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bitcoinist.com Arthur Hayes’ Bombshell CLARITY Act Warning Just Resurfaced — And The Timing Couldn’t Be Worse

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and Chief Investment Officer of Maelstrom, called for the CLARITY Act to be vetoed in a recent interview with Scott Melker, host of The Wolf of All Streets — comments that have resurfaced at a moment of peak legislative momentum, just days after the bill cleared the Senate Banking Committee […]

blockonomi.com Vitalik Buterin Details Ethereum Upgrades to Boost Privacy Features

TLDR Vitalik Buterin outlined new Ethereum upgrades aimed at enabling native onchain privacy for users. The roadmap includes account abstraction FOCIL and keyed nonces to improve transaction confidentiality. FOCIL introduces validator-enforced transaction inclusion to reduce the risk of censorship on the network. Account abstraction allows Ethereum accounts to function like smart contracts with enhanced security [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Details Ethereum Upgrades to Boost Privacy Features appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Bitfinex Analysts Warn $85,900 BTC Resistance Could Cap Any Recovery Rally

Bitcoin traders absorbed $584 million in long liquidations on Monday as geopolitical pressure and rising Treasury yields dragged the price toward a key onchain support level, according to Bitfinex analysts. BTC Longs Drop $584M in One Session as Bitcoin Tests May Monthly Open Support The sell-off came as Donald Trump posted on social media about […]

blockonomi.com South Korea Funeral Firm Hit by $33M Loss on Crypto ETF Trade

TLDR A South Korean funeral company reported a $33 million unrealized loss from a leveraged Ethereum ETF investment. The firm used prepaid customer funeral funds to invest in a high-risk crypto-linked exchange-traded fund. The investment dropped from 59.5 billion won to 10.2 billion won by the end of 2025. The ETF aimed to deliver twice [...] The post South Korea Funeral Firm Hit by $33M Loss on Crypto ETF Trade appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Fireblocks Enters x402 Foundation with New AI Payments Suite

TLDR Fireblocks launched an Agentic Payments Suite to support AI-driven blockchain transactions. The company joined the x402 Foundation to help promote a standard payment protocol for AI agents. The new platform includes wallet infrastructure for AI agents to send and receive funds securely. Fireblocks added compliance and settlement tools to support regulated financial institutions. The [...] The post Fireblocks Enters x402 Foundation with New AI Payments Suite appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF Hits $14M Volume Days After Debut

TLDR The 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF recorded a rapid increase in daily trading volume within days of its launch. The ETF’s turnover rose from about $1.8 million on its first day to nearly $14.08 million. The surge represents a 682% increase in trading activity over a short period. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas said the growth reflects [...] The post 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF Hits $14M Volume Days After Debut appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Wintermute Launches Armitage as $10B Trading Network Expands Into DeFi Lending

Wintermute has introduced Armitage, a new DeFi vault curation platform designed to apply institutional-grade trading and risk management to decentralized lending markets. The first USDC-denominated vaults are already live on Morpho. Wintermute Deploys Active Lending on Morpho With New Vault Curator Crypto market maker Wintermute is expanding deeper into decentralized finance ( DeFi) with the […]

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Adds $20B to Crypto Economy as Traders Defend $77,000 Support

Bitcoin experienced volatile, range-bound trading, repeatedly struggling to sustain a breakout above $77,000. After a midnight surge from $76,700 to $77,200, it hit an intraday high of $77,604 before stabilizing around $77,500. Bitcoin Volatility Tightens Near $77K Resistance Bitcoin endured another grueling stretch of range-bound consolidation, routinely failing to cement a definitive breakout above the […]

blockonomi.com EU Opens MiCA Review to Test Crypto Rules Against Market Changes

TLDR The European Commission has launched a public consultation to review whether MiCA remains suitable for evolving crypto markets. Stakeholders, including crypto firms, banks, and the public, can submit feedback until Aug. 31. The review will assess how MiCA performs after its full implementation across the European Union in 2024. Officials are examining both legal [...] The post EU Opens MiCA Review to Test Crypto Rules Against Market Changes appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinmagazine.com VerifiedX Brings Native Bitcoin Redemption and FROST Privacy to Base DeFi with Fireblocks Integration

Bitcoin Magazine VerifiedX Brings Native Bitcoin Redemption and FROST Privacy to Base DeFi with Fireblocks Integration Backed by FROST MPC threshold signatures and a Halborn audit, vBTC.b enables collateralized borrowing, yield strategies, and AI-agent commerce while preserving Bitcoin’s core properties. This post VerifiedX Brings Native Bitcoin Redemption and FROST Privacy to Base DeFi with Fireblocks Integration first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

blockonomi.com Kraken, Coinbase User Hit by $6.7M Crypto Theft and Laundering

TLDR A Kraken and Coinbase user lost about $6.7 million after attackers drained crypto from both exchange accounts. The stolen assets included Ethereum, Bitcoin, and cbBTC withdrawn in a short and coordinated series of transactions. On-chain analyst Specter traced the stolen funds to new wallet addresses across the Ethereum and Bitcoin networks. Attackers moved about [...] The post Kraken, Coinbase User Hit by $6.7M Crypto Theft and Laundering appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com European Commission Reviews MiCA as Global Crypto Regulation Race Heats Up

TLDR: The European Commission opened a formal MiCA consultation open to the public through Aug. 31, 2026. Two consultation tracks run in parallel — one for the public and one for technical industry stakeholders. Coinbase’s Europe policy head backed targeted MiCA improvements while opposing a reopening of core principles. The ECB supported centralizing supervision of [...] The post European Commission Reviews MiCA as Global Crypto Regulation Race Heats Up appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Market Spotlight: Nvidia (NVDA) Earnings, ASML Rally, Strategy (MSTR) Target Hike, and Target’s (TGT) Strong Quarter

Nvidia earnings loom as ASML surges 6.7%, Strategy gets $400 target from TD Cowen, and Target beats estimates. Today's critical market stories analyzed. The post Market Spotlight: Nvidia (NVDA) Earnings, ASML Rally, Strategy (MSTR) Target Hike, and Target’s (TGT) Strong Quarter appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Dragonfly Leads $50M Round for Arbitrum Platform Variational

TLDR Variational raised $50 million in a Series A round led by Dragonfly Capital. Bain Capital Crypto and Coinbase Ventures also participated in the funding round. The Arbitrum-based platform focuses on onchain derivatives and real-world asset trading. The company launched Phase 1 of its rollout with gold, silver, copper, and oil markets. Variational plans to [...] The post Dragonfly Leads $50M Round for Arbitrum Platform Variational appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Strategy (MSTR) Stock Surges on TD Cowen’s $400 Price Target After Massive Bitcoin Acquisition

TD Cowen raises Strategy (MSTR) price target to $400 after $2B Bitcoin buy. Analysts see 143% upside as company holds 843,738 BTC. Strong Buy consensus. The post Strategy (MSTR) Stock Surges on TD Cowen’s $400 Price Target After Massive Bitcoin Acquisition appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com XRP Whales Have Just Set An 8-Year Record, Is This The Start Of The Next Bull Run?

More of XRP’s supply is being chipped away, as whales continue to accumulate the token, increasing their control of the cryptocurrency. According to new reports from on-chain analytics platform Santiment, Whales are currently holding over 450 billion coins, setting a record 8-year high. With more tokens being swallowed up by this group of investors, speculation […]

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin at Risk as Capriole Warns 3.8% Inflation Has Historically Preceded 30% Market Crashes

Crypto investment firm Capriole Investments is sounding the alarm on elevated inflation, warning that every historical instance of inflation reaching current levels has been followed by an average market crash of 30% over the next one to 24 months. Historical Data Paints a Bleak Picture Capriole Investments highlighted a pattern that has held across decades […]

blockonomi.com OpenAI Moves Closer to IPO with Confidential Filing Plans

TLDR OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file its IPO prospectus as soon as Friday, according to a source. The company is working with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on the planned public offering. OpenAI is currently valued at more than $850 billion by private investors. The company has raised over $180 billion and continues to [...] The post OpenAI Moves Closer to IPO with Confidential Filing Plans appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Anchorage Digital Named Custody and Infrastructure Partner for 3iQ’s Canadian Digital Asset Funds

TLDR: Anchorage Digital, the first OCC-regulated crypto bank in the US, will custody six of 3iQ’s TSX-listed ETPs. Its cold storage architecture settles trades without hot wallets, strengthening investor protection at every fund stage. The Atlas settlement network removes intermediary wallets, boosting capital efficiency across 3iQ’s trading operations. The deal expands 3iQ’s staking capabilities, letting [...] The post Anchorage Digital Named Custody and Infrastructure Partner for 3iQ’s Canadian Digital Asset Funds appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com MoneyGram Joins Tempo Blockchain as Anchor Remittance Validator

TLDR MoneyGram has been named the anchor remittance validator for the Tempo blockchain developed by Stripe and Paradigm. The company will validate remittance transactions on Tempo’s Layer 1 network. MoneyGram will also integrate stablecoin settlement into its global payment flows. Tempo is designed to support institutional use cases, including remittances, retail payments, and treasury operations. [...] The post MoneyGram Joins Tempo Blockchain as Anchor Remittance Validator appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinmagazine.com Minnesota Law Opens Crypto Custody to Banks, Credit Unions — One Credit Union Already Has a Head Start

Bitcoin Magazine Minnesota Law Opens Crypto Custody to Banks, Credit Unions — One Credit Union Already Has a Head Start Minnesota just cleared the path for banks and credit unions to offer crypto custody, bringing digital assets further into the regulated financial system. This post Minnesota Law Opens Crypto Custody to Banks, Credit Unions — One Credit Union Already Has a Head Start first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com Catena Labs Raises $30M Series A and Files for National Trust Bank Charter to Power AI Agent Finance

TLDR: Catena Labs raised $30M in a Series A round co-led by a16z crypto and Acrew Capital for AI finance. The company filed for a National Trust Bank charter with the OCC to regulate AI agent transactions. Catena’s platform lets operators set spending limits, audit trails, and controls for autonomous agents. Industry players like Coinbase [...] The post Catena Labs Raises $30M Series A and Files for National Trust Bank Charter to Power AI Agent Finance appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Zcash Foundation Patches 2 Critical Zebra Flaws, Reports $817K in Q1 Spending

The Zcash Foundation closed the first quarter of 2026 with $36.7 million in net liquid assets and a clean bill of health from U.S. regulators, according to its Q1 2026 report released this week. Zcash Foundation Reports $36.7M Treasury, SEC Clears Investigation in Q1 2026 The report covers a three-month period that Executive Director Alex […]

bitcoinist.com Arthur Hayes’ Bombshell CLARITY Act Warning Just Resurfaced — And The Timing Couldn’t Be Worse

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and Chief Investment Officer of Maelstrom, called for the CLARITY Act to be vetoed in a recent interview with Scott Melker, host of The Wolf of All Streets — comments that have resurfaced at a moment of peak legislative momentum, just days after the bill cleared the Senate Banking Committee […]

news.bitcoin.com Twenty One Capital Ownership Shifts as Tether Buys Out Softbank’s XXI Position

Tether International has acquired Softbank’s equity stake in Twenty One Capital, the NYSE-listed bitcoin treasury company holding approximately 43,514 BTC, giving the stablecoin issuer greater control over one of the largest publicly traded bitcoin accumulation vehicles in the world. Ardoino Says XXI Enters Next Chapter as Tether Absorbs Softbank’s Stake The deal, announced on May […]

blockonomi.com Plume’s Bermuda License Makes KDAB the World’s First Regulated Onchain Vault Manager

TLDR: Plume’s subsidiary KDAB becomes the world’s first regulated onchain vault manager under Bermuda’s DABA framework. The Class M license subjects KDAB to full prudential oversight, including liquidity risk and wind-down planning requirements. KDAB vault tokens are accessible to anyone globally with a smartphone, stablecoin, and an internet connection. Plume reports a blocked transaction rate [...] The post Plume’s Bermuda License Makes KDAB the World’s First Regulated Onchain Vault Manager appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Top Crypto Exchange Expands Into UK With New Local Platform

European crypto exchange WhiteBIT is entering the United Kingdom (UK) market with the launch of a dedicated platform, marking a strategic push into one of the world’s most established financial hubs. Related Reading: Japan To Recognize Foreign Stablecoins As Electronic Payment Instruments Starting June 1 WhiteBIT Launches UK Platform On Wednesday, WhiteBIT, the largest European […]

cryptobriefing.com Russia and China agree on Power of Siberia 2 pipeline route, accelerating de-dollarization of energy trade

The pipeline deal could reshape global energy markets, enhance China's energy security, and challenge the dollar's dominance in trade. The post Russia and China agree on Power of Siberia 2 pipeline route, accelerating de-dollarization of energy trade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Securitize Hits Record $19.5M Revenue as Tokenized RWA Market Explodes in Q1 2026

TLDR: Securitize generated record Q1 revenue of $19.5M, marking 39% year-over-year growth. Tokenized real-world assets expanded from $23B to $31B during the first quarter of 2026. Securitize partnered with NYSE, Uniswap Labs, and Computershare to scale tokenized markets. The company processed $1.9B in quarterly transaction volume across blockchain asset services. Securitize, a leading tokenization platform, [...] The post Securitize Hits Record $19.5M Revenue as Tokenized RWA Market Explodes in Q1 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com WhiteBIT Launches UK Crypto Platform With GBP Payments and Institutional Services

TLDR: WhiteBIT launched a UK-focused crypto platform with GBP deposits via Faster Payments Service. The exchange offers spot trading, crypto conversions, and institutional liquidity solutions. WhiteBIT enters the UK as crypto awareness reaches 91% among British adults in 2025. Strong AML, KYC, and CCSS Level 3 security standards support WhiteBIT’s UK expansion. WhiteBIT, Europe’s largest [...] The post WhiteBIT Launches UK Crypto Platform With GBP Payments and Institutional Services appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Hyperliquid ETF Inflows Outpace Bitcoin ETFs During Debut Trading Week

Newly launched Hyperliquid spot ETFs are attracting notable inflows in their first week of trading, outpacing bitcoin and ether ETFs on a market-cap-adjusted basis during multiple sessions. The products are also creating buying pressure that exceeds Hyperliquid’s own token burn mechanism. HYPE ETF Gains Traction as Investors Rotate Beyond Bitcoin and Ether The first spot […]