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Kimsuky is using AI to create fake documents and assist with coding. The group's shift toward automation threatens an industry already hit by $972 million in first-half losses.
A US federal judge froze stolen assets linked to the 2025 Bybit hack. The civil suit against North Korea, its intelligence agency, and the Lazarus Group tests whether court orders can recover funds criminal enforcement has not.
Stablecoin rails would power 24/7 settlement; NYSE's instant-settlement platform still awaits regulatory authorization, and no launch date has been announced.
Wintermute USA's SEC broker dealer registration lets it trade equities, act as an ETF authorized participant, and self clear digital asset securities. The move challenges traditional market makers and positions the firm for tokenized securities growth.
BStocks captured 85% of tokenized equity DEX volume in July as QQQB alone generated $9.27 billion in trading. Zero maker fees and 24/7 settlement drove the surge, but price discovery still happens on Binance's centralized exchange.
The FCA is discussing tokenized gold standards with major banks. London vaults hold $1.384 trillion in gold. An announcement is expected within months.
Empery Digital cut its free Bitcoin holdings to 325 coins after selling 1,635 BTC for $102.2 million since July. Most of its remaining 1,279 BTC is pledged as collateral against $35 million of debt, with proceeds funding an AI data center push.
Grayscale's Pandl says Senate odds are low for CLARITY passage this year. The September 15 cloture vote needs seven Democrats or independents to back it.
BIP editor Murch Erhardt recommends removing Luke Dashjr over inconsistent editorial authority in BIP-110, testing governance boundaries in Bitcoin's proposal process.
Resolution 584 requires exchanges to hold crypto transfers to self-custody and foreign platforms for up to 24 hours. The rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Grayscale withdrew SEC registration statements for its Cardano, Hedera and Polkadot ETFs on Aug. 7 in a span of 190 seconds. The moves follow earlier exchange-rule withdrawals.
NYSE is building a blockchain settlement layer for tokenized securities, pairing its matching engine with onchain post-trade operations and stablecoin funding. Securitize is the first digital transfer agent. Regulatory approvals remain the gating factor.
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper says the CLARITY Act would extend Patriot Act tools to digital assets, closing offshore loopholes used by North Korea and sanctioned regimes. The Senate may vote in September.
Crypto venture funding slowed to $76.35M across 10 rounds in early August, led by Yellow Card's $40M raise, signaling cooling momentum after July's $1.5B and June's $1.48B.
PBOC Notice No. 42 bans unauthorized RMB-pegged stablecoins onshore and offshore, shutting down Ant Group and JD.com's plans while expanding e-CNY with interest-bearing features.
Unexplained wallet thefts, not a Satoshi hack, will signal Q-day, Quantus founder Christopher Smith said, with forecasts split between 2028 and the early 2030s.
The CIMA licence allows Blockchain.com to offer custody, exchange, and staking services in the Cayman Islands, with plans to expand its physical presence and hire locally.
US stock perp open interest hit $2.01B, overtaking precious metals. Perps were 98.5% of crypto TradFi volume in June; first-half flow hit $1.45T.
Tokenized RWA TVL hit $38.17B with 1.7M holders, up 56% in a month. U.S. Treasuries lead at $16.2B. Coinbase plans tokenized stocks. $40B in sight.
Bybit filed a civil lawsuit against North Korea and Lazarus Group over the February 2025 crypto heist, securing a U.S. court injunction freezing stolen assets. $48.4M recovered so far.
Senate votes Sept. 15 on CLARITY Act; Bitwise CIO says bill in limbo. SEC advances parallel rules on custody, tokenization, and fundraising. Atkins calls it a 'regulatory bridge'.
The procedural vote was scrapped before the August recess as ethics disputes over Trump's crypto ties remain unresolved. Lawmakers return in September.
Shorts took 64% of $39.87M crypto liquidations while BTC and ETH barely moved; the skew leaves bearish leverage exposed to any upside drift.
Grayscale withdrew Cardano, Hedera and Polkadot ETF registrations in filings accepted 190 seconds apart on Aug. 7. Other altcoin filings remain preliminary.
The 616-page bill faces a September 15 cloture vote after Senate delays, with Polymarket traders betting $5.5 million against passage. Odds sit at 21%.
More than 100 crypto projects shut down in 2026 as layer-2 networks consolidate. Executives say the industry is maturing, with only the most-used networks surviving.
Polymarket traders price the CLARITY Act at 21% odds after the Senate missed its pre-recess vote. Galaxy Research trimmed its estimate to 30% as ethics and stablecoin disputes remain unresolved.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said stablecoins, DeFi, tokenized stocks and Bitcoin are already reshaping global finance. He acknowledged regulatory and custody risks remain.
AIxCrypto ended June with $577,328 in cash, down 97% in six months. The RoboShare launch must produce revenue before the draw facility or asset sales.
Riot Platforms moved its Q2 earnings call to Aug. 10 at 4:30 p.m. EST. Investors await hash rate and power cost updates as miners face margin pressure.