XRP is underperforming the broader crypto market, trading near a bearish 'death cross' formation. The token's weakness is linked to the delayed passage of the Digital Assets Market Clarity Act, which would define XRP's regulatory status and boost institutional demand.
Solana-based lending giant Jupiter has launched Lend v2, a new product that allows users to earn both lending interest and a share of trading fees from the same capital. The feature aims to boost yields for depositors and reduce borrowing costs.
Ethereum treasury company Bitmine acquired 7,391 ETH last week, its smallest weekly purchase of the year, while continuing its share buyback program. The company's cash position has significantly decreased.
Bitmine acquired 7,391 ETH, now holding 4.8% of total supply, and bought back 3M BMNR shares.
Bitmine's ETH acquisition slowed to its smallest weekly purchase of 2026, shifting capital to share buybacks.
Bitmine's cash reserves have significantly decreased to $104 million, while its ETH holdings increased to 5,805,238.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $854 million last week, marking their strongest inflow week since May and the first significant inflows after an eight-week outflow streak. This surge is linked to positive macro data, including a weaker-than-expected jobs report, which has reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Bitdeer mined 2,694 Bitcoin in Q2, a nearly fivefold increase from the previous year. However, the company ended the quarter with only 150 BTC, having liquidated its treasury earlier in the year. Revenue rose 47% to $228.8 million.
Asset manager Strive has acquired an additional 147 Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 20,167 BTC. The company reported a 24% Bitcoin yield in the second quarter and has retired its debt.
Ripple has voted in favor of amendments to enable Single Asset Vault (XLS-65) and Lending Protocol (XLS-66) on the XRP Ledger, moving them closer to activation. These proposals aim to introduce on-chain credit and lending infrastructure, supporting DeFi and tokenization efforts.
Crypto exchange Coinsbuy lost over $8 million in a coordinated attack on August 9, spanning the TRON and Ethereum blockchains. The attacker moved most funds through FixedFloat, while Coinsbuy refilled wallets, suggesting private keys were not compromised.
Crypto exchange Coinsbuy lost $8.07 million in a coordinated attack on TRON and Ethereum on Aug. 9, linked via Bridgers.
New analysis by BlockWatchdog details the $8.07 million Coinsbuy hack, linking transactions and identifying fund flows.
A proposed Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)-110, aimed at limiting non-financial data on the blockchain, failed to gain consensus and led to a voluntary fork. The new chain attracted minimal hashpower and stalled, while the original Bitcoin network continued uninterrupted, highlighting its decentralized and free-market design.
Bitget has reported a significant increase in its tokenized asset trading activity, with Assets Under Management (AUM) surpassing $100 million within five weeks of launch. The exchange also noted strong trading volumes and user engagement in its July Transparency Report.
Sweden-based H100 Group has more than tripled its Bitcoin holdings to 3,506 BTC following the acquisition of Norwegian companies holding 2,455 BTC. The deal, valued at approximately $155 million, involved issuing new shares rather than cash, diluting existing shareholders by about 70%.
Crypto exchange Bybit has filed a civil lawsuit against North Korea, its Reconnaissance General Bureau, and the Lazarus Group over a $1.5 billion theft. A judge granted a preliminary injunction freezing identified stolen assets, finding Bybit likely to succeed on the merits.
Bitcoin's volatility index (BVIV) has fallen to 35.59%, its lowest point since September, indicating reduced demand for options betting on large price swings. Despite this, downside protection remains expensive, with put options trading at a premium to calls, suggesting lingering concerns about further price weakness.
Prediction markets platform Kalshi has partnered with Nasdaq to integrate its market surveillance technology. This move aims to bolster oversight of trading activity, detect market abuse, and comply with regulatory data requirements.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reportedly developing a regulatory framework for tokenized gold, aiming to integrate these digital assets into wholesale markets as collateral and preserve London's status as a global gold trading hub.
UK regulators are reportedly preparing a framework for tokenized gold, including its use as collateral in wholesale markets.
The FCA is drafting rules for tokenized gold to maintain London's global gold trading dominance amid competition from China.
Robinhood has launched zero-fee cryptocurrency trading in the UK, offering access to over 50 digital assets via the Bitstamp exchange. The platform also introduces an AI-powered tool to explain crypto price movements.
Grayscale Investments has withdrawn registration statements for proposed exchange-traded funds tied to Cardano's ADA, Polkadot's DOT, and Hedera's HBAR tokens. The asset manager cited Rule 477 of the Securities Act of 1933, stating it does not intend to proceed with the planned distribution of shares. The withdrawals were sponsor-initiated, not SEC rejections, and no securities were issued or sold.
Grayscale withdrew SEC filings for Cardano, Hedera, and Polkadot ETFs, causing altcoin prices to drop.
Grayscale Investments has withdrawn registration statements for proposed ETFs for Cardano, Hedera, and Polkadot, citing no intention to proceed with distribution.
Australia's financial watchdog has suspended Cryptolink's registration for three months due to ongoing concerns about its compliance with anti-money laundering obligations, including basic reporting failures.
