Coldcard Seed Flaw Exposes Bitcoin Held by Thousands of Addresses
A flaw in Coldcard's seed generation compromised Bitcoin held across thousands of addresses, resulting in the loss of approximately 2,055 BTC. Researchers identified suspected sweep waves targeting affected wallets and recommended users migrate their funds to secure new addresses.
US Treasury Sanctions Two Iranian Crypto Exchanges Over IRGC Money Laundering
Two Iranian crypto exchanges, Shelbit and Aban Tether, were sanctioned by the US Treasury for facilitating money laundering related to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Office of Foreign Assets Control also designated network operator Siavash Kayvanpour in connection with the crypto transfers.
CLARITY Act Likely To Fail in September. Will Crypto Prices React?
The US Senate plans a September vote on the CLARITY Act despite lacking sufficient support to advance the crypto market structure bill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune intends to file cloture before the August recess.
Thune Still Plans Clarity Act Cloture: What a Weekend Surprise Could Mean for Bitcoin
Senate Majority Leader Thune plans to bring the Clarity Act to a cloture vote before the chamber's recess, potentially scheduling a full Senate vote for September. The legislation's progress continues despite ongoing disputes over yield and ethics issues related to the bill.
Coldcard Bitcoin Hack: Victims Report Median Loss of 1 BTC as Theft Tops $111 Million
A Coldcard hardware wallet security breach resulted in confirmed Bitcoin theft of $111 million, with losses potentially exceeding $130 million. Victims reported a median loss of 1 BTC per person affected by the hack.
Digital Assets: Wintermute Boosts US Presence Becoming a Registered Broker Dealer
Wintermute became a FINRA registered broker dealer to expand its US operations. The crypto market maker, founded in London in 2017, established its US office in 2025.
A part of FTX survived, and it’s the case for the CLARITY Act
FTX's legally regulated divisions survived the company's collapse. The Senate did not pass the CLARITY Act, which would provide legal protections for digital assets comparable to those in mainstream finance.
The Senate Just Shelved the CLARITY Act, And JPMorgan Says Crypto’s Tokenization Boom Could Slip Away to Wall Street
The Senate delayed the CLARITY Act, requiring 60 votes to advance while leaving crypto regulation uncertain. JPMorgan warned that tokenization opportunities could shift to traditional Wall Street institutions if regulatory clarity does not emerge.
CLARITY Act Vote Slips to September as Senate Breaks for Recess
The Senate delayed voting on the CLARITY Act digital asset framework until September after Democrats refused to bring it to the floor before August recess. Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the vote on H.R. 3633 will occur when lawmakers return from their break.
Bitcoin Network Warning: Developers Find Nearly 5,000 Vulnerabilities
The Bitcoin Red Team identified 4,962 security findings across 390 projects within 30 hours following the Coldcard hack. The vulnerabilities were discovered during a coordinated security assessment of the Bitcoin network's ecosystem.
Wintermute Lands US Broker License and a 5-Year Plan to Rival Citadel
Wintermute's US division registered as a broker-dealer, enabling trading in commodities, crypto ETFs, and tokenized stocks. The company outlined a five-year strategy to compete with Citadel.
Uniswap's New Launchpad Out-Launched Pons On Its First Day On Robinhood Chain
A launchpad called Pools.trade launched on August 5 with zero fees and created 10,506 tokens in one day, surpassing competitor Pons which created 7,210 tokens. PONS token declined 49% over the week following the new launchpad's debut on Robinhood Chain.
Senate Whip Barrasso Becomes Latest Lawmaker to Support Crypto Clarity Act, But Time May Be Running Out
Senate Whip Barrasso joined other lawmakers in supporting the Crypto Clarity Act. Time remains limited before the Senate recesses, with Republicans pushing to pass the bill before that deadline.
a16z's Miles Jennings Says Banks Fighting the CLARITY Act Are 'Accelerating Their Own Obsolescence'
Six banking trade groups are pushing senators to tighten the CLARITY Act's prohibition on interest-like rewards for stablecoin holdings. Miles Jennings argues banks fighting the bill accelerate their obsolescence because such payments would continue under an alternative called GENIUS if CLARITY fails.
GUARDD Meets with SEC to Discuss Secondary Trading of Tokenized Exempt Securities
GUARDD met with the SEC to discuss secondary trading of tokenized exempt securities. Sherwood Neiss, GUARDD's founder and co-author of the JOBS Act, led discussions about facilitating token-based transactions for securities that qualify for regulatory exemptions.
Solana (SOL) Real-World Assets (RWAs) Market Tops $3.73 Billion
The Solana blockchain's real-world assets market reached $3.73 billion in total value, marking a new all-time high. This expansion reflects growing institutional participation in the tokenization of traditional financial instruments on the network.
Circle Reveals Institutional Validators for Arc Blockchain Ahead of September Mainnet Debut
Circle has announced institutional validators for its Arc blockchain ahead of the network's September 16, 2026 mainnet launch. The validators include established financial institutions selected to secure the blockchain network.
Circuit, DaLand Give Credit Unions a Direct Path to Bitcoin
Circuit and DaLand have created a production-ready system enabling credit unions to directly offer Bitcoin and digital asset services. Credit unions can now provide these services without depending on external platforms.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Approves Framework for Digital Assets
Russia established comprehensive regulations for digital currencies and digital rights through legislation signed August 4, 2026. The framework creates operational standards for cryptocurrency exchanges and other digital asset market participants.
Coinbase Just Got Full UK Trading License, And Tokenized US Stocks With Dividends Are the Headline Feature
Coinbase received full UK trading authorization from the FCA, enabling equity and derivatives trading in the region. The company's headline feature includes tokenized US stocks that distribute dividends to holders.
Putin signs landmark crypto regulation into law
Russia has signed new cryptocurrency regulation into law that will affect digital finance operations. The law is expected to influence international regulatory standards and cross-border cryptocurrency transactions.
Uniswap launches Pools token launchpad for Robinhood Chain
Uniswap launched a Pools token launchpad specifically for Robinhood Chain to improve token liquidity and accessibility. The launchpad enables projects to distribute tokens through decentralized pools on the Robinhood Chain network.
Uniswap Expands Digital Assets Offerings with Earn Feature Enabled by Morpho
Uniswap introduced an Earn feature that allows users to generate passive returns on idle digital assets directly through its interface. The feature is powered by Morpho and enables traders to earn without leaving the Uniswap platform.
Mastercard Extends Crypto Credential to Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments in Borderless.xyz Pilot
Mastercard is testing cross-border stablecoin payments through a pilot program with three initial participants that verifies compliance once at the payment's origin rather than repeatedly. The pilot includes Infinia, Walapay, and Koywe as participants in the Borderless.xyz network of stablecoin payment providers.
Institutions Now Drive 72% of Crypto’s OTC Flow, Wintermute Data Shows
Institutions accounted for 72% of over-the-counter spot trading flow in the first half of 2026, according to Wintermute data. This represents a record share and indicates a significant shift in cryptocurrency market structure toward institutional participation.
SEC Commissioner Hester ‘Crypto Mom’ Peirce Optimistic About Clarity Act
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce expressed optimism that the Clarity Act, a long-awaited crypto market structure bill, will pass. Peirce is hopeful the legislation will provide regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector.
Asset Manager 3iQ to Manage Bhutan’s Bitcoin Reserves
Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ will manage 10,000 Bitcoins pledged for Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City project. 3iQ will manage the reserves while also investing in local talent and establishing a physical presence in the region.
US, UK reaffirm support for stablecoins, tokenization in joint financial regulation talks
US and UK regulators met on July 8 to discuss stablecoins and tokenization as part of their joint financial regulation framework. The meeting emphasized implementation of the GENIUS Act, payment modernization efforts, and cross-border cooperation between the two countries.
Western Union and Rain Launch Stablecoin Card in 37 Markets
Western Union and Rain launched a stablecoin card accepting USDPT, an Anchorage-issued Solana token, across 37 markets. The card holds remittances in USDPT and enables spending at Visa merchants, with the stablecoin currently having $7.4 million in circulation.
CLARITY Act Senate Vote Locked In, But 60-Vote Hurdle Looms Large
A Senate floor vote on the CLARITY Act is scheduled before August recess, though three unresolved disputes threaten the 60-vote majority needed for passage. The crypto reform bill faces a significant procedural hurdle requiring supermajority support to advance.