Dango Blockchain to Shut Down, Halt Perp DEX Trading

Layer-1 blockchain Dango will wind down operations by halting trading on its perpetual decentralized exchange (DEX) on Wednesday and shutting down its network on Aug. 13. “Despite our best effort, various reasons have led us to conclude there is no viable path to a lasting commercial success,” Dango said in a Friday X announcement. Dango … Read more

Which position battles will define Virginia’s season?

Virginia’s coaches have raved about competitive depth on the 2026 roster — claiming that they have never had more of it in the Tony Elliott era. This is a Cavaliers team with experience, production and upside to boot. However, the regular season will be the real test. Virginia is going to need high-quality production from … Read more

US State Department To Debut Freedom Program With Bitcoin

The U.S. State Department is launching a program that includes Bitcoin as a way to advance digital freedom worldwide.  Named the Freedom Tech Excellence Program, the initiative will see the State Department work with the Bitcoin Policy Institute, data-analytics firm Palantir Technologies, defense technology company Anduril Industries, and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation on … Read more

House Passes Bill on Lawmakers Using Insider Information for Stock Trading

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ostensibly prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks. In a 232-198 vote in the House on Wednesday, lawmakers approved the Stop Insider Trading Act, sending the bill to the Senate for consideration. Representative Bryan Steil, the Wisconsin … Read more