address ethics concerns over Trump digital assets.

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Apple announces child safety updates in iOS 27 with expanded parental controls

July 13, 2026ByBDInArtificial Intelligence

Apple introduces new child safety features in iOS 27, including enhanced parental controls and communication safety tools for minors.

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Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

July 13, 2026ByBDInArtificial Intelligence

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing former employees of stealing confidential designs and engineering files before joining the AI company.

Matt Knight, OpenAI’s Chief Security Officer, steps down from his role amid leadership changes

OpenAI’s AGI Deployment Chief Fidji Simo Steps Down

July 13, 2026ByBDInArtificial Intelligence

Fidji Simo resigns as OpenAI's CEO of AGI Deployment after medical leave. She will continue as part-time adviser to the artificial intelligence company.