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CrediX Finance team disappears after $4.5M hack

Stability DAO said it had identified two CrediX Finance team members and was working with other projects and authorities to recover the stolen funds.

Traders bet on $200K year-end Bitcoin, but real odds tell a different story

Despite aggressive bullish bets, market odds imply under 3% chance of $200,000 BTC price by December of this year.

Bitcoin likely to lead gains from Trump’s 401(k) crypto order

Trump’s executive order opening 401(k)s to crypto has drawn a mix of praise, caution and criticism from industry leaders and skeptics alike.

How Trump’s $9T executive order could let you add Bitcoin to your retirement plan

Trump’s move may change US retirement plans. Bitcoin could soon be part of your 401(k), and Wall Street is getting ready.

Can you split a private key in half? Understanding crypto ownership in divorce and beyond

While you can’t literally split a private key, there are secure legal and technical methods to share or divide control of crypto assets during divorce.

Binance taps Spain’s BBVA to offer safer crypto custody post-FTX: FT

As trust in crypto exchanges remains low, Binance’s new custody deal with BBVA marks a shift toward traditional finance safeguards.

Bitcoin Energy Value metric says ‘fair’ BTC price is as much as $167K

Bitcoin’s energy-based “fair value” sits at $167K, 45% above its current price, as record hash rate data shows BTC trading at a deep 31% discount.

Animoca and Standard Chartered form stablecoin venture in Hong Kong

Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong arm and Animoca Brands have launched a joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, to develop a licensed Hong Kong dollar stablecoin.

SBI Holdings denies reports it filed for Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF in Japan

An SBI Holdings representative told Cointelegraph that the company had not filed any crypto-asset ETF applications.

Buying Bitcoin years ago wouldn’t have made you rich today, trader says

A crypto trader said early Bitcoin investors very likely wouldn’t have the conviction to hold onto the cryptocurrency for over a decade through its many sharp corrections.

GreedyBear scam group ramps up crypto theft to ‘industrial scale’

A cybercrime group dubbed “GreedyBear” has stolen over $1 million in crypto using hundreds of fake wallet extensions, malware types, and scam websites, says Koi Security.

Memecoin-tied trend of sex toys thrown at WNBA games sees 2 arrests

A memecoin group said it’s behind a recent trend of sex toys being thrown during WNBA games, which has seen two men arrested for allegedly taking part.

CleanSpark reports record revenue in ‘most successful’ quarter ever

CleanSpark’s results for its Q3 saw revenue reach almost $200 million, jumping 91% from the same time a year ago.

Ethereum surge signals incoming 200%-500% altcoin pump: Trader

Ether’s recent rise is the first step toward significant gains for altcoins as traders show a “risk-on appetite,” said crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe.

Vitalik backs Ethereum treasury firms, but warns of overleverage

Vitalik Buterin said public companies that buy and hold Ether broaden the token’s access to a wider range of investors, but cautioned on leveraging too heavily.

SEC, Ripple lawsuit to end after joint agreement to drop appeals

Ripple Labs and the SEC have both filed to drop their legal appeals in a yearslong court battle over the securities classification of the XRP token.

Roman Storm’s early passion for code led to Silicon Valley, Tornado Cash — and a guilty verdict

From teaching himself how to code to working odd jobs in the United States after emigrating, Roman Storm’s story is anything but typical.

Winklevoss twins deepen ties to Trump family with Bitcoin mining investment: Report

The brothers invested an undisclosed amount in American Bitcoin, the mining company co-founded by two of Trump's sons and others.

SEC staff liquid-staking guidance leaves regulatory questions, could be contested

The SEC staff guidance on liquid staking could be a boon for institutions that want to include the technology in products, but there’s still uncertainty.

Core Scientific's largest shareholder to vote against CoreWeave buyout offer

The shareholder letter by Two Seas Capital says the buyout offer undervalues Core Scientific's business.

Trump picks top economic adviser to temporarily fill crucial US Fed seat

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Adriana Kugler announced her resignation on Aug. 1, paving the way for a Trump nominee at the US central bank.

UK's Union Jack Oil to turn stranded gas into Bitcoin

Union Jack Oil’s new Bitcoin mining plan could turn stalled gas wells into early cash flow, potentially paving the way for one of the UK’s first corporate Bitcoin treasuries.

Animoca launches NUVA marketplace to unify ‘fragmented’ RWA sector

Built with Provenance Blockchain, NUVA offers institutional-grade tokenized assets like stablecoin securities and HELOCs.

Trump to sign executive order punishing financial institutions for 'debanking': Report

Trump’s executive order comes as a group of bank associations are trying to block bank applications from four digital asset firms.

Data sharing is the next crypto compliance frontier

With crypto scams hitting $9.9 billion in 2024 and 90% of UK crypto apps failing AML checks, the industry needs data sharing to combat fraud.

Bitcoin sees Bollinger Bands 'head fake' with $117K bulls' next target

Bitcoin bounces back as traders highlight the next BTC price targets and resistance levels — can bulls take control?

Paxos settles with New York regulator for $48.5M over Binance partnership

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) said the fine was due to a lack of anti-money laundering oversight.

Cloud mining vs crypto staking: Which is more profitable in 2025?

In 2025, cloud mining and crypto staking offer distinct passive income paths.

Ripple to buy stablecoin payments platform Rail for $200 million

Ripple has acquired Rail to offer stablecoin payment services, with plans to integrate RLUSD, banking partners and compliance tools across global markets.

From soil to smart contracts: How blockchain is reshaping agriculture

The latest “Clear Crypto Podcast” unpacks how blockchain helps solve critical challenges in agriculture, from supply chain transparency to land ownership and food waste.

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