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Italy's Largest Bank Slashes Bitcoin ETF Calls, Triples Staked ETH
Intesa Sanpaolo has dramatically reduced its Bitcoin ETF call exposure by over 99% and tripled its staked Ethereum ETF holdings, signaling a major shift in its crypto investment strategy for the second quarter
EU Sanctions to Block HTX Corporate Crypto Withdrawals in August 2026
Starting August 23, 2026, EU sanctions will prohibit most transactions with HTX, leaving corporate accounts without legal withdrawal options and imposing strict exit conditions for eligible individuals
Gate.com Licenses by Jurisdiction Explained for 2026
Gate.com operates through separate licensed companies in Malta, Cyprus, the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Japan and beyond. Those entities decide custody rules, product access and legal protections for retail and institutional users
HashKey Exchange Wins JPMorgan Nod for Client Funds
Hong Kong-licensed HashKey Exchange secured JPMorgan approval for a segregated client money account, adding major fiat settlement capacity beside its live DBS setup in Singapore
Bithumb Targets 2028 IPO After Compliance Overhaul
Bithumb locked in a 2028 IPO goal and 2027 preliminary review as it moves to K-IFRS, tightens internal controls, and rebuilds trust after a costly operational error drew regulator scrutiny
Bitmine Adds 10K ETH, Controls 4.8% of Supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies lifted its Ethereum treasury to nearly 5.8 million tokens after another weekly buy, nearing a 5% supply target while staking most of the stack for projected yield
Strategy Sells 1,638 Bitcoin Raising $105M Cash
Strategy sold 1,638 BTC for about $105 million in a second straight week of sales, raised $290 million via shares, and lifted its dollar reserve to $4 billion for preferred obligations
How Fundamental Analysis Works in Crypto Markets
Crypto fundamental analysis blends on-chain data, project metrics, and market signals so investors can judge value without traditional financial statements, while still facing fake data and thin disclosure risks
STEPN Move-to-Earn Guide: NFT Sneakers, GST and GMT
STEPN ties outdoor walking and running to NFT sneakers, GST rewards and GMT governance. This guide covers how the app works, its multichain ecosystem, token roles, and key risks for U.S. crypto users
Best Crypto Cards for Daily Spending Travel and Stablecoins
Crypto cards differ by fees top-ups FX spreads ATM limits and stablecoin conversion rules Match prepaid exchange debit and credit-style products to daily travel or USDC USDT spending needs
Evernorth's XRP Treasury Faces October 2026 Deadline Amid SPAC Funding
Armada Acquisition Corp. II has secured a $135,000 loan from Arrington XRP Capital as it works to take Evernorth Holdings public, with over 400 million XRP in conditional custody and a key contractual deadline looming in October 2026
Researchers Find Over 4,200 Malicious Smart Contracts Draining Crypto
A new study links thousands of deceptive smart contracts to millions in crypto losses, exposing how wallet simulations can mislead users and reroute funds to attackers across major blockchains
Russia Bans Bitcoin Mining Across Moscow Region Until 2032
Moscow, Moscow Oblast, and parts of Kursk face a Bitcoin mining ban from mid-August through 2032 as officials cite grid strain and a projected multi-gigawatt data-center load on regional power systems
Trump Media Moves 2,628 Bitcoin to Crypto.com, Denies Sale
Trump Media sent 2,628 BTC worth about $165 million to Crypto.com on August 2 in two transfers. The firm says the coins were not sold, while analytics firms flagged a probable sale and residual balances match disclosed loan collateral
Coldcard Firmware Bug Drains $89M From Bitcoin Wallets
A March 2021 Coldcard firmware flaw let attackers steal about 1,367 BTC worth roughly $89 million from thousands of addresses. Researchers say vulnerable wallets remain at risk and urge immediate fund moves
Gate Demo Accounts Help Traders Practice Futures Risk-Free
Gate.com offers free virtual balances so newcomers and veterans can test crypto futures strategies, order types, and leverage without putting real capital at risk on live markets
Crypto Trading Risks That Can Wipe Out Capital
From liquidations and exchange freezes to private-key loss and DeFi hacks, crypto trading carries layered risks. Practical steps can reduce exposure without promising safety
Bitcoin-Funded Takeover Threatens Zhibao Technology's Nasdaq Control
A $154.7 million PIPE deal payable in Bitcoin could hand control of Zhibao Technology's board and management to ten undisclosed investors, raising questions about dilution, governance, and regulatory hurdles for the Nasdaq-listed insurtech.
Bitcoin Faces Governance Test as Bugs, Covenants, and Quantum Risks Collide
Bitcoin's next protocol upgrades confront unresolved bugs, new custody tools, and looming quantum threats, all while miner support fractures and governance faces its toughest coordination challenge in years
Luno Restricts Crypto Withdrawals, Sets August 31 Cash-Out Deadline
Luno has blocked crypto transfers for users in certain regions, requiring affected customers to sell their assets and withdraw cash by August 31 or face monthly inactivity and dormancy fees starting in September
Senate Delays CLARITY Act Vote, Crypto Bill Faces Tight Deadline
The CLARITY Act, a key crypto market-structure bill, is missing from the Senate's immediate agenda, leaving lawmakers with just 72 hours to secure a procedural vote before the August recess and raising uncertainty for U.S. digital asset regulation.
Ctrl Wallet Users Face Asset Loss Risk as App Shuts Down August 3
Ctrl Wallet will disable all crypto transactions and dApp access on August 3, 2026, leaving only recovery-phrase export. Users must act before the deadline to avoid losing access to their blockchain assets.
XRP ETFs Lead Altcoin Inflows as Rivals Struggle for New Capital
XRP exchange-traded funds extended their four-month inflow streak in July, attracting nearly twice as much new capital as Solana ETFs, while most other altcoin funds saw little or no net investment
La Rosa Holdings Faces Crypto Liquidity Limits After $13.5M Loss
La Rosa Holdings added $8.14 million in digital assets to its balance sheet, but strict withdrawal restrictions and mounting liabilities raise questions about the company's ability to access its crypto reserves
SEC Peirce Warns On-Chain Vaults May Be Securities
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says blockchain vaults and lending strategies can still qualify as securities, putting $8.6 billion across 788 curated vaults under closer federal review
XRP Ledger Agentic Payments Could Reach 100 Million
Agentic payments on the XRP Ledger have passed 1 million, and RippleX expects the total could climb toward 100 million as AI software agents gain wallets and settle API fees around the clock
US Targets $25M Crypto Tied to Five Fraud Rings
Federal civil forfeiture cases in Washington seek more than $25 million in cryptocurrency from international scam networks, lifting a DOJ strike force's total recoveries past $800 million
AI Agents Could Drive Blockchain Adoption, Franklin Templeton Says
Franklin Templeton's digital assets lead argues autonomous AI programs need near-instant, near-zero-cost settlement that card networks cannot deliver, pointing to fast blockchains as the practical rails
Japan Logistics Firm to Pay 2,300 Contractors in JPYC
AZ-COM Maruwa plans yen-stablecoin payouts for roughly 2,300 partners and may invest $6.16 million in JPYC Inc., seeking faster settlement as Japan's trucking labor shortage tightens contractor supply
Banca d'Italia Finds USDC Remittance Costs Hit 9%
A Banca d'Italia mystery-shopping study of 200 USDC transfers across 10 corridors found total costs from 0.3% to about 9%, with exchange spreads and fiat fees-not on-chain charges-dominating the bill
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