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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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Robinhood explores prediction market partnership with Crypto.com
Robinhood is in discussions with Crypto.com about offering prediction markets, according to WSJ reporting. The move comes as US prediction market platforms navigate ongoing legal disputes between state and federal regulators.
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EU adds HTX exchange to Russia sanctions list
The European Union has included HTX (formerly Huobi) in its latest round of Russia-related sanctions, marking a regulatory escalation against the crypto platform.
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Cardano founder warns AI bubble burst could destabilize crypto markets
Charles Hoskinson argues that with ~10% of U.S. economy tied to AI, a sector downturn would threaten crypto stability. He contends Apple, Microsoft, and Google hold strongest AI advantages due to existing user bases.
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Bitcoin ETF outflows exceed inflows for majority of 2024
More than half of this year's Bitcoin ETF flows have been negative, indicating net outflows from institutional products tracking BTC.
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Russia's Sberbank to launch crypto trading and custody platform by year-end
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, plans to establish cryptocurrency trading infrastructure and digital custody services by December 1 under the country's new regulatory regime launching September 1. The system will handle off-chain transactions and manage customer crypto wallets.
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2.5M ETH awaiting staking as unstaking activity remains minimal
Ethereum staking data shows minimal unstaking activity, while over 2.5 million ETH remains in the queue waiting to be staked, suggesting continued validator interest.
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Bitcoin Policy Institute joins State Department digital freedom initiative
The Bitcoin Policy Institute and partner organizations will place employees within the US State Department to collaborate on digital freedom policy issues.
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U.S. State Department partners with Palantir, Anduril on digital freedom and AI initiatives
The U.S. State Department announced a partnership with defense tech firms Palantir and Anduril alongside the Bitcoin Policy Institute to collaborate on digital freedom and artificial intelligence projects.
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Robinhood explores deal to offer Crypto.com prediction markets
Robinhood is in discussions to integrate Crypto.com's prediction market contracts, allowing its users to trade binary outcomes. The partnership would intensify competition with Kalshi in the prediction market space.
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Sberbank targets crypto trading platform launch as Russia's framework takes effect
Russia's largest bank Sberbank plans to launch crypto trading infrastructure by year-end, following new domestic regulations for crypto trading, custody, and settlement effective September 1, with licensed intermediary requirements phased in from July 2027.
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Dango shuts down four months after launch
Dango, a crypto project, is ceasing operations just four months after its launch, marking another early-stage protocol failure.
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OCC denies Wise's US charter bid; company plans reapplication under GENIUS framework
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency rejected Wise's application for a national bank charter this week, citing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing concerns. The UK payments firm intends to resubmit under the OCC's GENIUS (Governance, Examination, and Licensing of Innovative Uninsured State Entities) framework.
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North Korea arrests hackers over bank breach and crypto-laundering scheme
North Korean authorities arrested individuals accused of breaching the Central Bank's systems and laundering stolen funds through cryptocurrency conversions via Chinese brokers, using structured transfers to avoid detection.
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Tokenized real-world assets become Hyperliquid's largest trading category
Hyperliquid reports that tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have surpassed all cryptocurrency trading categories combined to become the platform's biggest market segment.
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BlackRock, VanEck, Virtus InfraCap invest $756M in STRC
Three major asset managers—BlackRock, VanEck, and Virtus InfraCap—have collectively deployed $756 million into STRC, signaling institutional interest in the asset.
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Bitcoin ETF volume hits lowest since October as ether funds attract inflows
Bitcoin spot ETF weekly trading volume has declined to its lowest level since October 2024, while ether funds have captured significant inflows relative to their smaller asset base over the past three weeks.
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Charles Schwab urges Senate to advance Crypto Clarity Act
Charles Schwab, the $13 trillion asset manager, has called on the US Senate to pass the Crypto Clarity Act, signaling institutional support for clearer crypto regulatory frameworks.
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Trump's crypto holdings complicate CLARITY Act talks
Bloomberg reports that Trump's involvement in crypto ventures is creating complications in negotiations over the CLARITY Act, a key U.S. crypto regulation bill.
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North Korea arrests former cyber operators over bank hacking and crypto laundering
North Korea has arrested former state cyber operators accused of hacking two domestic banks and moving stolen funds through cryptocurrency, according to Daily NK reporting.
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Triple-A payment protocol hit by exploit amid rising hack activity
Triple-A, a cross-border payment protocol, has fallen victim to an exploit. The incident is part of a broader trend of security breaches affecting crypto platforms in 2026.
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Gen Z traders drive $80B volume on Binance stock and traditional finance products
Younger demographics are generating significant trading volume across Binance's stock and traditional finance offerings, signaling growing mainstream adoption of crypto-integrated trading platforms.
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Fidelity backs Senate push for CLARITY Act crypto regulation
Fidelity has joined industry advocates calling on the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, which aims to establish clearer market structure rules for digital assets.
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Cardano founder criticizes Ethereum's lack of on-chain treasury funding
Charles Hoskinson of IOHK argues that Ethereum's absence of an on-chain treasury creates long-term sustainability challenges, contrasting it with Cardano's treasury mechanism which reached $4.5B at its peak.
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Trump team unlocks $16.9M in TRUMP token
The official Trump team released $16.9M worth of TRUMP tokens, a potential supply increase that could pressure the asset's price.
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Dango perpetual DEX shuts down after less than 4 months
Dango, a perpetual derivatives exchange, announced closure effective Aug. 13, adding to a recent string of crypto platform shutdowns including BitMEX, Odos, and Satori Finance.
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Robinhood Chain hits $350K daily fees, ranks 4th by network revenue
Robinhood Chain generated $350,000 in network fees in 24 hours, placing it fourth globally behind Canton, Tron, and Solana. The EVM chain, launched July 1, has accumulated $315 million in DeFi TVL and become a hub for meme coin activity.
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CZ reflects on underestimating stablecoins' market growth during Binance tenure
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao acknowledged in a recent podcast that he underestimated stablecoins while leading the exchange, initially viewing them as temporary infrastructure rather than a major asset class. Since departing Binance, he has expanded his focus to include AI, biotech, and tokenized assets.
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Robinhood Chain's tokenized stocks surge to $500K daily volume
Real-world assets on Robinhood Chain have grown fivefold, with a dozen tokenized stocks each trading over $500,000 daily. The chain has tripled in size since mid-July, though memecoins and stablecoins remain the dominant asset classes.
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Trump team moves $16.9M TRUMP to Fireblocks custody addresses
Arkham Intelligence reports the TRUMP token team transferred $16.91M of TRUMP to three Fireblocks custody addresses, which have historically forwarded holdings to BitGo. Suggests potential token unlock or distribution activity.
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Ethereum ETFs snap 5-day inflow streak; Bitcoin ETFs see second day of outflows
Ethereum spot ETFs ended their five-day inflow run this week, while Bitcoin ETFs posted a second consecutive day of outflows. Both asset classes maintained positive weekly inflow trends overall.
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Whale deposits $32.8M HYPE into Hyperliquid staking via FalconX
A large holder received over 557k HYPE tokens from FalconX and moved them to Hyperliquid for staking, according to on-chain tracking.
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Bitcoin mining pool Poolin files Chapter 11 with $173M in liabilities
Poolin, a major Bitcoin mining pool, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid reported asset liabilities of $173.1 million, signaling financial distress in the mining sector.
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Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see outflows on July 24
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $240M in net outflows and Ethereum ETFs saw $70.62M in outflows on July 24, breaking Ethereum's five-day inflow streak, per SoSoValue data.
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JPMorgan notes Wall Street's expanding crypto ETF interest amid AI focus
JPMorgan reports growing institutional appetite for crypto ETFs on Wall Street, with a shift toward AI-related digital assets and strategies.
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Nearly 5,000 BTC moved from OKEx to unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 5,000 BTC (valued around $320M) from OKEx exchange to an unidentified wallet address, signaling a potential large holder withdrawal or repositioning.
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4,690 BTC moved to OKEx from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 4,690 bitcoin (~$301M) from an unidentified address to OKEx exchange, a potential signal of institutional or large-holder activity.
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World Foundation sells $52.5M in WLD tokens
Worldcoin Foundation transferred 217.4M WLD tokens and received $47.5M USDC, indicating a sale at approximately $0.24 per token, according to on-chain analysis.
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Fidelity backs CLARITY Act in Senate push
Fidelity has called on the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, signaling major institutional support for crypto regulatory clarity legislation.
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CLARITY Act imposes new crypto compliance duties, not deregulation—Witt
Patrick Witt argues the CLARITY Act places new obligations on crypto firms rather than reducing oversight, countering claims it favors the industry. He contends opponents effectively prefer lighter regulation.
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