Author: Chris Smith
PeckShield Data Reveals Hackers’ Pivot to High-Value Targets, Driving August Thefts to $163M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new report from PeckShield highlights a significant evolution in crypto crime tactics.
Weekly Crypto Flows Highlight Ethereum’s Strength
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to the latest data from CoinShares, the crypto investment products sector saw a significant rebound for the week ending August 26th, recording net inflows of $2.48 billion.
Sonic Labs Approves $150M Plan for US Stock Market Entry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlockchain company Sonic Labs has passed a governance proposal to fund a major expansion into U.S. capital markets with a $150 million war chest.
Indian Court Jails Cops, Politician for Life in Landmark Bitcoin Kidnapping
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn Indian anti-corruption court has sentenced 14 people—including 11 police officers and a former BJP politician—to life in prison for the 2018 kidnapping and crypto extortion of a businessman.
CFTC Issues Clarifying Advisory on FBOT Registration for Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a staff advisory to clarify the registration pathway for foreign boards of trade (FBOTs) seeking to provide access to US traders.
Unicoin Accuses SEC of “Twisting” Filings in Fight to Dismiss Fraud Case
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency investment platform Unicoin has launched a fierce counterattack against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), filing a motion to dismiss the agency’s $100 million fraud lawsuit.
Crypto Exchange OSL Reports 58% Revenue Surge to HK$195.4M in H1 2025 Amid Global Expansion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange OSL Group announced a significant 58% year-on-year revenue increase for the first half of 2025, reaching HK$195.4 million ($25.1 million).
Circle Expands USDC’s Global Payments Reach via Mastercard and Finastra Partnerships
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCircle has announced strategic partnerships with payments giant Mastercard and fintech firm Finastra to integrate its USDC stablecoin into global payment systems.
CFTC Enhances Crypto Oversight with Nasdaq Surveillance Tech
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will integrate Nasdaq’s market surveillance technology to bolster its oversight of the digital asset space.
Canary Capital Joins Rush for Trump Memecoin ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanary Capital has filed with the SEC to launch an ETF tracking the $TRUMP memecoin, a digital asset linked to the former president.
Bitwise Files for Spot Chainlink ETF, Eyes Single-Token Fund Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise has taken a key step toward launching a spot Chainlink (LINK) ETF, filing a preliminary S-1 with the SEC.
Bitcoin Drops Below $110,000 Amid Profit-Taking and Whale Sell-Off
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin fell to a six-week low of $109,317, dropping below the $110,000 threshold as traders engaged in significant profit-taking.
SEC Opens Comment Period for Proposed Staked INJ ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a 21-day public comment period on a proposal for a staked Injective (INJ) exchange-traded fund (ETF).
VanEck Files for First-Ever US Liquid Staking ETF with JitoSOL Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGlobal asset manager VanEck has filed with the SEC to launch a novel exchange-traded fund: the VanEck JitoSOL ETF. This would be the first US ETF to be backed solely by a liquid staking token.
Japan Proposes Major Crypto Tax Overhaul, Cuts Rate to 20% and Paves Way for ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to propose a significant revision to the country’s cryptocurrency tax code.
OCC Lifts Consent Order on Anchorage Digital
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has terminated its 2022 consent order against Anchorage Digital.
EU Considers Ethereum, Solana for Digital Euro Blockchain
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Union is actively exploring the use of major public blockchains, including Ethereum and Solana, as the foundation for a digital euro.
Kraken Brings Tokenized Stocks to Tron Blockchain in New Backed Partnership
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken is expanding its tokenized stock offerings, known as xStocks, to the Tron blockchain. This marks the third blockchain for these assets in under 60 days, following launches on Solana and BNB Chain.
China Considers Yuan Stablecoins in Landmark Crypto Policy Shift
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a potential reversal of its strict crypto ban, China is exploring the creation of a yuan-backed stablecoin.
Fed Official Advocates for Staff Crypto Ownership for Educational Purposes
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFederal Reserve’s top regulator Michelle Bowman believes the key to understanding crypto is to hold it.
Wyoming Debuts First State-Issued Stablecoin Multiple Blockchains
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWyoming has launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first US state-backed stablecoin. The token, pegged to the US dollar, is now live on seven blockchains.
Illinois Enacts Stricter Crypto Oversight Laws for Exchanges and ATMs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIllinois Governor JB Pritzker signed two bills into law on Monday, imposing tighter regulations on cryptocurrency businesses.
South Korea Halts Crypto Lending Pending New Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has instructed cryptocurrency exchanges to suspend lending services until official guidelines are established.
Fed Ends Crypto Bank Supervision Program in Regulatory Rollback
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Federal Reserve has terminated its specialized program overseeing banks engaged in crypto and fintech activities, signaling a broader retreat from digital asset regulation.
Norway’s $1.7T Wealth Fund Increased Bitcoin Exposure by 83% in Q2
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNorway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest at $1.7 trillion, significantly boosted its Bitcoin-linked holdings in Q2, according to Standard Chartered.
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