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Stablecoin Banking Competition Expands Beyond Settlement
Stablecoin competition is shifting from transaction settlement toward customer-facing accounts, cards, and comprehensive financial products.
Zoomex to Attend Coinfest Asia 2026 as Gold Sponsor and Host Summer Bay Party in Bali
Zoomex will participate in Coinfest Asia 2026 as a Gold Sponsor and host the exclusive Summer Bay Party in Bali.
Core Scientific lands AMD AI deal as bitcoin mining operation winds down
Core Scientific has signed a 15-year, 529 MW AI infrastructure deal with AMD, accelerating its pivot away from bitcoin mining.
Emirates Launches Crypto Flight Payments, But There’s a Catch for Most Travelers
Emirates has integrated Crypto.com Pay for flight bookings, but the new option is strictly limited to UAE residents.
Bitcoin traders just stripped away crash protection – right as the Fed prepares its most unpredictable rate decision in years
Bitcoin traders have reduced downside protection through options as the Federal Reserve faces one of its most unpredictable interest rate decisions.
Binance makes fighting crypto crime more difficult, says new report
A new report indicates that Binance's updated compliance rules are forcing international law enforcement to use slow-moving treaties to access user data.
1inch launches Aqua publicly, a shared liquidity layer for DeFi across 13 chains
1inch has publicly launched Aqua, a self-custodial shared liquidity layer designed for DeFi across 13 EVM chains.
3 Bullish Ethereum Signals and 1 Reason to Stay Careful
Ethereum is displaying three bullish signals, including a rising ETH/BTC ratio, but on-chain metrics show a market bottom is not yet confirmed.
PayPal Expands Into Stablecoins and AI Payments
PayPal highlighted stablecoins and AI payment tools in its Q2 strategy while reporting mixed financial results.
Apple kept fake bitcoin wallet on App Store after $875,000 theft report, lawsuit alleges
A new lawsuit claims Apple allowed a fake bitcoin wallet app to remain on the App Store, resulting in millions in user thefts.
Hyperliquid Explains $57 Million SK Hynix Perp Liquidations After Oracle Anomaly
An abnormal pre-market price print on a third-party platform triggered $57.4 million in long liquidations for Hyperliquid's SK Hynix perpetual contract.
What Crypto Whales Are Buying and Selling as August 2026 and the Fed Decision Near
As the Federal Reserve's rate decision approaches, crypto whales are accumulating Injective while dumping Ondo and trading Aave.
Bitcoin’s recent stability hasn't been enough to spark a broader altcoin rally
Despite bitcoin and ether holding above key moving averages, the broader altcoin market remains bearish with low trading breadth.
How a crypto exchange secretly hid $53M in stolen crypto to prevent a bank run – as the SEC targets its directors
Thailand's SEC has filed criminal complaints against former Bitkub directors for allegedly concealing a $53 million crypto theft in 2021.
Bitcoin drops as South Korean stocks tumble, Senate shelves crypto Clarity Act
Bitcoin dropped about 2% as South Korean stocks plummeted and the U.S. Senate delayed the Crypto Clarity Act.
1inch opens Aqua liquidity protocol across 13 chains
1inch has launched its Aqua shared liquidity protocol across 13 EVM-compatible chains, enabling users to back multiple positions with a single wallet balance.
1inch Launches Aqua to Unify DeFi Liquidity Across 13 Chains
1inch has launched Aqua, a new protocol designed to unify decentralized finance liquidity across 13 different blockchains.
Is the Web3 startup extinction event here, as Wall Street silently inherits crypto architecture?
The Web3 sector is experiencing widespread shutdowns and restructuring as Wall Street increasingly adopts blockchain technology.
Ethereum Withdrawals From BitMart Surge After Wind-Down Notice
Ethereum withdrawals from BitMart have reached a one-year high as users rush to pull funds following the exchange's wind-down notice.
IMF Warns Brazil’s Stablecoin Market Needs Oversight
The IMF reported that Brazil's rapidly growing stablecoin market is outpacing traditional capital flows, highlighting the need for increased regulatory oversight.
Perpetuals tied to SK Hynix hit by flash crash to $900 on Hyperliquid
Perpetual futures tracking SK Hynix on Hyperliquid experienced a brief flash crash to $900 before quickly recovering above $1,000.
Robinhood Leads Tokenized Stocks by Holders but Not by Money
Robinhood leads tokenized stock platforms in holder count following its blockchain launch, though meme coins dominate network value.
BitMEX and BitMart may be first casualties of crypto trading slump
BitMEX and BitMart face closures as collapsing retail trading volumes and strict new regulations squeeze smaller crypto platforms.
Circle is arming USDC with 1,000 IBM patents to secure its grip on global banking rails
Circle has acquired nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents to strengthen USDC, expand its financial infrastructure, and enhance its competitive positioning.
Lido upgrade aims to slash Ethereum’s validator count by one-third
Lido launched Curated Module v2 to consolidate validators and reduce Ethereum's total validator count by one-third using new withdrawal credentials.
Court Sides With Kalshi and Polymarket Over Minnesota’s August 1 Ban
A federal judge blocked Minnesota's prediction market ban, granting a preliminary injunction to Kalshi, Polymarket US, and the CFTC.
WEEX TradFi Trading Fest is Live: Trade Gold, Oil & Stocks with 0 Slippage and Win Free USDT
WEEX launched its TradFi Trading Fest, offering rewards, zero-slippage trading, and a 50,000 USDT prize pool for traditional finance futures traders.
Strategy hits a 5 week pause on Bitcoin, using $25M to quietly buy back its own discounted stock
Strategy has paused its Bitcoin purchases for five weeks, deploying $25 million to buy back its discounted STRC preferred stock.
Inside the CME and CFTC’s battle over onchain perpetual futures
The CME is suing the CFTC over its approval of crypto-style perpetual futures, sparking a major regulatory and legal battle.
Hong Kong’s central bank puts a number on lenders' quantum preparedness. It's very low.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority rated the local banking sector's quantum preparedness at a low 2.3 out of 10.
Bitcoin recovers from Asian session lows; Nasdaq futures remain under pressure
Bitcoin bounced back from earlier Asian session lows even as Nasdaq futures and broader equities faced ongoing downward pressure.
Judge blocks Minnesota from enforcing prediction market ban in win for Kalshi, Polymarket
A federal judge blocked Minnesota from enforcing its prediction market ban, allowing Kalshi and Polymarket to continue operations.
Citadel Sees Surprise Fed Rate Hike as Odds Hit 37.9%
Citadel Securities expects the Federal Reserve to implement a surprise quarter-point rate hike, opposing market consensus.
Elon Musk Accepts Nobel Economist’s Trillion-Dollar Charity Bet: Will He Deliver?
Elon Musk has accepted a public challenge from Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu to give away his massive fortune.
CZ Backs Crypto License Passporting Across ASEAN
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao advocated for crypto license passporting across ASEAN to streamline regulatory approvals and reduce compliance costs.
Hong Kong Gave Banks a 2030 Quantum Deadline: Who Gives Bitcoin One?
While the HKMA has set a 2030 quantum preparedness deadline for banks, Bitcoin faces the same threat without a centralized authority to mandate a timeline.
What Is KuCoin?
KuCoin is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange offering diverse digital asset trading, earning, and Web3 services.
AI Memory Stocks on Rocky Ground: 3 Reasons SK Hynix Fell 13%
SK Hynix shares dropped nearly 13% amid a broader Asian market sell-off driven by Wall Street contagion, Chinese competition, and AI spending uncertainties.
Bitcoin slides 2% after U.S. close while Korea’s Kospi plunges 10%
Bitcoin dropped about 2.7% to around $63,200 as South Korea's Kospi index plunged 10% and Asian equities sold off sharply.
Judge Halts Minnesota Ban on Prediction Markets
A US federal judge temporarily blocked Minnesota from enforcing its prediction market ban against Kalshi and Polymarket US.
Zimbabwe Adds Seven Fintech Projects to Regulatory Sandbox
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe has admitted seven fintech projects, mostly focused on tokenization, into its regulatory sandbox.
Bitmine Stock Pops 13% as ETH Treasury Bet Pays Off on Wall Street
Bitmine shares surged 13% after reporting massive crypto holdings and strong progress toward its Ethereum accumulation target.
Cardano’s Hoskinson Says ‘Best Days Are Ahead’: ADA Price Down 95% From Top
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson remains optimistic that the network's best days are ahead, despite ADA trading 95% below its peak.
Hong Kong Prepares Banks for Quantum Threats
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launched a quantum preparedness framework and index to protect the banking sector as tokenization grows.
KOSPI Crashes 8% as AI Chip Selloff Slams Asian Markets
The KOSPI index plummeted 8.10% amid a major Asian semiconductor selloff driven by investor skepticism over heavy AI spending.
Arthur Hayes Buys $6.39M More Ethereum, Then the ETH Market Starts to Tumble
Arthur Hayes purchased $6.39 million more Ethereum, shortly before the ETH market experienced a sharp decline.
What Is a Digital Commodity?
A digital commodity is a decentralized on-chain asset whose value relies on open-market supply and demand rather than a central issuer.
Tom Lee Says the AI Capex Fear Is Actually the Bullish Tell
Fundstrat's Tom Lee argues that widespread market skepticism surrounding AI capital expenditures is a bullish indicator rather than a sign of a market peak.
Binance Phishs Own Staff Monthly, India Censors BitChat: Asia Express
Binance conducts monthly internal phishing tests, India censors BitChat, and Balaji’s Network School relocates to Kazakhstan.
U.S. Senate puts off crypto Clarity Act for now as it focuses limited bandwidth elsewhere
The U.S. Senate has delayed the crypto Clarity Act to prioritize federal nominations and a Russia sanctions bill before its summer recess.
Kalshi, Polymarket win pause against Minnesota's prediction market ban
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against Minnesota's prediction market ban, siding with Kalshi, Polymarket, and the CFTC.
New York AG Warns CLARITY Act Could Weaken Crypto Enforcement
New York Attorney General Letitia James warned that the proposed CLARITY Act could undermine state-level crypto enforcement and consumer protections.
Finding Crypto Millionaires in New York Just Got Easier
New York City's newly published database of 31,000 properties subject to a pied-à-terre tax has raised severe privacy and security concerns among crypto figures.
Tom Lee Says This Ethereum Project Could Be a Game-Changer
BitMine chairman Tom Lee has praised the Ethereum layer-2 perpetual DEX Lighter as a critical infrastructure layer and breakout success.
NFL urges CFTC to strengthen rules on sports prediction markets: report
The National Football League is urging the CFTC to tighten regulations on sports prediction markets to protect game integrity and consumers.
VC Reportedly Rejected Trump Crypto Venture After Steve Witkoff’s Memecoin Blunder
Venture capitalist Nic Carter reportedly turned down a role in World Liberty Financial after Steve Witkoff struggled to explain crypto basics.
Cross River to Provide Banking Infrastructure for X Money
Cross River is partnering with X Money to provide the banking infrastructure for peer-to-peer payments, FDIC-insured accounts, and Visa debit cards.
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Praises Crypto Clarity Act as “Extraordinarily Bipartisan”
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad praised the Clarity Act as bipartisan and predicted a congressional vote soon.
NY Attorney General Letitia James warns Clarity Act would ‘dilute’ states’ ability to go after fraud as pressure mounts
New York Attorney General Letitia James warned that the proposed Clarity Act would weaken states' ability to prosecute crypto fraud.
New York AG Letitia James Opposes the Crypto Bill Coinbase Wants Passed August 3
New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging Congress to reject the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing it would undermine local fraud investigations.
China Is Outspending the US on Crypto Rails, Coinbase Tells Senate
Coinbase warned the US Senate that China is investing heavily and leading in state-run digital currency and blockchain infrastructure.
Bitcoin shrugs off AI selloff but high-stakes Fed meeting could determine what's next
Bitcoin held near $65,000 despite tech stock drops, but upcoming Federal Reserve decisions and economic data could dictate its next market direction.
Bitmine Buys More Ether, Bringing Holdings to 5.79M ETH
Bitmine Immersion Technologies purchased nearly 10,000 ETH, increasing its total holdings to 5.79 million Ether as ETH outperforms Bitcoin.
Republicans Hope For Democratic Support on Crypto Clarity Act
Republicans are urging Democrats to support the Crypto Clarity Act to establish clear digital asset regulations and protect innovation.
Ethereum, Solana and Avalanche get busier and cheaper even as token prices fall: Bitwise
According to Bitwise, Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche experienced increased network activity and lower transaction costs despite falling token prices and declining protocol revenues.
Big Short Investor Steve Eisman Sold Google Because the Entire Market Is Now ‘One Trade’
Famous 'Big Short' investor Steve Eisman sold his Google shares, warning that the broader market has dangerously concentrated into a single artificial intelligence trade.
Why Two BlackRock Competitors Told Clients to Buy It
Despite sliding share prices and rival firms issuing bullish recommendations, traders and analysts are betting on BlackRock's eventual market rebound.
Securitize Registers as SEC Investment Adviser Through Capital Unit
Securitize Capital has registered with the SEC as an investment adviser to expand its regulated tokenized asset platform.
Securitize expands regulated platform with SEC adviser license
Tokenization firm Securitize has secured a registered investment advisor license from the SEC through its subsidiary, Securitize Capital.
Compromised owner contract just let hackers print 5.2 million WEMIX stablecoins out of thin air, forcing a complete network freeze
A compromised WEMIX contract allowed hackers to mint 5.23 million unauthorized tokens, forcing a complete network freeze.