Crypto
Ethereum's EIP-8363 Staking Proposal Faces Industry Backlash
Ethereum's proposed EIP-8363 staking overhaul seeks to lower token issuance, but critics warn it threatens DeFi ecosystems, decentralization, and institutional participation.
Crypto Business Models Converge With Traditional Banking
Digital asset firms increasingly rely on stablecoin reserves, tokenized funds, and Treasury income as core profit drivers.
Coldcard Exploit Pushes July Crypto Losses to $247 Million
A major security breach involving Coldcard contributed to over $100 million in losses, driving July to become the second-worst month of 2026 for crypto thefts.
Bitcoin Hits August High Above $65,300 Following US Jobs Data
Bitcoin reached month-to-date highs above $65,000 as risk assets advanced following lower-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls figures.
Stripe-Owned Bridge Enters EU MiCA Register Following Luxembourg Approval
Stripe's stablecoin infrastructure provider Bridge has secured regulatory approval in Luxembourg, adding its name to the European Union's MiCA register.
Reform UK Chair Calls for Probe Into FTX-Linked Political Donation
Reform UK's chairman has requested an investigation into a political donation linked to the failed crypto exchange FTX.
Circle Expands Native USDC to OKX X Layer Ecosystem
Circle has integrated its native USDC and crosschain transfer protocol onto the OKX X Layer blockchain network.
Smart contract blockchain Solana nearly froze Wednesday, Marinade Finance says
Marinade Finance reported that the Solana blockchain experienced a near-freeze on Wednesday, affecting smart contract operations.
Fidelity to add staking and quarterly payouts to its $900 million ether ETF
Fidelity plans to retain 85% of gross ether staking rewards for its near‑$900 million ETF, distributing the remainder to service providers and issuing quarterly payouts to investors.
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.
Why Bitcoin’s Governance Crisis and Bhutan’s Crypto License Reveal the Market’s New Fault Lines
The clash between waning miner support for BIP‑110 and exchanges courting regulated niches like Bhutan shows crypto is shifting from hype to a battle for legitimacy and sustainable structure.
Bitcoin BIP-110 moves to mandatory signaling as miner support stays under 3%
The latest deployment milestone for BIP-110 tests whether enforcing nodes can operate with minimal miner signaling, while developers consider a hard-fork fallback.
Crypto daily roundup covers Bitcoin, DeFi, Web3 and regulation
Cointelegraph offers a daily summary of market trends, price movements and regulatory developments affecting Bitcoin, blockchain, DeFi and Web3.
Bitget signs agreement to seek regulated crypto operations in Bhutan
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has entered into a pact with the Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to explore a licensed presence in Bhutan, aiming to comply with local regulations.
Crypto PACs spend over $1.5 million on media for four US House and Senate primary races
The Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress political action committees said they have allocated more than $1.5 million for advertising in four congressional contests ahead of the August 18 primaries.
US Treasury sanctions two Iran-linked crypto exchanges and an individual
The Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on two cryptocurrency exchanges and a person accused of laundering about $5 million in digital assets tied to Iran.
Delay of US CLARITY Act Opens Door for Asian Crypto Hubs, Says First Digital CEO
Industry leaders say the postponement of the CLARITY Act could hinder institutional crypto adoption in the US, increase enforcement‑driven regulation and shift innovation to Asian financial centres.
Bipartisan CLARITY proposal could let Trump defer crypto capital gains, saving millions
A bipartisan ethics deal would require the former president to divest his cryptocurrency interests while allowing tax deferral on the sales, according to Bloomberg.
Trump media firm ends Crypto.com partnership
Trump Media & Technology Group will unwind its agreement with Crypto.com, ending plans for a multibillion‑dollar CRO treasury and prediction‑market integration on Truth Social.
Bitcoin Breaks $67,000 as Spot ETF Inflows Hit Weekly Record
Institutional demand accelerates as US spot Bitcoin ETFs post their strongest week of inflows since launch, pushing the token to a two-month high.
