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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.
Blockchain Association backs SEC’s proposal to scrap outdated NMS rules, citing tokenization benefits
The Blockchain Association supports the SEC's proposal to remove outdated Regulation NMS rules, arguing it will benefit asset tokenization.
Bitcoin price spike to $64.5K was ‘low-volume liquidity trap’: Analysis
Bitcoin's recent surge to $64,500 was driven by a derivatives short squeeze rather than spot demand, signaling a potential low-volume liquidity trap.
Sourced, Completed, Verified: Apex Fusion Opens Its Settlement Layer for AI Agents
Apex Fusion Foundation has opened Vector, its neutral settlement and accountability layer for AI agents, to labs and independent builders.
Gold Options Traders Chase More Upside After 8% August Gain
Gold options traders are increasingly betting on further price gains following an 8% rally in August.
China adds 8 banks to digital yuan network as operator count hits 30
China's central bank has added eight new banks to its digital yuan network, increasing the total number of e-CNY operators to 30.
South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concerns
South Korean authorities have ordered access to Polymarket to be blocked, citing violations of domestic gambling and betting laws.
Bitcoin turned $10,000 into $870,000 in a decade where 87% of active stock funds failed to beat passive rivals
Over a decade, a $10,000 investment in Bitcoin grew to about $870,000, vastly outperforming traditional active and passive equity funds.
Live updates: Bitcoin holds $64,000 as surging yields and oil drain risk appetite
Bitcoin remained stable near $64,100 despite rising bond yields and surging oil prices dampening global risk appetite.
Crypto Lending Falls 17% to $56 Billion: Is This Slide Healthier Than 2022?
Crypto-collateralized lending fell 16.78% in Q2 2026 to $56.16 billion, marking a steady deleveraging process rather than a crisis like 2022.
Kraken brings US stock trading to European Economic Area customers
Crypto exchange Kraken has launched U.S. stock trading and tokenized equities within a single regulated account for eligible customers across the European Economic Area.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest scoops up $15 million in Block Inc shares as stock dips 3%
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest purchased approximately $15 million in Block Inc. shares following a 3% stock price dip.
Georgia Man Charged Over Alleged $165 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Edward Zimbardi was deported from Fiji and faces federal charges in the US for allegedly running a $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme.
Zoomex Streamlines Deposits with Nodex Pay
Zoomex highlights its deposit options, emphasizing Nodex Pay for fast, single-transaction crypto-to-USDT funding via self-custody wallets.
KuCoin’s new perp rule can turn one funding-rate extreme into 36 hours of hourly settlements
KuCoin now shifts perpetual contracts to hourly funding when they hit rate limits, requiring 36 stable hours to return to normal.
Harmony Will Delete Nearly a Week of Its Own Chain History
Harmony is executing a network rollback to August 11 to erase billions of illegally minted ONE tokens following an exploit.
Provable Opens Early Access to Shield Swap, a Confidential Trading Venue Built for Compliance
Provable has opened early access for Shield Swap, a non-custodial trading venue that balances institutional financial confidentiality with regulatory compliance.
Ripple partners with South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank for cross-border payments
Ripple has partnered with South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank to deploy Ripple Payments for real-time cross-border remittances.
The bitcoin price level where leveraged bulls could get whacked
Bitcoin's key liquidation level for leveraged long positions sits near $57,000, where thin liquidity could amplify potential sell-offs.
Solana Whale That Made $20 Million in 2023 Starts Buying Again
A prominent Solana whale that previously secured $20 million in profits has returned after two years to buy $3.6 million in SOL.
XRP slips below $1 even as a Korean regional bank adopts Ripple Payments
XRP fell below $1 despite Ripple partnering with South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank for cross-border payments.
Upbit and Bithumb report 50% declines in H1 revenue, reflecting market contraction
South Korea's top crypto exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, reported sharp drops in first-half revenue and profits amid a broader market downturn.
Monad, an Ethereum rival, offered early investors up to $60 million to cash out. Almost all said no
Monad offered early investors up to $60 million to buy back locked tokens, but nearly all declined the offer.
Ethereum Foundation warns some tools may break with Glamsterdam upgrade
The Ethereum Foundation warns that the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade will alter gas models, potentially breaking certain wallets, indexers, and gas estimators.
Tom Lee Sees Ethereum Pulling Ahead of Bitcoin — and Names 2 Reasons
Tom Lee highlights that the ETH/BTC ratio has broken its downtrend, driven by asset tokenization and agentic-AI demand.
Bitcoin climbs above $64,000 while most majors slip
Bitcoin rose above $64,000 while other major cryptocurrencies slipped, as miners pivoted power to artificial intelligence and broader markets reacted to rising oil prices.
Fundstrat Predicts Bitcoin to $83,200, But Also $44,800 With 30% Swing Overdue
Fundstrat Global Advisors warns that Bitcoin's historically low volatility signals an imminent 30% price swing in either direction.
S&P 500 Falls, Bitcoin Surges as Traders Await the Fed Minutes: What Next?
The S&P 500 fell while Bitcoin surged past $64,000 as investors awaited the Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
Jane Street Discloses Nearly $1 Billion Bitcoin ETF Position After $15 Billion Loss
Jane Street revealed a $990 million Bitcoin ETF stake shortly after reporting a record $15 billion trading loss in July.
Peter Schiff Calls Latest Bitcoin Rally A Sell Opportunity as BTC Approaches $65,000
Longtime Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff dismissed BTC's rally past $64,000 as a selling opportunity while praising precious metals.
4 Memory Stocks Cramer Says Could Avoid an AI Bust and Keep Climbing
Jim Cramer highlights Micron, SanDisk, Seagate, and Western Digital as memory chip stocks capable of avoiding an AI bust and continuing to climb.
Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi mastermind faces US charges after Fiji deportation
Edward Zimbardi was deported from Fiji to the US to face federal charges over an alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme.
‘Fabricated rumors’ about BitMart founder, Binance bStocks dominate: Asia Express
This week's Asia Express covers BitMart's founder denying fund rumors, Binance bStocks growth, and major crypto developments across Asia.
5% Treasury Yields Won’t Crush Record-High Stocks. Can Bitcoin Say the Same?
While Wall Street dismisses the impact of 5% Treasury yields on record-high stocks, Bitcoin struggles to attract capital amid high interest rates.
Solana treasury firm cuts shares 700-for-1 but leaves room for nearly 100 billion more
Solana treasury firm SOLAI approved a 700-for-1 share consolidation, establishing a ceiling of 100 billion authorized shares following its NYSE suspension.
Dow’s 3-Year Winning Run Isn’t a Crash Signal, Still 49% Odds of Double-Digit Gains
MarketWatch analysis shows the Dow's three-year winning streak does not increase crash risks, maintaining a 49% historical chance of double-digit gains.
Robinhood Chain TVL surges 45% in August as tokenized RWAs lose ground
Robinhood Chain's total value locked surpassed $540 million in August, growing much faster than its tokenized real-world assets.
Nike Stock Hits 12-Year Low: Riskier Than Bitcoin?
Nike shares plunged to a 12-year low, dropping 78% from its 2021 peak and raising questions about whether it is now riskier than Bitcoin.