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MANTRA Chain Mainnet Remains Offline as Patch Testing Delays Restart
MANTRA Chain's mainnet is still paused after an exploit targeting a software dependency. Transactions, transfers, and staking are halted while a patched release undergoes testnet validation before a coordinated restart.
Ethereum Researchers Push to Close zkEVM Security Gap by December 2026
Ethereum researchers are working to resolve a critical cryptographic proof gap in zkEVM security, aiming to meet the 128-bit system-level requirement before the December 2026 deadline. The outcome could shape the future of Ethereum scaling and security.
Adam Back's BSTR Faces $15M Payment After Bitcoin Treasury Deal Ends
BSTR's plan to go public as a Bitcoin treasury company has collapsed, but the firm now faces a $15 million cash obligation with strict deadlines and legal consequences if payments are delayed
Intchains Halts New Ethereum Buys as Revenue Drops and AI Focus Grows
Nasdaq-listed Intchains is pausing new Ethereum purchases after a 94% revenue decline, shifting capital to ASIC chip development and early-stage AI projects while maintaining its crypto treasury and staking activities
Shade Protocol Burn Deadline Forces Holders to Choose Irreversible Loss
Shade Protocol users must decide by 18:00 UTC on Aug. 21 whether to permanently burn SHD tokens for a chance at a future Feather allocation, with no guarantee of value or terms as the project winds down its Secret Network applications
Ethereum Rethinks Poseidon Hash as Post-Quantum Security Takes Priority
Ethereum researchers are weighing a shift from the Poseidon hash function to more established algorithms like SHA-2 and BLAKE2, aiming to balance proof efficiency, cryptographic maturity, and post-quantum security for future protocol upgrades
How XDC and Bridge Are Building Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
XDC Network and Bridge are developing stablecoin payment rails that connect traditional finance with Web3, aiming to streamline cross-border payments, compliance, and asset management for enterprises
XDC and Bridge Integration Targets AI-Driven Stablecoin Payments
XDC Tech's partnership with Bridge aims to streamline stablecoin payments, fiat conversion, and compliance for AI-powered business transactions, as developers seek faster, more transparent, and regulatory-ready on-chain settlement infrastructure
How Gate Simple Earn Calculates Crypto APR and Real Returns
Gate Simple Earn advertises estimated APRs for crypto deposits, but actual user returns depend on product type, compounding, rate changes, and how long funds remain eligible. Here's how the mechanics and risks affect realized earnings
Gate Auto Invest Brings Automated Dollar Cost Averaging to Crypto Buyers
Gate Auto Invest allows users to automate recurring crypto purchases, offering a built-in way to apply dollar cost averaging strategies. The tool supports multiple schedules and integrates with other Gate Earn products, but does not guarantee profits
CFTC Prepares Independent Crypto Rules as CLARITY Act Faces Delay
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is moving to draft its own crypto market regulations, signaling it may act without Congress if the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act remains stalled in the Senate.
Bitcoin Rally Renews Focus on CLARITY Act and U.S. Crypto Rules
Bitcoin's surge past $75,000 and renewed ETF inflows have put the spotlight on the CLARITY Act, a proposed U.S. bill that could reshape digital asset regulation, platform registration, and institutional access if enacted
Ethereum Testnet Expands Block Validation Window Ahead of Major Upgrade
Ethereum node operators can now test the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade on the Platåberget public network, which extends the critical block validation window from about two seconds to nine seconds and introduces new architectural changes.
Zcash Miner Fortitude Buys 9.4% of HeartSciences Before Merger Vote
Fortitude Mining has acquired a 9.4% stake in HeartSciences for nearly $1 million, injecting cash into the Nasdaq-listed company as both sides await a critical shareholder vote on their proposed merger
Ethereum's EIP-7702 Wallet Upgrade Exposes Millions to Attacks
A peer-reviewed study found that 63% of early EIP-7702 wallet authorizations were linked to attacker-controlled contracts, exposing millions in user assets and highlighting new risks for Ethereum and compatible chains
XRP Faces Critical Resistance After 22% Rally Triggers Short Squeeze
XRP's rapid 22% price jump forced millions in short liquidations and now brings the token to a key resistance zone, where traders are watching for signs of a sustained breakout or a reversal back toward recent lows
OpenLedger Backs Crypto Payments as Key to AI Agent Adoption
OpenLedger's Ram Kumar says AI agents will turn to crypto for payments as traditional banking barriers persist, with agent-driven trading and consumer-facing AI tools on the horizon
BitGo Korea Secures VASP License Before South Korea Tightens Rules
BitGo Korea received regulatory approval to offer crypto custody and transfer services to institutions just before South Korea imposed stricter requirements for virtual asset service providers
SEC Faces August Deadline on $123M Terra Investor Fund Plan
The SEC must finalize a plan by August 20 for distributing $123.1 million to investors affected by Terra's 2022 collapse, with eligibility, loss calculation, and payout procedures still to be determined
AI Agents Bring Voice-Driven Crypto Payments to Wallets and Cards
AI-powered conversational payments are moving beyond chatbots, letting users shop, book, and pay with natural language. But security, user control, and regulatory hurdles remain as platforms like MoonPay PayBox test new models
China Expands Digital Yuan Network With 8 More Regional Banks
The People's Bank of China has authorized eight additional regional banks to join its digital yuan network, aiming to improve access for small businesses and cross-border trade clients as operator participation rises to 30 institutions
Citi to Launch Institutional Bitcoin Custody With Custody+ in 2026
Citigroup will introduce Bitcoin custody for institutional clients by late 2026, integrating crypto and traditional assets under its new Custody+ platform and expanding access to digital asset infrastructure.
Ripple CLO: Senate Vote Will Decide Fate of CLARITY Act
A pivotal Senate vote on September 15 will determine whether the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act advances, with Ripple's legal chief warning that failure could drive hundreds of thousands of crypto jobs and billions in economic activity offshore.
Gate Simple Earn: Flexible vs Fixed Crypto Yield Strategies Compared
Gate Simple Earn offers two approaches for earning on idle crypto: Flexible for real-time access and compounding, and Fixed for potentially higher rates with lock-up risk. Choosing between them depends on liquidity needs and market conditions.
Aligned Expands Ethereum Infrastructure With Proof Aggregation and ALIGN Token
Aligned is building a vertically integrated Ethereum infrastructure stack, aiming to reduce the cost and complexity of ZK proof verification, rollup deployment, and interoperability for developers and enterprises
Trump Presses Senate to Advance CLARITY Act for Crypto Regulation
President Trump is urging the Senate to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, aiming to resolve regulatory uncertainty for crypto firms and keep the U.S. competitive as the bill faces political hurdles and industry scrutiny.
MoonPay PayBox Brings AI-Driven Crypto Payments to Chat Platforms
MoonPay's PayBox lets users initiate crypto payments, book services, and shop directly through AI chat assistants, while keeping asset control with non-custodial vaults and Passkey authentication
AI Agents and Crypto Payments: Who Really Controls Your Assets
AI-powered payment tools are making crypto transactions easier, but can they access your funds directly? Here's how non-custodial wallets, Passkeys, and advanced security tech keep user assets protected as AI enters the payment flow
Hyperscale Data Sells Bitcoin to Repay DeFi Loans, Faces Liquidity Gap
Hyperscale Data has liquidated 686 Bitcoin to eliminate its DeFi loan exposure on Morpho, but the company warns its remaining cash is not enough to fund operations and capital needs for the next year
Bitcoin Traders Ramp Up Downside Protection as Capitulation Signals Mount
Bitcoin is flashing multiple late-stage capitulation signals, but options traders are spending record sums on downside protection, highlighting persistent anxiety even as spot trading activity cools and the price holds above recent lows
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