Market
Tokenization
Institutional interest boosts XRP’s resurgence in South Korea and Japan
BDACS' XRP custody strengthens ties with Ripple while SBI's ETF marks a milestone for Japanese investors.
Regulation
Ripple warns Senate draft could put ETH, SOL, XRP under SEC oversight forever
Ripple backs 5 years of protection for tokens but warns of SEC backdoor.
Technology
Ethereum’s design may now rival Bitcoin’s store-of-value appeal – VanEck
Ethereum's negative inflation rate and governance model enhance its appeal over Bitcoin's inflation-dependent security.
Regulation
China’s security alarm on iris scans puts spotlight on Worldcoin
Worldcoin's Iris scans for crypto raise alarms over potential identity theft and illegal surveillance.
Staking
SEC official warns liquid staking guidance adds confusion, raising Lehman-like risks
Former SEC officials argue liquid staking could bring systemic risk similar to 2008 financial practices.
Trading
Bitcoin and Ethereum traders prepare for August slump as put options dominate
Market sentiment shifts, with traders increasingly wagering against crypto price boosts.
Legal
Birthday plans clash with Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm trial deliberations
The Juror's request has added an unusual twist to Tornado Cash trial timetable adjustments.
Stablecoins
Tether’s USDT captures 40% of all on-chain fees across 9 major blockchain networks
Ardoino highlights USDT as a financial anchor amidst inflationary pressures in emerging markets.
Legislation
US GENIUS Act sparks stablecoin boom with record $1.5 trillion transaction volume in July
Circle's USDC leads stablecoin market in July's record $1.5 trillion transaction volume amid GENIUS Act impact.
ETFs
Spot Ethereum ETFs see record $465M outflow, led by BlackRock’s ETHA
This is the first major outflow after July's $5 billion inflow.
Regulation
Philippines SEC targets major crypto exchanges for operating without licences
The financial watchdog warned that it could take legal and regulatory action against the violators.
Exchanges
Coinbase faces stock dip while announcing a $2B convertible note strategy
Coinbase said the raised funds would be used for new company purchases and general corporate purposes.