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RWA protocol exploits reach $14.6M in H1 2025, surpassing 2024

Real-world asset protocols present an “evolving” threat landscape that offers a larger attack surface for hackers, according to CertiK.

Kerberus acquires Pocket Universe to build crypto antivirus

Following the Pocket Universe acquisition, Kerberus plans to build a dedicated antivirus for crypto to protect users from increasing malware attacks.

Hong Kong builder’s stock jumps on $483M Bitcoin treasury bet

Ming Shing Group Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed Hong Kong construction company, struck a $483 million deal to acquire 4,250 Bitcoin via share issuance.

How to read market sentiment with ChatGPT and Grok before checking a chart

ChatGPT and Grok are becoming the go-to tools for crypto traders, offering faster context, sentiment and strategic clarity, all through conversation.

UK sanctions Kyrgyz banks, $9.3B crypto network tied to Russia

The UK sanctioned Kyrgyz banks, crypto exchanges and individuals tied to Russia’s ruble-backed stablecoin.

$1.6B Bitcoin whale shifts another $113M BTC into $240M Ether long

A Bitcoin whale rotated another $113 million worth of Bitcoin into a $240 million spot Ether position after closing part of a previous Ether perpetual long worth almost $300 million.

Gemini receives MiCA license in Malta after May derivatives approval

The Winklevoss twins-owned Gemini exchange continues its expansion in Europe, securing a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license in Malta.

Arthur Hayes shifts focus to longevity after Trump pardon, invests in stem cell venture

Arthur Hayes, freshly pardoned by US President Donald Trump, has taken a board seat and major stake in a stem cell company where he’s also been a patient.

DBS expands crypto offerings with tokenized structured notes on Ethereum

DBS Bank launched tokenized structured notes on Ethereum, expanding access to crypto-linked investment products for accredited and institutional investors.

Trump’s World Liberty mints 9% of USD1 supply after Waller speech

The Trump family DeFi project minted $205 million USD1, pushing its treasury holdings and the stablecoin supply to record highs.

Bitcoin whale who held for 7 years sells $76M to go long on Ether

The whale had 14,837 Bitcoin worth over $1.6 billion, dating back to purchases from crypto exchanges Binance and HTX over seven years ago.

Kanye West YZY memecoin hits $3B, but falls after insider concerns

Several well-known traders have bought the newly launched token promoted by rapper Kanye West, which pumped to over $3 billion but has since fallen back.

Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle may not be dead after all: Glassnode

Bitcoin's current price action “echoes prior patterns” and still appears to be tracking its typical four-year cycle, Glassnode said.

Bitcoin rebounds from fear zone, but ‘FUD’ may not be over: Santiment

Bitcoin sentiment shifted from fear to neutral as crypto markets rebounded from their correction, but a Friday Fed speech could create more volatility.

BNB treasury firm plunges 77% after Nasdaq delisting notice

Biotech and BNB treasury firm Windtree Therapeutics fell 77% on Wednesday after informing the SEC that it would be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange.

Coinbase CEO sees $1M Bitcoin, but let’s hit $124K first: Analyst

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is the latest crypto figure to predict a $1 million Bitcoin, but an analyst warns investors to stay grounded.

Crypto giants launch ‘Beacon Network’ to track and freeze stolen crypto

The Beacon Network is an “end-to-end kill chain for illicit crypto assets, moving from detection to action in minutes rather than days,” TRM Labs said.

Wormhole to counter LayerZero’s $110M Stargate bid with its own

Wormhole will bid against LayerZero to acquire the crosschain transfer platform Stargate, which just launched an updated bid on Sunday to better reception.

Fed governor tells bankers DeFi is ‘nothing to be afraid of’

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller urged policymakers and bankers not to fear DeFi and stablecoins, as they will drive innovation in the US payments system.

Judge unfreezes over $57M in stablecoins linked to Libra token scandal

The judge cited ongoing cooperation of the defendants in the case as one of the reasons for unfreezing the stablecoins.

ETH futures data reflects traders’ fear, while onchain data points to a price recovery

Ether price shows resilience despite macroeconomic uncertainty, with derivatives steady and onchain activity strengthening the prospect of a recovery.

Kraken, Backed expand tokenized stocks to Tron ecosystem amid RWA push

According to a Binance Research report, tokenized stocks are nearing a major inflection point reminiscent of the early days of decentralized finance.

Kraken acquires Capitalise.ai as crypto companies buy AI startups

Kraken’s acquisition will add natural-language trading automation to its Pro platform, as exchanges, miners and analytics companies move aggressively into AI.

Winklevoss twins donate $21M in BTC to pro-Trump PAC ahead of US midterms

The Gemini co-founders, with a combined net worth in the billions, have said they will make another political contribution in support of US President Donald Trump’s crypto agenda.

US must pass regulations or risk losing crypto race — Wyoming Symposium

The panelists agreed that it is not too late for the US to catch up to other jurisdictions, but urged swift crypto regulatory legislation.

Crypto advocacy groups double down on Quintenz confirmation at CFTC amid pushback

Seven organizations affiliated with crypto urged a quick confirmation of Brian Quintenz to the CFTC, though nothing was scheduled on the Senate calendar before its recess.

Brevan Howard’s crypto division CEO Gautam Sharma departs after five years

Brevan Howard reportedly managed $34 billion in assets as of April 2025, with the company's digital asset division, set up in 2021, managing $2 billion.

XRP’s price downtrend could continue: Here’s 4 reasons why

XRP data highlights investor profit-taking and reveals reasons why the altcoin’s price could continue to fall.

51% attack on Monero prompts proposal to overhaul consensus mechanism

Several solutions have been proposed to bolster Monero’s proof-of-work consensus mechanism to prevent 51% attacks on the network.

Price predictions 8/20: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK, HYPE, XLM

Bitcoin and Ether are trying to rise from their respective lows, indicating strong buying on the dips.

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