Russia has shut down nine unregistered crypto exchanges in Moscow, with the FSB alleging they helped move scam proceeds abroad through Ukrainian call centers.

Stripe-owned Bridge has entered the EU MiCA register following Luxembourg approval, joining regulated providers under the bloc’s crypto framework.

The Bank of England approved HSBC Orion to go live in its Digital Securities Sandbox, with the first Digital Gilt Instrument transaction expected in the first quarter of 2027.

The Rotterdam court said bankruptcy was necessary to ensure an orderly settlement because the company lacked enough assets to fully repay users.

ESMA adds 14 CASPs to its MiCA register, with banks and Ripple Payments Europe among the new entries as total providers reach 294.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $79.2 million on Thursday, lifting their three-day inflow total to about $368 million as Bitcoin attempted a price recovery.

Tether’s new US-regulated stablecoin, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and backed by Cantor Fitzgerald reserves, launches on major exchanges under the US GENIUS Act.

Stablecoin growth could drain bank deposits, with regional US banks most exposed, Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick warned.

As AI blurs the line between real and synthetic media, strategies for restoring user trust online are still taking shape as we enter 2026.

Vietnam has adopted a five-year crypto pilot that takes effect immediately and bans the issuance of assets backed by fiat currencies or securities.

Backpack EU, owner of the former FTX EU, launches a regulated perpetual futures platform in Europe after settling with the Cyprus regulator and securing a MiFID II license.

Some crypto community members have criticized Coinbase for not giving technical reasons for delisting wBTC and justifying its decision by citing Justin Sun-linked risks.

Armstrong has endorsed pro-crypto Senate candidates, backing Republicans like John Deaton and David McCormick for their stances on digital asset policies.

VPN providers agree that tracking individuals accessing X via VPNs in Brazil would be challenging but not impossible.

ARK Invest is back to buying the Coinbase stock after a long selling period. On Aug. 5, ARK bagged 28,632 shares of the crypto exchange for $5.4 million.

The US crypto exchange Coinbase is providing Bitcoin custody services to Australia’s DigitalX, the issuer of the second spot BTC ETF in the country.

Crypto exchange Bitget and Nansen Research collaborated to help exchanges evaluate the potential of a cryptocurrency depending on the token cycle.

Binance is preparing to reduce its 72.6% stake in the Gopax exchange to as low as 10%, according to local sources.

The founder of SlowMist has warned that the Telegram messenger ecosystem is “too free” for exploiters of the TON ecosystem.

Crypto payment firm MoonPay is among the first crypto advocates to support Coinbase-initiated pro-crypto PAC related to the upcoming U.S. election.

Toronto Stock Exchange owner TMX is finalizing the purchase of VettaFi, an ETF tool that lists blockchain and cryptocurrency-themed E3TFs, including the VanEck Digital Transformation ETF.

Brazilian bank Itaú Unibanco has reportedly launched a cryptocurrency trading service for its clients as part of its investment platform.

Trezor has officially launched its educational program in Africa in addition to funding Bitcoineta, a West African Bitcoin awareness campaign, and the Africa Bitcoin Conference.