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Brazil's largest bank, Itaú Unibanco, is collaborating with OpenAssets to test tokenized bonds and funds in a pilot program approved by the Brazilian financial watchdog ANBIMA. This move signals a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized financial instruments in Brazil.
Casa CEO Nick Neuman reports 233,000 BTC were moved to safer storage after a Coldcard exploit, with data showing single-key Ledger and Trezor users shifting to multisig and multisig users removing Coldcard devices. This proves the resilience of self-custody solutions.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has sold over $500 million in BTC since June. The company is shifting how it funds dividends and manages its cash reserves. The sales come as Bitcoin prices have remained volatile.
The SEC has set an open meeting to consider moving forward with its Regulation Crypto proposal, which could exempt some crypto projects from securities registration.
Two mining pools controlling most of Ravencoin's network are planning to reverse transactions from the past four days due to a critical block flaw. This could affect deposits, withdrawals, and payments made since Friday.
The Bank of Russia has approved Bitcoin trading for retail investors, marking a significant shift in the country's stance on digital assets. This move follows years of restrictive policies and could open the market to millions of new investors.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a new roadmap focusing on quantum-resistant cryptography, enhanced privacy, and AI-assisted formal verification. This shift aims to future-proof the network against emerging technological threats.
Russia's central bank has allowed trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether for retail investors, while keeping XRP and other cryptocurrencies off-limits. This move comes as part of a broader effort to regulate the crypto market in the country.
VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel believes the AI infrastructure transformation among Bitcoin miners is backed by multi-year cloud backlogs, while regulatory progress could unlock a massive rally for altcoins.
A coordinated red session reverses the five-day green streak. BTC $63,927 (-2.0%), ETH $1,873.33 (-2.7%), SOL $75.71 (-1.5%).
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is drafting rules for tokenized gold to solidify London's status as a global bullion hub. This move comes as the FCA signals broader interest in regulating tokenized assets, which could impact investors and traders in the space.
Crypto exchange Coinsbuy lost $8 million in a coordinated attack spanning Ethereum and TRON blockchains. Most stolen funds were laundered through the FixedFloat exchange, but the attack method remains unknown.
Jupiter, a major Solana-based lending platform, has launched Lend v2, which lets users earn higher returns by converting deposits and borrowed assets into trading liquidity. The returns depend on how much swap flow Jupiter's router can direct to the new vaults.
Brazil's crypto market, valued at $319 billion, must comply with new licensing rules by October 30. This move aims to bring the country's vast crypto sector under formal supervision, potentially impacting global crypto operations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing regulated retail crypto trading. This marks a major shift in Russia's previously restrictive stance on cryptocurrencies, enabling individuals to trade digital assets through licensed platforms. The law, passed on August 6, 2026, will come into effect on November 1, 2026.
Bybit has sued North Korea for a $1.5 billion hack and recovered $48.4 million while freezing $30.5 million more. The exchange is using legal action to combat cybercrime linked to the Lazarus Group.
Hackers drained $8 million from crypto exchange Coinsbuy by exploiting vulnerabilities across Tron and Ethereum blockchains. The stolen funds were quickly moved through multiple exchanges, making recovery difficult.
Starting January 1, 2027, Brazil will require a 24-hour waiting period for crypto transfers to self-custody wallets to combat fraud. This rule applies to all cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins.
Base creator Jesse Pollak outlined the Layer 2 network's growth trajectory, highlighting its dominance in AI agent transactions, upcoming focus on perpetual futures, and long-term decentralization plans.
Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi analyzed current crypto market apathy, arguing that public stablecoins remain vastly superior to bank-issued tokenized deposits. He also highlighted how legacy giants like Western Union are leveraging stablecoin infrastructure to stay competitive.
Macro analyst Jordy Visser argues that recent central bank interventions and weakening labor data signal a critical shift favoring hard assets. As policy tools wear thin, Visser expects technical momentum and AI-driven network activity to catalyze Bitcoin's next run.
A mild coordinated green session extends the recovery bid into a fifth consecutive day, but conviction remains absent.
A hack on the Coldcard Bitcoin hardware wallet has resulted in over $111 million in stolen Bitcoin. The median loss per victim is 1 BTC, with the total theft likely exceeding $130 million. The hack was discovered in early August 2026, and the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
A group of Bitcoin miners and developers have split off to create a minority chain after the main network rejected BIP-110, a proposal to limit non-financial data on Bitcoin. This split highlights a growing debate over how Bitcoin's block space should be used.