ZeroStack secures $1B, Ripple raises $275M
Crypto and blockchain companies announced approximately $1.298 billion across six disclosed transactions between Aug. 16 and Aug. 22, 2026. ZeroStack accounted for most of the total through a $1 billion noncash token contribution, while Ripple Prime completed a $275 million…
CZ Reveals Why He Didn’t Use UAE Citizenship to Avoid US Charges
Changpeng Zhao says he viewed confronting the case as a matter of personal responsibility rather than avoiding prosecution. This week, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) finally revealed why he chose to face US prosecutors during his AML violation case…
MANTRA Chain resumes blocks after Cosmos-EVM fix
MANTRA Chain has resumed block production after deploying version 8.4.0 to fix a Cosmos-EVM vulnerability that kept its mainnet unable to process transactions for about 30 hours. Summary MANTRA Chain restarted at approximately 5:30 a.m. UTC on Aug. 22. Version…
Coldcard Firmware 5.6.1 Forces User Entropy Into Every New Seed After $100M Exploit
Coinkite has released new Coldcard firmware that forces users to provide their own randomness when generating new wallet seeds. Coinkite, the company behind Coldcard, has shipped a firmware update that will not generate a new wallet seed until the…
Curve Finance Founder Calls It a ‘Casino’ for Meme Coins
Pump.fun’s rapid growth has brought massive revenue, but questions over token quality and platform behavior continue to follow the launchpad. Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov has taken a swipe at Solana-based Pump.fun and criticized the platform’s role in the…
$100 Target Is Back in Sight
A parallel channel, TD Sequential buy signal, and MACD golden cross are creating a potentially bullish setup for SOL near $78. Solana is currently trading above $76, following a recovery of more than 6% over the past week, along…
Jupiter Launches Lend v2 on Solana, Letting Borrowed Assets Earn Trading Fees
Jupiter has launched Lend v2 on Solana, allowing both supplied and borrowed assets to earn DEX trading fees while being used in lending positions. Jupiter launched Lend v2 on Solana on August 10, introducing two opt-in features that let…
Ethereum Stays on Top of RWA Market as Solana Strengthens Its Position
Ethereum dominated RWA markets as Solana strengthened, while tokenized assets expanded despite weakening DeFi and crypto-native trading activity. Ethereum continues to hold a commanding position in the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market, while Solana is emerging as the only…
ZeroStack secures $1B, Ripple raises $275M
Crypto and blockchain companies announced approximately $1.298 billion across six disclosed transactions between Aug. 16 and Aug. 22, 2026. ZeroStack accounted for most of the total through a $1 billion noncash token contribution, while Ripple Prime completed a $275 million…
ZachXBT Exposes Canada as Worst Global Hotspot for Crypto Fraud
Key Takeaways ZachXBT named Canada the worst country for crypto crimes as local police ignore evidence and fail victims. The UK and India rank second and third, with Indian police criticized for incompetence and wrongful arrests. ZachXBT is now refusing…
CZ Reveals Why He Didn’t Use UAE Citizenship to Avoid US Charges
Changpeng Zhao says he viewed confronting the case as a matter of personal responsibility rather than avoiding prosecution. This week, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) finally revealed why he chose to face US prosecutors during his AML violation case…
MANTRA Chain resumes blocks after Cosmos-EVM fix
MANTRA Chain has resumed block production after deploying version 8.4.0 to fix a Cosmos-EVM vulnerability that kept its mainnet unable to process transactions for about 30 hours. Summary MANTRA Chain restarted at approximately 5:30 a.m. UTC on Aug. 22. Version…
Japan’s Crypto Freeze Cracks as Nomura Wins Coveted New License – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Laser Digital won Japan license No. 00032, ending a roughly 4-year registration drought. Nomura’s unit starts with 6 crypto assets as Japan’s institutional market opens. Laser Digital faces its next test as Japan’s new crypto rules arrive in…
Coldcard Firmware 5.6.1 Forces User Entropy Into Every New Seed After $100M Exploit
Coinkite has released new Coldcard firmware that forces users to provide their own randomness when generating new wallet seeds. Coinkite, the company behind Coldcard, has shipped a firmware update that will not generate a new wallet seed until the…
XRP ETF inflows top $1.55 billion; XRP price rebounds; holders earn up to $9,000 daily
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. EX DeFi attracts XRP investors seeking diversified income via cloud mining as ETF inflows revive institutional interest. Summary US…
Illinois’ 0.2% Crypto Tax Sparks a Full-Blown Courtroom War
Key Takeaways Blockchain Association sued Aug. 21 to block Illinois’ 0.2% digital asset tax. Illinois’ 0.2% levy could tax trades, transfers and custody beginning Jan. 1. Crypto Council for Innovation wants enforcement blocked before Jan. 1, 2027. The Blockchain Association…
Ripple CEO Speaks Out After White House and CFTC Meetings: Here’s What He Said
The exec said it was great to join the inaugural CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee shortly after the White House gathering. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse spoke for the first time after attending a crypto meeting at the White House earlier…
STRC stays below $100 as Jain questions 12% yield
Strategy’s STRC preferred stock has remained below its $100 stated value at $95.31 despite Bitcoin’s rally to about $77,125, prompting Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain to argue that its 12% dividend does not adequately cover the risk of another deep…