Cryptocurrency
Securitize Shares Tumble 21% After Triple-Digit Loss in Q2
Securitize Corp. reported a $21.7 million net loss for the second quarter, a sharp decline from the $6.1 million loss recorded during the same period last year. Following the release of its first earnings report as a public company, shares of the tokenization firm fell 21% in after-hours trading.
Blockchain Association Joins Custodia Bank’s Supreme Court Battle
The Blockchain Association has formally backed Custodia Bank’s petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging the Federal Reserve’s refusal to grant the crypto-focused institution a master account. The industry group warns that current lower court rulings grant regional Fed banks unchecked authority to exclude lawful businesses from essential financial infrastructure.
Goldman Sachs to Acquire Neos Investments for $2.25 Billion
Goldman Sachs has agreed to purchase Neos Investments in a deal valued at up to $2.25 billion, securing a dominant position in the crypto-linked income ETF market. The acquisition brings over $30 billion in assets under management into the bank’s portfolio, including three prominent Bitcoin and Ethereum options-income funds.
Bitwise CIO bets on token revenue to double crypto valuations
Crypto valuations outside Bitcoin could surge as protocols increasingly tie network fee revenue to their native tokens. Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, argues that a shift toward buyback and burn models—mirroring corporate equity strategies—is poised to reshape market demand over the next 24 months.
Solana Network Stays Online Despite Infrastructure Routing Failure
A malformed routing update from infrastructure provider Teraswitch briefly knocked 102 validators offline on August 12, forcing the Solana network to operate near its critical threshold for transaction finality. While the mainnet continued to produce blocks uninterrupted, the incident revealed persistent vulnerabilities in validator hardware concentration.
ASX Shareholder Seeks Court Greenlight to Sue Former Directors
Rosherville Pty Ltd has formally notified the Australian Securities Exchange of its intent to seek Federal Court permission to pursue legal action against former officers and directors. The move marks a new chapter in the fallout from the exchange's abandoned, multi-million dollar CHESS replacement project.
Metaplanet CEO Denies Sell-Off After $322 Million Bitcoin Transfer
Market speculation surrounding Metaplanet reached a fever pitch this week when trackers flagged the movement of 5,014 BTC, worth roughly $322 million, from company-linked wallets. CEO Simon Gerovich moved quickly to quell fears of a liquidation, confirming the massive transfer was merely a routine internal custody operation.
Arizona Crypto ATM Law Secures $171K Refund for Scam Victims
Thirty-five victims of cryptocurrency kiosk fraud have recovered $171,332 in full, marking the first concrete results of Arizona’s legislative crackdown on ATM-based scams. Since the law took effect in September, the state has positioned itself as a regulatory middle ground between total prohibition and unchecked kiosk expansion.
GSR Overhauls Core3 Model as Solana Allocation Hits 43.6%
A dramatic shift in GSR’s Core3 model portfolio has vaulted Solana to the top position with a 43.6% allocation, signaling a tactical pivot away from Bitcoin and Ether. The adjustment, finalized August 12, marks a sharp reversal from just one week prior when the firm favored a more conservative distribution.
Hawaii to Outlaw Cash Deposits at Crypto Kiosks
Starting October 1, Hawaii will prohibit the use of physical cash to purchase digital assets at cryptocurrency kiosks. The move follows a surge in fraud, with the FBI documenting 92 complaints and $3.85 million in losses among state residents in 2025 as scammers increasingly weaponized these machines to drain victim accounts.
HashKey Tapped to Distribute Anchorpoint’s HKDAP Stablecoin
Anchorpoint Financial has named HashKey Exchange an authorized distributor for its Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, HKDAP, marking a key expansion of the token’s beta rollout. The partnership allows eligible institutions and professional investors to mint, redeem, and convert fiat currency through HashKey’s regulated platform infrastructure.
Lawsuit Challenges Truth Social’s $100,000 Premium Data Feed
The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation have filed a federal lawsuit against Donald Trump, alleging that his decision to sell early access to presidential announcements via Truth Social creates an unconstitutional barrier to public information while favoring high-frequency trading firms with millisecond advantages.
Most US Prediction Market Users Report Financial Losses
A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults reveals that 79% of prediction-market participants lost money over the past year. Even more concerning, over half of these users turned to borrowed funds to place their bets, a practice that significantly correlated with higher rates of financial failure among retail traders.
US and UK Align Crypto Strategy Without Direct Rule Changes
The United States and the United Kingdom have unveiled ten recommendations for digital assets and cross-border finance, signaling a coordinated approach to stablecoins and tokenized securities. While the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future sets a clear agenda, the proposals stop short of creating legally enforceable, binding regulations.
Coldcard flaw exposes $116 million in Bitcoin to systemic theft
A critical firmware error in Coldcard hardware wallets has left approximately 1,816 Bitcoin, valued at $116 million, vulnerable to exploitation. The flaw, which persisted for over five years, reduced the entropy of generated seed phrases, allowing attackers to reconstruct private keys without needing physical access to the affected devices.
Kalshi Integrates Live Order Book Data Into DoubleZero Edge Network
Prediction market Kalshi has begun streaming real-time Level 1 and Level 2 order book data through the DoubleZero Edge fiber network. The integration provides quantitative firms with direct, sequenced access to liquidity depth for sports contracts and crypto perpetual futures, bypassing the need for manual API reconstruction.
BitMart Reserve Transparency Concerns Mount Amid Shutdown
As BitMart moves toward a full platform closure in 2027, the exchange’s failure to produce independently verified proof-of-reserves has triggered alarm among users and industry experts. Recent reports of delayed withdrawals from multiple crypto projects highlight a deepening trust gap between internal platform assurances and verifiable financial reality.
Nansen CEO Forecasts $1 Million Bitcoin by 2030
Nansen co-founder Alex Svanevik projects Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030, citing persistent global currency debasement and central bank policies as the primary drivers. While acknowledging the volatility inherent in crypto markets, he argues that Bitcoin’s fixed supply makes it a necessary hedge against expanding money supplies.
Ripple Backs fixCleanup3_3_0 as XRPL Validator Voting Begins
Ripple has formally signaled support for the fixCleanup3_3_0 amendment, contributing to an early count of eight votes out of the 35 required for XRP Ledger activation. The proposal bundles technical corrections for automated market makers, lending protocols, and vault systems, though it remains well below the 80% supermajority threshold.
Norway’s Wealth Fund Hits Record $184B Profit, Reveals SpaceX Stake
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global, surged to a record 1.75 trillion kroner—roughly $184.3 billion—in the first half of 2026. The performance was anchored by a 9.4% investment return, bolstered by a fresh disclosure of a $1.22 billion stake in Elon Musk’s aerospace giant, SpaceX.
XRP ETF Inflows Stagnate as Investors Pivot to Alternative Yields
Seven U.S. spot XRP ETFs have accumulated 992.5 million tokens since August 2026, drawing over $1.5 billion in capital. Despite this institutional interest, the price of XRP remains trapped between $1.01 and $1.12, prompting investors to look beyond simple market appreciation for consistent returns.
Bitcoin Climbs Past $64K as Inflation Data Stabilizes Fed Outlook
Bitcoin recovered to $64,100 after July consumer prices rose 3.4%, aligning with market expectations and leaving Federal Reserve policy projections largely intact. The mild inflation print provided a brief reprieve for risk assets, though traders remain cautious as they weigh the potential for future interest rate adjustments.
Goldman Sachs to Acquire NEOS in $2.25 Billion ETF Expansion
Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire Westport-based NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion, a move designed to bolster its asset management division with 19 options-based income ETFs. The deal, expected to close in early 2027, adds roughly $30 billion in assets to the bank’s rapidly growing exchange-traded product platform.
Anchorpoint Launches HKDAP Stablecoin for Institutional Use in Hong Kong
Anchorpoint has initiated the phased rollout of its HKDAP stablecoin, marking a transition from regulatory testing to live distribution. Backed by Standard Chartered, the project is now providing institutional partners and professional investors with tools for cross-border payments, fiat conversion, and the settlement of tokenized real-world assets.
New York City Council Launches Inquiry Into Prediction Market Marketing
The New York City Council has launched a formal investigation into the marketing tactics of four prominent prediction market platforms, including Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan, amid mounting concerns that these firms are employing deceptive, predatory advertising to entice consumers into high-risk event wagering.
Bitcoin Recovers Above $64,000 as Markets Brace for U.S. Inflation Data
Bitcoin rebounded from a $63,200 support floor on Aug. 12, climbing back toward $64,130 after a sharp liquidation of leveraged positions. The recovery comes as investors trim risk in anticipation of the latest U.S. Consumer Price Index report, which is expected to influence Federal Reserve interest rate policy.
Binance and RedotPay Clash Over Singapore Legal Proceedings
Binance and RedotPay are locked in a public dispute regarding the status of their ongoing litigation in Singapore. While RedotPay claims that proceedings initiated after an August 7 court hearing are being discontinued, the exchange insists its legal challenge remains active and that it has notified the court accordingly.
Fidelity Seeks to Bring Ethereum Staking to $898M Fund
Fidelity Investments has filed to integrate Ethereum staking into its $898 million Fidelity Ethereum Fund, a move designed to generate quarterly cash distributions for shareholders. The proposed amendment allows the trust to stake up to 100% of its holdings, marking a significant shift in the fund's operational strategy.
Crypto Developers Seek Frontier AI Access to Counter Cyber Threats
A coalition of major cryptocurrency firms and industry organizations is pressuring frontier AI labs to grant vetted open-source developers privileged access to their most advanced models. The Bitcoin Policy Institute warns that without such tools, those securing global financial infrastructure are falling behind increasingly sophisticated, AI-equipped attackers.
Bank of England Taps Polygon and NOBO for Digital Pound Trade Trials
A consortium led by NOBO Finance, Dun & Bradstreet, and Polygon Labs has joined the second phase of the Bank of England’s Digital Pound Lab, aiming to streamline cross-border trade finance for small and medium-sized enterprises by integrating stablecoin payments with experimental digital currency settlement.