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Uphold Shifts Focus: 17% Staff Cut as Crypto Retail Slows

July 27, 2026

Uphold, a New York‑based crypto exchange, announced it will reduce its worldwide staff by about 17%, affecting roughly eighty‑five people including full‑time employees and contractors. The decision follows a period of rapid growth where the company nearly doubled its workforce, but recent market sof

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Goldman Sachs Stands Alone: Backing Crypto Clarity Bill

July 24, 2026

A leading Wall Street bank has taken a stand that could shake up the industry’s stance on digital money. Goldman Sachs’ top executive has publicly supported a new bill that would give most crypto activities legal status in the United States. The proposed law would treat most digital tokens as non‑se

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China’s New Anti-Corruption Move Hits Top Finance Official

July 24, 2026

A high‑ranking Chinese finance regulator, Fang Xinghai, is now under investigation by the country’s anti‑corruption agency. The probe comes as Beijing intensifies its fight against corruption across the financial sector. Fang, 62, served as vice chairman of China’s Securities Regulatory Commission

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Crypto Bill Gains Ground After Trump Ethics Deal Rumor

July 21, 2026

The Clarity Act, a bill that would set the first nationwide rules for digital money, is getting more attention on the trading platform Polymarket. On Monday, people betting that the bill will become law this year increased their odds from 32% on Friday to about 43%. That rise comes after whisp

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Crypto Rules Near Final Stage: Senate Moves Closer to Decision

July 21, 2026

The U. S. Senate is inching toward a final vote on the Clarity Act, a bill that would shape how digital currencies are regulated. Senators from both parties have added new language on ethics and enforcement, hoping to satisfy concerns about how the law will be applied. The key debate centers on w

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India Keeps Long‑Term Tax on Domestic Stock Gains

July 20, 2026

The Indian government has confirmed that it will not change the tax rule that charges domestic investors 12. 5 % on long‑term gains from stocks. This decision comes after the ministry relaxed tax treatment for foreign investors who buy government bonds, a move meant to support the currency and br

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Japan Moves Crypto Into The Same Rules as Stocks

July 19, 2026

Japan’s lawmakers have changed the rules for digital money. The new law treats Bitcoin and other tokens as “financial assets. ” This puts them under the same rules that cover stocks, bonds, and investment funds. Before this change, crypto was seen as a payment tool. The Payment Services Act made i

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A New Rule for Crypto: Why Congress Must Act Now

July 16, 2026

Congress is moving a new law called the Clarity Act, which aims to set clear rules for digital money. This effort is a big deal because it looks ahead, not just fixes past problems like the 2008 crash. The act is similar to a big telecom law from 1996, showing that lawmakers can tackle new tech with

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Identity Matters More Than Team Health

July 16, 2026

Many leaders think their teams are stuck because of bad teamwork. They hire a coach, run a workshop, and hope communication will improve. The problem is not the team; it is the leaders’ own identity issues that keep showing up in meetings. When a person feels their personal sense of self is threa

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Japan Moves Crypto Into the Same Rules as Stocks

July 16, 2026

Japan’s lawmakers have just voted to treat digital money like bitcoin as a “financial asset. ” This change removes crypto from the payment‑law rules and puts it under the same law that covers shares, bonds and other securities. The new rules will take effect by fiscal year 2027. The decision