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The UK House of Lords has voted 194 to 138 to amend the Financial Services and Markets Bill, requiring the Treasury to develop a comprehensive strategy for digital assets, including crypto, stablecoins, and tokenized securities. This move overrides the Labour Party's position, signaling a stronger regulatory push in the UK.
Nasdaq has invested $100 million in Kraken's parent company, Payward, at a $21 billion valuation. This deal will bring tokenized, voting-enabled equities to crypto exchange users. The valuation has surged from $13.3 billion just five months ago.
MoneyGram has launched a Visa card that allows customers to hold and spend US dollars via a stablecoin-backed balance. This move aims to integrate digital dollars into everyday spending, making it easier for users to transact with stablecoins. The card is part of a broader trend of financial institutions adopting stablecoin technology for mainstream use.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has raised concerns about Polymarket and Kalshi operating in the EU, suggesting their event contracts might fall under existing bans on binary options, the MiCA crypto framework, or national gambling laws. This adds to the platforms' regulatory challenges in multiple jurisdictions.
Vitalik Buterin is pushing for EIP-8288 in Ethereum's I-star upgrade to make quantum-safe privacy more affordable. The proposal would make RISC-V the canonical instruction set for Ethereum. Separately, researchers have halved the estimated quantum resources needed to attack Bitcoin and Ethereum, though the two approaches use different accounting methods.
Total market cap shed 3.25% to $2.668T, with 24h volume recovering marginally to $89.7B — up from yesterday's $88.79B but still 53% below the $192.7B peak on…
Germany's finance ministry has drafted a bill to impose a 25% tax on cryptocurrency gains starting in 2027. Existing holdings will keep their current tax treatment, which allows tax-free sales after a 12-month holding period. This change primarily impacts future crypto buyers.
Crypto advocates and community bankers are intensifying their lobbying efforts in senators' home states as the Senate prepares for a September 15 procedural vote on the CLARITY Act. The act aims to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets and banking. The outcome could significantly impact the crypto industry and traditional banking sectors.
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has partnered with Fasanara to create a $400 million private credit fund. Tether will source lending opportunities and provide stablecoin payment infrastructure. This marks a significant move into traditional finance for the stablecoin giant.
Mexican prosecutors allege that the murder of Camilo Séptimo keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez, his wife, and their two children was motivated by the search for a Bitcoin cold wallet the suspects believed held millions. The case underscores the real-world dangers of crypto asset ownership.
Consensys is dividing into two separate entities. MetaMask will operate independently, while a new company will handle Ethereum protocols and institutional blockchain services. Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin will lead the new MetaMask firm.
The U.S. Secret Service has frozen $52.8 million in cryptocurrency tied to Xinbi, a Telegram-based marketplace accused of facilitating global scams. The Treasury Department has sanctioned the platform, which reportedly processed $24 billion in crypto transactions.
India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has issued non-compliance notices to 15 crypto platforms and requested the takedown of their apps and websites. This move highlights the country's strict stance on anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in the crypto sector.
Hackers stole $320 million in Bitcoin from the Liquid Network, then returned $270 million, claiming they were exposing security flaws. This follows a pattern of high-profile crypto exploits in 2026, including attacks on Polymarket and other exchanges.
A split tape with a critical divergence. Total market cap shed 2.41% to $2.684T, yet every asset on the watchlist printed green: BTC $78,915 (+0.4%), ETH…
Curve's lending platform tracked 704 soft-liquidation instances, showing DeFi loans can survive for weeks after entering the 'danger zone.' This model helps borrowers recover without immediate liquidation. The median duration was 14.5 days, highlighting the flexibility of soft liquidation in DeFi.
AI tools are increasingly finding bugs in Bitcoin’s layer-2 infrastructure, including Coldcard, Lightning, and Liquid. This shift highlights how AI is changing the economics of security research in crypto. Recent incidents underscore the need for heightened vigilance as these technologies evolve.
Circle has agreed to acquire Tazapay, a cross-border payments firm, for $400 million. This deal aims to bridge stablecoins like USDC with traditional banking systems, potentially improving last-mile infrastructure. The acquisition is expected to enhance Circle's ability to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions using stablecoins.
A self-described white-hat party returned 3,400 BTC to Liquid Network's federation wallet on Monday after Blockstream said bridge nodes were patched. About 598.5 BTC, worth nearly $47 million, remains at the holder address.
Uzbekistan's Humo Digital has launched a pilot program for HUMO stablecoin payments, backed by government bonds. The test involves over 20 merchants and is conducted under a sandbox jointly overseen by the National Agency of Project Management (NAPP) and Uzbekistan's central bank.
Cronos validators rolled back nearly two hours of blockchain history to recover $111 million in crypto. However, attackers still managed to steal $9.19 million before the network was halted. This controversial move highlights the risks and challenges of blockchain security.
The Ethereum Foundation has set a 2029 deadline to make the network quantum-resistant, aiming to protect against potential threats from future quantum computers. Upcoming upgrades, including the Hegotá upgrade, will be evaluated against this timeline.
Visa's stablecoin settlement volume has surged to a $20 billion annualized run rate, up 15x year over year. The company is now sharing VisaNet settlement data with blockchain lenders to help them extend working capital to stablecoin card issuers, addressing a key funding gap for fintechs in the crypto space.
Bradydonut's X post has ignited a discussion about the future of AI in the crypto space. The post emphasizes the potential for AI to revolutionize blockchain technology and decentralized finance.