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eToro Takes Strategic Stake in Onchain Derivatives Exchange Extended, Plans Zengo Tie-Up

eToro has become a strategic investor in Extended, an onchain perpetual futures exchange, and said the round begins a partnership with Zengo, the self-custody wallet eToro acquired earlier this year. Neither company disclosed the investment size.

NEAR Governance Votes to Scrap Developer Gas Rebate

NEAR's on-chain governance body, House of Stake, passed proposal HSP-027 to eliminate the protocol's developer gas rebate, a change that will send all network gas fees to be burned rather than partly rebated to smart-contract owners. NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin confirmed the

BitMine Adds $73 Million in ETH, Pushing Holdings to 4.8% of Supply

BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), the Ethereum treasury company chaired by Fundstrat's Tom Lee, bought 42,197 ETH worth roughly $73 million over the past week, according to the company's own holdings update posted Monday. The purchase lifts BitMine's total to 5,742,237

EDX Markets Closes $76M Series C Led by SBI Holdings

EDX Markets, an institutional-only crypto trading venue with its own central clearinghouse, closed a $76 million Series C funding round led by SBI Holdings, the firm said in a press release. The Tokyo-listed financial group becomes a strategic investor in the U.S. exchange. The c

Tether's Former CIO Heathcote Plans to Sell Equity Stake

Richard Heathcote, who until earlier this year served as Tether Holdings SA's chief investment officer, is planning to sell a small stake in the stablecoin issuer, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Heathcote is working with investment bank PJT Par

The U.S. house passed a resolution urging president Trump to end hostilities in Iran

The resolution highlights Congress's intent to reassert its role in military decisions, potentially impacting U.S. foreign policy dynamics. The post The U.S. house passed a resolution urging president Trump to end hostilities in Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Solana tokenized equities volume surges from $1.34 million to $3.32 billion in one year

Solana's dominance in tokenized equities could enhance its DeFi integration, potentially boosting its ecosystem's growth and market confidence. The post Solana tokenized equities volume surges from $1.34 million to $3.32 billion in one year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Brazilian Farmers Are Tokenizing Cows to Get Farm Loans—And It's Working

The first tokenized livestock deal on Brazil's stock exchange offers dairy farmers a lifeline as the sector's credit crisis deepens.

Kazakhstan launches strategic digital mining rules, tying cheap electricity to crypto reserve contributions

Kazakhstan's digital mining strategy could bolster Bitcoin's status as a reserve asset, but political risks may challenge long-term stability. The post Kazakhstan launches strategic digital mining rules, tying cheap electricity to crypto reserve contributions appeared first on Cr

Ethereum’s Next Leg Higher? Historic Indicator and Whale Activity Align

Ethereum's latest technical setup has historically marked distribution endings as whales continue accumulating millions of dollars worth of ETH.

CAISI’s latest report shows that kimi K3 remains behind america’s leading frontier AI models

The ongoing dominance of U.S. AI models underscores the competitive challenges faced by international counterparts in the global AI race. The post CAISI’s latest report shows that kimi K3 remains behind america’s leading frontier AI models appeared first on Crypto Bri

S&P And Pantera Launch Crypto Index Built Around Protocol Fundamentals

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Ondo's Oasis Pro Markets Cleared to Offer Tokenized Stocks in US

The tokenization firm said its broker-dealer subsidiary can now sell tokenized equities, ETFs and funds to American investors under SEC and FINRA oversight.

Bitcoin Treasury Firm Smarter Web Sells 177 BTC in Early Debt Repayment Move

The Smarter Web Company sold nearly 178 bitcoin to repay a $11.7 million convertible instrument about two weeks ahead of schedule, becoming the latest public bitcoin treasury company to reduce its holdings during a difficult year for digital asset treasury (DAT) firms. Early Repa

Centrica cuts 1,300 call centre jobs as AI replaces human support, signaling broader automation wave

Centrica's job cuts highlight the growing tension between automation's efficiency and its societal impact, prompting regulatory scrutiny. The post Centrica cuts 1,300 call centre jobs as AI replaces human support, signaling broader automation wave appeared first on Crypto Briefin

AMD’s push into agentic AI demands a complete rethink of data center architecture

AMD's shift towards CPU-heavy architectures for agentic AI could significantly expand the market for high-core-count server CPUs, impacting AI infrastructure investments. The post AMD’s push into agentic AI demands a complete rethink of data center architecture appeared fir

BitMEX shutdown gives traders 2 months to withdraw, but active positions face an earlier deadline

Reduce-only trading begins Aug. 26, with forced closes possible before exchange services end Sept. 23. The post BitMEX shutdown gives traders 2 months to withdraw, but active positions face an earlier deadline appeared first on CryptoSlate.

62K dormant wallets return as memecoins capture $2B in volume on Solana

The resurgence of dormant wallets highlights the volatile allure of memecoins, potentially reshaping Solana's trading dynamics and investor strategies. The post 62K dormant wallets return as memecoins capture $2B in volume on Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kuwait defense ministry reports drone attacks on abdali border crossing

The drone attacks on Kuwait's border crossing highlight rising regional tensions, potentially impacting geopolitical stability and market dynamics. The post Kuwait defense ministry reports drone attacks on abdali border crossing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Goldman Sachs CEO backs ‘not perfect’ CLARITY Act as vote expected soon

Goldman chief David Solomon will support the crypto market structure bill now in Congress, even as financial companies and banks are hesitant over provisions on stablecoins.

Uniswap Adds Permissioned Pools to Bring Regulated Assets to v4

The v4 hook enforces issuer allowlists onchain at the protocol level, with Superstate, Securitize, and Dowgo as launch partners.

Coinbase's corporate customers can now accept payments from AI agents

2 Bullish and 1 Bearish ADA Signals: Where Is Cardano’s Price Going Next?

Whales keep increasing their exposure to the cryptocurrency.

Here’s why the CLARITY Act’s ethics deal may be so hard to reach

Both parties say they want US crypto market structure legislation, but a dispute over ethics rules and who enforces them is becoming the bill’s biggest obstacle.

BTC treasury firm Empery Digital invests $20M in AI data center developer Cardinal Data Power

The investment marks Empery’s latest push into AI infrastructure as the company shifts capital away from its Bitcoin treasury strategy.

Verus Bridge Suffers Second Exploit in 66 Days as Flaw Pushes Total Losses to $19.1M

The Verus-Ethereum Bridge suffered its second exploit in two months, with attackers draining $7.3 million to $7.5 million in various digital assets. Flawed Logic Behind the Breach The Verus-Ethereum Bridge smart contract was exploited again on Thursday, with attackers draining $7

T. Rowe Price Crypto ETF Filing Puts Active Multi-Asset Funds In Focus

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Ethereum nears market bottom against Bitcoin, though key signals remain unconfirmed: CryptoQuant

Ether trades below its realized price while onchain indicators point to easing selling pressure and recovering demand, though a definitive cycle bottom has yet to emerge.

$111 per Share: SpaceX Plunges to New Low as Musk’s Fortune Bleeds $35 Billion in One Day

SpaceX shares fell to a fresh post-IPO low Thursday, extending a decline that has erased more than $1 trillion in market value and helped cut Elon Musk’s fortune by $35.2 billion in one day. SpaceX market data recorded at 11:30 a.m. EDT via Tradingview on July 23 showed SpaceX tr

$460 billion Bitcoin risk draws BlackRock, Coinbase and Strategy into $15M quantum defense mission

BlackRock, Coinbase and Strategy are backing a $15 million effort to prepare Bitcoin against future quantum-computing attacks. The companies are among nine founding members of the Bitcoin Security Consortium, announced July 23 to support developers and researchers working on the

French Regulator Orders ISP Block On Polymarket Access

French Regulator Orders ISP Block On Polymarket Access - Read the full analysis.

The SEC settles with Coinbase over its missing Gary Gensler texts

BlackRock, Coinbase and Strategy Pledge $15M to Quantum-Proof Bitcoin

Nine of the biggest institutional names in Bitcoin formed a consortium to fund the developers working to keep the network secure—including from future quantum computers.

$131 billion crypto vault boom will test the limits of SEC’s friendlier crypto stance

On July 22, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned that some crypto vaults and onchain lending strategies may fall under federal securities laws. According to her, the regulatory risk depends on how the products are structured and who controls the investment decisions. Crypto vaul

9 Wall Street and Crypto Giants Unite to Protect Bitcoin With $15 Million Initiative

Nine major financial and crypto companies have created a new alliance to help safeguard Bitcoin’s future, committing $15 million to support open-source developers, advance quantum-resistant security research, and strengthen the network’s long-term security. Wall Street and Crypto

Crypto for Advisors: It’s time for tokenization to get to work

Smarter Web Sells 178 Bitcoin To Repay $11.7M TOBAM Debt

Smarter Web Sells 178 Bitcoin To Repay $11.7M TOBAM Debt - Read the full analysis.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Rally Loses Steam as Historical Resistance Comes Into Play

Bitcoin’s latest rally has carried the asset back into an area where sellers have previously regained control. The coming sessions should reveal whether this recovery has enough strength to continue or if another rejection is waiting around the corner. Bitcoin Price Analysi

CLARITY Act Draft Gives Trump 5 Ways to Keep Profiting From Crypto, Democrats Say

Senate Democrats say the latest CLARITY Act draft leaves five ethics loopholes that could let President Donald Trump keep profiting from crypto while shaping digital asset policy. Republicans argue the bill imposes unprecedented federal restrictions. Democrats Release Five-Loopho

Ripple Price Analysis: XRP’s Recovery Is a Trap Until This Happens

Ripple’s XRP remains trapped beneath a major technical barrier despite recovering from its late June lows. The recent rebound has improved short-term sentiment, but the price is now approaching an area where buyers must absorb significant overhead supply before a broader tr

White House pushes back as key Democrats rejects CLARITY Act’s crypto ethics

The White House pushed back against the Senate Democrats' rejection of the latest version of the CLARITY Act, with ethics remaining a major sticking point. The clash comes despite President Donald Trump’s decision this week to accept new ethics limits, reflecting how far apart ne

Uniswap pushes deeper into tokenized assets with permissioned trading pools

Swiss Cantonal Bank BancaStato Adds Bitcoin And Ethereum Trading With Sygnum

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2022 vs. 2026: Analyst Warns Bitcoin’s Recent Rally Could End in a Massive Crash

"History might not repeat itself, but it sure does rhyme," one popular analyst stated.

Goldman Sachs CEO backs Clarity Act despite banking industry's concerns over stablecoin rules

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

BitMEX’s Final Countdown: What the Shutdown Means and When You Should Withdraw

BitMEX operator HDR Global Trading Limited announced the permanent closure of the exchange, effective Sept. 23, 2026. Wind-Down Timeline and Operational Limits BitMEX, the pioneer of cryptocurrency derivatives trading that once dominated digital asset markets, announced Thursday,

Fears of AI-driven DeFi hack epidemic overstated for now — but not for long

Are the fears of an AI driven hacking epidemic totally overblown, or is this just the lull before the storm?

Binance joins STOP THE TRAFFIK in anti-human trafficking effort

The partnership expands Binance’s compliance efforts by providing intelligence and training to help detect cryptocurrency activity tied to human trafficking and child exploitation.

Latest $3.8 billion RWA recovery shows how quickly DeFi absorbed the KelpDAO shock

Active use of tokenized real-world assets in DeFi has returned to about $3.77 billion, close to the level visible before an April 18 exploit triggered a $13 billion decline across DeFi as a whole in 48 hours. DefiLlama's tracking puts that recovery at roughly 95 days from the sho

Strategy-led group pledges $15M to quantum-proof Bitcoin network

A consortium led by Strategy and BlackRock has pledged $15 million to secure the Bitcoin network from the threat of a quantum computing breakthrough.

The KIDS Act is way worse than digital carding — it is a mass surveillance system

BlackRock, Coinbase, Strategy in a new group pledging $15 million to prepare Bitcoin for quantum threats

EU Hits Russia With Toughest Crypto Crackdown Yet

The EU can now ban crypto trades to entire nations for being in breach of Russian sanctions, and 11 crypto platforms have been targeted by the new measures.

Cryptoquant Founder Warns Bitcoin Spot Demand Fades While Futures Traders Hold Steady

Bitcoin slipped to the mid $65,000 range over the 24 hours ending the morning of July 23, 2026, as traders paused after a strong multi-week rebound and Cryptoquant founder Ki Young Ju flagged a widening gap between spot and futures demand. The leading cryptocurrency traded betwee

Southeast Asian Scam Networks Cost Victims Up to $114B in a Year: UN

Once-fragmented syndicates have fused into a single, tech-driven criminal economy that increasingly runs on crypto, the UNODC warns.

XRP’s $1.16 recovery gets support from whales and a $285 million ETF streak

XRP’s recovery above $1.16 this week has coincided with a shift in the token’s supply picture, as large holders move fewer coins onto exchanges while US-listed exchange-traded funds continue to attract fresh capital. The retreat in exchange-bound supply follows weeks of consolida

Morning Minute: Wall Street Moving Onchain Will Drive the Next Bull Market

At least that's what Bitwise's CIO believes. Plus Republicans publish new Clarity Act draft, and the SEC Commissioner has a warning for DeFi.

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Capital joins tokenization push as Coinbase takes stake in onchain fund

The $763.9 Million Shift: Why Smart Contract Audits Couldn’t Stop Web3’s Worst Quarter

Threat actors stole $763.9 million across 67 incidents in Q2 2026, making it the most severe period for Web3 security since Q2 2025. Breaches in audited protocols highlighted an industry misconception: treating a point-in-time code audit as a complete security seal. Q2 2026 Secur

Democrats Reject Latest CLARITY Act Draft Over Ethics, Illicit Finance Concerns

The lawmakers objected to giving the DOJ sole enforcement power, arguing state attorney generals should also play a role.

Crypto 'Wrench Attacks' Cost Victims $124M in Six Months, Up 12x: CertiK

Physical attacks on crypto holders are increasingly happening at home, and France has become the epicenter, a new report finds.

Bitcoin rose 2% on CLARITY progress while Coinbase, Circle jumped over 8% – but why?

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart argued that the CLARITY Act should carry virtually no direct effect on Bitcoin's price. In his view, Bitcoin already holds the infrastructure the bill is trying to build for the rest of the industry: commodity treatment, regulated futures, spo

Arbitrum Perp DEX AFX Trade Drained of $24M, Offers Hacker 30% to Return It

The exploit hit a custody bridge AFX operates rather than the Arbitrum network itself, with the stolen funds quickly moved to Ethereum.

WLFI Pumps by Double Digits as Bitcoin (BTC) Settles Below $66K: Market Watch

STABLE follows suit in terms of daily gains. However, there's a 360% price pump from one strange altcoin on CoinGecko.

Bitcoin’s $69,000 test could expose its whale-led rebound as a fragile Fed gamble

Bitcoin trades near $65,978, below the $69,000 level Glassnode treats as the average cost basis for short-term holders, and the Federal Reserve's July 28-29 meeting will decide if this disconnect can be closed. June payrolls rose by only 57,000, unemployment stayed at 4.2%, and r

BitMEX to Close on September 23, Halts New Sign-Ups

The crypto derivatives pioneer told users to close positions and withdraw funds before it goes dark on September 23.

Coinbase Wants to Be Canada's One-Stop Shop for Stocks, Crypto and Prediction Markets

The company's "Everything Exchange" is heading north. No launch date set yet, but the Coinbase Canada CEO says phase two for the company is in motion.

Arbitrum Fast Feed Proposal Would Route 97% Of Revenue To DAO Treasury

Arbitrum Fast Feed Proposal Would Route 97% Of Revenue To DAO Treasury - Read the full analysis.

Grayscale Solana Trust Amendment Would Add Quarterly Staking Reward Payouts

Grayscale Solana Trust Amendment Would Add Quarterly Staking Reward Payouts - Read the full analysis.

Sky Protocol Revenue Nears $419M Annualized As USDS Demand Supports DeFi Income

Sky Protocol Revenue Nears $419M Annualized As USDS Demand Supports DeFi Income - Read the full analysis.