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Japan FSA asks crypto exchanges to impose withdrawal delays to fight scams

Japanese authorities called for address registration, customer-specific limits and stronger authentication as part of a broader push to curb misuse of exchange accounts.

Japan FSA asks crypto exchanges to impose withdrawal delays to fight scams

Japanese authorities called for address registration, customer-specific limits and stronger authentication as part of a broader push to curb misuse of exchange accounts.

Proposed CLARITY ethics deal could save Trump millions in taxes: Bloomberg

The latest bipartisan ethics proposal would reportedly require Trump to divest crypto businesses while allowing him to defer capital gains taxes on those sales.

Bitget explores licensed crypto presence in Bhutan

Crypto exchange Bitget has signed an agreement with Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to pursue a regulated local presence.

US Senate pushes CLARITY Act vote to September

Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed that the chamber was “punting” the vote until September.

MARA swings to Q2 loss as Bitcoin’s slump masks higher output

Bitcoin miner MARA posted its highest quarterly Bitcoin production in over a year, but was overshadowed by a 28% decline in the average price of Bitcoin.

Crypto market maker Wintermute launches US broker-dealer

Wintermute said the registration allows the firm to position itself for the growth of tokenized securities in the US.

Following primary loss, crypto PACs invest $1.5M in 3 US state races

The Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress PACs reported spending more than $1.5 million on media for four House and Senate races ahead of Aug. 18 primary elections.

Bitcoin ETF inflows surge after Coldcard hack, but link is unclear: Bloomberg analyst

A week-long streak of inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs has coincided with the Coldcard wallet exploit, fueling debate over whether some investors are shifting away from self-custody.

US appellate court mandate affirms Sam Bankman-Fried conviction

Three circuit judges disputed the former FTX CEO’s claims that the defunct crypto exchange’s investors could have been made whole and wouldn’t have experienced any losses.

US Senate will vote on CLARITY crypto bill ‘without any question’ this week: Tim Scott

The South Carolina lawmaker who heads the Senate Banking Committee said that the majority leader still had time to put the crypto bill on the agenda despite the narrow voting window.

Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot loses Wall Street’s wow factor

New analysis finds AI infrastructure contracts are becoming larger and more profitable, but investors now demand stronger execution before rewarding bitcoin mining stocks.

Bitcoin price coils under $65K as US PMI data brings new ‘stagflation’ warning

Bitcoin price action stayed compressed in an ongoing divergence from stocks and gold while US PMI data sparked fresh talk of “stagflation.”

Step App winds down after four years as FITFI token sinks

Move-to-earn project Step App will wind down services by Aug. 21 after four years, while its FITFI token trades 99.9% below its all-time high.

10 weirdest things ever tokenized... including farts

Tokenized cows may have gone viral, but they’re just the latest in a long line of strange things to find a home onchain, from farts, to human skin and destroyed artworks

Blockchain.com wins Cayman custody license after MiCA and FCA approvals

Blockchain.com secured a VASP custody license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, expanding its regulated crypto services in the region.

Hyperliquid RWA contracts grow to 32% of trading activity in Q2

Tokenized real-world assets accounted for more than a third of Hyperliquid’s quarterly trading volume, generating 6.6% of the protocol’s $169 million quarterly revenue.

Zeus Wallet taken offline after cyberattack, says no customer funds at risk

The self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet disabled infrastructure after an incident and founder Evan Kaloudis said no customer funds were lost and no Lightning vulnerability was found.

Zeus Wallet taken offline after cyberattack, says no customer funds at risk

The self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet disabled infrastructure after an incident and founder Evan Kaloudis said no customer funds were lost and no Lightning vulnerability was found.

Crypto wrench attacks steal more than $30M so far in 2026: Chainalysis

While only 12 of 46 documented attempts resulted in payment, data leaks and attacks on relatives are widening the physical risks facing crypto holders.

Bitcoin treasury trade ‘breaking’ and fund holdings drop 10%: Analysis

Doubts emerge over the Bitcoin corporate treasury model as institutional BTC investment vehicles cut holdings.

Coldcard hackers transfer 64 BTC and 200 ETH to cryptocurrency mixers

Hackers behind the Coldcard exploit transferred millions in digital assets to cryptocurrency mixers, while most stolen funds remained traceable in attacker-controlled wallets.

Situational Awareness returns with $400M investment after nearly collapsing: Report

Situational Awareness reportedly made a $400 million investment in an undisclosed company, days after the hedge fund nearly collapsed following July’s AI stock crash.

Russian president signs crypto law, core rules take effect in 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a crypto law establishing market rules for exchanges, custodians and investors, with core provisions taking effect in September 2026.

RWAs buck DeFi slowdown as tokenized assets gain traction: CoinShares

Tokenized real-world assets moved beyond issuance as RWA deposits more than tripled to $7.4 billion, while lending and trading activity expanded despite a broader industry slowdown.

Yen stablecoin issuer JPYC’s Series B reaches $38M

JPYC said it plans to use the new capital to expand its financial and Web3 ecosystem and accelerate adoption of its yen-pegged token.

Bitcoin-backed loan refinances PowerCompute’s $18M debt at 2%

Nasdaq-listed PowerCompute refinanced $18 million of debt through a Bitcoin-backed facility carrying an initial interest rate of about 2%.

Bitcoin ETFs pull in $244M, 3-day inflow streak tops $626M

US-listed Bitcoin ETFs attracted $244.4 million on Wednesday, marking three consecutive inflow days for a combined $626 million.

EU watchdogs warn of impersonation scams amid MiCA licensing shakeout

Criminals are reportedly using fake websites and falsified documents to target customers searching for licensed crypto providers.

Fed’s Cook says she’d support rate hike if disinflation stalls

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she is “prepared to act” if inflation remains too high above the Fed’s target rate.

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