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Coinbase calls AI payments its ‘most high-conviction bet’ as businesses begin accepting agent payments
Coinbase Business is expanding its AI toolset by launching a payments stack that allows businesses to accept transactions from AI bots.
Is Crypto Funding India’s Cockroach Protest? We Traced the Money
An investigation into India's Cockroach Janta Party protests found no public evidence of widespread crypto funding or foreign financial backing.
The SEC settles with Coinbase over its missing Gary Gensler texts
The SEC has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a FOIA lawsuit brought on behalf of Coinbase regarding Ethereum records and missing text messages.
Goldman Sachs Backs the Clarity Act, Splitting Wall Street Over Crypto Rules
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has endorsed the Clarity Act, dividing Wall Street as traditional banks push back over stablecoin yield concerns.
CZ Says He Got One Thing Completely Wrong Building Binance
Changpeng Zhao revealed that his biggest mistake building Binance was underestimating the importance of law, compliance, and politics.
$131 billion crypto vault boom will test the limits of SEC’s friendlier crypto stance
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned that rapidly growing crypto vaults and onchain lending products could trigger federal securities laws depending on their management structure.
Crypto for Advisors: It’s time for tokenization to get to work
Tokenized real-world assets and institutional adoption are shifting focus from theoretical demand to practical implementation, utility, and infrastructure.
Coinbase Builds Post-Quantum Custody System, Funds Bitcoin’s Crypto Upgrade
Coinbase is developing a post-quantum custody system and funding Bitcoin upgrades to prepare for future cryptographic threats from quantum computing.
White House pushes back as key Democrats rejects CLARITY Act’s crypto ethics
The White House criticized key Senate Democrats for rejecting the CLARITY Act's updated crypto ethics provisions, highlighting deep partisan divisions.
Kazakhstan Moves to Build a National Crypto Reserve Funded by Bitcoin Miners
Kazakhstan has established a framework to build a national strategic crypto reserve funded by a portion of coins mined by domestic bitcoin miners.
Uniswap pushes deeper into tokenized assets with permissioned trading pools
Uniswap Labs is introducing Permissioned Pools to enable regulated tokenized assets to trade onchain while strictly enforcing institutional compliance requirements.
Goldman Sachs CEO backs Clarity Act despite banking industry's concerns over stablecoin rules
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon supports the CLARITY Act to establish digital asset market structure, despite pushback from other bank leaders over stablecoin rules.
Crypto Derivatives Exchange BitMEX To Shut Down in September
Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX announced it will shut down operations in September, urging users to withdraw their funds.
Strategy, BlackRock form Bitcoin Security Consortium to prepare for quantum computing threat
Nine major companies have formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, pledging $15 million to fund post-quantum cryptography research and developer security.
Proof of Reserves: What It Means for Exchange Trust
Proof of reserves (PoR) has emerged as an essential cryptographic tool for cryptocurrency exchanges to verify customer asset backing following the collapse of FTX.
BlackRock, Coinbase, Strategy Among Nine Firms Launching the Bitcoin Security Consortium, Pledging $15 Million To BTC Security Development
Nine major crypto and financial firms have launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium, pledging $15 million over three years to fund network security and quantum preparation.
Fears of AI-Driven DeFi Hack Epidemic Overstated For Now — But Not For Long
While fears of an immediate AI-driven DeFi hack epidemic may be overblown, experts warn that the capability curve is rapidly catching up.
BMEX Price Falls 90% As BitMEX Shutdown Hands Market to Binance, Hyperliquid and Rivals
The BMEX token crashed by nearly 90% after BitMEX announced its closure, signaling the end of an era for the pioneer exchange.
Latest $3.8 billion RWA recovery shows how quickly DeFi absorbed the KelpDAO shock
DeFi has rapidly recovered to $3.77 billion in active tokenized real-world assets following the April KelpDAO exploit.
Strategy-led Consortium Pledges $15M to Secure the Bitcoin Network
Michael Saylor’s Strategy and a consortium of major financial and crypto firms pledged $15 million to quantum-proof Bitcoin.
LayerZero, Keeta enable tokenized bank deposits across Ethereum, Solana and Base
LayerZero and Keeta have partnered to enable the cross-chain transfer of regulated, tokenized commercial bank deposits across major public blockchains.
Flow Traders pilots Lombard’s new bitcoin-backed credit strategy for stablecoin borrowing
Lombard Finance has partnered with Flow Traders to launch the Bitcoin Onchain Credit Strategy, enabling bitcoin-backed stablecoin borrowing for institutional market-making.
Binance Partners With STOP THE TRAFFIK to Fight Crypto Use in Human Trafficking
Binance has partnered with STOP THE TRAFFIK to utilize specialized intelligence and training to combat cryptocurrency-linked human trafficking and child exploitation.
The KIDS Act is way worse than digital carding — it is a mass surveillance system
Electronic Frontier Foundation's India McKinney argues that the KIDS Act poses a severe threat to privacy and free expression.
BlackRock, Coinbase, Strategy in group pledging $15 million to prepare Bitcoin for quantum threats
Nine major firms formed a consortium to pledge $15 million for Bitcoin security research against quantum computing threats.
BitMEX Token Plunges After Exchange Shutdown
The BitMEX utility token crashed 90% after the cryptocurrency exchange announced plans to shut down its operations.
Bitget Secures License for New Zealand Expansion
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has registered as a financial services provider in New Zealand, expanding its global regulatory footprint.
New EU Sanctions Make Crypto Harder for Russian Users
The European Union has introduced new sanctions targeting 11 crypto platforms to restrict Russian users' access to digital assets.
XRP’s $1.16 recovery gets support from whales and a $285 million ETF streak
XRP climbed above $1.16, supported by whale accumulation and a $285 million four-month ETF inflow streak.
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Capital joins tokenization push as Coinbase takes stake in onchain fund
Mubadala Capital launched a tokenized private markets fund on multiple blockchains, with Coinbase taking an ownership stake.
Polymarket to challenge France’s nationwide website block
Polymarket plans to challenge France's nationwide website block, arguing that the order disproportionately restricts access for informational users despite halted trading.
Bernstein Says Bitcoin Mining Deals are Necessary for AI Power Crunch
Bernstein remains overweight on Bitcoin miners, highlighting their vital role in solving AI data centers' power constraints through new infrastructure partnerships.
Bulls face a test unlike anything in bitcoin's 17-year history
Bitcoin faces a unique macroeconomic challenge as 30-year U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities reach a 17-year high yield of nearly 3%.
Elon Musk Names the Real Force Behind His European Politics, and It’s Not the Far-Right
Elon Musk stated in an interview that normal people and the collective defense of the West drive his European political involvement.
Bitcoin rose 2% on CLARITY progress while Coinbase, Circle jumped over 8% – but why?
Bitcoin gained 2% while Coinbase and Circle surged over 8% amid CLARITY Act progress, sparking debate over how the bill affects different crypto assets.
Kazakhstan Approves Strategic Crypto Mining Framework
Kazakhstan approved a framework linking regulated electricity access for large-scale crypto miners to contributions for a state reserve.
Bitwise Exec Looks To Hyperliquid, Robinhood For Next Crypto Bull-Market Spark
Bitwise executive Matt Hougan believes that platforms like Hyperliquid and Robinhood will drive the next major cryptocurrency bull market.
‘Not currently the right capital solution’: Smarter Web sells 178 bitcoin to repay $11.7M convertible instrument
The Smarter Web Company sold approximately 178 bitcoin to repay an $11.7 million convertible instrument ahead of maturity.
Crypto catches its breath as bitcoin settles into a holding pattern amid July rally
Bitcoin has consolidated between $64,000 and $66,800 following a 13% July recovery, as macro markets offer little directional guidance.
Bitget Registers as a New Zealand Financial Services Provider
Bitget has successfully registered as a Financial Services Provider in New Zealand, enhancing its global compliance framework for diverse financial products.
Bitcoin’s $69,000 test could expose its whale-led rebound as a fragile Fed gamble
Bitcoin's recent rebound, driven by large whales and ETF inflows, faces a crucial test at the $69,000 resistance ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting.
Coinbase to Expand Singapore Office to 200 Employees: Report
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plans to increase its Singapore workforce from 150 to around 200 employees by the end of 2026.
Circle partners with Kakao, Toss Bank to explore stablecoin payment rails in South Korea
Circle has partnered with Kakao Group and Toss Bank to explore blockchain-based stablecoin payment infrastructure in South Korea.
Live markets: Bitcoin trades above $65,000 as Alphabet's bigger AI bill props up the chip trade
Bitcoin held above $65,000 as markets reacted to Alphabet's increased AI spending forecast and strong cloud revenue.
Bitcoin’s Price May Have Bottomed, Says Grayscale’s Pandl
Grayscale research head Zach Pandl suggests Bitcoin may have bottomed ahead of its traditional cycle low due to macroeconomic influences.
BitMEX to shut down permanently 11 years after Arthur Hayes co-founded crypto exchange
Crypto exchange BitMEX is permanently shutting down on September 23 after failing to find a buyer following a strategic review.
BitMEX, the exchange that invented perps, is shutting down
Pioneering crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has announced it will shut down operations on September 23, 2026.
24/7 financial rails: How BNY plans to eliminate the weekend lag in U.S. Treasuries
BNY plans to enable 24/7 settlement for conventional and tokenized U.S. Treasuries by 2027 following successful after-hours stablecoin tests.
New Verus-Ethereum bridge attack drains $7.5 million through flaw used in May: Blockaid
An exploit on the Verus-Ethereum bridge drained roughly $7.5 million in crypto assets using a vulnerability class similar to a May breach.
Crypto Home Invasions Became Top Wrench Attack in H1 2026
CertiK reported that crypto home invasions surged in the first half of 2026, with financial exposure reaching $124.1 million.
BitMEX to Shut Down Crypto Exchange After 11 Years
Crypto derivatives pioneer BitMEX announced it will officially shut down its exchange operations on September 23, 2026.
BitMEX Exchange Announces Shutdown, Ending 11-Year Run
Cryptocurrency derivatives pioneer BitMEX has announced it will shut down operations on September 23, 2026, after an 11-year run.
Mirae Asset Completes Korbit Acquisition, Becomes Largest Shareholder
Mirae Asset Consulting has finalized its acquisition of a controlling stake in Korbit, becoming the South Korean crypto exchange's largest shareholder.
Bullish XRP Chart Clashes With an ETF Warning, Who Wins?
XRP maintains a bullish cup-and-handle pattern above $1.13, but declining ETF inflows and cooling long-term holder accumulation signal potential downside risks.
Bitcoin ETFs Reach $1B in 7-Session Inflow Streak
US spot Bitcoin ETFs have extended their inflow streak to seven consecutive sessions, approaching a total of $1 billion.
South Korea's oldest crypto exchange is now part of the $1 trillion Mirae Group family
South Korea's first cryptocurrency exchange, Korbit, has been acquired by Mirae Asset Consulting, marking a major move by traditional finance into digital assets.
Protocol v25 Goes Live as PI Rally Stalls Below $0.10
Pi Network launched Protocol v25, but the PI token's price rally stalled below $0.10 due to ongoing token unlocks.
WEEX Launches USDGO Flexible Staking With Industry-Leading APR, Expanding Its Full-Suite Staking Product
WEEX has launched flexible USDGO staking with tiered annual percentage rates of up to 20%, expanding its cryptocurrency yield offerings.
Kakao, Circle Explore Won Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
Kakao Group has partnered with Circle to explore won-backed stablecoin payment infrastructure as South Korea prepares new crypto regulations.
Bitcoin, Ethereum-linked protocols lose $35 million in multiple attacks hours apart
Multiple crypto bridges and cross-chain protocols, including Verus and B² Network, lost over $35 million in a series of exploits.
BancaStato Launches Bitcoin Trading With Sygnum
Swiss bank BancaStato has launched regulated cryptocurrency trading for its customers in partnership with digital asset bank Sygnum and Avaloq.
Swiss Bank BancaStato Launches Bitcoin Trading Through Sygnum and Avaloq
Swiss cantonal bank BancaStato has launched regulated bitcoin trading for its clients through a partnership with Sygnum and Avaloq.
Ethics Rules Were Not Enough to Win Democrats on CLARITY Act
Seven Senate Democrats opposed the updated CLARITY Act, arguing that newly added ethics rules and provisions still fall short.
South Korea’s Mirae Asset completes acquisition of Korbit crypto exchange
South Korean financial giant Mirae Asset has finalized its acquisition of local cryptocurrency exchange Korbit to secure future digital asset growth.
Arbitrum-based AFX Trade drained of $24 million after bridge keys compromised
AFX Trade lost approximately $24.15 million in USDC after an attacker compromised validator signing keys for its protocol bridge.
Crypto Now Employs More Americans Than Coffee or Tobacco Manufacturing Industries
A new report reveals that the US crypto industry directly employs 34,000 workers, outpacing traditional sectors like coffee and tobacco manufacturing.
US Accuses Moonshot AI of Covert Anthropic Model Distillation
The White House accused Moonshot AI of illicitly distilling Anthropic technology to build the Kimi K3 model.
XRP whales accumulate as small holders capitulate
XRP has risen over 8% as large holders accumulate tokens while small retail investors capitulate.
Bitcoin wilts as oil and rates rise. Clarity Act odds tumble to 38%
Bitcoin slipped to $65,500 as rising oil prices, higher Treasury yields, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory setbacks weighed on the crypto market.
SEC Pays $150,000 Settle Coinbase FOIA Suit
The SEC agreed to pay $150,000 in legal fees to settle a two-year Coinbase FOIA lawsuit regarding internal agency records.