Crypto
Hyperion DeFi Reports Record Q2 Profit Driven by HYPE Treasury Gains
Hyperion DeFi posted record profit in the second quarter of 2026, supported by gains within its HYPE treasury.
Morgan Stanley Crypto Partner ZeroHash Rebuffed in U.S. Trust Bank Bid
ZeroHash, the infrastructure provider handling digital assets for Morgan Stanley's E*Trade, faced a setback in its application to become a U.S. trust bank.
Hawaii to Ban Cryptocurrency ATMs and Kiosks Starting October 1
Hawaii becomes the fourth US state to prohibit crypto ATMs, joining Minnesota, Tennessee, and Indiana in measures targeting scams.
Why Miner Sell‑offs Are the Real Stress Test for Institutional Crypto
Public miners have dumped $1.78 bn of Bitcoin, exposing how thin margins and macro pressure could reshape institutional appetite for the asset.
Bullish Q2 2026 revenue jumps 62% on tokenization growth
Digital asset exchange Bullish reports second-quarter 2026 revenue surge as tokenization adoption accelerates. Earnings call highlights 62% year-over-year increase.
Bullish International surges on strong quarterly revenue
Shares of Bullish International jumped after the digital asset exchange reported a 42% year-over-year rise in revenue, beating analyst estimates.
Bitwise lays off 14% of staff amid crypto market downturn
Digital asset manager Bitwise cuts workforce as prolonged market weakness forces cost reductions despite long-term growth expectations.
Goldman Sachs buys NEOS Bitcoin income ETF unit for $2.25 bln
Deal expands Goldman's ETF platform to $130 billion in assets, targeting BlackRock's BITA fund. Bitcoin income ETFs gain institutional traction.
Solana-based DoubleZero integrates Kalshi data feed for institutional trading
DoubleZero partners with Kalshi to provide institutional clients with a high-speed, low-latency market data feed via the Solana blockchain.
HashKey to distribute Hong Kong-regulated HKDAP stablecoin in beta launch
HashKey begins beta distribution of HKDAP, the first Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin issued under city’s regulatory framework, targeting institutional investors.
Financial advisors face widening crypto advice gap
Lack of clear regulatory guidance and standardized tools leaves advisors struggling to meet client demand for digital asset exposure.
South Korean court hands 15-year prison term for $50 million crypto fraud
Delio CEO sentenced for embezzling digital assets from over 1,100 customers in a fraud case involving $50 million.
Miden introduces USDCx stablecoin for private transactions
New privacy-focused stablecoin USDCx enables confidential transfers while maintaining compliance options for users.
Bitcoin holds near $63K as traders eye Fed pause odds after CPI
Bitcoin consolidated around $63,000 after U.S. CPI matched forecasts, lifting September Fed rate pause odds to 60% amid caution over support levels.
Stablecoins and tokenization seen as financial plumbing for fast-moving risk
LMAX Group’s Jenna Wright argues that capital trapped by settlement delays, not scarcity, drives market breakdowns. Stablecoins and tokenization are emerging as the infrastructure enabling faster capital movement.
Bitcoin Red Team Founder Turns to Chinese AI Amid Vulnerability Audit
The founder of Bitcoin Red Team has reportedly utilized Chinese artificial intelligence tools, a development described as personally discouraging amid ongoing security work.
Kalshi expands data feed to include sports and crypto perps via DoubleZero
Institutional traders gain access to Kalshi's sports and cryptocurrency perpetuals data via DoubleZero's fiber network, enhancing real-time market insights.
El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment marks five years with mixed results
Five years after adopting Bitcoin as legal tender, El Salvador’s initiative has boosted Bitcoin’s global standing but failed to deliver promised benefits to locals.
Slovenia registers first stablecoin issuer under EU’s MiCA rules
Dinaro becomes the first electronic money institution in Slovenia to join the EU’s MiCA stablecoin register. Two additional crypto asset service providers added to the list.
Standard Chartered-Led Anchorpoint Launches Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoin
Anchorpoint, led by Standard Chartered, has launched a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin with HashKey Exchange and OSL Group as authorized distributors.
UBS Multiplies Bitcoin ETF Call Options 24-Fold in Q2
Swiss banking giant UBS significantly expanded its exposure to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds during the quarter, increasing call options while trimming puts.
Energy Ministry Restricts Bitcoin Mining in Capital to Ease Grid Strain
Authorities enforce year-round restrictions on energy-intensive cryptocurrency mining operations to mitigate persistent power capacity shortages.
Paul Tudor Jones' Firm Increases Stake in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
Tudor Investment Corp increased its holdings in BlackRock's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund following a prolonged period of selling.
Crypto Venture Funding Reaches $11.2 Billion in H1 2026
Data analyzed by legal teams show that institutional capital from firms like BlackRock and Goldman Sachs dominated crypto investments in the first half of 2026.