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Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin USDT, reported a $1.5 billion profit in Q2 2026. The company's reserves now include over 146 metric tons of gold, alongside U.S. Treasuries and repo agreements.
Circle has obtained a limited-purpose trust charter from New York's financial regulator, adding state-level oversight to its already federally approved stablecoin operations. This dual-layer regulation enhances the regulatory framework for USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market cap.
A security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets has smaller Bitcoin holders moving funds back to exchanges for safety. This reverses the trend seen after the FTX collapse in 2022, where investors withdrew from exchanges. The exploit resulted in a loss of $89 million, according to blockchain analytics firms.
Crypto exchanges built perpetual futures for digital assets. Now they are using them to offer 24/7 exposure to stocks, commodities and indexes, bridging the gap between crypto and Wall Street.
A major DeFi platform has abandoned its consumer app to focus on institutional clients, seeing revenue drop from $80 million to $20 million in the bear market. Its over-the-counter (OTC) lending business, now at $260 million outstanding, is growing rapidly and aims to hit $1 billion by year-end.
A Dubai-based crypto exchange, Shelbit, reportedly processed $4B since May 2024, with $676M flowing to Binance. The operation is tied to Iranian gambling sites, the central bank, and the IRGC, according to Reuters.
OFAC sanctioned two Iranian firms including Hormuz Safe, which accepts payment in Bitcoin and other digital assets for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan projects Bitcoin could reach up to $400,000 in its next cycle while calling DeFi and real-world asset tokenization the market's most promising sector.
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AMLBot launched AI Tracer, a tool that lets anyone track stolen digital assets without needing forensic expertise. The service uses AI to trace transactions, even complex ones, across blockchains.
Several users of the long-defunct crypto exchange reported that distribution agents had begun releasing funds to reimburse creditors for some of their 2022 losses.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has received a New York trust charter, adding to its recent federal banking approval. This move strengthens Circle's regulatory standing and could enhance its stablecoin operations.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) advised Bitcoin holders to diversify their storage methods after a $70 million exploit involving Coldcard wallets. The incident highlights the risks of storing large amounts of cryptocurrency in a single wallet.
The XRP Ledger is getting an upgrade next week that brings back two features previously removed due to critical bugs. The update includes five proposed amendments, focusing on security and functionality improvements.
The SEC will review its approval of Nasdaq's bitcoin options after CME argued these products should be regulated by the CFTC, not the SEC. This dispute highlights the ongoing regulatory uncertainty around cryptocurrency derivatives.
Bitcoin's mining difficulty has dropped 14% from its 2026 peak, as falling revenues force miners to shut down operations. Forward markets suggest no immediate relief, signaling continued pressure on the industry.
A sophisticated attack on Bitcoin cold wallets has now affected 4,500 addresses, with total losses nearing $89 million. The attacker is exploiting weak keys generated by Coldcard wallets and has shifted tactics to target smaller balances and alter how funds are collected on-chain.
Macro investor Jordi Visser breaks down recent liquidations in tech equities, changing hedge fund leverage dynamics, and why Bitcoin and crypto rails stand to benefit from the rise of AI agents.
The convergence of traditional finance with on-chain infrastructure is laying the groundwork for the next crypto market expansion. As decentralized applications adopt revenue-sharing tokenomics and tokenized real-world assets expand, smaller application tokens are gaining significant momentum.
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The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned a bitcoin-based insurance platform called Hormuz Safe, alleging it's part of a scheme to evade sanctions tied to IRGC-backed shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This is the latest example of crypto being used to bypass international financial restrictions.
Uniswap has introduced a new 'Earn' feature in partnership with Morpho, allowing users to earn yield on idle crypto assets through Gauntlet-curated vaults. This move aims to simplify yield farming for everyday crypto holders.
Shelbit, a Dubai-based crypto exchange, allegedly facilitated a $4 billion network evading Iran sanctions by moving funds through major exchanges like Binance. The scheme involved gambling sites and sanctioned Iranian entities, according to a Reuters report.
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has received a trust charter from New York. This allows them to offer fiduciary and custody services, a significant step in the growing regulatory acceptance of crypto.