Russia’s Investigative Committee filed criminal charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov on July 29, accusing him of facilitating security threat activities through the platform. The charges carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment and follow over 100 million rubles in fines imposed on Telegram this year.
The US Senate has confirmed former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, ending Bill Pulte’s brief acting tenure and marking a major shift in the Trump administration’s intelligence leadership.
Keiko Fujimori was inaugurated as Peru’s president after three previous election defeats, winning by a narrow margin. Her victory marks the continuation of Latin America’s rightward political shift while bringing uncertainty to Peru’s future policy direction.
According to a new report by blockchain security firm Blockaid, crypto hacks in the first half of 2026 have exceeded $1 billion in losses, setting a new record high. Ethereum and Solana ecosystems were the hardest hit, losing $332 million and $326 million respectively.
Crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital has acquired 500 acres of land in McGregor, Texas, for its second AI data center campus. The campus is expected to generate at least $130 million in local tax revenue.
Russia’s central bank has released draft rules for digital asset custody, requiring digital asset platforms to hold up to $2.8 million in liquid capital. This move paves the way for a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework coming this fall.
FIFA President Infantino’s plan to commercialize the World Cup has drawn fierce opposition from UEFA. The plan involves a $20 billion operation backed by Kushner, aiming to sell stakes in World Cup events.
Fourteen elephants have mysteriously died in southern Kenya, marking the highest number of elephant deaths recorded in this area in decades. Authorities have launched an urgent investigation to determine the cause of death.
Wall Street giants including BlackRock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Goldman Sachs, and SoFi have publicly endorsed the crypto market structure bill known as the Clarity Act, adding significant weight to Senate deliberations. As the Senate timeline tightens, the bill’s passage prospects have become a market focus.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the White House for high-level talks with President Donald Trump. The meeting comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with growing domestic pressure in the U.S. for a more assertive stance on regional conflicts.