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Crypto Holders Lose $30M as Wrench Attacks Surge Worldwide

France leads the surge with 30 attacks, fueled by a tax data breach. Chainalysis reports only 26% of attempts succeed, down from 49%.

Crypto25d ago

Blockchain.com Gets Full Cayman VASP License for Crypto Custody, Trading

Blockchain.com received a full VASP license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority on July 22, upgrading from provisional status. The approval covers custody, fiat and crypto trading, and staking, adding a Caribbean hub to the firm's regulated network across Europe and the UK.

Crypto25d ago

MiCA Now Fully Enforced: US Crypto Rules Follow EU Model

The EU's MiCA regulation is now fully enforced. US advisors should prepare for similar rules, with SEC and CFTC guidance already pointing the way, say experts.

Stocks25d ago

Jeff Dean's New AI Startup Pitch Deck Flashes Google Roots and VC Interest

Jeff Dean's Discovery Loop pitch deck lists Google Search, Gmail, and TPUs as founder achievements. Khosla Ventures and Radical Ventures co-lead the round.

Crypto25d ago

Western Union Stablecard: Spend USDPT in 37 Markets

Western Union launches Stablecard in 37 markets, letting remittance recipients hold and spend USDPT stablecoins via Visa without converting to cash first.

Crypto25d ago

Block's Bitcoin Gross Profit Falls 31% on Fee Cuts

Block raised its 2026 gross profit outlook to $12.51 billion after Cash App growth offset the Bitcoin fee trade-off and margins hit a record 27%.

Crypto25d ago

RWAs triple deposits to $7.4B as DeFi shrinks 15%

RWA deposits on decentralized platforms hit $7.4B in Q2, up 220% YoY, as DeFi locked value fell 15%. CoinShares CEO says demand is driven by utility, not market cycles.

Commodities25d ago

Milky Mist sets ₹133-140 IPO price band, aims for ₹1,553 crore

Anchor investor bidding is set for Monday, Aug. 10, a day before the issue opens Aug. 11; retail bids start at 107 shares, ₹14,980 at the top of the band.

Crypto25d ago

Thune leaves CLARITY Act off cloture list, weekend vote fades

Thune skipped the CLARITY Act in cloture filings, leaving the weekend vote in doubt. Polymarket odds sit at 17%. A floor vote still needs 60 senators.

Crypto25d ago

Crypto wrench attacks steal $30M in H1 2026: Chainalysis

Violent crypto thefts extracted $30M in H1 2026, with 46 attacks documented. France saw a surge in cases. Chainalysis warns the year could break records.

Earnings25d ago

CLP Profit Rises on Data-Center Demand, Australian Recovery

Hong Kong utility CLP posted a 15% jump in first-half earnings as data-center demand surged and its Australian business swung back to profit after two years of losses.

Earnings25d ago

Zurich Insurance Q2: CEO Greco Opens With Three Messages

Zurich Insurance reported half-year results. CEO Mario Greco opened with three messages. The call moved to Q&A with analysts, and no questions on the Beazley acquisition were taken.