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Bold and Beautiful 2-Week Spoilers July 20-31: Katie Devastated – Ridge Forced Into Damage Control

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    Bold and Beautiful 2-Week Spoilers July 20-31: Katie Devastated – Ridge Forced Into Damage Control


    Bold and the Beautiful 2-Week Spoilers for July 20 – 31, 2026 stun as Katie Logan (Heather Tom) is absolutely crushed by nasty and untrue things said about her in an interview broadcast from Forrester Creations. Also, Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) needs to do some damage control when Eric Forrester (John McCook) loses his mind on camera.

    Also, during the two weeks of July 20th through the 31st, we’re going to see Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) also stunned. And Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) is back from her spa retreat, but even angrier than before she left. Plus, Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) is going to take a very personal hit and lots more. Let’s get into it.

    Bold and the Beautiful: RJ Blathers to Electra

    Monday, July 20th, we’ve got Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) listening as R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) drones on about how awful Will is. This is before they have the big launch. So, Eric’s new couture collection is debuting on Monday. If you remember, they had a big in-person event that they cancelled.

    So, this is going to be a live stream with models on the runway and everybody watching from elsewhere. But first, the Forresters decide that Eric will do one interview and he totally loses his composure. Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Ridge’s jaws drop as Eric goes off about Katie’s fashion house and Eric’s ranting to the reporter that Logan is trying to steal the Forrester thunder, that they’re thieves and liars.

    It’s too bad this tantrum is going to cast a very bad light on Forrester Creations and may overshadow that launch. Meanwhile, Hope and Katie are watching from Logan. They’re in utter shock. Hope is stunned that Eric went off like that. Katie’s incredibly hurt.

    B&B Spoilers: Bill’s Downright Giddy

    Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) thinks all this is funny. He’s not taking it personally because he’s focused on the business boost that Logan is getting from this. And this week, Bill shows Katie the memes that are spreading online about Eric’s rant. But Katie’s still annoyed. Bill says that Eric brought this on himself and says Logan is getting great publicity and the public is on their side, not the Foresters.

    But Katie still upset and tells Bill that Eric’s outburst made her look like a lying, backstabbing thief with no style. Now, Bill says that’s total nonsense and reminds Katie the public is with her, not Eric. But Katie’s still devastated. And Ridge and Steffy, of course, are stunned by what Eric did. And they realize that some damage control is needed.

    Also, Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) thinks Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) is truly a changed woman. But we know Finn is not going to gain any ground with Steffy. And there’s no way as of now that she’s going to relent on letting Sheila into their lives.

    Bold and Beautiful: Eric’s Meltdown and the Spencer-Forrester Clash

    On Tuesday, July 21st, after his meltdown at the launch, we’re going to see Eric showing up at Bikini Bar. Strange place for him to be. And Will’s trying to talk Electra into leaving with him. And of course, R.J.’s there, too, being his usual intrusive, smack-talking nepo baby annoying self. Eric goes off on Will again, and Eric tells Will he’s not going anywhere with Electra, and Will calls Eric old man. Tells him he’ll do what he wants, and then R.J. decides to start something and aggressively grabs Will by the shirt and asks who he calls an old man.

    I mean, really, R.J., I know you’re not bright, but Will’s obviously talking to the older man standing next to you. Was it a little rude calling Eric old man? Yes, but he’s also been a real jerk to Will lately, and R.J.’s the one who’s always there to stir the pot uninvited. So, Will pushes R.J. off of him, and they start grappling.

    And Eric insanely decides to get between them and then it looks like as the younger men come to blows, Eric is hit accidentally by Will. Also. this week, Bill is with Will when he warns somebody not to talk about his mom Katie that way. I’m expecting it’ll be a Forrester and my money is on R.J.

    B&B: RJ Might Retaliate

    Wednesday, July 22nd. R.J. is defending his family. He may lash out physically and take a shot at Will. So far, we’ve just seen R.J. taking punches and not throwing any. So maybe R.J. will channel his dad, do like Ridge, and start hitting Spencers.

    Eric takes a seat after he’s hit and Electra is kneeling down, checking on Eric and glaring at Will. Feels like this incident is going to be a deal breaker with Electra. She’ll probably decide they’re right. Will’s out of control. He’s dangerous. All of this. And this incident intensifies the war between the Spencer and the Forrester families.

    Bold and the Beautiful: Fallout and Monaco Departure

    Then on Thursday, July 23rd, the Forrester family makes it clear to Electra where they stand on her and Will. We’ve seen both Ridge and Eric demand that she dump Will and she still keeps insisting she loves him. But I think this time Electra is probably going to do it officially and make it clear it’s her choice, not something she’s been told to do, something she wants to do.

    Brooke’s back early from the wellness center, not looking well at all. She’s ranting at Katie, who came to the Forrester mansion to check on Eric after the incident. Katie’s concerned about him, but still upset by his interview rant about her. And she tells Eric she’s sorry he was hit. Brooke’s going off saying Katie wanted this war.

    Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) is there holding onto a rumpled Eric who doesn’t seem worse for wear. I didn’t see any black eyes or bruises. Sure, he’s fine. This is all nonsense. Did Brooke forget she just slapped Katie and then lunged at her after the launch with obvious ill intent?

    Has Ridge forgotten that he went over and sucker punched Bill at the Spencer offices just the other day? And still Katie’s there doing the work trying to smooth things over? But with Brooke’s recent victim behavior, I definitely don’t see her being open to making peace between their families.

    Bold and Beautiful: Dylan is There for Will

    On Friday, July 24th, Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) steps up for Will. She’s going to be his rock. Electra is not supporting Will at all. She never has. Everything’s always about Electra. And in fact, she’s turned on him and it looks like she’s going to adopt the Spencers and Forresters don’t mix mindset. Dylan has already told Will that he deserves better than Electra, somebody who’s on his side. They’re going to get a lot closer soon.

    Katie and Eric discuss their past actions. I think it would be great, but unlikely if he actually owned up to asking her to work at Logan. Eric came to Katie because he wanted revenge on Ridge and Brooke for firing him or forcibly retiring him. That’s 100% what happened. Katie didn’t trick him.

    She didn’t manipulate him or lure him. She just granted Eric’s request. So, Katie looks upset at the Forrester mansion on Friday. And if Eric doesn’t own up on how he came to be at Logan, Ridge and Brooke and the others are going to continue to spread these lies about how Katie was somehow engaged in fashion design elder abuse. This is very frustrating.

    Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Katie Logan (Heather Tom) - Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye)
    Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Katie Logan – Ridge Forrester 

    Bold Spoilers: FC Fate Revealed

    Then the week of July 27th through the 31st, we’re going to find out whether Eric’s couture collection was rated a smash or trash by the fashion press. Even if they like the gowns he designed, the name calling and the false accusations aimed at Katie have made Eric look like he’s lost it. Carter already warned them that there is this thing out there in the fashion sphere that they have culture problems at Forrester. This whole thing didn’t help.

    Hope’s back up at Logan getting started on her next Hope by Logan collection, but she gets an unwelcome visitor that interrupts her. And we’re going to see Hope stand her ground with this person. I’m expecting Steffy or Brooke and they’re ranting about Hope’s betrayal and heaping blame on her and Katie for everything wrong in their lives. We should see Will leaning on Dylan after Electra blows up at him over the Eric incident. And she’s made it clear there is zero chance for them.

    B&B Spoilers: Katie & The Spencers More Determined than Ever

    Katie leaves the conversation at the Forrester mansion more determined to make a success of Logan and with the knowledge that Brooke and Ridge will never have any chill. I’m sure they’re going to blame Katie for Eric’s interview and if the launch doesn’t go like they think it should have. Also, we’re going to see Ridge, Brooke, Steffy, and Finn Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) heading off to Monaco.

    The Monte Carlo episodes of Bold and the Beautiful begin airing on July 29th, and we’re going to see Sheila following Steffy and Finn to Monaco. And Brad Bell says what happens there changes lives forever. So, we’ll see. I’m wondering if they go to Monte Carlo as some sort of damage control effort. Watch for R.J. to be slimy all over Electra trying to force his way into being her boyfriend now that she and Will are completely broken and Daphne and Carter soon consider alternative options to start a family.



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    Game Pass Was A Good Idea But It Didn’t Work, Forza Horizon 5 Creative Director Says

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    Game Pass Was A Good Idea But It Didn’t Work, Forza Horizon 5 Creative Director Says



    Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown has weighed in with his thoughts on the situation at Xbox currently, and one of the things he commented on was Xbox Game Pass. He said in an interview that Xbox Game Pass, simply put, was not able to attract enough subscribers to make it viable as a business, and this contributed to the pain Xbox is going through today. After all, we recently found out that Microsoft was hoping to have 77 million subscribers by now, but the number is actually only around 30 million.

    “That’s actually just really sad because we’re now going to see studios getting shut down or spun off,” he told MinnMax, as reported by Kotaku. “Loads of people are going to lose their jobs. And that is honestly just a result of a well-meaning player-focused concept of Xbox Game Pass not quite landing. And I think that’s just, it’s just a real shame.”

    Brown, who worked at the Xbox-owned Playground for years before splitting off to start his own company, said Game Pass is a “good idea,” but Microsoft could not stick the landing.

    “If more people had subscribed, that makes enough money, and it works and and all those studios go on and those games get made again and those teams will make other games. Unfortunately, it didn’t,” he said.

    Microsoft invested a “fortune” in making Game Pass work through its various acquisitions and funding efforts, Brown added. This was done with the vision of having a steady release of new games to help keep people subscribed and amass more members, but it didn’t come to be.

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma herself has acknowledged that Xbox Game Pass was a bet that did not pay off after Microsoft spent more than $80 billion buying studios to help funnel content to the service.

    Internal strife

    It has been reported for some time already that some inside Xbox did not buy into the vision for Xbox Game Pass and even tried to warn executives. Microsoft itself admitted that Xbox Game Pass could cannibalize full-game sales.

    Recently, reporter Jason Schreier said on the Triple Click podcast, “There are a lot of people out there in studio leadership within Xbox who absolutely detest Game Pass.” He said these people think Game Pass has “destroyed the value of their games” and has been an overall detriment to gaming across the board “because of how it devalues games.”

    A former Xbox studio lead, meanwhile, told Windows Central that launching games into Game Pass “almost creates an assumption that these titles could not sell on their own. It felt like a race to zero.”

    So what happens next?

    Microsoft admitting that Xbox Game Pass is a bet that did not work out suggests the company may have some changes afoot for the service. Already, Sharma has cut the price of Game Pass and announced that new Call of Duty games will no longer be included in the service at launch, so some big changes have already been enacted. No one is expecting Microsoft to completely kill off Game Pass, but instead there could be other changes, like the kind of “windowing” of new releases that Microsoft has talked about.

    This would involve keeping key titles out of Game Pass at launch and for a period of time, similar to how movies are only available in theaters at first before coming to digital and streaming. The idea here would be to help maximize revenue with people paying full price before they are included in the catalog. New Call of Duty games, for example, now won’t come to Game Pass until the following holiday season. So if you want to play Modern Warfare 4 on Xbox or PC at launch this year, you have to buy it outright, as it won’t come to Game Pass until Holiday 2027 at the soonest.



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    Ghost Recon: Wildlands Expected To Get Current-Gen 60FPS Update Soon

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    Ghost Recon: Wildlands Expected To Get Current-Gen 60FPS Update Soon


    Ubisoft has been doing something interesting over the past few years: quietly updating some of its back-catalog with current-gen console support. We’ve seen Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate get a 60FPS patch on current-gen hardware, for example. And now it seems Ghost Recon: Wildlands is getting similiar treatment.

    As spotted by several people on the game’s official Reddit, the Xbox game hub for Wildlands began showing an advert for a Definitive Edition of the game, which has actually been available for a few weeks now.

    But the interesting part is in the top right corner, where it advertises a major new update coming that’s titled Last Rites, which will add a brand new mission as well as 60FPS support.

    As for the launch date, it will likely be around the promised Ghost Recon 25th Anniversary update on August 6, 2026. The fine print for the new advertisement shows that two of the new packs, titled Nightfall Protocol and Cold Eye, are launching in August, and the 60fps current-gen update will probably be made available at the same time.

    It’s unclear whether all the new content will be free or if users will have to pay, but the 60FPS update is almost certain to be made available to everyone at no cost, since that’s what Ubisoft has done in the past.

    As for the Ghost Recon franchise at large, we heard back in July of 2025 from Yves Guillemot of Ubisoft that there is a new Ghost Recon game in the works. However, since then, things have been decidedly quiet.

    Based on new reporting from Insider Gaming, we know that the new Ghost Recon game is apparently already in trouble. The game, which is allegedly titled Project OVR, has apparently been struggling thanks to poor leadership, unrealistic deadlines, and a lack of planning. It was described as being in a “terrible state” and “isn’t stable at all”.

    Because of these issues, the game’s scope is reportedly being cut back.



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    Kevin Feige Laments Ali’s Blade ‘Didn’t Get Off The Ground’

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    Kevin Feige Laments Ali’s Blade ‘Didn’t Get Off The Ground’



    There’s a trailer out now for Avengers Doomsday, which has everyone thinking about the MCU again, and the many, many, many characters they have to keep track of in it. But one guy you won’t see anywhere in the Doomsday trailer is Blade, whose dedicated film has been in production hell for at least seven years at this point. In fact, it’s been in limbo for so long that Marvel president and creative lead Kevin Feige seems kind of embarrassed about it in a recent cryptic remark about the project’s current status.

    This comes from an interview with Josh Horowitz on Happy Sad Confused, in a snippet published to Instagram today. In it, Feige is asked a fairly vague “How are you doing?” with regard to the “poor, poor project” of Blade. Feige responds by asking if they should “get into a therapy session,” before offering two thoughts: “I’m feeling very excited that we got Wesley back for a time in Deadpool and Wolverine, and like a gigantic loser and failure that we didn’t get off the ground with Mahershala.”

    The first half of this isn’t hard to parse. We recently saw actor Wesley Snipes, who played the character’s original big screen debut, reappear as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine in 2023. However, this was in the midst of a far more complicated situation around what was supposed to be a new Blade movie. In 2019, Marvel announced that a new vampire hunter film starring Mahersala Ali was in development, and Ali’s voice as Blade appeared in Eternals very briefly. The film has theoretically been in development since then, but has gone through multiple directors and even more script writers, and it was removed from Disney’s release calendar entirely back in October of 2024.

    The last official word on the film was from Mia Goth, who said in an interview with Elle last October that she was still attached to it for the role of Lilith. But more alarming were rumors earlier this year that the film was, as many feared, essentially canceled in favor of a Midnight Sons movie that would incorporate Blade instead. This all leaves a certain amount of mystery around Feige’s comment here. When he says “didn’t get off the ground,” does he mean that the film itself was a failure and Marvel is moving on? Or is he just alluding to the multiple false starts?

    It’s unclear if Horowitz followed up with Feige from the short teaser given on Instagram—we’ll have to wait for the full podcast to see if there’s a more complete answer or if this is just yet another cryptic crumb around a film we may never see.



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    NEAR Launches Quantum-Safe Mainnet Upgrade With Resharding

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    NEAR Launches Quantum-Safe Mainnet Upgrade With Resharding


    Key Highlights

    NEAR Protocol launched mainnet upgrade 2.13, adding NIST-approved post-quantum (FIPS-204 ML-DSA) signature support.

    The upgrade makes NEAR one of the first major Layer-1 blockchains to deploy quantum-resistant cryptography in production.

    Dynamic resharding now enables the network to automatically scale by splitting shards without validator votes or manual upgrades.

    NEAR Protocol, a sharded Layer 1 blockchain, implemented network upgrade 2.13 on its mainnet today, introducing a NIST-approved post-quantum signature scheme and dynamic resharding capabilities.

    According to the official announcement, the upgrade adds support for the FIPS-204 (ML-DSA) post-quantum signing method, positioning NEAR among the first major layer-1 blockchains to deploy such technology in a live production environment. 

    The upgrade also enables dynamic resharding, allowing the network to automatically adjust its shard structure in response to growing demand without requiring manual protocol upgrades or validator votes.

    Why NEAR is preparing for a post-quantum future

    Current blockchain transaction signing relies on cryptographic methods that could become vulnerable to future quantum computers. Research suggests that sufficiently advanced quantum systems could compromise widely used signatures, potentially putting significant digital asset holdings at risk. 

    NEAR’s implementation allows accounts to rotate keys to the new quantum-resistant scheme using the NEAR CLI. The protocol’s account model, which uses human-readable IDs separate from specific keypairs, facilitates this transition more easily than systems where addresses are directly tied to vulnerable cryptography. NEAR is also coordinating with wallet providers, including Ledger, on broader post-quantum support.

    The dynamic resharding feature also addresses previous limitations in NEAR’s sharded architecture. Previously, adding shards required coordinated upgrades involving validator votes and staged rollouts. 

    Building on prior developments

    The new system enables automatic shard splitting when predefined thresholds are met, occurring in approximately 1.5 epochs with deterministic validation through state witnesses. This change aims to improve scalability as network usage increases, particularly for applications involving cross-chain intents and consumer-facing services. 

    Co-founder Illia Polosukhin said the upgrades address the need to handle large-scale agent activity while preparing for long-term cryptographic risks. The upgrade follows years of development on NEAR’s sharded design, which has maintained operational uptime since its 2020 mainnet launch. It builds on prior performance benchmarks but introduces operational changes that will require monitoring in real-world conditions.

    Early adoption comes with execution risks

    July 2026 has seen several developments around quantum, such as BitGo Holdings (NYSE: BTGO) introducing new tools for institutional clients to manage quantum computing risks in Bitcoin multi-signature wallets. The features include a quantum risk scoring system, improved UTXO selection, guided migration workflows, and updated address controls. 

    Separately, Marc Vanlerberghe of the Algorand Foundation called for industry-wide collaboration on shared standards for quantum-secure keys derived from seed phrases. Blockstream’s Q2 2026 update highlighted post-quantum research, including the proposed OP_CHECKSHRINCS signature opcode for Bitcoin. 

    TRON also activated post-quantum signature support (FN-DSA-512) on the Nile testnet following Committee Proposal No. 20628, with founder Justin Sun positioning it as a step toward building a post-quantum secure blockchain.

    Challenges remain despite the upgrade

    Despite the technical announcements, uncertainties remain around the 2.13 upgrade. Post-quantum cryptography implementations are complex and relatively new in production blockchain environments, raising questions about potential bugs, performance impacts, or compatibility issues with existing tools and wallets. 

    Dynamic resharding, while innovative, introduces new variables in network stability that could lead to unexpected disruptions during automatic shard splits. Many competing blockchains have taken more cautious approaches to quantum migration, and NEAR’s early adoption carries execution risks. 

    The broader claims around supporting a multi-trillion-dollar agent economy appear speculative, as actual on-chain adoption and security in high-volume scenarios remain unproven at scale.

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    Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.






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    King Charles’ ‘stark warning’ to Harry and Meghan during Highgrove meeting

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      King Charles’ ‘stark warning’ to Harry and Meghan during Highgrove meeting


      King Charles reportedly used a private Highgrove reunion to set firm terms for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

      Harry and Meghan visited King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, earlier this month. The visit followed months of speculation over whether relations had improved.

      Closer has now claimed that Charles came away from the reunion “very pleased”. The publication said he felt especially happy to spend time with his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet.

      A source claimed: “Charles came away from this visit very pleased. Spending time with Archie and Lilibet meant the world to him, and he has told everyone they were an absolute delight. It’s no secret getting to know them was the driving motivation for opening the door again to Harry and Meghan, but Charles has really put his neck on the line by inviting them back into the fold. It was nothing short of extraordinary considering the amount of opposition he’s faced from within the family.”

      King Charles met with Harry, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet earlier this month (Credit: Picture by: / SplashNews.com)

      What changed after King Charles’ meeting with Meghan and Harry?

      Closer also claimed Charles did not reopen the door without conditions. The report said he made clear that any future role in royal life would come with rules.

      The source claimed: “As much as this was a chance for Charles to spend time with his grandchildren, it wasn’t the only thing on the agenda. He also made a point to make sure Harry and Meghan understand exactly where they stand and that, from now on, things happen on his terms, or not at all. This is their absolute last chance; if they put a foot wrong again, that’s it. He is being very clear about that. Harry’s been told he needs to take a back seat and trust his father to handle things his way, in his timing, even if it’s slower than he and Meghan would like.”

      Highgrove House: the King’s private Gloucestershire home

      Highgrove House is the King’s private residence in Gloucestershire.

      The property has long been associated with Charles and is used for private family time as well as some official entertaining.

      Its gardens are among the best-known features of the estate.

      Buckingham Palace described the gathering there as a private family occasion.

      The report also said that the king wants Harry to stop reacting publicly to perceived slights. The report also claimed Charles wants private family matters kept private.

      The source said: “Above all else, they need to keep their mouths shut about anything that goes on behind palace walls. Charles also expects Harry to conduct himself with the humility and grace he was raised with, rather than trying to call the shots or rising to every bit of bait. He wants him to stop taking every perceived snub so personally. William and Kate certainly turn the other cheek plenty, and Charles has told Harry he needs to follow their lead.”

      Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at New York event
      Meghan and Harry visited the king and queen at Highgrove (Credit: Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock)

      The ‘warning’ at the heart of King Charles’ meeting with Harry and Meghan

      The biggest warning in the report focused on leaks, public criticism and any sign of disrespect toward the monarchy.

      The source alleged that if Harry can follow the rules, there is a “path back, but if there are any more leaks or public tantrums or any signs of disrespect towards the monarchy, Charles has made it clear that will be the end of things for good”.

      Closer also claimed that palace figures, including Prince William, remain uneasy about the reunion. The report claimed they fear the Sussexes could later push for more.

      Buckingham Palace has been contacted for comment.

      Read more: Prince Harry makes poignant solo appearance as he shares heartfelt message with fans about loss

      What do you think of this story? You can leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFixand let us know.



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      France blocked Polymarket after its transaction controls failed to stop 578,751 new French visitors

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      France blocked Polymarket after its transaction controls failed to stop 578,751 new French visitors


      France’s gambling regulator ordered internet service providers to block access to Polymarket, the crypto prediction-market platform, escalating beyond a transaction geofence that it said had been circumvented in practice.

      The Autorité nationale des jeux published the order on July 17, arguing that Polymarket’s website promoted an unauthorized gambling offering even where the earlier restriction was meant to stop financial transactions from France. The regulator said, citing Similarweb, that the site drew 578,751 visits and 205,057 unique visitors from France in June 2026.

      Those figures help explain why France moved from asking the operator to restrict transactions to directing the country’s access providers to close the main website.

      The escalation also exposes a crucial limit to the idea that an onchain market is beyond national reach: settlement can occur on a blockchain, while mainstream users still depend on the website and operator-controlled systems to discover markets and submit orders.

      Infographic showing France's Polymarket enforcement timeline, June 2026 traffic estimates, and the distinction between website controls, offchain order matching, and Polygon settlement.

      A geofence that did not end the audience

      The escalation was not France’s first intervention. In November 2024, the ANJ said it had approached Adventure One QSS Inc., the Panamanian company it identified as Polymarket’s operator, after concluding that the platform’s services could qualify as unauthorized gambling under French law. Adventure One then installed a geoblock that the regulator initially described as preventing bets from France.

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      The ANJ’s July 2026 notice framed the new order as the next step in that same case. It said the earlier control prevented financial transactions from French territory but led to workarounds in practice. The Polymarket homepage nevertheless continued to display live odds to a large French audience.

      A control that rejects new transactions may reduce direct participation while leaving the site’s role in attracting users and circulating betting prices intact. The ANJ said the homepage’s dynamically updated odds made it a major channel for promoting an activity it considers illegal.

      French law gives the regulator a route to act against that interface. After statutory notice and response periods, Article 61 allows the ANJ to order access providers to prevent access to specified illegal online interfaces and to require search engines or directories to stop referencing them. The regulator said it blocked 1,290 URLs associated with illegal gambling in 2025 using this process.

      The result is a wider distribution sanction. Instead of relying on the platform to decide which transactions to reject, France can pressure the domestic networks and discovery services that connect a mainstream audience to the platform.

      The ANJ has grounded its case in gambling law rather than the use of cryptocurrency. Its 2024 notice said the intervention concerned the broader gambling character of the offering.

      Its February 2026 policy statement expanded that rationale. The regulator classifies prediction markets as unauthorized gambling in France and says they combine continuous access and viral distribution with fewer protections than licensed operators. It cited addiction and integrity risks, along with absent identity and age checks, as reasons for restricting access.

      The regulator’s arguments show why an odds-displaying homepage is not neutral in its view. Live prices function as product marketing, while the identity, age-control and integrity systems around the market determine whether authorities see it as an acceptable service for local users.

      The block reaches the service, not the Polygon contracts

      Polymarket’s own documentation makes the line between distribution and settlement unusually clear. Its current geographic restrictions page lists France as close-only on both the front end and API. Users in that category may close existing positions but cannot open new ones. The platform hosts its IP eligibility check on polymarket.com, showing that geographic access is enforced through infrastructure the operator controls.

      At the same time, Polymarket describes its central limit order book as a hybrid system. Orders are matched off-chain, while matched trades settle atomically through an exchange contract on Polygon. Trading is non-custodial, according to the platform.

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      France’s order targets access to the website and its service interface, not Polymarket’s separate Polygon settlement layer. Nothing in the order indicates that France disabled the contracts. Its practical leverage instead concentrates on the layers that make the product usable and discoverable for ordinary customers.

      Reaching a broad audience depends on a recognizable front end, reliable order submission, off-chain matching, geographic eligibility checks, and a compliance posture that lets users and distribution partners interact with the product.

      An ISP block interferes with that commercial path. On-chain settlement does not make distribution permissionless: the front door remains where a national regulator can exert leverage.

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      Europe’s response remains a patchwork of national actions rather than a single EU-wide ban. The ANJ identified 12 European jurisdictions that it said had restricted or blocked prediction markets: Germany, Belgium, Romania, Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Ukraine and the Czech Republic.

      The actions differ by jurisdiction. Spain offers one recent example. On May 26, 2026, the country’s Directorate General for Gambling Regulation ordered the Polymarket and Kalshi websites to be blocked as an interim measure while it pursued proceedings regarding possible unlicensed gambling operations. Spain’s regulator highlighted licensing, identity verification, access controls for minors, and self-exclusion protections.

      That patchwork creates a difficult operating choice for prediction markets. Stronger geographic gating may reduce immediate regulatory exposure, but France’s experience suggests a transaction-only restriction may not satisfy authorities that view the visible odds and audience reach as part of the gambling offer.

      More extensive identity checks and consumer protections could answer some concerns, while licensed entry would require the platform to fit national legal categories that may differ across borders.

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      The near-term test centers on whether Polymarket changes its front-end controls, regulatory posture or distribution model enough to preserve mainstream access as more European jurisdictions classify prediction markets as gambling.

      France has shown where its leverage lies. A regulator doesn’t need to alter an on-chain market’s settlement logic if it can make the website harder to reach and raise the compliance cost of serving a national audience through operator-controlled access and distribution layers.



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      Tether Gold Secures Accepted Spot Commodity Status In Abu Dhabi Global Market | Metaverse Post

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      Published: July 20, 2026 at 10:35 am Updated: July 20, 2026 at 9:35 am

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      July 20, 2026 at 10:35 am

      In Brief

      Tether Gold recognized by ADGM as an Accepted Spot Commodity, expanding regulated tokenized gold access in the UAE.

      Tether Gold Secures Accepted Spot Commodity Status In Abu Dhabi Global Market

      Financial technology company Tether announced that Tether Gold (XAU₮) has received recognition as an Accepted Spot Commodity from the Abu Dhabi Global Market, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi. The designation permits firms operating within ADGM to offer the tokenized gold product, subject to their relevant regulatory permissions.

      The recognition follows sustained engagement between Tether and ADGM regulators, and provides institutions with a clearer regulatory pathway for integrating XAU₮ into their service offerings. It also reflects the ongoing evolution of digital asset policy in the UAE toward practical, institution-ready frameworks.

      Each full XAU₮ token represents one troy fine ounce of gold held against a London Good Delivery bar, offering access to physical gold through a transferable, blockchain-based instrument.

      The approval builds upon the Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s earlier recognition of USD₮ as an Accepted Fiat Referenced Token, broadening the range of Tether products that authorized ADGM entities may support. It illustrates how direct collaboration between regulators and digital asset firms can facilitate the on-chain representation of traditional assets while upholding compliance and market integrity.

      Tokenized Assets and Institutional Demand

      Demand for tokenized real-world assets has continued to expand as institutions pursue more efficient methods of accessing and managing conventional holdings. The aggregate value of distributed tokenized assets has grown to exceed $31 billion, up from approximately $6.6 billion one year prior. XAU₮ applies this model to gold, merging physical backing with the speed and portability of digital tokens.

      Tether has indicated it will maintain collaborative efforts with regulators and licensed partners throughout the UAE and the broader region to advance responsible digital asset adoption.

      Disclaimer

      In line with the Trust Project guidelines, please note that the information provided on this page is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of advice. It is important to only invest what you can afford to lose and to seek independent financial advice if you have any doubts. For further information, we suggest referring to the terms and conditions as well as the help and support pages provided by the issuer or advertiser. MetaversePost is committed to accurate, unbiased reporting, but market conditions are subject to change without notice.

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      Alisa, a dedicated journalist at the MPost, specializes in crypto, AI, investments, and the expansive realm of Web3. With a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies, she delivers comprehensive coverage to inform and engage readers in the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance.

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      Allbridge Pauses Cross-Chain Protocol After $1.65M Flash Loan Attack – Decrypt

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      Allbridge Pauses Cross-Chain Protocol After .65M Flash Loan Attack – Decrypt



      In brief

      Cross-chain bridge Allbridge has paused its Core protocol after an attacker stole about $1.65 million from its Solana stablecoin liquidity pools.
      The attacker used a $1.12 million flash loan from lending protocol Kamino to skew the pools’ internal pricing, then extracted assets cheaply and bridged them to Ethereum.
      Allbridge told liquidity providers to withdraw and asked traders who profited from the resulting imbalance to return funds.

      Cross-chain bridge Allbridge has paused its protocol after an attacker drained roughly $1.65 million from its Solana liquidity pools in a flash loan attack, according to blockchain security firms and the project itself.

      Allbridge lets users move assets between blockchains that don’t natively communicate, and its Core product uses pools of native stablecoins such as USDC and USDT rather than minting wrapped tokens. On Sunday, the team said it had “paused the protocol as a precaution” while investigating, and urged liquidity providers to pull funds from affected pools.

      In a follow-up tweet, Allbridge noted that its team was “preparing a detailed breakdown” and post-mortem report, adding that “There is no threat to users liquidity right now” as it works to relaunch Core without liquidity pools.

      How it happened

      Allbridge confirmed an earlier tweet from security firm PeckShield putting the loss at around $1.65 million, which noted that the attacker had bridged the funds from Solana to Ethereum.

      Fellow firm CertiK detailed the method, which saw the attacker borrow $1.12 million through a flash loan from Solana lending protocol Kamino, before running a rapid series of stablecoin swaps to distort the internal accounting that prices assets in Allbridge’s pools.

      With the pools mispriced, the attacker swapped a few thousand dollars of USDT for about $2.24 million in USDC before bridging the proceeds to an Ethereum address and scattering them across others. It isn’t clear how much remains within reach.

      The manipulation left Allbridge’s pools lopsided, briefly letting other traders buy up the mispriced assets—a “temporary positive arbitrage window,” as the team put it. The DeFi platform asked anyone who profited from that window to send the money to a designated address, saying it would “go directly toward compensating affected LPs.” Its “goal is to return all affected funds,” the team added.

      Not the first time

      It’s the second time Allbridge has been caught this way. In April 2023, a similar flash-loan exploit drained around $573,000 from its BNB Chain pools; the project later said it recovered most of the funds and reworked how it calculates liquidity and withdrawals. Allbridge raised $2 million in 2022 to expand the bridge and fund security audits.

      Bridges and the liquidity pools that feed them have long been among DeFi’s most-targeted infrastructure. More than $840 million was lost to DeFi hacks in just the first five months of 2026, with cross-chain systems repeatedly producing some of the largest single losses. Just last month, a bridge between Axelar and Secret Network was drained of $4.67 million after attackers exploited an “infinite mint” bug in a custom token contract.

      Allbridge’s protocol remains paused, and how much of the $1.65 million can be clawed back will hinge on tracing the bridged funds—and on whether the arbitrage traders it appealed to actually send the money back.

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      Strap Drop and Handle Drop: Why Designer Bag Fit Matters

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      Strap Drop and Handle Drop: Why Designer Bag Fit Matters


      Strap drop and handle drop determine whether a beautiful bag is comfortable on your body, over layers, and during real use. When comparing authenticated pre-owned pieces on Couture USA, the practical question is not just whether a bag is beautiful, but whether it fits your routine, care tolerance, and budget. Start with a clear checklist so the photos, dimensions, return window, and condition notes have a job before a tempting listing takes over.

      Louis Vuitton LV x YK Capucines MM Bag from Couture USA. Product photos can help you check shape, scale, material, and visible wear before comparing current listings.

      Quick buyer takeaway

      Strap drop and handle drop determine whether a beautiful bag is comfortable on your body, over layers, and during real use. The right shortlist should make the piece easier to use, not just easier to admire.

      Couture USA offers authenticated pre-owned luxury, free shipping, and a 14-day return policy. Those details matter because a pre-owned bag decision depends on trust, condition clarity, and whether the item can be evaluated calmly once it arrives.

      What to check before you shortlist

      Before comparing prices, make sure the listing answers the practical questions a careful buyer would ask in person. Strong listings make condition visible rather than asking you to infer it from a polished first photo.

      Listed strap drop and handle drop.
      Adjustable or removable strap hardware.
      Where the bag sits at the hip or underarm.
      Handle clearance over coats or blazers.

      How to compare the options

      Use the same comparison frame for every candidate. That keeps a rare color, famous logo, or tempting markdown from overpowering the details that determine whether you will actually carry the piece.

      Shopping situation
      What usually matters most
      How to confirm it

      Hand carry
      prioritize handle feel, structure, and whether the bag bumps the wrist
      Compare photos, dimensions, condition notes, and policy details before checkout.

      Shoulder carry
      confirm underarm clearance and strap width
      Compare photos, dimensions, condition notes, and policy details before checkout.

      Crossbody carry
      check full strap length, bag depth, and how the piece sits while walking
      Compare photos, dimensions, condition notes, and policy details before checkout.

      Photo and condition details that deserve extra attention

      Zoom in on contact points: corners, strap edges, handles, bases, closures, zipper pulls, and interiors. These areas show how a piece was used and whether the written condition notes match the visual evidence.

      For general designer bag browsing, compare the whole category first, then narrow by designer once the daily job is clear. Couture USA’s collection pages make it easier to move between Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, and the broader designer bag collection.

      Before checkout: score the piece like a buyer

      Give the listing a simple pass-fail review before you let scarcity or a markdown decide for you. A strong candidate should satisfy the practical job, show the wear clearly, and leave you with no major unanswered questions about authenticity, returns, fit, or care.

      Use case: the piece solves the main reason you started shopping, whether that is daily carry, work, travel, gifting, or a polished evening option.

      Condition: the visible wear matches the written notes and falls within what you will still enjoy using.

      Fit: dimensions, strap drop, closure, and capacity work with your body, wardrobe, and essentials.

      Confidence: authentication language, return policy, and seller detail are clear enough for the price level.

      Common mistakes to avoid

      Assuming a chain strap is automatically crossbody length.
      Forgetting winter layers.
      Buying a work bag that becomes uncomfortable when full.

      A pre-owned piece can still be an excellent buy with visible wear, but the wear should be understood before checkout. The goal is not perfection; it is alignment between price, condition, use case, and expectations.

      Where to browse next on Couture USA

      Use these checks before moving into the live inventory pages that match your intent. Start broad if you are comparing designers; go directly to the brand collection if you already know the house you want.

      FAQs

      What is strap drop?

      Strap drop is the distance from the top of the strap to the top of the bag when the strap is held up. It helps estimate where the bag will sit on your body.

      Can photos replace measurements?

      Photos help, but measurements are safer. Model height, camera angle, and styling can make the same bag look very different.



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