Coinbase has launched 24/5 U.S. stock trading for its UK users, advancing its "Everything Exchange" strategy to integrate traditional financial markets with its core cryptocurrency offerings. This move targets broader market access and user convenience.
Aug 7, 2026Crypto market maker Wintermute has registered as an SEC broker-dealer, signaling a strategic expansion into traditional financial markets including stocks, options, and crypto ETFs. This move marks a significant bridge between digital and conventional finance.
Aug 7, 2026Coinbase has launched 24/5 U.S. stock trading for its UK users, advancing its "Everything Exchange" strategy to integrate traditional financial markets with its core cryptocurrency offerings. This move targets broader market access and user convenience.
Aug 7, 2026Crypto market maker Wintermute has registered as an SEC broker-dealer, signaling a strategic expansion into traditional financial markets including stocks, options, and crypto ETFs. This move marks a significant bridge between digital and conventional finance.
Aug 7, 2026A new Chainalysis report reveals a disturbing rise in violent "wrench attacks" targeting crypto holders, resulting in over $30 million stolen in the first half of 2026. Home invasions are increasingly common, highlighting critical security risks for digital asset owners.
Aug 7, 2026Two prominent senators have called on the SEC to investigate the $TRUMP memecoin for potential fraud, citing significant investor losses and substantial earnings by former President Trump. This move intensifies scrutiny on the volatile memecoin market.
Aug 7, 2026Coinbase Markets announced the suspension of trading for six cryptocurrency pairs, including CHZ-USDT and CRO-USDT, following a routine market quality and activity review.
Aug 6, 2026Block Inc. significantly increased its full-year gross profit guidance to $12.5 billion, driven by strong performance from its Square and Cash App divisions.
Aug 6, 2026Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) sold 1,638 BTC for $104.7 million, reallocating proceeds to preferred dividends and a significant share buyback, marking a notable shift in its treasury strategy.
Aug 6, 2026Binance announced the delisting of six tokens, including Across Protocol and Vulcan Forged PYR, from its spot market, signaling heightened scrutiny in the altcoin space.
Aug 6, 2026Cloudflare has initiated the rollout of stablecoin wallet functionality tailored for artificial intelligence (AI) agents, announced on August 4, 2026. This groundbreaking feature empowers AI agents to autonomously manage and execute payments for APIs and online content using stablecoins.
Aug 5, 2026The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is set to release version 3.3.0 of its `xrpld` protocol in August 2026, introducing five significant amendments. These upgrades promise to enhance privacy, optimize transaction processing, and bolster institutional utility for the network.
Aug 5, 2026BlackRock's spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) is slated for a 1-for-3 reverse share split in October 2026. This corporate action will consolidate existing shares into fewer, higher-valued shares, a common strategy in traditional finance.
Aug 5, 2026Effective August 1, 2026, Minnesota has implemented a statewide ban on cryptocurrency kiosks, citing their frequent exploitation by criminals for scams. This policy aims to eliminate a key avenue for illicit cash-to-crypto conversion while preserving legitimate access via other platforms.
Aug 5, 2026South Africa's tax authority has introduced draft guidance to clarify crypto asset taxation, distinguishing between income and capital gains. This move aims to reduce regulatory uncertainty and potentially foster greater institutional engagement in the burgeoning crypto sector.
Aug 4, 2026Facing dwindling crypto premiums and significant valuation drops, many digital-asset treasury firms are strategically pivoting towards AI ventures. This shift reflects a challenging market for traditional crypto treasury models, while some miners find new purpose in high-performance computing.
Aug 4, 2026FOMO Pay, a prominent Singaporean payment institution, has secured validator approval on the Canton Network, a privacy-focused blockchain for regulated finance. This move significantly expands its institutional B2B payment and settlement capabilities, leveraging advanced blockchain infrastructure.
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