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Across Protocol exploiter returns ~$624K of $3.6M stolen funds
An attacker who exploited Across Protocol on Solana for $3.6M has returned 331.8 ETH (~$624K), according to security firm PeckShield. Partial recovery suggests possible negotiation or pressure.
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Senate delays CLARITY Act vote, crypto bills unlikely before next week
The CLARITY Act has been postponed as the Senate prioritizes nominations and Russia sanctions legislation, pushing crypto regulatory action to at least the following week.
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New wallet withdraws 10,000 ETH from Bybit exchange
A newly created wallet transferred 10,000 ETH (approximately $18.8M) out of Bybit, according to on-chain tracking. The move may signal accumulation or preparation for self-custody.
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1inch launches Aqua liquidity protocol across 13 blockchains
1inch has deployed its Aqua liquidity protocol across 13 chains, allowing liquidity providers to maintain assets in self-custody while using a single balance to support multiple positions without fragmenting capital.
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RWA tokens outperformed crypto in July with median 10% gains
Real-world asset tokens led major crypto narratives during July, posting a median return of 10% according to CryptoRank data.
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Nexo aligns EEA operations with MiCAR via German-licensed custody and brokerage partners
Nexo announced it has restructured its European Economic Area operations to comply with the incoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), partnering with two MiCAR-licensed German firms: Tangany for custody and DLT Finance for brokerage services.
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IMF flags Brazil's stablecoin flows surpassing traditional capital movements
The IMF reported that Brazil's stablecoin market has grown significantly since 2017, with cross-border crypto transactions now expanding faster than conventional capital flows in the country.
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Hyperliquid co-founder: SK Hynix pricing anomaly tied to XYZ market, under investigation
Hyperliquid co-founder Iliensinc clarified that an unusual SK Hynix pricing event occurred on an XYZ-operated market, with the XYZ team now investigating the root cause.
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SK Hynix perpetuals plunge 20% in flash crash on Hyperliquid
Perpetual futures tied to SK Hynix ADRs experienced a sharp one-minute drop to $900 on Hyperliquid before recovering above $1,000, marking a significant intraday volatility event on the derivatives platform.
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Chip stocks tumble globally on AI spending doubts, China tech concerns
Asian chip indices fell sharply following U.S. losses, with South Korea's Kospi down 10% and Japan's Nikkei off 4%. Concerns over AI capex sustainability and China's tech advances weighed on semiconductor names including Nvidia, Intel, and Micron premarket.
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Apple sued for $1.8M over fraudulent crypto wallet app
Apple faces a lawsuit alleging it allowed a fake cryptocurrency wallet app to exploit users on its platform, with claims the company failed to protect consumer trust.
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Crypto trading volumes hit 2-year low as major exchanges face pressure
Trading volumes across centralized platforms have fallen to $1.05 trillion, marking the slowest activity period in over two years. BitMEX and BitMart are cited as potential casualties of the broader slump.
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Morgan Stanley sees AI supply chain pullback as technical, remains bullish long-term
Morgan Stanley maintains a constructive stance on AI infrastructure, attributing recent weakness to profit-taking rather than fundamental deterioration. The bank forecasts sustained demand growth for AI compute and expects continued capital deployment in the sector.
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Ondo pivots from layer-1 blockchain to offchain execution network
Ondo has shifted its infrastructure strategy away from building an institution-focused layer-1 blockchain toward an offchain execution network model instead.
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Lido rolls out Curated Module v2 to consolidate Ethereum validators
Lido deployed Curated Module v2, an upgrade designed to reduce Ethereum's active validator count by approximately one-third through validator consolidation and stricter operator requirements.
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Markets see 66% odds of Fed holding rates steady at next meeting
Futures markets are pricing in a two-thirds probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates at its upcoming decision, with a one-third chance of a rate increase, according to CME FedWatch data.
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SK Hynix perp contract drops 17.9% on South Korea pre-market anomaly
An anomalous trade in SK Hynix shares on South Korea's NXT market caused a 30% move and trading halt, which propagated to Hyperliquid's xyz:SKHYNIX perpetual contract via oracle feeds, triggering a 17.9% decline. Binance prices also moved amid cross-market arbitrage. The Hyperliquid contract is operated by third-party team XYZ, which is investigating.
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Judge blocks Minnesota's prediction market ban, Kalshi and Polymarket prevail
A court has temporarily halted Minnesota's attempt to ban prediction markets, marking a legal victory for platforms Kalshi and Polymarket in their challenge to state restrictions.
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Judge blocks Minnesota's prediction market ban, ruling contracts don't all qualify as swaps
A federal judge temporarily blocked Minnesota's attempt to ban prediction markets, determining that not all contracts meet the legal definition of swaps under federal law. Kalshi and Polymarket, major platforms in the space, secured the ruling.
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Binance distributes Nokia bStock dividends to eligible holders
Binance has credited dividend payments to users holding Nokia bStock (NOKB) tokens as of July 28, 2026. The distribution amounts to $0.02 per share, paid in additional NOKB tokens.
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Securitize gains SEC RIA approval to launch tokenized funds
Securitize Capital has received SEC approval for registered investment adviser status, clearing the way for the firm to offer tokenized investment funds. CEO Carlos Domingo indicated the approval enables fund launches exceeding $100M in assets.
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Clarity Act enforcement could unlock institutional asset tokenization, RedStone founder says
RedStone's founder suggests that passage of the Clarity Act would create a clearer regulatory framework enabling institutions to tokenize assets on blockchain networks.
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1,811 BTC withdrawn from Kraken to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,811 BTC (valued near $115M) moving out of Kraken exchange to an unidentified wallet, a notable on-chain activity indicator.
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Hong Kong regulator sets quantum-readiness framework for banks by 2030
Hong Kong's Monetary Authority has introduced a framework to evaluate banks' preparedness for quantum computing, targeting full sector compliance by 2030 amid growth in tokenized finance.
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U.S. crude slides 2.5% to lowest level since late July
U.S. crude oil futures fell 2.5% to $80.54 per barrel, marking the lowest price since July 20. The decline signals softening energy demand and broader macro headwinds.
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CFTC approves onchain crypto perpetuals; CME challenges regulatory interpretation
The CFTC recently approved the first onchain perpetual futures listing, but CME argues the decision conflicts with existing law and regulatory boundaries.
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Fake Sparrow Wallet app on Apple's App Store allegedly drained $1.8M in Bitcoin
Three users are suing Apple after a counterfeit Sparrow Wallet application on the App Store reportedly compromised their Bitcoin holdings, resulting in combined losses exceeding $1.8 million.
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Bitcoin outperforms equities as risk-off sentiment grips markets
Bitcoin recovered from Asian lows and is holding steadier than Nasdaq futures and regional equity markets amid broader risk-off conditions.
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Ondo launches network enabling institutional on-chain trading with CEX-speed execution
Ondo introduced a new network architecture combining private execution with public verification, targeting institutional traders seeking on-chain settlement speeds comparable to centralized exchanges while maintaining self-custody.
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Fed dissent watch: Market eyes rate-hike signals from this week's vote
Investors are monitoring the Fed's upcoming vote for clues on interest-rate direction. A 10-2 split is anticipated, with some officials favoring a 25bp hike; more than three dissents could suggest growing momentum for a September increase, though T. Rowe Price forecasts rates will hold steady over the next year.
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Federal judge blocks Minnesota's prediction market ban
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing Minnesota from enforcing a new law that would have banned prediction markets, benefiting platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Ex-Multicoin co-founder accuses firm of opposing Solana builders' interests
Kyle Samani, former Multicoin Capital managing partner, publicly criticized his ex-firm for working against Solana developers, citing Multicoin's joint filing with Hyperliquid Policy Center backing CFTC regulatory authority over prediction markets.
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Large Bitcoin holders accumulate ~19.7K BTC in 8 days amid cooling retail demand
Whale and shark wallets have accumulated nearly 19,700 BTC over an 8-day period while retail buying pressure has eased, according to Santiment analysis. The firm views the shift in accumulation patterns as constructive for supply dynamics.
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Tron sees surge in new account creation, up 43% to monthly high
Tron network recorded 230,862 new account creations in a single day, representing a 42.87% increase and the highest daily total over the past month, according to on-chain data tracker Lookonchain.
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ETH, SOL, XRP spot ETFs see inflows; BTC ETFs post outflows
Spot ETF flows on July 27 showed divergence: Bitcoin ETFs recorded $11.64M in net outflows, while Ethereum, Solana, and XRP ETFs attracted inflows of $9.23M, $1.03M, and $592.47K respectively.
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US judge blocks Minnesota's prediction market ban, citing federal preemption
A federal judge issued a temporary injunction against Minnesota's state-level prohibition on prediction markets, determining that federal law likely supersedes the state restriction. The ruling affects platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
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CZ backs ASEAN crypto regulatory passport for cross-border expansion
Binance founder CZ has endorsed a regional regulatory framework allowing crypto firms licensed in one ASEAN country to operate across the bloc more easily, signaling industry push for harmonized Southeast Asian oversight.
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CZ advocates for ASEAN crypto license passporting to streamline approvals
Binance co-founder CZ has endorsed a crypto license passporting system across ASEAN nations, arguing it would lower compliance barriers and operational costs while fostering regional competition.
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CZ backs ASEAN crypto regulatory passport for easier cross-border expansion
Changpeng Zhao has endorsed a regional regulatory framework allowing crypto firms licensed in one ASEAN jurisdiction to operate across others with reduced friction.
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Binance founder CZ appears publicly in Philippines at ASEAN Tech Summit
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao made his first public appearance in the Philippines, attending the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026.
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