The Risks of Pirate Site Blocking, Who Benefits, Who Pays, And at What Cost?
Whether by court order, administrative process, or even on a semi-voluntary basis, on paper there are dozens of countries that now have some kind of mechanism requiring local ISPs to block pirate sites. Previously, measures were implemented within specific regions by local ISPs. Now, rightsholders are venturing beyond local infrastructure into the wider internet, to compel global DNS resolvers to render sites inaccessible....
Grove Finance Launches on Avalanche With $250 Million Target Investment
Grove Finance has officially launched on the Avalanche network, targeting an initial investment of up to $250 million in real-world assets (RWAs) as part of its institutional-grade credit protocol. This initiative aims to enhance Avalanche’s institutional ecosystem by introducing new capital and partners, including Centrifuge and Janus Henderson, which manages $373 billion in assets. The […] Powered by...
ECB Advisor: Stablecoins Risk Upending the European Banking System
Jürgen Schaaf, Advisor to the Senior Management of Market Infrastructure and Payments at the ECB, has warned about the potential impact of stablecoins in Europe, claiming that they could weaken the banking system by diverting deposits to decentralized alternatives. ECB Adviser Jürgen Schaaf Warns About Potential Erosion of the Banking System by Stablecoins European authorities […] Powered by...
Understanding the ASIC v Wallet Ventures Decision on Digital Assets
On July 24, 2025, the Full Federal Court of Australia issued its decision in ASIC v Wallet Ventures Pty Ltd [2025] FCAFC 93, dismissing the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) appeal in a closely watched case concerning the regulatory status of crypto-asset products. The ruling affirms that Finder Wallet’s “Finder Earn” product does not […] Powered by...
Despite Volatility, Analysts See Continued Rally for XRP Amid Legal Clarity and ETF Hopes
Since July 23, XRP has traded below $3.40, a dip attributed to reports that a wallet linked to Ripple’s co-founder dumped millions of tokens. However, one expert believes improving liquidity and institutional interest could support the digital asset’s continued rally. Post-ATH Struggles and Wallet Dump Allegations After dropping below $3.4 on July 23, XRP has […] Powered by...
