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Mugglehead Investment Magazine

Alternative investment news based in Vancouver, B.C.

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World Gold Council, Dynacor target stronger standards for artisanal gold mining The two agencies moved first in March with a joint guidance stating that most crypto assets are not themselves securities, which Atkins called a bridge for entrepreneurs and investors while Congress advances market structure legislation. The SEC’s July regulatory agenda moves that regulatory bridge into specific policy areas, including crypto fundraising, custody, and tokenized securities. The commission is developing rules for how crypto assets can be issued, held, and traded onchain under federal securities laws. Where Does SEC Authority Stop? Agency action can clarify how securities laws apply to crypto assets, establish exemptions, address custody, and create rules for securities-related onchain activity without waiting for Congress. Atkins has also described congressional legislation as the stronger way to future-proof U.S. crypto regulation, distinguishing interim agency rules from a statutory market structure framework. The CLARITY Act would establish a broader division of responsibilities between the SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission, including federal oversight involving digital commodities, registration, trading, customer assets, and market infrastructure. Those jurisdictional boundaries require congressional action rather than SEC rulemaking operating solely within the commission’s existing authority. The Bitwise CIO wrote: “Crypto will be fine. Even if CLARITY doesn’t pass, the crypto industry will find a way forward.” Hougan argued that crypto development can proceed despite legislative delays, while regulatory certainty remains unresolved. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is pressing for comprehensive federal market structure legislation that would establish clearer statutory rules for businesses, investors, and regulators. The next congressional test arrives Sept. 15, when senators decide whether to take up H.R. 3633, which cleared the House 294-134 and advanced from the Senate Banking Committee 15-9. The Senate action will determine whether the bill advances toward a statutory framework, while the SEC continues developing crypto rules under its existing authority.

World Gold Council, Dynacor target stronger standards for artisanal gold mining The two agencies moved first in March with a joint guidance stating that most crypto assets are not themselves securities, which Atkins called a bridge for entrepreneurs and investors while Congress advances market structure legislation. The SEC’s July regulatory agenda moves that regulatory bridge into specific policy areas, including crypto fundraising, custody, and tokenized securities. The commission is developing rules for how crypto assets can be issued, held, and traded onchain under federal securities laws. Where Does SEC Authority Stop? Agency action can clarify how securities laws apply to crypto assets, establish exemptions, address custody, and create rules for securities-related onchain activity without waiting for Congress. Atkins has also described congressional legislation as the stronger way to future-proof U.S. crypto regulation, distinguishing interim agency rules from a statutory market structure framework. The CLARITY Act would establish a broader division of responsibilities between the SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission, including federal oversight involving digital commodities, registration, trading, customer assets, and market infrastructure. Those jurisdictional boundaries require congressional action rather than SEC rulemaking operating solely within the commission’s existing authority. The Bitwise CIO wrote: “Crypto will be fine. Even if CLARITY doesn’t pass, the crypto industry will find a way forward.” Hougan argued that crypto development can proceed despite legislative delays, while regulatory certainty remains unresolved. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is pressing for comprehensive federal market structure legislation that would establish clearer statutory rules for businesses, investors, and regulators. The next congressional test arrives Sept. 15, when senators decide whether to take up H.R. 3633, which cleared the House 294-134 and advanced from the Senate Banking Committee 15-9. The Senate action will determine whether the bill advances toward a statutory framework, while the SEC continues developing crypto rules under its existing authority.

Gold

World Gold Council, Dynacor target stronger standards for artisanal gold mining

The initiative also seeks to improve gold recovery while reducing mercury use during processing

Joseph MortonAugust 10, 2026

Barrick clears Nevada hurdle with USD$1.95B Newmont deal ahead of IPO

Barrick clears Nevada hurdle with USD$1.95B Newmont deal ahead of IPO

Gold

Barrick clears Nevada hurdle with USD$1.95B Newmont deal ahead of IPO

Barrick had long planned to fold the Fourmile discovery into the Nevada operation but had not disclosed a timeline

Joseph MortonAugust 10, 2026

Pure-play AI chip specialist Cambricon reports 120% revenue surge

Pure-play AI chip specialist Cambricon reports 120% revenue surge

AI and Autonomy

Chinese AI chip companies report immense sales growth in H1

The revenue spikes are being largely driven by mandates for increased local spending

Rowan DunneAugust 10, 2026

Manitoba Lung Association and BioMark Diagnostics partner to tackle radon danger

Manitoba Lung Association and BioMark Diagnostics partner to tackle radon danger

Medical and Pharmaceutical

Manitoba Lung Association and BioMark use blood biopsy to tackle radon threat

They are organising a feasibility study assessing the efficacy of BioMark's blood test on those exposed to the gas

Rowan DunneAugust 9, 2026

VanEck gold mining ETFs soar alongside major producers

VanEck gold mining ETFs soar alongside major producers

Gold

VanEck gold mining ETFs soar alongside major producers

Silver and silver ETFs also saw considerable gains last week

Rowan DunneAugust 9, 2026

Bitcoin mining difficulty falls below year-ago level for only second time in history

Bitcoin mining difficulty falls below year-ago level for only second time in history

Bitcoin

Bitcoin mining difficulty falls below year-ago level for only second time in history

This decline stems largely from weaker business conditions instead of government intervention

Joseph MortonAugust 7, 2026

Liberty Gold submits key Black Pine permitting report to Idaho regulators

Liberty Gold submits key Black Pine permitting report to Idaho regulators

Gold

Liberty Gold submits key Black Pine permitting report to Idaho regulators

Federal agencies are overseeing the environmental review under the FAST-41 program

Joseph MortonAugust 7, 2026

Expert warns SMR expansion could increase Canada's reliance on U.S. nuclear fuel

Expert warns SMR expansion could increase Canada's reliance on U.S. nuclear fuel

Uranium

Expert warns SMR expansion could increase Canada’s reliance on U.S. nuclear fuel

Canada currently mines, refines and converts uranium but does not enrich it domestically

Joseph MortonAugust 7, 2026

Government testing finds Anthropic AI tried to deceive humans with fake identities

Government testing finds Anthropic AI tried to deceive humans with fake identities

AI and Autonomy

Government testing finds Anthropic AI tried to deceive humans with fake identities

Instead of following the intended testing process, the AI created several fake identities

Joseph MortonAugust 6, 2026

US Antimony expands mining across Alaska, Montana and Ontario to boost domestic antimony supply

US Antimony expands mining across Alaska, Montana and Ontario to boost domestic antimony supply

Mining

United States Antimony expands across Alaska, Montana and Ontario to boost domestic antimony supply

Historical exploration programs collected more than 12,000 soil samples identifying antimony concentrations across 15 separate target areas

Joseph MortonAugust 6, 2026