
Bitcoin's BIP-110 Soft Fork Nears Deadline with Low Signaling Support
Bitcoin's proposed temporary soft fork, BIP-110, faces a looming deadline with only 2.62% of required blocks signaling support, threatening a potential blockchain divergence.

Bitcoin's proposed temporary soft fork, BIP-110, faces a looming deadline with only 2.62% of required blocks signaling support, threatening a potential blockchain divergence.
The US Senate passed a temporary spending bill to fund the federal government through December 11, avoiding a shutdown ahead of November elections and barring fund-shifting to the Border Patrol.

Law firms are warning BitGo investors of an Aug. 7 deadline to seek the lead plaintiff role in a securities class action lawsuit, Arsenault v. BitGo Holdings, which alleges the crypto custodian downplayed market risks in its IPO prospectus.
Leh Apex Body leaders Sonam Wangchuk and Chering Dorjay Lakrook gave the Union government a one-month deadline to withdraw criminal cases against protesters, compensate families of killed demonstrators, and address core demands for Ladakh.

Fraudsters are impersonating EU financial regulators and crypto firms to scam customers of unlicensed crypto service providers following the July 1 MiCA Regulation deadline.

BitMart has set an August 8 withdrawal deadline for U.S.-based users ahead of its broader global trading halt on August 26. The exchange plans to completely cease platform operations by January 31, 2027.

CME Group challenges SEC's approval of Nasdaq's Bitcoin index options (QBTC), arguing jurisdictional and commercial concerns, freezing the product pending review.

The EU faces slim chances of significantly rebalancing its trade deficit with China, currently at a record €1 billion daily, due to structural economic factors in China and the EU's limited leverage, despite upcoming negotiations and an October deadline for 'tangible' results.
PepsiCo India has removed the word 'energy' from new Sting cans and bottles to comply with FSSAI's upcoming deadline, while rival brands seek an extension.

Armada Acquisition Corp. II has borrowed $135,000 from sponsor Arrington XRP Capital Fund via an unsecured note to support ordinary administrative expenses as the Evernorth XRP deal progresses through the SPAC process.

Bitcoin miner PowerCompute's US Digital subsidiary borrowed $18.07M from Arch Lending to repay Galaxy Digital and Liebel debt. The bridge notes matured July 31, but the anticipated Bitcoin-secured term facility is still being finalized, leaving its financial status and Bitcoin collateral unresolved.

Luno has stopped crypto transfers for customers in unnamed exiting regions, requiring them to sell holdings and withdraw cash by Aug 31 or face account closure and escalating monthly inactivity and dormancy fees from September.

Dal 3 agosto 2026, la carta d'identità cartacea italiana non è più valida per l'espatrio a causa del regolamento Ue 2025/1208 che impone standard di sicurezza con microchip e zona a lettura ottica. Il Governo ha disciplinato la transizione alla CIE, mantenendo la validità interna del documento cartaceo fino alla scadenza naturale.

Donald Trump announced talks with Iran for Monday, declining a deadline after halting an attack to seek a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear capabilities. Iran stated it's nearing a deal with Oman for a new route through the volatile strait, where a tanker reported an explosion.

The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a 2025 first-round pick, Monique Akoa Makani, and a 2028 second-round draft choice. The deal, finalized before Sunday's trade deadline, sees Plum join Phoenix while recovering from a lower leg injury.

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline, significantly boosting their roster for a potential third consecutive World Series title. Skubal expressed mixed emotions about leaving the team that drafted him, while the Tigers received three minor league prospects in return.
India's Union ministry of housing and urban affairs advised state RERAs to grant a four-month extension for real estate project completion, citing supply chain disruptions from the Middle East conflict. Industry bodies CREDAI and NAREDCO welcomed the move, stating it offers relief to developers and safeguards homebuyers' interests.

O ator Vincent Pastore, conhecido por seu papel como Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero em "Os Sopranos", faleceu e foi encontrado em sua casa em City Island, Nova York, após dias sem contato, conforme seu empresário Bob McGowan.

Bitcoin ETFs, with $16.33B in unrealized losses, face a critical test on Aug. 14 as large investment managers disclose their June 30 positions, revealing whether institutional adoption is durable or merely momentum capital in a regulated wrapper.
Jamshedpur FC, the 2022 Indian Super League Shield winners, will not participate in the 2026-27 ISL season after failing to pay the Rs 55 lakh participation fee. The Tata Steel-owned club will cease league operations but remains committed to grassroots football development in India, honoring existing contracts.
The July 31, 2026, income tax return filing deadline for salaried taxpayers, pensioners, and students was not extended, leading to late fees of up to Rs 5,000 for those who missed it. Taxpayers with business income or requiring a tax audit have later deadlines, with the CBDT reporting over 5.5 crore ITRs filed by July 30.

UEFA members unanimously voted to boycott FIFA tournaments if Gianni Infantino's private investment plan (FFE) isn't scrapped by September 19. This decision marks a victory for UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, but FIFA is expected to resist, setting the stage for an escalating power struggle within global football governance.
Taxpayers who missed the July 31, 2026 income tax return deadline have options: file a belated ITR by December 31, 2026, with a late fee (Rs 1,000 or Rs 5,000), or submit a condonation of delay application. Missing the deadline incurs interest on unpaid taxes, loss of carry-forward benefits, and potential increased scrutiny.

The first island chain has become a key arena for military competition between China and the US, with the PLA making progress in areas like dual-carrier operations and nuclear deterrence. The US and its allies are responding by expanding base access in the Philippines and conducting sophisticated defense drills.