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  1. ALLCointelegraph

    Canadians’ Ownership of Crypto Increases to 25%: OSC Survey

    A survey conducted by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) between December 2025 and January 2026 found that approximately 25% of Canadians owned cryptocurrencies, up from 10% in 2023, with 59% of respondents being aware of crypto assets. The survey also indicated that there is growing awareness of risks associated with the industry, although many investors still have misunderstandings regarding regulation, insurance protections, and transaction capabilities. About half of crypto owners reported checking whether a platform was registered prior to use. The OSC's executive vice president, Naizam Kanji, noted that Canadians are participating more in crypto markets than before, and emphasized the importance of research to anticipate opportunities and risks.

  3. ALLCointelegraph

    Hyperscale Data sells 100 BTC to fund Michigan AI data center

    Hyperscale Data, formerly known as Ault Alliance, has sold approximately 100 Bitcoin to fund the construction of its Michigan AI data center and secured a Bitcoin-backed credit facility with variable interest rates of about 4.5% to 5.0%, according to a Thursday announcement. The company plans to use the proceeds from the Bitcoin sale for infrastructure and equipment purchases, supporting a master services agreement with an unnamed AI infrastructure provider that could generate over $1.2 billion in revenue if fully extended. The agreement includes an option to expand capacity by an additional 32 MW within two years, potentially increasing the contract’s total value to over $3 billion. Hyperscale Data, which still holds around 1,006 BTC, trading as GPUS on the NYSE American, saw its shares rise more than 5% in late morning trading.

  4. DEFICointelegraph

    Tokenized Gold Survives DeFi Test as Lending Adoption Lags

    Despite a surge in demand for tokenized gold, with spot trading volume reaching $90.7 billion in the first quarter and gold futures rising above $5,600 per troy ounce, only about 1.5% of the combined $4.2 billion market cap of Tether Gold (XAUT) and PAX Gold (PAXG) is used as collateral on DeFi platforms like Aave v3 and Morpho, according to RedStone. The report notes that tokenized gold successfully withstood a significant market stress event in March, when gold experienced its worst weekly performance in over four decades, with Aave processing large liquidations without disruption. However, the overall adoption of tokenized gold as collateral remains limited, highlighting infrastructure challenges in scaling tokenized real-world assets. The broader tokenized RWA market, including commodities and financial assets, has grown significantly, with the sector valued at over $43 billion in June, and centralized exchanges increasingly embracing these assets.

  5. ALLCoinDesk

    Crypto for Advisors: Is the Clarity Act dead?

    The article discusses the current status and challenges of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, noting that Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated that the bill is unlikely to pass before September, implying it may be dead for the time being. The bill's complex categorization system and its core proposals are criticized for being impractical and outdated, with potential burdens on developers that could mirror existing regulations they find unattractive. The Act aims to clarify asset classifications and enhance disclosures, which could benefit investors by making risks more visible, but it faces concerns over implementation clarity and regulatory coordination. Trevor Overko suggests that while the bill should pass, future revisions are likely needed to adapt to the fast-evolving crypto market and to address issues such as distinguishing genuinely decentralized networks from less decentralized projects.

  12. ALLCointelegraph

    Russia Charges BitRiver Founder Over Fraud Allegations

    Russian authorities have charged BitRiver founder Igor Runets with large-scale fraud involving approximately 1 billion rubles ($12.5 million), related to an $8 million contract for crypto mining equipment. The allegations state that Runets's company, Fox, signed the contract in 2023 to supply mining equipment to a business within Oleg Deripaska’s industrial group, but the equipment was not delivered within the agreed timeframe despite full payment. Prosecutors claim that Runets did not intend to fulfill the contract and used the funds for personal expenses. Runets has previously been placed under house arrest over separate tax-related allegations, and he is now facing the criminal case related to this alleged fraud.

  13. ALLCoinDesk

    Everything is becoming a perp

    The perpetual — the 24/7, leveraged contract that crypto invented and then perfected — is no longer just a way to trade crypto, says Katana Network’s Matthew Fisher. It’s becoming the way to trade everything.

  15. ALLCointelegraph

    Samsung SDS Targets Stablecoin Infrastructure With Dunamu

    Samsung SDS, the IT services arm of Samsung Group, is exploring stablecoin infrastructure, digital asset systems, and AI-based payment models in collaboration with Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s Upbit exchange, as stated by CEO Lee Jun-hee during a Q2 earnings call. The company has already secured capabilities in digital asset infrastructure through projects like the Korea Securities Depository’s tokenized securities platform and has validated the entire stablecoin process from issuance to settlement. Samsung SDS views its relationship with Dunamu as strategic, aiming to expand its presence in the digital asset infrastructure market, and plans to leverage its IT, cloud, and security expertise alongside Dunamu’s blockchain knowledge. This initiative aligns with Samsung's broader digital finance and AI expansion efforts, which include increasing its AI infrastructure capacity significantly by 2029 and 2031.

  23. ALLCointelegraph

    Australia Takes Telegram to Court Over Extremist Content

    Australia's eSafety Commissioner has filed civil penalty proceedings against Telegram in the Federal Court, accusing the platform of failing to remove pro-terror content in breach of the country's Online Safety Act, according to Cointelegraph. The regulator's year-long investigation found that some extremist material remained visible for up to three weeks despite user complaints, and Telegram allegedly did not take sufficient measures to prevent repeated violations or detect known extremist content such as footage from the Christchurch and Buffalo attacks. The legal action seeks fines of up to 54.6 million Australian dollars ($35.8 million). Telegram has not issued an official response to the proceedings but posted a video captioned "freedom of expression" on its official X account.

  24. ALLCointelegraph

    Chinese newspaper warns of Bitcoin extortion scam using its name

    The China Business Journal, a state-affiliated publication, has issued a warning about scammers impersonating it to extort companies by demanding Bitcoin in exchange for suppressing false reports, according to a statement from the newspaper. The scammers used a Proton Mail address and falsely claimed to have uncovered negative information through undercover investigations, threatening to publish damaging reports unless paid in Bitcoin. The publication emphasized that these emails were unauthorized and considered a form of fraud, stating they are collecting evidence and may pursue legal action against those responsible. The China Business Journal operates under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and is supervised by the government, although it maintains a market-oriented coverage.