Crypto
Bitcoin’s Long-Term Insulation from Rising Bond Yields Persists, Data Shows
Despite global bond yields climbing over 500 basis points since 2021, Bitcoin’s price has surged 191%, with minimal correlation to yield movements.
Sygnum Partners With Nu Global to Bring Crypto Infrastructure to Latin America's Largest Digital Bank
Swiss crypto bank Sygnum will provide banking and custody infrastructure for Nu Global's international rollout, serving 140 million customers across Brazil, Mexico and Colombia.
SMI opens higher with Galderma, Sandoz debuts amid KI chip demand
Swiss equity markets expected to start the week on a positive note, with the SMI index poised for gains as pharmaceutical firms Galderma and Sandoz make their debut. Meanwhile, oil prices retreated despite escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Swiss and US markets rise on Fed independence, Logitech leads SMI
Swiss indices closed higher on Thursday, with Logitech leading gains, while US markets benefited from falling oil prices and the Fed’s commitment to inflation control.
Bitcoin Suisse to Cut Up to Half Its Swiss Staff in Restructuring Push
The Zug-based crypto firm is laying off up to 50% of its local workforce as it pivots from domestic trading to global wealth management, relocating back-office operations to Bratislava and Vietnam.
BX Digital rebrands as SeturionX under Boerse Stuttgart Group
The Swiss Finma-licensed DLT trading system will integrate with Boerse Stuttgart's pan-European Seturion settlement platform while keeping settlement processes in Switzerland.
Zondacrypto CEO seeks leniency in fraud probe with political testimony
Przemysław Kral, head of collapsed crypto exchange Zondacrypto, is negotiating reduced charges in exchange for testimony about alleged fraud and political funding ties. Polish prosecutors estimate customer losses at $650 million.
Germany adds six banks to EU crypto licensing register under MiCA
German cooperative banks lead EU-wide crypto licensing with 79 authorized providers after latest ESMA register update. France and Netherlands follow with 35 and 29 CASPs respectively.
Term Finance loses $8.5M in governance exploit targeting vaults
Attacker drains 2,843 ETH and 1.68M USDC from Term's strategy vaults, representing 68% of pre-attack holdings. Protocol shuts down Meta Vaults while investigating scope of breach.
Bitcoin’s 2022 vs 2026 crash: Why this downturn differs materially
Institutional adoption has reshaped Bitcoin’s latest downturn, with corporate treasuries and pension funds accumulating during drawdowns—a shift absent in 2022’s liquidity-driven collapse.
Cardano surges 11% in largest daily gain since August
ADA climbs to $0.2282 as broader crypto market rallies; Bitcoin and Ethereum also advance. Weekly gain exceeds 27%.
U.S. Senate to vote on crypto Clarity Act in September
Legislation setting a regulatory framework for digital assets faces a pivotal Senate vote on Sept. 15 after summer recess delays. Passage would define SEC and CFTC oversight roles and could boost mainstream adoption.
Solana Company outlines governance voting stance ahead of on-chain ballot
Solana Company will support the Solana Constitution proposal while opposing two others on disinflation and fee structures ahead of the weekend vote.
Nomura’s Laser Digital secures Japan’s first crypto exchange license in four years
Laser Digital, a unit of Nomura Group, becomes the first crypto exchange to receive Japan’s Financial Services Agency authorization since 2022, as regulators shift oversight toward stricter financial-asset rules.
Aligned launches $ALIGN token with 10 billion fixed supply for Ethereum stack
Utility token for Proof Aggregation and Wallet-as-a-Service debuts with 1.6 billion tokens in circulation. Airdrop targets developers, researchers and ecosystem partners.
Bitcoin treasury turns profitable as BTC tops $77,000
Strategy’s corporate Bitcoin holdings break even after BTC surges past $75,385 cost basis. Analysts cite $68,000 as a critical support level amid renewed buying interest.
Options trader bets $2 million on XRP volatility by Aug. 28
A large straddle position on XRP indicates expectations of significant price movement before the August expiration.
Trader loses $24 million on ether in 12 seconds after $49 million crypto short
A Hyperliquid wallet liquidated a 50,000 ETH short position as ether's price surged, triggering a rapid loss.
Optimism shifts 546.9M OP tokens from airdrops to ecosystem fund
Governance proposal reallocates tokens to drive institutional adoption and network growth, despite opposition over unfulfilled user promises.
Binance launches AI agent trading platform with user-controlled permissions
New Agent OS platform lets AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude execute crypto trades on Binance under user-defined limits. Exchanges expand AI integration amid growing industry adoption.
FalconX, Ethena launch $1B lending facility backed by USDe collateral
Institutional crypto lender FalconX and Ethena have established a $1 billion secured facility using assets backing the USDe stablecoin to fund overcollateralized loans. Terms and borrowers remain undisclosed.
SEC unveils crypto rules proposal, drawing bipartisan praise
Commissioners Hester Peirce and Paul Atkins commend new SEC framework as a shift from enforcement-only approach to clearer digital asset oversight amid stalled Senate legislation.
Wagyu.xyz crosses $700M in volume, opens public API for developers
Cross-chain swap platform Wagyu.xyz reaches $700M in cumulative trading volume seven months after launch and introduces a public API for third-party integrations. Median settlement time for Monero swaps stands at 5.5 minutes.
US charges crypto Ponzi scheme suspect after Fiji deportation
Edward Zimbardi faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding investors of $165 million in a crypto Ponzi scheme, with losses exceeding $34 million in currency trades.
Bitpanda hit with €70,000 fine in Austria’s first MiCA enforcement case
Austrian regulator penalizes Bitpanda for failing to file a white paper 20 days prior to publication and omitting required disclosures in marketing materials under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets rules.
Ireland Proposes New Anti-Money Laundering Standards for Crypto Sector
Ireland outlines new anti-money laundering measures targeting transfers from private crypto wallets and foreign digital asset providers.
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.
MoneyGram Ramps integrates Solana for crypto cash conversions
Rift wallet becomes first to enable Solana-to-cash conversions via MoneyGram's global network. Service expands reach for crypto users seeking fiat liquidity.
U.S. Expands Iran Crypto Sanctions, Targeting Two Exchanges
The Treasury Department's OFAC has targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether in an ongoing effort to restrict Tehran's access to cryptocurrency and foreign currency.
Russia shuts down nine unregistered crypto exchanges in Moscow
The Federal Security Service closed nine crypto platforms it said were unregistered and used to funnel scam proceeds abroad via Ukrainian call centres.
Crypto’s Institutional Pivot: Why Platforms, Governance, and Niche Licenses Matter
Emerging service platforms like TropixPro, Bitcoin’s governance turmoil, and Bhutan’s new crypto license illustrate how the market is moving from hype to a quest for sustainable legitimacy.