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Aptos TVL drops 43% amid capital outflows
Total value locked on the Aptos blockchain has fallen 43% as investors withdraw capital from the network.
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Dormant 11-year-old Ethereum pre-mine address awakens with 2,000 ETH
An inactive Ethereum address holding 2,000 ETH from the 2015 pre-mine era has been activated after more than a decade of dormancy. The holdings are now worth approximately $3.8M.
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$113M in leveraged positions liquidated in 24 hours
Nearly $113 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated over a 24-hour period, signaling sharp market volatility and forced position closures.
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WEMIX probes potential contract ownership compromise
WEMIX is investigating signs that its WEMIX$ contract ownership may have been compromised, according to Cointelegraph.
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Russia's Sberbank to launch crypto trading platform by year-end
Russia's largest bank plans to roll out cryptocurrency trading infrastructure by December as the country develops regulatory frameworks and permits crypto use in international trade.
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BitMart to cease all trading operations by end of January 2027
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMart announced it will shut down all trading services and cease operations by the end of January 2027, giving users a final window to withdraw funds and settle positions.
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BitMart to shut down trading operations by late August
BitMart announced it will wind down its exchange and halt all trading by August 26. The exchange's native BMX token dropped roughly 59% within 24 hours of the announcement.
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BitMart to shut down trading platform; CEO claims he wasn't informed beforehand
BitMart announced it is winding down its trading platform. The exchange's global CEO stated he was terminated on July 24 and learned of the closure through public announcement rather than internal communication.
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BitMart exchange shuts down; native token BMX plunges over 60%
BitMart announced it is closing operations, triggering a sharp selloff in its native token BMX which fell more than 60% following the announcement.
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Dormant Bitcoin movement hits 4-year low, signaling eased selling by long-term holders
On-chain data shows dormant Bitcoin activity has fallen to its lowest point since Q3 2022, suggesting long-term holders have reduced distribution activity following earlier profit-taking.
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Morgan Stanley, Mubadala bring institutional capital to Solana; tokenized assets hit new high
Solana ecosystem saw major institutional inflows this week: Morgan Stanley opened Solana access to 8.7M E*TRADE households, Mubadala Capital's fund went live on-chain, and tokenized asset volume reached another all-time high. Dozens of new products launched across trading, staking, and real-world asset tokenization.
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Saylor hints MicroStrategy may buy more Bitcoin
Michael Saylor suggested MicroStrategy could acquire additional Bitcoin, implying the company's holdings chart would need another color to represent the increase.
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CFTC warns prediction market platforms against lax event contract compliance
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission cautioned prediction market firms against using boilerplate self-certification processes, signaling enforcement focus on proper event contract oversight.
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Japan targets Bitcoin ETF launch by 2028; South Korea, Russia, Philippines, Vietnam advance crypto frameworks
Japan is elevating on-chain finance to national policy with Bitcoin ETF plans by 2028. South Korea is expanding institutional crypto access amid declining exchange volumes. Russia's Sberbank is building regulated trading infrastructure, while Philippines and Vietnam are developing stablecoin and crypto-market regulatory frameworks.
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Binance bStocks attracts new users to traditional finance trading
Binance reports that 41.5% of bStocks users are new to stocks and derivatives trading on the platform, positioning the product as an entry point for traditional finance markets.
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South Korea's top bank launches cross-border payment service on JPMorgan's Kinexys
South Korea's largest lender will deploy JPMorgan's blockchain platform to facilitate US dollar cross-border payments for import/export businesses across 10 countries.
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Europe's tighter crypto rules may drive M&A and bank partnerships
MiCA implementation and the UK's finalized crypto regulatory framework are expected to encourage mergers and acquisitions in the sector, as firms seek scale and banking relationships to meet compliance demands.
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BitMart's BMX token plunges 55% in 24 hours
BitMart's native BMX token experienced a sharp 55% decline over the past day, marking a significant market downturn for the exchange's asset.
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49K ETH moved from staking to unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 49,000 ETH (approximately $92M) from a staking contract to an unidentified address, signaling potential liquidity or position changes.
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Binance runs monthly phishing drills to test employee security awareness
Binance's Chief Security Officer disclosed the exchange conducts simulated phishing attacks monthly to evaluate staff resilience. Employees who repeatedly fail assessments face retraining, performance penalties, or termination. The program has been active for 3–4 years.
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Shiba Inu jumps 36% amid South Korean trading surge
SHIB rallied 36% with South Korean exchanges driving volume, though no underlying announcement or broader dog-token movement accompanied the move.
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BitMart to shut down exchange operations by August 26
Crypto exchange BitMart announced it will wind down operations and cease trading by August 26, citing BMX token decline and user withdrawal delays as contributing factors.
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BitMart exchange shutting down after 9 years; BMX token plunges
Crypto exchange BitMart announced it will cease operations, giving users one month to close positions and six months to withdraw funds. The exchange's native BMX token fell 58% following the announcement.
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Polymarket odds for CLARITY Act passage in 2026 fall to 38% from 80% peak
Prediction market Polymarket shows declining odds for the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026, dropping from above 80% in February to 38% currently, signaling reduced market confidence in the crypto-friendly legislation.
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Nvidia open AI models letter gains 50 signatories; OpenAI, Google join
A letter backed by Nvidia advocating for open AI models doubled its signatories to 50 in one day, with OpenAI and Google adding support while Amazon and Anthropic declined to sign.
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Stacks falls to $0.13 as PoX-5 testnet launches
Stacks (STX) token declined to $0.13 while the network's PoX-5 testnet went live, marking a disconnect between technical progress and market sentiment.
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North Korea-linked hackers target crypto pros with fake video calls
JUMPSEC reports BlueNoroff using spoofed Zoom and Teams links via compromised Telegram to lure crypto professionals into malware that steals wallet keys and system data across Windows and macOS.
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Ethereum ETFs see $70.7M in outflows, BlackRock leads withdrawals
Ethereum spot ETFs experienced net outflows of $70.7 million, with BlackRock among the leading withdrawals. The move signals potential investor repositioning in the ETH derivatives market.
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Arthur Hayes accumulates 3,915 ETH since mid-July
On-chain analyst Lookonchain reports that crypto executive Arthur Hayes has purchased approximately 3,915 ETH (~$7.47M) since July 15, with an average entry price of $1,909, currently showing an unrealized loss.
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EU targets HTX and 13 crypto platforms with country-level restrictions
The EU has imposed country-level bans affecting HTX and 13 other cryptocurrency platforms, according to reporting on the enforcement action and its rationale.
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Uniswap v4 adds permissioned pools for regulated assets and tokenized securities
Uniswap has rolled out permissioned pools on v4 that enforce onchain allowlist checks, enabling compliant trading of tokenized securities and regulated assets. Launch partners include Superstate, Securitize, and Dowgo; standard permissionless pools remain unchanged.
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Binance conducts monthly security drills targeting employee vulnerabilities
Binance runs regular red-team exercises to test staff security awareness, addressing social engineering as a persistent threat vector in crypto exchanges.
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Upbit to list Morpho and Euler tokens on KRW market
South Korea's largest exchange Upbit announced listings for MORPHO (July 25) and EUL (July 26), with deposits and withdrawals supported via Ethereum only.
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Bitdeer mined record 990 BTC in June, immediately liquidated holdings
Mining firm Bitdeer reported producing 990 bitcoin in June—a company record—and subsequently sold the entire amount, according to Cointelegraph.
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Wise to resubmit US trust charter application under GENIUS Act framework
Wise plans to resubmit its application for a US trust charter using the GENIUS Act framework, signaling a shift in its regulatory approach to US operations.
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EU's latest Russia sanctions package targets $120B crypto network and 14 firms
The European Union has included a major cryptocurrency network and 14 unnamed crypto companies in its 21st sanctions package against Russia, signaling increased regulatory focus on crypto's role in sanctions evasion.
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Large USDC withdrawal from Aave to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of ~191.5M USDC from Aave to an unidentified wallet address, according to on-chain monitoring data.
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North Korea reportedly arrests crypto-linked bank hacking ring
North Korean authorities have reportedly apprehended a group involved in bank hacking operations linked to cryptocurrency, according to Cointelegraph reporting.
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