AFX Trade Bridge Exploit Drains $24.15M USDC on Arbitrum
AFX Trade has paused its Arbitrum-operated USDC custody bridge after approximately $24.15 million in USDC was drained on July 22, 2026, according to a Blockaid alert. The incident was detected at 21:30 UTC, targeting AFX’s bridge infrastructure rather than Arbitrum’s…
After Binance and Bybit, OKX App Removed From Google Play in the Philippines
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The primary mobile app for international cryptocurrency exchange OKX is no longer available for download on Google Play Store in…
Gate CEO Dr. Han says AI will assist traders, not replace them
Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han has backed a human-led approach to crypto trading as millions of digital assets and tens of thousands of decentralized applications make Web3 increasingly difficult for users to navigate. Summary Gate CEO Dr. Han says…
US Senate Republicans Release Updated Clarity Act Draft With New Ethics Package
Senate Republicans on Wednesday released an updated draft of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, unveiling a long-awaited ethics package negotiated with the White House just as lawmakers race to bring the crypto market structure bill to a floor vote…
Argentina Proposes Sweeping Deregulation Bill to Modernize Capital Markets With Crypto and Blockchain
Key Takeaways An Argentine deregulation bill lets investment funds buy digital assets, unlocking billions in potential demand. The draft approves the full tokenization of negotiable securities to create faster and cheaper stock markets. Smart contracts gain full legal recognition, enabling…
Ethereum’s Next Leg Higher? Historic Indicator and Whale Activity Align
Ethereum’s latest technical setup has historically marked distribution endings as whales continue accumulating millions of dollars worth of ETH. Ethereum has climbed by 16% over the past month and is now showing a technical setup that has historically been…
BPI Pilots Stablecoin Settlement for Cross-Border Payments
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with global digital clearinghouse Meridian to pilot a stablecoin-based settlement system…
Bitget secures New Zealand registration to expand tokenized stock services
Bitget has completed its New Zealand financial services registration covering five business areas as the crypto exchange expands its tokenized and direct U.S. stock products. Summary Bitget registered for five financial service categories in New Zealand and joined the IFSO…
Bitcoin, Ethereum-Linked Protocols Lose $35 Million in Coordinated Attacks Within Hours
Crypto’s bridges and cross-chain protocols endured a brutal 24 hours this week, with at least three separate exploits draining more than $35 million from decentralized platforms in roughly six hours. The cluster of attacks, detected by security firms Blockaid and…
Goldman Sachs CEO Backs CLARITY Act as Senate Divides Over Crypto Bill
Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said the CLARITY Act would provide market stability and encourage regulated financial institutions to enter digital asset markets. Banking groups warn that stablecoin rewards could drain deposits from traditional banks and restrict lending….
