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      X Money is launching in the US starting today

      X Money is launching in the US starting today

      Jul 29, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Elon Musk's X Money payment platform is rolling out to US Premium and Premium Plus subscribers today. The service offers a digital wallet for peer-to-peer payments, a metal Visa card personalized with usernames, and up to 6% APY on deposits. Standard Premium subscribers need a minimum deposit for the boosted rate. Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns about consumer and national security risks.
      Garden Finance disables app as Blockaid reports $450,000 exploit

      Garden Finance disables app as Blockaid reports $450,000 exploit

      Jul 28, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Garden Finance paused its app after Blockaid detected a $450,000 exploit targeting hash time-locked contracts. The company clarified that no user funds or smart contracts were breached; an independent solver's off-chain database was compromised. The incident is the latest in a series of security challenges for cross-chain protocols.
      BitMart withdrawals appear to slow following wind-down announcement

      BitMart withdrawals appear to slow following wind-down announcement

      Jul 28, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Crypto exchange BitMart has announced it will wind down operations, leading to reported withdrawal slowdowns and a sharp decline in its BMX token. Wallet balances attributed to the exchange fell to about $69 million, while BMX extended an 81.5% weekly drop. Users are facing compliance checks and delays, raising concerns about the orderly return of funds.
      Triple-A confirms treasury-wallet breach after losses reach $11.8M

      Triple-A confirms treasury-wallet breach after losses reach $11.8M

      Jul 28, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Singapore-based stablecoin payments company Triple-A confirmed unauthorized access to its treasury wallets, resulting in an estimated $11.8 million loss of company-owned digital assets. Client funds remain unaffected, and the financial impact will be absorbed through treasury reserves. The company is cooperating with cybersecurity experts, blockchain forensics firms, and the Singapore Police Force to investigate and recover the stolen assets.
      USDC issuer Circle to acquire nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents

      USDC issuer Circle to acquire nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents

      Jul 28, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has announced it will acquire IBM's blockchain patent portfolio, which includes more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide. The acquisition positions Circle as a leader in blockchain patent holdings in the United States, supporting its vision for an internet financial system. No financial details were disclosed, but Circle's stock saw a 2% rise in premarket trading.
      Ondo shifts from layer-1 blockchain plan to offchain execution network

      Ondo shifts from layer-1 blockchain plan to offchain execution network

      Jul 28, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Ondo Finance has launched an offchain execution network, marking a pivot from its institution-focused layer-1 blockchain announced in 2025. The network processes trades in protected environments called enclaves, with transfers later recorded on public blockchains. The move reflects challenges in building a permissioned L1 and signals a pragmatic shift toward faster, private trade execution for tokenized real-world assets.
      Bolchoï: la revanche du cygne blanc

      Bolchoï: la revanche du cygne blanc

      Jul 28, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Anastasia Volochkova, the most famous ex-dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, has used the ongoing scandal to criticize the theater's management, a decade after her dismissal. In a TV interview, she alleged sexual harassment and pressure, while the director dismissed her claims as 'delusional'. The controversy highlights deep internal conflicts at the legendary institution.
      Mick Jagger kocha ją nad życie. Jest starszy o ponad 40 lat

      Mick Jagger kocha ją nad życie. Jest starszy o ponad 40 lat

      Jul 28, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Mick Jagger obchodził 83. urodziny, a jego narzeczona Melanie Hamrick złożyła mu wzruszające życzenia. Para poznała się w 2014 roku, a dwa lata później urodził się ich syn Deveraux. Mimo ponad 40 lat różnicy wieku, zakochani są ze sobą szczęśliwi i nie planują ślubu. Melanie Hamrick w wywiadach podkreśla, że nie przejmuje się opinią innych i skupia się na własnym szczęściu oraz rodzinie.
      Simone Ashley : vêtue d’unemicro-jupe et d’un top riquiqui, la star des Bridgerton dévoile sesabdos fuselés

      Simone Ashley : vêtue d’unemicro-jupe et d’un top riquiqui, la star des Bridgerton dévoile sesabdos fuselés

      Jul 28, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      À l'occasion de la Fashion Week de Paris, Simone Ashley a dévoilé un look audacieux : micro-jupe et crop top noirs signés Valentino. L'actrice de "Bridgerton" et "Sex Education" a posé dans les rues de la capitale, attirant tous les regards. Retour sur son style et sa carrière fulgurante.
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