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SEC Proposes Crypto Rulebook as Clarity Act Stalls
The SEC has introduced "Regulation Crypto Assets" to establish a tailored framework for token offerings while congressional legislation stalls.
Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate
Cypherpunk Technologies acquired a $33.33 million mining fleet from Winklevoss Capital, controlling 18% of the Zcash network hashrate.
SEC proposes new crypto offering rules as Congress stalls on digital asset legislation
The SEC introduced 'Regulation Crypto Assets' to offer investment pathways and exemptions as congressional digital asset legislation stalls.
New SEC Crypto Rules Revive the Question XRP Made Famous
The SEC has proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, offering a legal safe harbor for token sales and addressing questions highlighted by the Ripple lawsuit.
U.S. SEC proposes first major crypto rule in surprise announcement
La SEC de EE. UU. emitió una propuesta de norma sorpresa para establecer pautas permanentes y exenciones en la oferta de valores criptográficos.
Bitcoin ETF flows jumped by $137 million, but it only recouped a third of recent losses
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a $137.3 million inflow, recovering just over a third of recent losses amid narrow market participation.
Wyoming joins $15 billion LayerZero exodus with state stablecoin move
Wyoming has moved its state-issued stablecoin from LayerZero to Chainlink's CCIP, citing security reasons.
United States of Iran: Trump’s Delusion or Strategy? Bitcoin Doesn’t Care
While political claims about the Strait of Hormuz and surging oil prices disrupt global markets, Bitcoin remains largely indifferent, focusing instead on Federal Reserve policies.
Bitcoin correction may be nearing an end with 8 of 12 capitulation signals flashing, VanEck says
VanEck reports that Bitcoin may be nearing the end of its correction as 8 of 12 capitulation indicators flash.
Bitcoin’s Wild Swings Go Quiet, Even as the Bears Won’t Let Go
Bitcoin volatility has dropped significantly to 27.2% annualized during its bear market, with trading volumes and long-term holder supplies also declining.
Bitcoin as Digital Real Estate: An Excerpt from Leon Wankum’s Digital Real Estate
Comparing bitcoin to physical real estate highlights how scarcity and growing economic activity drive value, though bitcoin features absolute digital supply.
Ethereum wants to hide your trades from bots before they can attack
Ethereum developers are exploring encrypted mempools, such as proposal EIP-8184 (LUCID), to prevent predatory bots from exploiting pending user transactions.
Kraken’s Krak debuts US debit card as Payward broadens financial services push
Kraken's payment app Krak launched a multi-asset debit card in the US, allowing users to spend crypto and fiat with up to 2% cashback.
Wall Street Backed Bitcoin, Then Watched It Crash 50%, Two Reports Explain
BlackRock and VanEck reports explain that extreme leverage and capital rotation into AI funds caused Bitcoin's 50% crash.
Bitcoin has gone quiet as traders chase ‘5x or 10x’ payoffs elsewhere
Bitcoin volatility has hit cycle lows as speculative traders migrate to AI stocks, tokenized equities, and prediction markets for higher returns.
Federal prosecutors blast ex-Celsius CEO’s motion to vacate as ‘without merit’
Federal prosecutors have urged a court to reject former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s motion to vacate his 12-year fraud sentence.
Bitcoin Is Down but Asset’s Role as Global Monetary Alternative Remains, Says Blackrock
BlackRock remains bullish on Bitcoin, asserting that its role as a global monetary alternative and portfolio diversifier remains unchanged despite recent price drops.
Circle still tells users to buy Noble USDC on Coinbase after cutoff date passes
Circle's guide still directed users to Coinbase for Noble USDC after the exchange's cutoff date passed, raising potential deposit risks.
Bitcoin Tests $65,000: Will BlackRock and Citi Fuel the Next Rally?
As Bitcoin tests $65,000, BlackRock reaffirms its 1-2% portfolio allocation recommendation and Citi prepares to launch its Bitcoin custody service.
Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury strategy to US with 2,100-BTC Nasdaq play
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is taking a controlling stake in Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise to establish a US Bitcoin treasury platform.
Kraken adds U.S. stocks in Europe as TradFi-crypto divide blurs
Kraken is expanding into Europe by offering over 7,000 traditional U.S. stocks alongside tokenized assets, bridging traditional finance and crypto.
Hunting Down the Coldcard Hacker. Wave 1 Thief May Be Known to FBI
Law enforcement may have identified the attacker behind the largest wave of Coldcard wallet thefts, which drained over 1,000 BTC.
DMND Integrates Mempool Accelerator With Miner Revenue Sharing Using StratumV2
DMND has integrated Mempool Accelerator with StratumV2, allowing individual Bitcoin miners to control transaction prioritization and collect additional revenue directly.
Neuberger teams with Securitize on multi-chain tokenized fixed-income fund launch
Asset manager Neuberger partnered with Securitize to launch a multi-chain tokenized high-yield fixed-income fund.
South Korea Bans Polymarket, Citing Its Winner-Take-All Structure
South Korea has ordered a nationwide block on Polymarket, citing violations of domestic gambling laws over its winner-take-all prediction markets.
Arthur Hayes’ New Token Will Airdrop Before Its Blockchain Exists: What Do Holders Get?
Arthur Hayes has come out of retirement to lead Flop Labs, launching a token called FLOP for AI agents before its blockchain exists.
Italy’s Largest Bank Switched From Bitcoin to SpaceX Stock
Intesa Sanpaolo acquired a $966.42 million stake in SpaceX after significantly reducing its exposure to BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF.
Blockchains may finally break their hidden reliance on a ticking randomness clock to keep networks secure
A Crypto 2026 paper proposes eliminating recurring randomness beacons in permissionless consensus by using distributed samplers.
Bitcoin tags $65K as S&P 500 rebounds from 2-week lows on US-Iran rhetoric
Bitcoin reached $65,000 as Wall Street equities rebounded despite ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran.
Citi to Debut Bitcoin Custody for Institutional Investors
Citi will launch its Custody+ service later this year, allowing institutional investors to manage traditional assets and bitcoin within a single framework.
Metaplanet takes 96% of Super League in 2,100 BTC, cash deal to launch US bitcoin treasury firm
Metaplanet is acquiring a 96% stake in Super League Entertainment through a $134.6 million deal to launch its U.S. bitcoin treasury platform, Superplanet.
Trump-linked World Liberty says WorldClaw is independent after questions over AI model access
World Liberty Financial stated that Hong Kong AI platform WorldClaw is independent, though it declined to disclose any financial ties.
Securitize brings Neuberger’s $230 billion fixed-income platform onchain with new tokenized fund
Securitize has launched a new tokenized fund in partnership with Neuberger, bringing a $230 billion fixed-income platform onchain across multiple blockchains.
Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot pays off, but mining could revive with one twist
Bitcoin miners pivoting to artificial intelligence and high-performance computing are achieving higher valuations and revenues compared to pure-play operators.
Global bond yields surge as debt fears test bitcoin’s hedge narrative
Surging global bond yields and rising sovereign debt are testing bitcoin's narrative as an inflation hedge amid macro pressures.
Japan's Metaplanet launching U.S. bitcoin treasury company through $135 million nanocap deal
Metaplanet is acquiring a 95.7% stake in Super League Enterprise to establish a U.S. bitcoin treasury platform called Superplanet.
Strategy raised $334 million from MSTR shareholders last week — Bitcoin got none of it
Strategy directed $334 million from stock sales toward preferred-stock obligations and cash reserves last week, acquiring no Bitcoin.
Austria Fines Bitpanda €70,000 for MiCA Whitepaper and Marketing Breaches
Austria's Financial Market Authority fined Bitpanda €70,000 for breaching MiCA whitepaper deadlines and marketing regulations.
HashKey taps Hong Kong's first regulated stablecoin to settle insurance and trade deals
HashKey Exchange is utilizing Hong Kong's first regulated stablecoin, HKDAP, to settle trade deals and commercial insurance payments.
Sherlock Takes Audit Engine Public After Months of Quiet Testing
Sherlock has publicly launched its Audit Engine, a security auditing platform that coordinates multiple AI models and human researchers.
Metaplanet Invades Saylor’s Home Turf. Couldn’t Japan Fund Its Bitcoin Ambitions?
Metaplanet is investing 2,100 Bitcoin into Super League to launch a U.S. treasury vehicle named Superplanet, entering the American market.
3 Battles Japan Is Losing at Once, Will Bitcoin Feel the Yen Shock?
Japan is struggling with failing currency, bond, and debt defenses, raising concerns that a potential yen shock could impact Bitcoin.
Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients later this year
Citigroup plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients later this year through its new Custody+ platform.
Crypto’s easy-money era is ending in a wave of failures
Cryptocurrency projects are facing a major shakeout as inflated valuations, weak revenue models, and changing market conditions lead to widespread closures.
Peter Todd reopens Bitcoin’s 21M cap debate because transaction fees make up just 0.5% of miner revenue
Peter Todd has revived discussions on Bitcoin's 21 million supply limit, highlighting that current low transaction fees pose long-term security concerns as block subsidies decrease.
Cash App's crypto support expands beyond bitcoin and USDC via MoonPay
Cash App is expanding its cryptocurrency offerings beyond bitcoin and USDC to include assets like ether, solana, and USDT through a new integration with MoonPay.
MoonPay adds Cash App Pay for crypto purchases by US customers
MoonPay has integrated Cash App Pay, enabling eligible US customers to purchase cryptocurrencies directly using their Cash App balances.
The Pack Is the Painting: Evil Biscuit and the Schizocollage Movement Come to Hong Kong
Crypto-native artist Evil Biscuit and the schizocollage movement are bringing their unique blend of trading cards, NFTs, and avant-garde internet culture to Bitcoin Asia 2026 in Hong Kong.
Visa looking for new stablecoin settlement partner after BVNK sale to Mastercard
Visa is searching for a new stablecoin settlement and OTC partner with multi-jurisdictional licensing following Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK.
Ethereum’s next upgrade breaks the '21,000 gas' rule wallets rely on
Ethereum's upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade will end the flat 21,000 gas fee rule for basic transfers, requiring software updates for wallets.
Citi expects to launch bitcoin custody later this year under its new Custody+ platform
Citi plans to launch its bitcoin custody service later this year as part of its new Custody+ platform.
Half of Aave’s debt sits in just 9% of positions built around one Ethereum correlation trade
A small fraction of Aave positions using E-mode hold nearly half the platform's debt, creating concentrated risk around Ethereum liquid-staking tokens.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Leads the Top 10 in August, Yet Smart Money is Short
Hyperliquid (HYPE) is August's top-performing crypto asset with a 13.99% gain, yet institutional and smart money indicators remain bearish.
Cypherpunk Technologies launches Zcash mining fleet with $33 million Winklevoss deal
Cypherpunk Technologies launched the world's largest Zcash mining fleet following a $33 million equity deal with Winklevoss Capital.
Adam Back Rejects Satoshi Nakamoto as Bitcoin’s Final Word
Blockstream CEO Adam Back argues that Satoshi Nakamoto's old quotes on Bitcoin scaling are contradictory and should not be treated as absolute authority.
The 'crack' in the energy market is wider than ever. Bitcoin might feel it.
Record diesel crack spreads and rising oil prices threaten to drive inflation higher, potentially capping bitcoin's gains.
Can $7 in Crypto Freeze Your Account? HTX Dusting Panic Explained
Unsolicited small crypto deposits linked to HTX are triggering compliance warnings and account freezes across major exchanges due to regulatory scrutiny.
South Korea joins more than 30 jurisdictions restricting Polymarket access
South Korea has blocked access to Polymarket, joining over 30 jurisdictions restricting the prediction market over gambling concerns.
3 Reasons MicroStrategy (MSTR) Stock Could Climb While Bitcoin Remains Flat
Despite Bitcoin remaining flat, MicroStrategy stock could climb due to potential mNAV premium recovery, share buybacks, and seller exhaustion.
Bitcoin faces its highest Treasury hurdle since 2007 with $22.5B less crypto credit to unwind
Bitcoin faces high US Treasury yields and $22.5 billion less crypto credit, creating a unique macroeconomic stress test.
Kraken launches US-listed stock trading for EEA customers
Kraken has introduced commission-free trading for over 7,000 US-listed stocks to eligible customers in the European Economic Area.
‘The Crypto Program’ promoter deported from Fiji over alleged $165 million Ponzi scheme
Edward Zimbardi, promoter of the alleged $165 million 'The Crypto Program' cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, was deported from Fiji to face federal charges in the U.S.
Latam Digital Assets Conf to Bring Financial Institutions to Buenos Aires
The Latam Digital Assets Conf in Buenos Aires will unite traditional financial institutions and crypto leaders to discuss regional digital finance.
Bitcoin pauses at $64,000 as rising yields, oil drag equities lower
Bitcoin hovered around $64,000 as a pullback in equity futures, rising bond yields, and higher oil prices dampened risk appetite.
Curve founder says FATF pressure could make DeFi safer and more decentralized
Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov believes FATF regulatory pressure could paradoxically push decentralized finance protocols toward greater security and decentralization.
Bitcoin scores a rare win over S&P 500 with 2.6% rise versus 0.5% fall
Bitcoin rose 2.6% to surpass $64,000, outperforming the S&P 500 in a rare divergence from recent market trends.
Bitget Launches Fixed Coupon Notes for US Stock rTokens
Bitget has introduced a Fixed Coupon Note plan allowing users to subscribe with USDT, earn coupons, and gain exposure to tokenized US stocks.
48 Hours to Go: Alpha Arena Finalists Gear Up for the Bali Stage
The Alpha Arena final is set for August 20 in Bali, featuring 20 traders in an esports-style simulated trading competition.
Nvidia Backs OpenAI’s Ohio AI Data Center Leases With $105 Billion Guarantee
Nvidia has agreed to guarantee up to $105 billion in lease obligations for a new OpenAI data center campus in Ohio.
Polymarket’s 20% CLARITY Act odds sit on a market one $100K trade could radically reprice
Polymarket's 20% odds for the CLARITY Act are heavily influenced by a massive anonymous short position in a thin market.