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Ampersend describes wallet control for AI agents
Ampersend links the safety of AI-agent actions to wallet-level control, while the volume of such transactions lags behind interest in the topic.
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Blockchain infrastructure: client software, layer-2 networks, bridges, custody and payment rails. Coverage of what the industry actually runs on — from node releases to enterprise integrations.
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XRP Ledger: fewer traders, but volume up by 79%
There are fewer daily traders on the XRP Ledger, but trading volume and asset value have grown.
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Pineapple Financial to Place $1 Billion in Mortgage Records on Injective
Pineapple Financial announced plans to transfer mortgage records worth more than 10 billion dollars to Injective.
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BONER Took Half of Hims & Hers Tokenized Stocks
Meme token BONER became linked to half of the tokenized Hims & Hers Health stocks on Robinhood's blockchain.
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'Send Your Lawyers': Robinhood Isn't Backing Down From AMC Over Stock Tokens
Lawyers question the basis of AMC's claims but allow for a dispute regarding the structuring and marketing of tokens.
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Tesla Faces NHTSA Audit Over Cybercab Safety
Tesla shares dropped by 6% amid an NHTSA audit concerning the safety of the driverless Cybercab on Austin streets.
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Ben Delo Gives Reform UK Another 4 Million Pounds
BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo has directed another 4 million pounds to Reform UK; two April payments accounted for three-quarters of the party's quarterly donations.
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Ripple Enters Partnership with Florida Athletics for XRP
Ripple will place the XRP logo at the stadium and on Florida Athletics digital platforms; agreement terms remain undisclosed.
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Crypto projects spend hundreds of millions on token buybacks
Crypto projects are directing hundreds of millions of dollars toward buying back their own tokens, but the long-term impact of such programs remains unclear.
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Nvidia Director Mark Stevens Sold a Record $411 Million in Stock
The scale of the sale is described as record-breaking, but available information does not explain the reasons for the transaction.
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Optimism Describes a Map of Onchain Privacy Tradeoffs
Optimism presented an overview of architectural approaches to onchain privacy and outlined the position of OP Stack among them.
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FinCEN Ties $12,7 Billion to Crypto Scams in Asia
FinCEN linked $12,7 billion to crypto fraud originating from Asian compounds, while monthly amounts grew by an average of 18%.
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OpenReserve Receives Preliminary OCC Approval for Bank
The project received preliminary regulatory approval following a seed round of 25 million dollars.
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AMC CEO Slams Robinhood Over Tokenized Shares
AMC CEO criticized Robinhood over tokenized shares
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US and UK Create Alliance Against Crypto Scammers
The US and UK have agreed to jointly investigate cryptocurrency fraud and prepare an operation in London.
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OpenReserve Receives Preliminary U.S. Bank Charter
OpenReserve has obtained a preliminary U.S. bank charter, but the conditions and timeline for future operations remain undisclosed.
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Adam Aron Criticizes Robinhood's Tokenized Stocks
Adam Aron's statement has once again brought to the forefront questions regarding the link between tokenized stocks and underlying securities.
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BlockSec Research Describes Five Attack Surfaces in Crypto Infrastructure
BlockSec Research links crypto organization auditing to four components and five attack surfaces—ranging from signature intent to fund logic.
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Solana Reduced Rent, Accounts to Receive Excess SOL Refund
Following the reduction in rent requirements, Solana accounts have received excess funding, according to the Solana News synopsis.
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Revolut Receives Conditional OCC Approval for US Bank
The company reported conditional OCC approval, but still requires FDIC, Federal Reserve decisions, and final OCC authorization to launch.
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Polymarket launched 67 perpetual futures contracts
Polymarket added 67 perpetual contracts, but users from the US cannot place orders.
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Student Anti-AI Action Scheduled for October
An anti-artificial intelligence campaign is planned for October, but its scale and objectives remain undisclosed.
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Solana Describes Payment Channels for Up to 1 Million Payments Per Second
Solana News described a scheme with off-chain accounting and final settlement on Solana.
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AI Users Report Outages in Anthropic, X, OpenAI, and Google Models
Users reported issues with models from several major AI companies, but the scale and cause of the incident remain unconfirmed.
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Pons collected nearly $6 million in fees in one day
Pons collected nearly $6 million in fees in a single day—more than Pump, Hyperliquid, and Robinhood Chain.
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Specialists cracked a crypto wallet worth $1 billion and found $10
Recovering access to a crypto wallet did not confirm the presence of the claimed fortune.
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ASIC warns crypto firms of fines up to 10% of turnover
ASIC has warned unlicensed crypto companies of fines of up to 10% of turnover
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Sui Describes Payment Infrastructure for AI Agents
Sui linked Payment Intents, limited authorities, and an experiment with agentic commerce in a single description.
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Bitfinex published trading platform change log 1.137
Bitfinex reported a change log for version 1.137, but details of the update are absent from the available materials.
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BlockSec Research Outlines Rules for Blockchain System Testing
BlockSec Research describes frameworks, limitations, and safety measures for auditing institutional blockchain infrastructure.
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BlockSec Research Describes the Boundaries of Blockchain Penetration Testing
BlockSec Research distinguishes between testing a live blockchain system, code auditing, and bug bounty hunting.
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OpenSea Adds Solana NFT Trading to OS2 Interface
OpenSea expanded OS2 trading to include Solana NFTs; Mad Lads and Claynosaurz named at launch.
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Fairshake Supported Auchincloss in U.S. Primaries
Fairshake expanded its list of supported primary winners; focus now shifts to the November general election.
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Securitize and Socios Tokenize Equity in Sports Teams
Securitize and Socios are executing the project through European digital securities infrastructure.
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Joseph Creed Sells Caterpillar Shares Worth $26,21 Million
Caterpillar's CEO sold shares worth 26,21 million well before the expiration of options granted in 2021.
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Wyoming Connects Chainlink to FRNT Reserve Verification
Wyoming moves FRNT reserve verification on-chain with Chainlink, but mechanism details remain undisclosed.
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Federal Authorities and CrowdStrike Conducted Operation Against Malware
Federal authorities and private partners participated in an operation against malware linked to cryptocurrency redirection.
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FBI Seized Hamas Crypto Assets Worth 560 000 Dollars
The FBI has taken control of infrastructure linked to fundraising for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.
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G20 announces creation of conditions for innovation in digital assets
G20 financial representatives signaled support for digital asset innovation, but specific measures and timelines have not yet been named.
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South Korea Arrests Four Over Crypto Payments to Syrian Terror Group
South Korean police linked the arrests to crypto payments and the shipment of equipment to a Syrian group.
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Fairshake scales back ad spending in Massachusetts primary
Fairshake directed 189 000 dollars toward advertising in support of Jake Auchincloss in the Massachusetts primary.
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World open-sources ProveKit, a zero-knowledge identity proving toolkit
World has released the code for an identity proving toolkit already deployed in World ID.
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Varun Datta Calls Crypto VC Shift to Late-Stage Deals Consensus
Varun Datta of Truth Ventures criticizes crypto investors' shift toward late-stage deals and highlights a funding gap for companies at the founding stage.
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Robinhood Wallet and Fomo Conducted Memecoin Purchase Tests via Credit Cards
Test transactions were categorized as 'digital media,' raising questions about credit card payment controls.
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HashKey Joins DTCC Tokenization Working Group
HashKey has become the first Asian crypto service provider in the DTCC working group, which brings together more than 100 financial organizations.
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Thai businessmen sue Tether over freezing of $42 million
Thai businessmen challenge Tether's freeze of 42 million dollars
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X Money replaced interest with a bonus for New York residents
Following an NYDFS warning, the service replaced interest payments for New York residents with a 300 bonus.
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Thailand Adopts Crypto Travel Rule with Self-Custodial Wallet Checks
Thailand introduces control checks for non-custodial wallets and a five-year data retention requirement
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Ethena Proposed Buybacks for Investors
Unchained compares Ethena's proposal with approaches from Hyperliquid and Solana, but available data is insufficient to evaluate their effectiveness.
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Justin Sun reaches out to Chinese 'troll king' amid dispute with ex
Protos reports on an outreach amid a public conflict, but details and consequences remain undisclosed.
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X sent users unsolicited password reset emails
Representatives of the crypto industry and CoinDesk staff received unexpected notifications, but a breach of X has not been confirmed.
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Claude: Fake App Spreads RevStealer to Steal Data
According to Cointelegraph, a fake version of the Claude app is linked to RevStealer, which harvests crypto wallets and other data.
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Secret memecoin Nasdaq takeover has a math problem
Statement about expenses for a secret plan to seize Nasdaq stock turned out to be based on fabricated numbers.
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Ripple signs partnership for asset storage in Asia
Ripple joins the ranks of companies developing solutions for digital asset custody and tokenized asset management in Asia.
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Securitize's HINC Becomes Collateral on Loopscale on Solana
A tokenized fund with corporate bonds and CLO tranches connected to a lending protocol on Solana.
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Kast launches stablecoin-powered business platform after $80 million
Kast launched a business platform based on stablecoins after a round of $80 million and set a user-number target.
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Ireland Excludes Crypto Assets from New Tax-Advantaged Investment Accounts
New Irish accounts will provide tax benefits for traditional exchange-traded instruments but not for crypto assets.
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Solana accelerates inflation cuts amid record fees
Record fees recorded in Solana as validators double the pace of inflation reduction
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Cronos Halts and Rewinds State Due to Tectonic
Cronos halted operations and rewound its state following an incident involving Tectonic
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OpenSea adds Solana NFT trading more than four years after initial beta
OpenSea users have gained the ability to trade NFTs on the Solana blockchain.
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Fogo Mainnet halted block production for 46 hours with no restart timeline
Fogo Mainnet has not produced blocks for 46 hours, and no restart timeline has been announced.
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Hyperliquid and Pump.fun account for nearly 90% of token buybacks
Hyperliquid and Pump.fun linked to nearly 90% of record token buybacks
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Ireland Excludes Crypto Assets From State Savings Scheme
Ireland's tax-advantaged scheme will accept traditional investment products but not crypto assets.
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Matthew Fisher assessed the utilization of tokenized assets at 20%
Matthew Fisher estimated tokenized asset usage to nearly 20%
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Токенизированные акции увеличили объём переводов на 415%
Tokenized stock activity surged over the month, but the reasons for the movement were not disclosed.
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Radoslav Peshevich detained in Zondacrypto bribery probe
Radoslav Peshevich detained in connection with an investigation, details not disclosed in available materials.
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Swift проходит проверку блокчейн-инфраструктурой платежей
Crypto executives talk about displacing Swift, while bankers talk about incorporating blockchain technology into its network.
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HMRC раскрыла концентрацию криптоприбыли у 240 миллионеров
According to HMRC's first breakdown, 240 crypto millionaires declared more than half of the UK's taxable crypto profits.
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HMRC: 240 people in Britain reported more than £1 million in crypto profits
HMRC reported 240 declarations with crypto gains above £1 million each.
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Bullish provides USD.AI $100 mln for GPU loans
Bullish directs USD.AI $100 mln to GPU-secured loans
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Solana validators approve proposal to accelerate SOL disinflation
Validators approved accelerating the annual inflation decline of SOL by 15% to 30%, but implementation details are not yet disclosed.
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Злоумышленник вывел свыше $1 млн у пользователей Avici в Solana
The attack on Avici continued at the time of publication, and the service reported issues with withdrawing funds from card balances.
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OCC and FDIC finalize rule on bank supervision
OCC and FDIC linked supervisory criticism to financial harm or violation of law, excluding reputational risk from the described basis.
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Solana approves doubling of disinflation after vote
Proposal to double Solana's disinflation passed after a tense vote
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Moonwell Lost $8,7 Million on Base After Sidestepping Its Supply Cap
The attacker bypassed Moonwell's supply-cap check on Base by sending 53 million tokens directly to the market.
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Justin Sun accuses Jing Tian of breaking the 'egg' deal
Justin Sun's X post sparked resonance in China, but available data are insufficient to verify the details of the conflict.
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Акции IREN упали на 8% на фоне перехода к ИИ-облаку
Stock drop occurs as profitability weakens and IREN's costly transition to AI-cloud infrastructure weighs on earnings.
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Solana votes on slowing new SOL issuance as burn proposal lags
Three proposals cleared the quorum, but the plan to slow new SOL issuance passes only narrowly.
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IREN lands contracts worth $4 billion for capacities 2026 year
IREN already has contracts worth 4 billion in annual revenue for capacities 2026 year, but the scale of the AI expansion raises questions.
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Solana Rises Amid Expected Network Inflation Drop and Schwab Offers
Solana gains as a string of changes is announced, including anticipated inflation reductions, two proposals moving forward, the return of leading DATs, and Schwab’s SOL access for clients.
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BitGo acquires NYDIG's institutional trading business
BitGo gains the NYDIG team and its institutional trading relationships, saying it expands capabilities in derivatives and financing.
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Virtu and Tradeweb complete onchain repo using Marshall Islands digital bond USDM1
Virtu and Tradeweb conducted an on-chain repo with the Marshall Islands-issued digital bond USDM1
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Ethena Buys Out Seed Investors Who Sold ENA, but Buybacks Need USDe to Nearly Double
Ethena Foundation bought out the shares of almost all ENA seed investors who sold, and put the fee-distribution mechanism up for a vote.
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Galaxy exec Zac Prince lends again while BlockFi victims await payouts
Zac Prince again promotes crypto loans while BlockFi creditors wait for payouts and Galaxy has only partially returned funds related to LUNA.
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UK Tax Authority Discloses Crypto Tax Data
For the first time, the UK has separately published data on cryptocurrency capital gains for the 2024–2025 tax year.
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Mirae Asset targets digital assets business worth $109 bln
The Block ties the initiative to profitability by 2027 year, but details and primary confirmation are lacking.
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DefiLlama Research describes the infrastructure behind RWA growth in Stellar
DefiLlama Research ties the expansion of RWA to the development of a multi-layer issuance infrastructure.
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OpenZeppelin Introduces RWA Wizard for Stellar
OpenZeppelin introduced the availability of RWA Wizard for Stellar, but data on actual issuances and independent verification are not yet available.
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Solana 44% Rise in a Month Ahead of Historic Governance Vote
Solana showed strong monthly growth ahead of historic governance vote, but details of changes are not disclosed.
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Glassnode Research presented an analysis of capital flows in crypto assets
Glassnode Research outlined the topics of the new monthly overview, but specific conclusions and figures are missing from the available materials.
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GTA VI Insider CyberLeek's Token Crashes Nearly 40%
The asset linked to GTA VI insider CyberLeek continued to decline following a spoiler announcement.
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Chainalysis Reports Over $457illion in Crypto Activity for Tax Purposes
Chainalysis estimated potentially taxable crypto activity on the blockchain at more than 457illion for 2025.
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CoinDesk Describes Rising Demand for Tokenized Equities
The surge in turnover of tokenized equities does not reveal the most critical detail: what rights the token holder actually receives.
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OFAC Imposes Sanctions on Crypto Payments for Iranian Oil
Chainalysis reports the first OFAC sectoral designation targeting Iran's digital sector and sanctions against individuals linked to crypto payments for oil.
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Polymarket Offered Counter-Strike Players Payouts for X Posts
Protos reported on alleged payouts to professional Brazilian players for promoting Polymarket on X.
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ECB claims digital euro will offer 'maximum level of privacy' amid surveillance fears
The ECB stated that the digital euro will provide maximum privacy.
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Япония займётся разработкой блокчейн-системы расчётов по акциям
Details of the initiative are expected in early 2027, with a full launch described as a prospect for the early 2030s.
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XRP Surrenders Gains After Two Days of Growth and Meets Resistance
After two days of gains, XRP gave back some of its rise, and the chart indicated a limit to the current rebound.
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Zerohash Makes Second Bid for OCC Trust Bank Charter
Zerohash is again seeking an OCC trust bank charter.
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Bitwise Launches Self-Custodied Tokenized Stock Portfolio on Base
At launch, only one strategy is active, comprising four stock tokens issued by Coinbase.
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Fake Firefox Extensions Steal Wallet Recovery Phrases
Malicious add-ons mimicked three crypto wallets and harvested recovery phrases entered by users.
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Gemini to Provide Crypto Prediction Markets Venue for Apex's Brokerage Clients
Gemini will be responsible for execution and clearing of crypto event contracts for brokers operating through Apex.
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India Plans Pilot for Tokenized Corporate Bonds
India plans to test tokenized corporate bonds with settlements in wholesale central bank digital currency
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Pakistan Sets Deadline for Crypto Firm Applications to PVARA
PVARA has given companies until September 5o submit applications for a no-objection certificate.
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Trail of Bits Reports Vulnerability Affecting 82 Provenance Markers
Trail of Bits reported a vulnerability affecting 82arkers representing live financial assets on the mainnet.
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U.S. Expands Sanctions Against Iran to Include Crypto Sector
The U.S. has expanded its sanctions coverage on Iran, linking cryptocurrency operations to oil sales exceeding 100illion.
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Dillman convicted of operating fraudulent crypto trading fund
Dillman has been found guilty, and potential punishment per count reaches 20 years in prison and 250 000 dollars in fines.
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Jeonbuk Bank to Tap Ripple for Cross-Border Payments
Jeonbuk Bank will integrate Ripple for cross-border payments amid tax competition among Asian crypto hubs.
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US Treasury Sanctions Nearly 60 Iran-Linked Targets
TRM Labs reports US Treasury sanctions against nearly 60 Iran-linked targets and the designation of digital assets as a sanctionable sector.
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ZachXBT Accuses BitcoinIRA and iTrustCapital of Concealing Data Breaches
ZachXBT has accused BitcoinIRA and iTrustCapital of failing to disclose data breaches.
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Rockstar linked to suspicions of staged video regarding GTA VI leak
X users suspected the video surrounding the GTA VI leak was staged, but there is little confirmation of this version.
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Strategy Unable to Return STRC Preferred Shares to Parity
STRC deviated from its par value on May 15 and has not yet returned to parity, despite twice-monthly dividend payments.
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Stand With Crypto backs 32 U.S. House members
Stand With Crypto has named 32 current U.S. House members and is preparing additional endorsements.
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Solana puts three proposals to a vote on issuance and burn of SOL
Two of three proposals on the vote touch inflation and network fee burns.
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Pakistan Sets September 5 Deadline for Crypto Firms to Register
Crypto firms serving users in Pakistan since March have been given a deadline of September 5o submit an application for admission.
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Gemini to Strike Deal with Apex for Crypto Event Contracts
Gemini plans to become the exclusive CFTC-regulated venue for Apex's crypto event contracts.
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OpenZeppelin conducted audit of the Stablegeneration repository
OpenZeppelin checked the Stablegeneration repository, but the available material does not disclose the audit conclusions.
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MANTRA Halted Network After Cosmos EVM Module Incident
MANTRA halted the network after an incident related to the Cosmos EVM module, but details remain limited.
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Solana Reduced Block Time for the First Time Since Launch
Solana для первой с момента запуска сократила время формирования блоков, ускорив транзакции в сети.
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Upbit trading volume spikes 273% as South Korean investors re-enter crypto
Trading volume on Upbit spiked, but available data do not reveal the reasons or sustainability of the move.
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Circle targets Arc public mainnet launch on September 16
Circle designated September 16 as the target date for launching the Arc public mainnet; the number of validators in the materials differs.
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Digital Asset targets benefits-distribution pilot in the United States
RISE pilot will use Canton Network to distribute benefits across three US states starting in 2027.
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Summer Mersinger urged not to reopen the Clarity Act provision
Head of Blockchain Association says revising the agreed provision shortly before voting would derail the bill.
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MANTRA freezes all transactions and network following unspecified incident
MANTRA Chain halted the network and all transactions after an undisclosed incident
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LayerZero Has Lost a Dozen Partnerships Linked to Nearly $15illion
According to Protos, a series of breakups affects nearly $15illion in assets, but the reasons and the composition of the partners remain undisclosed.
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CFTC Chair Signals Crypto Regulation Preparation in Absence of Congressional Action
CFTC studying crypto-market regulation frameworks and ready to accelerate rulemaking if Congress remains inactive.
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Ondo ties tokenized US products to Clarity Act
Ondo links possible offering of tokenized products in the United States to the passage of the Clarity Act.
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Inside the Oval Office meeting: Trump appears ‘bullish’ on Clarity Act as he solicits feedback from crypto, finance CEOs
The Block reports on a closed meeting between Trump and leaders of the crypto industry and the financial sector.
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Arbitrum launched the ArbOS Elara update on the platform
The update passed through Arbitrum governance and is now available on the platform, but details of its implementation remain limited.
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Poll: 64% of Americans deem Trump family's crypto investments inappropriate
Poll reveals partisan divide in assessment of Trump family's crypto investments.
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Algorand Team Describes Algorand 5.0 Upgrade Capabilities
The Algorand Foundation has launched a series of articles on the Algorand 5.0 upgrade, but specific details of the changes remain undisclosed in the available description.
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Optimism redirects 546,9 OP to ecosystem growth fund
Optimism directs tokens from the future airdrop reserve toward partnerships, incentives, and institutional development.
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Elliptic outlines specialized approach for crypto service provider due diligence
Elliptic links VASP due diligence to the unique characteristics of blockchain transactions.
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Arbitrum Adds ZK Settlement to Platform Roadmap
Arbitrum has incorporated ZK technology and a multi-prover model into its platform development roadmap.
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Scammers Masquerade as AML Services to Push Dangerous Transactions
Fraudsters are using the guise of crypto AML services to trick users into approving risky transactions.
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Rapid7 identified a phishing campaign targeting 885 000 numbers
Rapid7 reported a campaign that redirects investors to fake wallet-provider sites.
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British authorities sent 81 000 letters to crypto holders
British authorities reported issuing more than 81 000 letters to crypto asset holders suspected of tax non-payment.
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Optimism-funded team redirects 546,9illion OP from airdrops
The plan transfers 546,9illion OP from user airdrops to a fund controlled by the Optimism Foundation.
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Ram Kumar names agentic payments a crypto use case
An OpenLedger participant linked the potential of agentic payments to the lack of access AI agents have to traditional banks.
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Webull Generated Approximately $2,25illion in Revenue from Crypto Trading
Crypto trading contributed about 2,25illion to Webull's record quarterly revenue of 198illion.
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BitGo secures South Korea virtual asset license, says it's the first global crypto company to do so
BitGo has entered South Korea's regulated market through a locally registered entity focused on institutional and corporate clients.
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Trump Urges Congress to Advance Clarity Act
The U.S. President linked the event to advancing the Clarity Act, but details regarding the bill's further consideration remain undisclosed.
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Maple Finance Named Second Crypto Lender Behind Tether
The Defiant dedicated a Converge episode to Maple Finance's standing among crypto lenders, but ranking details remain undisclosed.
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Researcher's Dossier Questions Rollbit's Integrity
An anonymous researcher published a dossier on Rollbit's co-founder and questioned the fairness of its gaming mechanism.
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Fairshake Suffers $2illion Setback in Florida Primaries
Fairshake's Florida campaign faced defeat amid criticism over advertisements featuring fabricated headlines.
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Ellison and Wang Hit with Five-Year Trading Ban from CFTC
Ellison and Wang received a five-year trading ban from the CFTC, reports Protos
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Ethena Diversifies USDe Backing via FalconX Facility
Ethena expands the USDe collateral yield model through institutional loans via a FalconX facility.
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Scott Shay Warns of Big Bank Blockchain Competition
Former Signature Bank Chair links N3XT's global expansion to potential intensification of competition in bank payments.
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MoonPay adds Cash App Pay for crypto purchases by US customers
Some MoonPay users in the US will be able to fund cryptocurrency purchases using their Cash App balance.
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Kalshi Files for Perpetual Futures on Index and Copper
Kalshi has submitted a regulatory filing for perpetual futures linked to a major U.S. company index and copper.
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Andrew Cuomo Urges Passage of CLARITY Act to Link Markets
Former New York Governor calls CLARITY Act key to connecting crypto with traditional markets, but available details are insufficient.
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Ripple- and Coinbase-funded PAC Spends $2 in Florida Race
A PAC funded by Ripple and Coinbase directed 2illion to a Florida race where the crypto theme is barely mentioned.
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WLFI Distances Itself from Hong Kong AI Platform WorldClaw
WLFI stated WorldClaw is independent but did not disclose potential equity stakes, financing, or revenue participation.
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Tether received the audit promised for nearly ten years
Tether has received the promised audit, but available data is insufficient to evaluate its content and ability to resolve questions surrounding the company.
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OpenZeppelin Describes Access Layer for Tokenized Assets
OpenZeppelin News and Research describes an additional layer of identity and access control for institutional work with tokenized assets on public blockchains.
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Ryan Kirkli Links Crypto Market Shake-Up to Weak Models
Ryan Kirkli attributes the crypto market shake-up to inflated valuations and weak business models.
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Cypherpunk Technologies launches Zcash mining at 4,2 GSol/s
Cypherpunk Technologies has launched Zcash mining with a capacity of approximately 4,2 GSol/s
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Trump and CFTC Chair Expected at White House Session
White House meeting scheduled one day before the first session of the new CFTC advisory council.
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South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concerns
South Korea's communications commission deemed Polymarket's structure and operations illegal gambling and has begun seeking to block the platform.
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Pump.fun Token Rises 8% Amid 'Golden Cross' Formation
The Pump.fun token gained 8%, and a bullish 'golden cross' pattern has begun to form on its daily chart.
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Stripe, According to The Defiant, Acquires OpenRouter for $7illion
The deal reported by The Defiant links AI payments via deposits with a separate blockchain project from Stripe.
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EU Creates Mechanism to Ban Third-Country Crypto Industries
Elliptic Insights reports on 14 crypto-active organizations in the EU's 21st sanctions package and a new authority to ban an entire third-country industry.
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Dutch Prosecutors Sell $2,5 of Crypto From Bankrupt Platform Knaken
According to the trustee's description, Knaken customers are claiming euros from the bankrupt company rather than the return of specific coins.
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Bitpanda Receives Austria's First Published MiCA Penalty
FMA named the Bitpanda case Austria's first published MiCA penalty for violations in documents and marketing communications.
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Data leak affected 54 000 cryptocurrency wallet owners
Cointelegraph reported a data leak of users and warned about the phishing risk, but details of the incident remain unclear.
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Crypto Investors Evaluate Tokens Based on Fundamentals
Investors are beginning to focus on token utility, economics, and value creation rather than solely on their market capitalization ranking.
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DefiLlama delayed mobile launch over phishing apps on Apple Store, founder says
DefiLlama postponed its mobile launch following an incident involving a fake app that, according to the founder, drained funds from a small crypto wallet.
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Perpetual futures led crypto trading as volumes fall
Perpetual contracts expand into new asset classes, while overall crypto market volume hit a 31-month low.
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UK authorities continue probe into Nigel Farage’s crypto gifts after by-election win
The Standards Commissioner’s inquiry into Nigel Farage’s crypto-donations continued after his by-election victory.
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Trump — Likely Participant in Meeting with Crypto CEOs
CoinDesk reports expected participation of the U.S. president in a meeting of leaders from the crypto industry, prediction markets, and AI.
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Chainalysis Defines the Role of Machine Learning in Blockchain Intelligence
Chainalysis described machine learning as an auxiliary component of its blockchain-analytics work, without disclosing deployment details.
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Fake LinkedIn Crypto Job Scams Have Cost $11,8: Singapore
Malware embedded in a fake coding test stole session tokens and granted access to code repositories.
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Ireland introduces enhanced checks on private crypto wallets
Ireland's strategy provides enhanced checks on private crypto wallets and tighter scrutiny of overseas crypto ties.
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Shinhan Asset Management partners with Plume on tokenized fund pilot
Shinhan Asset Management and Plume will test a fund based on Korean ultra-short-term government bonds.
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Kain Warwick Criticizes Hyperliquid's Fee Split
The founder of Infinex and Synthetix considers Hyperliquid's current fee distribution model unsustainable, though details on potential changes remain undisclosed.
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Tether Receives Unqualified KPMG Opinion on 2025 Financial Statements
KPMG issued an unqualified opinion on Tether's issuing entity financial statements for 2025, but the documents remain unpublished and the audit was not conducted under PCAOB standards.
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Hawaii To Ban Cash Deposits at Crypto ATMs From October
Hawaii will restrict cash deposits via crypto ATMs while preserving cryptocurrency purchases with dollars and coin-to-coin exchanges.
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Strata Pauses Minting and Redemptions in Neutrl Contracts
Strata has halted operations on Neutrl contracts amid an assessment of the impact on reserves.
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SpaceX Ties 319illion Share Unlock to a Single Date
Three dates are cited for SpaceX's upcoming share unlock, but the prospectus confirms only one.
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Bullish Reports Digital Asset Sales Drop to $32,6illion
Bullish reported second-quarter results amid a decline in digital asset sales and an increase in other revenue.
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MUFG to Test Blockchain Settlement for Japanese Government Bond Trades
MUFG is preparing a test of blockchain settlement for Japanese government bond trades on the Canton Network.
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Solana Neared Halt After Data Center Outage
A data center provider outage brought Solana close to a complete stop, but the network continued processing blocks and transactions.
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Securitize Drops 20% After Weak Revenue Report
Securitize reported a record volume of tokenized assets, but weak revenue led to a stock decline.
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Zerohash Rebuffed in Pitch to Be U.S. Trust Bank
Zerohash plans to reapply following a rejection, but the reasons for the decision and its consequences for E*Trade's infrastructure remain undisclosed.
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Hawaii to Fully Ban Crypto ATMs Starting October 1
Hawaii will completely ban the use of cryptocurrency ATMs and kiosks starting October 1.
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Cypherpunk Pivots to Cancer Drug After $37,8 Loss
Cypherpunk reported a loss for the first half of 2026 and is shifting focus to a cancer drug, but strategic details remain undisclosed.
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Kalshi Adds DoubleZero Data on Solana to Order Book
Kalshi links its order book with DoubleZero data on Solana, targeting institutional demand.
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Stellar Describes an Open Network for Payments and Asset Tokenization
The Stellar Development Foundation described the network and its ecosystem, but available data does not reveal details of the publication.
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Wintermute plans to direct $1illion to AI beyond crypto
Wintermute links its AI plan to business diversification and aims to increase revenue share from non-crypto markets.
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Tone Vays says his PC looks 'OK' after giving hackers access
Tone Vays admitted it was a mistake to give hackers remote access to his computer during an interview.
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SKALE Labs launches Agent Pit to test AI agents
SKALE Labs has introduced an environment for testing AI agents in prediction markets without using real funds.
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Bitwise Cuts Staff Amid Decline in BITW Fund Assets
Bitwise reduced its workforce by approximately 25 employees, while BITW fund assets declined compared to the end of last year.
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Couple in France Targeted Three Times in Former Crypto Millionaire's Home
A couple in Somme faced three break-ins after purchasing a home previously owned by a crypto millionaire.
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Kalshi Begins Streaming Full Order Books via DoubleZero
Kalshi has provided institutional traders with a direct data stream of Level 1 and Level 2 order book data via DoubleZero.
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Barça Mobile Plans Stellar Wallet With Wirex and Crossmint
Barça Mobile plans a Stellar wallet with Wirex infrastructure and user onboarding via Crossmint.
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Fake Crypto Startup Tracked North Korean IT Workers
Suspected North Korean IT workers joined a fake crypto startup where they were secretly monitored.
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Bitwise cuts 14% of staff amid crypto market downturn
The crypto asset manager reduced its global team to approximately 155 people, CEO Hunter Horsley told The Block.
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Trump Media Terminates $6,42illion CRO Treasury Plan
Trump Media is winding down its crypto treasury, ETF service, and Truth Social prediction market amid a shift in the company's focus.
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Florida Man Charged by CFTC in $397illion Crypto Ponzi Scheme Case
The CFTC alleges the accused misappropriated $48illion in client funds; case details remain undisclosed.
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Trump Media Posts $238 Quarterly Loss Driven by Crypto Assets
Crypto assets amplified Trump Media's losses
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Itaú Unibanco Tests Tokenized Bonds and Funds
Itaú Unibanco and OpenAssets are testing tokenized bonds and funds in a pilot led by ANBIMA.
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ENS Foundation Takes Administrative Control of $65illion Endowment
A vote has changed the role of the ENS Foundation and transferred administrative control of the endowment to it.
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Senator John Thune Postpones Vote on Clarity Act
Vote on Clarity Act delayed to next month, worsening short-term outlook for crypto legislation.
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eToro Reports Crypto Loss and TradeZero Acquisition
eToro's crypto revenue fell to $1,35illion, while the company agreed to acquire TradeZero for up to $231illion.
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Glassnode Research Releases Market Compass Market Overview
Glassnode Research has released the Market Compass overview featuring multiple market analysis angles, but the available synopsis does not disclose its metrics or conclusions.
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Christopher Harborne Establishes Skyline Apex LLC in the US
Christopher Harborne, whom Protos identifies as a Tether investor, has decided to establish the company Skyline Apex LLC in the United States.
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Coinbase-backed Flowdesk secures full broker-dealer license in Dubai
Flowdesk received VARA approval following MiCA authorization in France, but details of the permit remain undisclosed.
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Erebor in talks to raise $1,5illion at $9,5illion valuation
Erebor is discussing raising $1,5illion at a $9,5illion valuation
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MoneyGram Ramps Launches on Solana with Cash API
The service consolidates cash operations via a single API, but launch details remain undisclosed.
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ColeThereum Returns with NFT Collection for Robinhood Chain
Ousted Pudgy Penguins founder proposes new NFT collection linked to Robinhood Chain.
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Grvt eyes 100illion USDY position in Ondo Finance tie-up
Grvt is considering a large position in a tokenized note backed by traditional financial assets.
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eToro to acquire TradeZero as crypto revenue falls
eToro will acquire TradeZero amid a roughly 30% decline in cryptocurrency revenue.
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UK Parliamentary Group Questions Banks on Crypto Business
The UK parliamentary group has requested explanations from banks regarding their servicing of crypto companies.
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ADI Chain and Shipfinex Unite to Tokenize Ships
ADI Chain and Shipfinex announced a partnership to tokenize commercial vessels, but implementation details remain undisclosed.
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FlightAware Sues Kalshi Over Flight Data
FlightAware seeks a temporary injunction against Kalshi, but available materials do not disclose the details of the lawsuit.
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Zama Brings ZAMA Token to Revolut for EEA Users
The privacy protocol token has become available to Revolut customers in the European Economic Area.
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Broadridge Processed $8rillion via Distributed Ledger Repo
Broadridge's Distributed Ledger Repo platform reported processing July volume of $8rillion.
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South Korea to Drop Travel Rule Threshold for Crypto Transfers
South Korea will eliminate the 1illion won threshold for data exchange requirements on transfers between registered crypto service providers.
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Trepa and Fireplace Announce Closure of Prediction Markets
Trepa and Fireplace asked users to withdraw funds by September 30 amid 93% volume concentration at Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Aqua 1 Purchased $100 in World Liberty Financial Tokens
A major token purchase is linked to a businessman whom the source describes as a suspect in money laundering.
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Quantum Fintech Group Founder Dies After Fall from High-Rise
Quantum Fintech Group founder Harry Chun Tak Ye was found dead following an alleged fall from a 30h-floor apartment.
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Culper Research Opens Short Position on Nvidia Over China Demand
Culper Research linked its short position on Nvidia to the hypothesis that Chinese demand for AI chips is being rerouted.
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Thune Schedules Crypto Bill Vote for September 15
The bill has secured a September 15 vote date, but available materials indicate uncertainty regarding support.
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Kimsuky Uses AI for Phishing in Crypto and Finance Sectors
The group creates phishing materials on topics of digital assets, investments, and fintech.
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CoinDesk Reports Over 100 Crypto Projects Folding
CoinDesk describes an industry cleanup, but available data does not yet reveal the list of closed projects or the counting methodology.
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Senate Will Not Vote on Clarity Act This Month
The Senate will not hold a procedural vote on the Clarity Act this month, sparking dissatisfaction within the crypto industry.
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Bitget launched two products for access to stocks
Bitget introduced two products for access to stocks, but terms and target audiences are not yet disclosed.
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Bridge joined the MiCA register after Luxembourg approval
Bridge entered the MiCA register after Luxembourg approval, but available data do not reveal details of the new status.
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Trump Media pulls back from crypto, scraps Crypto.com's CRO treasury deal
Trump Media pulls back from crypto, scraps Crypto.com's CRO treasury deal
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XRP at a Crossroads as Senate Punts on Clarity Act
The delay around the Clarity Act became a more notable story for XRP than for the rest of the crypto market, but available data are sparse.
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1inch: audit recorded a rounding adjustment in SwapVM
The audit description states that the final state of SwapVM includes a rounding adjustment in favor of the maker.
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U.S. Senate begins consideration of the cryptocurrency Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate has opened the procedure for reviewing the Clarity Act, keeping the bill on the September agenda.
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Patrick Steven Yaroch Indicted for Stealing Cryptocurrency from FBI
Former FBI agent charged in case involving approximately $1illion in cryptocurrency
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Trump Media and Crypto.com terminate CRO-treasury plan
Trump Media, Crypto.com and Yorkville Acquisition Corp. declined the plan to create a CRO treasury; reasons for the decision are not disclosed.
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Collector Crypt Surpasses $1,6illion on Solana Applications
Solana News links the Collector Crypt metric to applications for digital tracking and physical redemption of collectibles.
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Trump Media Winds Down Two Crypto.com Deals as Strategic Focus Shifts
Trump Media winds down two agreements with Crypto.com amid a shift in strategic focus
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FalconX cuts 10% of staff and withdraws Singapore license application
FalconX, according to Bloomberg, is cutting staff and revising plans in Singapore.
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Hong Kong: Crypto romance scams net $9
Fake romantic relationships and crypto investment offers linked to losses in Hong Kong, while authorities in Malaysia focus on a post-crypto conference party.
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Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress Invest $1,5 in Elections
Crypto political action committees reported spending over $1,5illion on four election races across three states.
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Algorand Foundation reports publication of a study on crypto asset risks
The work is devoted to hidden risks of crypto assets and their relationship to traditional financial markets.
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ChangeNOW and CoinRabbit Publish Report on Crypto Privacy
New report links crypto privacy to protecting people and organizations, but its details are not yet available.
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Solana предложила увеличить ежедневное сжигание SOL до $650 000
SGP-0003 links fee revisions to accelerated disinflation but requires additional validator support to proceed to a vote.
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BlockSec Research Explains Crypto Address Risk Screening Mechanism
BlockSec Research describes wallet screening via four steps, six risk levels, and seventeen indicators.
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Kenya Moves 30illion Academic Credentials onto Avalanche
Kenya announced the migration of 30illion academic records to Avalanche for digital document verification.
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Fake World Assets turns forgotten NFTs into an on-chain lottery
Fake World Assets links forgotten NFTs with an on-chain lottery, but data on the trend's longevity remains scarce.
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Tyler Williams Leaves US Treasury Amid Crypto Legislation Challenges
Scott Bessent's crypto adviser departs the US Treasury as cryptocurrency legislation faces hurdles.
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OpenZeppelin Describes the Conflict Between Transparency and Privacy in Onchain Finance
OpenZeppelin outlines how the visibility of large transactions on public blockchains complicates the assessment of onchain finance.
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Tether's excess reserves fall by $4illion in the second quarter
Net operating profit of the USDT issuer fell from $4,9illion to $1,5illion amid weakening financial results.
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Hong Kong Police Uncover $3,3illion Crypto Romance Scam
An insurance agent lost millions after meeting scammers online and installing a fake application.
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XRP Ledger to Restore Two Features After Fixing Critical Vulnerabilities
The xrpld 3.3.0 release is scheduled for next week and includes reworked tools previously withdrawn due to risks of unauthorized transactions.
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Bitget's Gracy Chen Challenges Crypto Market Convergence with Wall Street
The exchange head asserts that data from the largest market segment indicates divergence rather than convergence with traditional finance.
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Solana Activates SIMD-0286 and Raises Block Limits to 100 CUs
The Solana mainnet has deployed an update to increase throughput, accompanied by new versions of key client implementations.
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Chainalysis Tracks $20illion in Crypto Flows for the 2026 World Cup
Analysts have recorded volumes of prediction markets and digital ticket sales via blockchain.
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ECB Announces Implementation of Highest Accessibility Standards in Digital Euro App
According to European Central Bank Press, the European Central Bank stated that the future digital euro application will be developed with maximum accessibility requirements for users.
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Chainalysis Offers Tools for Monitoring Privacy Blockchains
The company states that a focus on confidentiality simplifies access for institutional players to the market.
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Elliptic and Zama Unite for Risk Screening in Confidential Finance
The partnership aims to ensure regulatory compliance while preserving data privacy in public blockchain networks.
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OFAC Imposes Sanctions on Members of Hamas Financing Network
According to Chainalysis, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has blacklisted Zaid Issam Ahmed al-Jubouri and two of his associates.
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Accountability Culture at TRM Labs: Results Matter More Than Job Descriptions
Employees shape their own roles, focusing on real work outcomes rather than completing formal tasks.
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US Treasury Expands Sanctions on Zanjani Network Beyond Zedcex
According to TRM Labs, OFAC has blacklisted the gold sector, payments, and transport assets within Babak Zanjani's ecosystem.
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GoPlausible Launches x402 Facilitator for Agent Microtransactions on Algorand
New tool bridges the gap in paying for software agent actions by offering native micropayments and analytics.
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Solana Implements SIMD for Fees and Updates Agave and Firedancer Clients
An adopted standard increases base validator rewards alongside the release of new software versions.
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Updates in the Solana ecosystem: July 16, 2026
Several projects related to the Solana ecosystem released new versions of their products on July 16, 2026.