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Planck launches layer-0 blockchain for artificial intelligence

Planck relies on a network of global processing units worth $40 million, the protocol said.

Polygon Hemidall mainnet experiences temporary outage

The Bor layer, which handles transaction execution, did not experience any downtime and continued producing blocks, the Polygon team said.

Here’s why some Ethereum traders expect ETH price to hit $16K this cycle

Ethereum price is painting an ascending triangle pattern breakout with a price target of around $16,700.

TON may become the first everyday blockchain by 2027

TON, the blockchain natively integrated into Telegram’s 900 million-strong user base, is poised to become the first everyday blockchain by 2027, offering a user experience that makes Web3 feel like Web2.

Backwards-compatible quantum fix found, but not for Bitcoin and Ethereum

Sui Research’s new quantum-safe wallet upgrade method offers a hard fork-free solution for EdDSA-based blockchains, but does not apply to Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Trump-linked WLFI invests $10M in Falcon Finance for stablecoin development

WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin will be used as a collateral asset on Falcon Finance, fueling regulatory concerns about potential conflicts of interest related to the Trump family-backed platform.

Ripple’s Schwartz defends low XRPL volume, says banks settle offchain

Ripple claims hundreds of bank partners, but with a 30%–40% drop in XRPL activity and institutional use concentrated offchain, transparency concerns persist.

Stablecoins add $4B, Bitcoin exchange reserves below 15%: July in charts

Investors are uncertain and moving their Bitcoin off exchanges, while stablecoins are set to take off after GENIUS passed.

Japan’s crypto tax overhaul: What investors should know in 2025

Japan is proposing a major reform in its tax regime for crypto assets. If passed, these changes will make digital asset investing simpler for crypto investors.

Twenty One Capital eyes Bitcoin-backed USD loans: Report

Twenty One Capital, backed by Cantor Fitzgerald and Tether, may begin issuing US dollar loans using Bitcoin as collateral.

JPMorgan to allow crypto purchases with Coinbase

Coinbase and JPMorgan Chase partner to bring crypto purchases, stablecoin rewards and direct bank integrations to Chase customers.

Ethereum at 10: The top corporate ETH holders as Wall Street eyes crypto

Ethereum turns 10 as corporate treasury firms and Wall Street entities increase their Ether holdings, signaling growing institutional adoption.

Ethereum turns 10: Here’s how its booms and busts shaped history

From the ICO craze and CryptoKitties to the Merge and spot ETFs, Ethereum’s first decade is a reflection of crypto’s most chaotic and innovative moments.

‘Wall Street on a blockchain’ isn’t tokenization endgame: Kraken exec

A Kraken executive told Cointelegraph that tokenized equities shouldn’t just copy Wall Street onto the blockchain but reinvent how users access financial assets.

$3 price at risk? Why XRP was one of the worst performers this week

Most of XRP’s recent losses occurred during the $175 million transfer period linked to the Ripple co-founder.

Hong Kong to begin 6-month transition period for new stablecoin rules

Hong Kong will begin enforcing its new stablecoin regulations on Friday, with a six-month transition period allowing temporary licenses for issuers.

US DOJ is not probing Dragonfly over Tornado Cash ties, exec says

The DOJ reportedly confirmed it is not targeting Dragonfly Ventures or its executives in the Tornado Cash case, despite earlier speculation and courtroom remarks.

Indonesia raises taxes on crypto exchange sales and miners

Indonesia’s Finance Ministry raised taxes for crypto miners and sellers, while exempting some crypto transactions from VAT.

Bitcoin in limbo: Watch these BTC price levels ahead of FOMC

Bitcoin price remains rangebound ahead of the FOMC, as traders keep an eye on overhead resistance at $120,000 and several key support levels below.

Crypto token unlocks may halve to $3B in August; SUI, FTN top list

Polymath CEO Vincent Kadar told Cointelegraph that investors are shifting from “unlock anxiety” to a more nuanced view of token releases.

7% dip or $141K breakout? Bitcoin speculators dictate BTC price targets

Bitcoin short-term holders are in charge of nearby BTC price support, but this risks a drop to $110,000, new Glassnode research warned.

Altseason on horizon amid liquidity surge, regulatory clarity: Sygnum

Sygnum’s Q3 2025 Investment Outlook signals the long-awaited altseason may be approaching, as regulatory clarity increases and capital rotates into altcoins.

AML Bitcoin founder gets 7 years in prison for crypto fraud

Rowland Marcus Andrade was sentenced to seven years in prison for making the cryptocurrency AML Bitcoin, which defrauded investors out of $10 million.

Bank of Korea to launch virtual asset committee to monitor crypto

The Bank of Korea has also renamed its CBDC research and development teams to reflect their focus as practical business departments.

Kraken seeks $500M at $15B valuation ahead of rumoured 2026 IPO: Report

Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly seeking half a billion dollars in funding as crypto exchanges capitalize on regulatory tailwinds, The Information reports.

Samourai Wallet co-founders to now plead guilty to US charges

Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill say they’ll change their not guilty plea relating to charges tied to their crypto mixing service.

MARA Holdings posts Q2 revenue beat with 64% year-on-year jump

Crypto mining firm MARA Holdings’ Q2 revenues jumped 64% from a year ago to $238 million, driven by Bitcoin appreciation and expanded mining operations.

Key player in $13M crypto Ponzi scheme pleads guilty

Vincent Anthony Mazzotta Jr has pleaded guilty to money laundering and conspiracy to obstruct justice, which together carry a maximum of 15 years in prison.

Bitcoin momentum loss is pre-FOMC derisking, not a trend change

Traders cut risk ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, and a long-awaited crypto policy report from the White House.

Strategy buys 21K Bitcoin with 2025’s biggest public offering

Strategy bought over 21,000 Bitcoin after raising $2.5 billion from a preferred stock offering, the largest initial public offering in the US this year.

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