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Senate Delays CLARITY Act Vote, Crypto Bill Faces Tight Deadline
The U.S. Senate has postponed a vote on the CLARITY Act until after its August recess, leaving lawmakers with just 14 working days before midterm election season could stall the bill for good. Key disputes remain unresolved.
BitGo Investors Face Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class-Action Lawsuit
BitGo shareholders are being urged to act before August 7 if they want to lead a securities class action, as legal filings challenge the company's disclosures about crypto price risks and recent losses.
Bitcoin Faces Block Rejection as BIP-110 Enforcement Nears
Bitcoin nodes enforcing BIP-110 will soon begin rejecting non-signaling blocks, raising the risk of chain splits and operational uncertainty for miners, exchanges, and node operators as the signaling window closes with low support
Bitcoin Holds $65K as ETFs and Whales Absorb Selling Pressure
Bitcoin's price has rebounded above $65,000 despite a hardware wallet security scare and ongoing legislative delays, as institutional investors and large holders step in to buy over $2 billion in BTC from smaller sellers
SUI Group Locks 6 Million SUI in Uncollateralized Loan as NAV Gap Widens
SUI Group Holdings has lent 6 million SUI tokens to Bluefin Markets under an uncollateralized deal, tying up assets until 2028 and exposing the company to counterparty risk as its shares trade at a steep discount to net asset value
AI Security Sprint Flags 6,700 Bitcoin Project Issues in 55 Hours
A rapid AI-driven review uncovered thousands of potential vulnerabilities across hundreds of Bitcoin-related projects, but the true scale of confirmed risks and fixes remains unclear as validation data is still missing
Strategy to Sell Bitcoin Holdings for Stock Buybacks and Dividends
Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, will sell part of its Bitcoin reserves to fund stock buybacks and dividends, marking a shift in capital allocation as its share price lags behind Bitcoin's performance
Prediction Markets Overtake Meme Coins as Speculation Shifts in 2026
Crypto traders are abandoning meme coins in favor of prediction markets, driving record revenue for platforms like Robinhood and Polymarket as speculative bets on sports, politics, and crypto assets surge in 2026
Bitcoin ETF Showdown: iShares vs Morgan Stanley on Fees and Scale
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF both offer spot Bitcoin exposure, but differ sharply in assets under management, fees, and investor adoption, raising questions about what matters most for U.S. crypto ETF buyers
Dogecoin Faces Uphill Battle as $1 Target Remains Out of Reach
Dogecoin's price has dropped 90% from its 2021 peak, with limited payment adoption and an unlimited token supply raising doubts about its ability to reach $1 before 2026 ends
Bitcoin Faces Crossroads as BIP-110 Sparks Data Use Debate
A controversial proposal to restrict non-financial data on the Bitcoin blockchain has ignited debate among investors and developers, with Michael Saylor warning of risks to Bitcoin's core principles and market stability
Standard Chartered Stands by $100K Bitcoin Target Despite Volatility
Standard Chartered maintains its $100,000 year-end Bitcoin forecast, citing renewed ETF inflows and potential market stabilization even as miners and treasury firms shift strategies amid sector volatility
Bitget Pursues Crypto License in Bhutan's $100B GMC Economic Zone
Bitget has signed an agreement with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to explore a regulated crypto exchange license in the GMC economic zone, which is backed by the country's national Bitcoin reserves and operates under its own regulatory framework
Crypto Security in 2026: How to Protect Your Digital Assets
Crypto theft in 2026 is driven by phishing, weak passwords, and compromised devices-not blockchain flaws. Learn how layered security, hardware wallets, and vigilant habits can reduce the risk of losing your cryptocurrency.
Crypto Capital Gains Tax Rules Vary Sharply by Country and Transaction
Selling, swapping, or spending crypto can trigger capital gains tax, but the rules differ widely by country, holding period, and transaction type. U.S. investors face property-based taxation, while other jurisdictions apply unique regimes
Crypto Hubs Compete on Tax, Regulation, and Market Access in 2026
Jurisdictions like the UAE, Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong are attracting crypto investors and businesses by balancing tax advantages, regulatory clarity, and access to digital asset infrastructure
CoinMarketCap Adds Real-World Asset Data to Pro API
CoinMarketCap's Pro API now offers developers access to tokenized equities, commodities, currencies, government securities, ETFs, and real estate data, streamlining integration of traditional financial instruments into crypto products
Matrixdock RWA Tokens Face Reserve, Audit, and Custody Risks
Matrixdock's XAUm and XAGm tokens bring gold and silver onto blockchains, but their value depends on off-chain reserves, third-party audits, and complex custody. Gaps in verification, supply tracking, and legal clarity create risks for users and DeFi protocols
Matrixdock Expands Reserve Audits for Tokenized Gold and Silver
Matrixdock is strengthening trust in tokenized gold and silver by expanding independent reserve audits and on-chain verification, aiming to address transparency challenges as real-world assets move onto blockchain networks
How to Safely Download and Install the Gate App APK on Android
Gate App offers Android users access to thousands of crypto markets, but installation methods and security risks vary by region and device. Here's what U.S. users and global traders need to know before downloading the APK
Tokenized Real-World Asset Deposits Surge as DeFi Activity Drops
Tokenized real-world asset deposits on DeFi platforms have tripled to $7.4 billion in a year, even as overall DeFi deposits fell, according to new research from CoinShares and Token Terminal
Hyperliquid RWA Trading Surges as HYPE ETF Inflows Slow
Hyperliquid's tokenized real-world asset trading hit $213B in Q2 2026, now making up nearly a third of platform activity, but HYPE ETF inflows have cooled as U.S. competition and regulatory hurdles intensify
Physical Crypto Thefts Top $30M in 2026 as France Faces Surge
Over $30 million in cryptocurrency was forcibly stolen in the first half of 2026, with France experiencing a sharp rise in violent attacks linked to leaked tax data and targeted family incidents
Visa Expands Stablecoin Payouts to 195 Countries With Zerohash
Visa is integrating stablecoin prefunding and payouts into Visa Direct, enabling businesses to move funds onchain to over 18 billion endpoints worldwide as regulatory and liquidity challenges shape adoption
Coinbase Launches 24/5 US Stock Trading for UK Users
Coinbase now offers eligible UK users 24/5 access to nearly 4,000 US stocks with zero-commission trading and fractional shares, expanding its platform beyond crypto and signaling a push into mainstream financial services.
EIP-8361 Proposes Off-Chain Proofs for Ethereum Transaction Validation
A draft Ethereum proposal would let transactions include off-chain STARK proofs, aiming to reduce node validation costs for complex smart accounts. The change could affect wallets, clients, and developers if adopted, but is not yet a consensus rule.
Russia Moves to Regulate Crypto Trading With New National Law
Russia's new crypto law, effective September 2026, will require exchanges, brokers, and depositories to obtain licenses and comply with strict oversight. Retail investors face annual purchase limits and knowledge tests, while crypto payments remain banned.
Stablecoins Move Beyond Trading as Arc Targets AI and Payments
Stablecoins like USDC are evolving from trading tools to programmable payment infrastructure, enabling automated transactions for AI agents, Web3 apps, and tokenized real-world assets across global markets
Circle Expands USDC Strategy as Stablecoin Use Cases Multiply
Circle is shifting from stablecoin issuance to building digital dollar infrastructure, as USDC circulation rises and demand grows for blockchain-based payments, settlements, and real-world asset tokenization
Circle Arc Aims to Redefine Stablecoin Infrastructure With USDC Focus
Circle Arc is designed to move USDC beyond trading and payments, targeting institutional-grade compliance, settlement, and real-world asset tokenization as stablecoins evolve into core financial infrastructure
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