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Lido, the largest liquid staking provider, has begun consolidating 8 million ETH (worth about $16.5 billion) to reduce its validator count by one-third. For the first time, professional node operators must post bonds, aiming to improve network efficiency and security.
The enterprise AI market is dividing into two paths: closed-source models for performance and open-weight models for control. SERV is positioning itself to serve both. This split reflects broader industry trends as companies balance convenience with customization.
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The European Union has added HTX and seven other crypto platforms to its sanctions list against Russia. Transactions with these platforms will be banned starting August 23, 2026. The other platforms include EXMO, Rapira, BitPapa, Aifory Pro, WhiteBird, NoOnecrypto, and Exnode.
Fidelity has called on the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at providing regulatory clarity for the crypto market. This move comes as part of a broader industry effort to establish a clear market structure for digital assets.
The Senate has just two weeks left to pass the Crypto Clarity Act before its summer recess. The bill aims to provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry, but key hurdles remain.
Three major crypto advocacy groups—the Blockchain Association, the Chamber of Digital Commerce, and the Crypto Council for Innovation—have written to Senate leaders urging support for the Clarity Act, a bill that would establish a clear regulatory framework for digital asset markets.
Galaxy Digital has reduced the chances of the Clarity Act passing to 30%, citing concerns from Democratic negotiators about insufficient consumer and ethics protections. The bill, aimed at regulating the crypto industry, now needs a last-ditch effort to move forward.
North Korea reportedly arrested former state hackers accused of stealing from two state banks and laundering the money through cryptocurrency. This marks a rare crackdown on cybercrime within the isolated nation.
The Clarity Act, a key crypto market-structure bill, faces delays as Democrats oppose GOP ethics language. Senate Majority Leader John Thune now says it likely won't pass before the August recess, reducing its chances significantly.
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, plans to introduce a cryptocurrency trading platform by December 1, 2026. This move comes as Russia establishes regulations for crypto market participants and allows crypto assets in foreign trade operations.
A prominent Bitcoin analyst predicts the cryptocurrency's price will fall much lower than its current level of around $57,000. This comes amid speculation that Bitcoin has already bottomed out, with some predicting a low in the $50,000 range.
Uniswap has launched a new grants program to support developers building on its decentralized exchange platform. The initiative aims to foster innovation in the DeFi space by providing funding and resources to promising projects. This move could accelerate the growth of new DeFi applications and tools, benefiting the broader crypto community.
South Korea’s largest lender will use JPMorgan’s blockchain platform to support US dollar cross-border payments for import and export businesses across 10 countries.
The European Union has named Justin Sun's crypto exchange HTX in its 21st Russia sanctions package, accusing it of "significantly frustrating" sanctions enforcement. The EU stopped short of a full asset freeze, following the UK's similar move two months earlier.
Ethereum ETFs snapped a five-day inflow streak and Bitcoin ETFs logged a second day of outflows, though both funds extended their weekly inflow streaks to three weeks.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a stern warning to prediction market platforms, cautioning them against using generic self-certification templates. This advisory comes amid concerns that firms are cutting corners in their compliance efforts.
Bitcoin ETF weekly trading volume dropped to its lowest level since October 2024, while ether funds have drawn nearly as much capital as bitcoin ETFs over the past three weeks despite holding only about one-eighth of the net assets. This shift highlights growing investor interest in Ethereum-based products.
Dormant Bitcoin activity fell to its lowest level since Q3 2022, suggesting long-term holders have slowed distribution after heavy profit-taking.
Europe's new crypto regulations, like MiCA, are pushing companies to merge or partner with banks. This could reshape the industry by making it more stable but less competitive.
BitMart is closing its operations, giving users a month to settle trades and six months to withdraw funds. The BMX token has crashed 58% in value following the announcement.
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North Korean authorities have arrested a group of hackers accused of stealing from the country's Central Bank and laundering the stolen funds through cryptocurrency. The group allegedly breached the bank's systems, converted the crypto to cash via Chinese brokers, and used small transfers to evade detection.
The Bitcoin Policy Institute and three partner organizations have been accepted into the US State Department’s digital freedom program, allowing employees to work alongside State Department officials on digital freedom issues.