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The two German firms have ended talks on a combination that would have tied together a crypto custody and trading stack. The move leaves each company to pursue its own strategy in a market still shaped by regulation and institutional demand.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna says quantum computing is moving from research toward commercial use, with the company expecting it to add meaningfully to revenue and profit before the end of the decade.
Reuters says an unlicensed Dubai exchange called Shelbit sits at the center of a sprawling scheme that moved billions through crypto markets, linking illegal gambling, Iranian state-linked entities and major exchanges.
The U.S. says two Iranian maritime firms used bitcoin and other digital assets in a sanctions-evasion scheme that forced ships to buy coverage to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup became the biggest prediction market event yet, with Chainalysis estimating $20 billion in volume across nearly 400,000 wallets. The figures highlight how large event-driven markets can pull in trading far beyond politics.