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Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have reversed an eight-week outflow streak, attracting $282 million in combined inflows. This marks a notable shift after $9.46 billion was pulled from these funds over the previous eight weeks.
Backpack has launched 24/7 trading for tokenized U.S. equities, joining a growing trend in crypto that allows investors to trade stocks around the clock. This move comes as tokenized stocks become one of the fastest-growing corners of crypto, with both crypto exchanges and traditional finance firms racing to expand 24/7 trading.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has received final approval from the OCC to open a national trust bank. The bank will initially focus on custody and other trust services, with USDC reserve management planned for a later phase.
A bipartisan housing bill, which includes a temporary ban on a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), is set to become law tonight. The ban will prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital dollar for two years.
Standard Chartered, a major global bank, says recent Bitcoin sales by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are just short-term fluctuations. They're standing by their bold prediction that Bitcoin will hit $100,000 by the end of the year.
Lending protocol Bonzo Lend lost $9.05 million after an attacker exploited a verification flaw in a third-party Supra oracle contract on the Hedera network. The incident highlights the risks of relying on external data providers in decentralized finance.
Ethereum developers deployed AI agents to hunt for bugs and discovered a vulnerability in libp2p. This highlights how AI is becoming crucial for blockchain security. The vulnerability was found in the libp2p protocol, which is used for peer-to-peer communication in Ethereum and other blockchain networks. The discovery underscores the importance of AI in identifying potential security risks before they can be exploited.
Russia's largest private bank, Alfa-Bank, plans to offer Bitcoin and crypto trading, custody, and a digital depository once new regulations are in place. This move is part of a broader trend among major Russian banks entering the crypto market by late 2026 or 2027.
BitGo launched new quantum-risk tools that help institutional Bitcoin holders identify and reduce potential future quantum-computing exposure in their custody wallets.
A new study reveals that 31% of Ethereum's node activity is based in the US, primarily on three cloud providers. If a third of these nodes go offline, it could disrupt the network's finalization process.
North Carolina's new budget law defers oversight of prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket to the CFTC, taxing them at just 6%. This move sets a lower tax rate compared to other states' proposals.
Bonzo Lend lost $9 million after an attacker manipulated the value of SAUCE collateral using a flaw in Supra's on-chain oracle verifier. The exploit highlights ongoing risks in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.
The Ethereum Foundation deployed coordinated AI agents to scan validator software, uncovering a remotely triggerable crash bug. However, the AI also produced many confident but false findings, requiring human experts to verify the real threat.
Circle secured final OCC approval to establish a national trust bank, shifting its $73.2 billion stablecoin to a unified federal framework.
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Hyundai has become the first major South Korean company to introduce stablecoin transfers for its internal operations, aiming to streamline cross-border payments. This move highlights a growing trend among corporations exploring stablecoins for more efficient financial operations.
Nasdaq-listed Empery Digital said it sold 1,400 Bitcoin since May to help fuel an AI data center deal, legal bills, and other expenses.
New Hampshire's Executive Council voted 3-2 to reject a proposed $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, shelving what supporters said would have been the world's first such issuance despite arguments that it posed no risk to taxpayers.
A 27-firm consortium led by the Genlayer Foundation is developing AI-based systems for payments, escrow, and dispute resolution, specifically designed for AI agents. The goal is to make these systems interoperable across different platforms, including those from OKX, MetaMask, and Matter Labs.
Circle, the issuer of USDC, has been granted final approval for a national trust bank charter by the OCC. This charter will initially serve Circle and its affiliates, with potential future expansion into institutional custody services.
Rep. French Hill urged the Senate to vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess, arguing the bill would establish a transparent crypto market framework that addresses ethics concerns surrounding President Trump's digital asset ventures.
Top Democrats on key Senate committees demanded inquiries into the more than $1.2 billion that President Trump made on crypto last year, citing concerns over transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
A housing bill with a provision banning the Federal Reserve from developing a CBDC until 2031 is set to become law unless President Trump vetoes it. The bill is likely to pass into law at midnight, as Trump has indicated he won't sign it.
Revolut X now connects to Claude, Gemini, OpenClaw, and Cursor, letting crypto users analyze, backtest, and execute trades via AI prompts.