Depending on its success, the initiative could also lead to adopting a new bitcoin treasury strategy, Executive Chairman David Bramhill said. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/365974/uk-oil-gas-firm-eyes-bitcoin-mining-btc-treasury-strategy?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

According to Cointelegraph, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has finalized new regulations requiring banks within the European Union to hold significantly more capital against unbacked cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether. The EBA's final draft of regulatory technical standards, released on Tuesday, aims to harmonize capital requirements for crypto-asset exposures across EU-based banks. This framework applies to banks holding digital assets on their balance sheets, with specific risk weights assigned to different asset groups. The documentation accompanying the draft outlines that digital assets in group 2, which includes unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, are subject to a general risk weight of 1,250%. Group 2a refers to a subcategory of these assets that meet the Bank for International Settlements’ hedging and netting criteria, while group 1b includes asset-referenced tokens tied to traditional financial instruments, subject to a 250% risk weight. These risk weights were introduced as part of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR III) and have been in effect since July 2024. The EBA's latest draft adds technical elements necessary for calculating and aggregating crypto exposures, including credit-risk, market-risk, and counterparty-risk modeling. It also mandates strict separation between assets, preventing Bitcoin and Ether from being offset against each other. Once the final draft is submitted to the European Commission, Brussels will have up to three months to decide whether to endorse it, amend it, or send it back for redrafting. If endorsed, the bill will become a delegated regulation and be forwarded to the European Parliament and the Council, with a three-month objection window extendable to six months. If no objections are raised, the draft will come into effect within 20 days of its publication in the Official Journal of the EU. These rules are expected to impact European banks already holding crypto on their balance sheets. For instance, Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo, which acquired 1 million euros worth of Bitcoin in January, would need to hold 12.5 million euros in capital against that position under the new framework. However, fintech firm Revolut is unlikely to be affected, as its crypto services are managed off-balance-sheet by its non-banking arm, Revolut Digital Assets Europe Ltd. The EBA's stance contrasts with the broader global regulatory trend of integrating crypto within existing financial frameworks. In March, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced that institutions under its oversight could engage in crypto-related activities without prior approval. Similarly, Switzerland amended its DLT Act in April, allowing banks to custody tokenized securities and offer guarantees for stablecoin issuers under a clear legal framework. Recent reports suggest U.S. President Donald Trump is considering an executive order directing banking regulators to investigate claims of debanking made by the cryptocurrency sector and conservatives. Meanwhile, JPMorgan Chase is reportedly exploring crypto-backed loans, indicating a potential shift in how U.S. banks view crypto assets. The new EU capital rules could limit bank participation in the expanding digital asset market, especially as decentralized finance and tokenization continue to integrate into mainstream financial services.

According to the announcement from Binance, European users can now convert their cryptocurrency holdings into fiat currency and withdraw the funds directly to an eligible Mastercard with near-real-time availability. This new 'Buy & Sell' service is accessible via both the Binance website and app, and is powered by Mastercard Move, a portfolio of money movement solutions. The feature allows users to either sell their crypto and transfer the fiat balances to their card or withdraw their existing fiat balance to the card. This service aims to streamline the off-ramping process by providing a fast, simple, and secure method to access funds, adding another convenient withdrawal option alongside bank transfers and other supported methods. To utilize this service, users must log in to their Binance account on the Binance website or app and navigate to the 'Sell' or 'Withdraw' section on the 'Buy & Sell Crypto' page. For selling, users select the cryptocurrency they wish to sell and choose the fiat currency they want to receive. For withdrawing, users select EUR and enter the desired amount in EUR. They must then select a linked card or add a new card if one has not been linked yet, complete the security verification, and follow the instructions to finalize the order. Users are required to update their Binance App to iOS version 2.102.3 or Android 2.102.4 or above to access the 'Sell to Card' or 'Withdraw to Card' options. Terms and conditions apply, and actual posting times for approved transactions will depend on the receiving financial institution.

According to BlockBeats, market reports indicate that Chainlink plans to create a reserve of LINK tokens. The tokens for this reserve will be acquired through market buybacks using the protocol's revenue.

Can traders expect continued rise from Solana (SOL)? source: https://u.today/solana-sol-price-prediction-for-august-7

Ripple is set to acquire Rail for $200 million. source: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/ripple-acquires-new-suprising-stablecoin-platform

President Trump to sign executive order today permitting 401(k) funds to invest in crypto, boosting Bitcoin over 2%. source: https://coincu.com/353188-trump-401k-crypto-investments-2

The European Banking Authority has finalized rules requiring banks to assign a 1,250% risk weight to unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/european-banking-authority-crypto-capital-rules?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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Your daily access to the backroom. source: https://www.blockhead.co/2025/08/07/bitcoin-climbs-above-115-000-amid-etf-inflows-rebound/

وتكسر هذه المحاولة الحواجز الجغرافية والمالية الكامنة أمام الاكتتابات العامة الأولية، كما تمثل تغييراً جوهرياً في منطق إصدار الأصول.

القراءة الموصى بها الليلة: 1. ستشهد عملة ETH تغييرًا جذريًا في النمو، تمامًا كما حدث مع عملة BTC في عام 2017؛ 2. تخضع عملة البيتكوين بهدوء لتحول كبير؛ 3. التطور الذكي لـ DeFi: من الأتمتة إلى AgentFi؛

يتوقع السوق بشدة أن يتخذ أعضاء اللجنة الفيدرالية للسوق المفتوحة قرارهم الأول بشأن خفض أسعار الفائدة في عام 2025.

في الأول من أغسطس، دخل "مرسوم إصدار العملات المستقرة وإدارة الاحتياطيات" في هونج كونج حيز التنفيذ رسميًا.

في خطوة كبيرة لتوسيع حضورها في القطاع العام، أعلنت شركة OpenAI أنها ستوفر برنامج ChatGPT الخاص بها للوكالات الفيدرالية الأمريكية مقابل دولار واحد فقط على مدار العام المقبل.

اتفقت الجهات التنظيمية في دبي والإمارات العربية المتحدة على العمل معًا بشأن تراخيص العملات المشفرة لجعل القواعد أكثر وضوحًا في جميع أنحاء البلاد. قد تعمل الشركات المرخصة في دبي قريبًا على مستوى الدولة، ولكن لا يزال يتعين عليها اجتياز عمليات تدقيق مشتركة.

يسعى المؤسسان الإستونيان لشركة تعدين العملات المشفرة المنحلة HashFlare إلى التساهل بعد إقرارهما بالذنب في الاحتيال الإلكتروني، بينما يطالب المدعون الفيدراليون الأمريكيون بقضاء كل منهما عقدًا كاملاً في السجن.

كيف قمنا ببناء صناعة كبيرة وصاخبة وممولة جيدًا دون إطلاق تطبيق يومي واحد؟

تزايدت عمليات احتيال ذبح الخنازير مع حذف واتساب 6.8 مليون حساب في حملة عالمية

أصبح التطور السريع لوكلاء الذكاء الاصطناعي بمثابة الواجهة الفعلية التي تواجه المستخدم في صناعة الذكاء الاصطناعي، حيث يتولى تدريجياً الدور التفاعلي الأساسي بين الذكاء الاصطناعي والمستخدمين.