ZachXBT Calls Hardware Wallets “Complete Garbage”, Says Ledger Is the Worst
Onchain investigator ZachXBT has ignited a fresh debate over crypto self-custody after declaring that today’s hardware wallets are “complete garbage” and unsuitable for signing important transactions or storing significant amounts of cryptocurrency. Instead of relying on dedicated hardware devices, he…
UK Plans First G7 Digital Sovereign Bond by Early 2027
The United Kingdom is preparing to become the first G7 nation to issue a digital sovereign bond, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of blockchain technology within traditional finance. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the inaugural Digital Gilt Instrument…
Japan PM Reaffirms Support for Startups, Web3 With Deregulation and More Funding
Japan is reinforcing its commitment to becoming a global hub for startups and Web3 innovation, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirming the government’s support for entrepreneurs, blockchain technology and regulatory reform during a video address at WebX 2026 in Tokyo….
Bitcoin Nears Power Law Support Line Fidelity Has Tracked Since 2015
Bitcoin is approaching one of the most closely watched long-term technical levels in institutional crypto analysis, according to Fidelity Investments’ Director of Global Macro, Jurrien Timmer. After months of persistent selling pressure, the world’s largest cryptocurrency is trading near the…
Hyundai Introduces Internal Stablecoin Transfers for Cross-Border Treasury
Hyundai Card and Hyundai Motor have completed a Proof of Concept (PoC) using stablecoins for international transfers between Hyundai Motor entities, according to an announcement from Hyundai Card on July 9. The first test connected entities in the US and…
Hedera-Based Bonzo Lend Loses $9 Million in Oracle Exploit
Bonzo Lend, a lending protocol on the Hedera mainnet, has paused operations following an oracle exploit on July 11, 2026, resulting in an estimated loss of $9 million. Bonzo stated that the incident stemmed from the verification layer of a…
World.xyz’s Robinhood Chain Joke Goes Viral Across Solana X
In less than a week since its launch, World.xyz (World), a prediction platform on Solana, has transformed from a relatively unknown name on Solana into one of the most talked-about projects on crypto X. Everything ignited after a series of…
Former SWIFT Exec Denies Rumors of XRP Integration With Global Payment Network
Fresh speculation about a partnership between SWIFT and Ripple swept across crypto social media this week, only to be shut down within hours by one of the people best positioned to know the truth. Tom Zschach, who spent six years…
Kraken Prepares to Relaunch Mobile App With AI-Powered Trading
Kraken is rebuilding its mobile app around agentic artificial intelligence, a shift the exchange told CNBC could mark the next major competitive battleground among crypto platforms. The relaunch positions Kraken to give users access to AI agents that continuously monitor…
SWIFT Launches Blockchain-Based Ledger for 24/7 Cross-Border Payments, Pilots With 17 Global Banks Using Tokenized Deposits
Swift, the cooperative behind the world’s dominant financial messaging network, announced on July 9, 2026 that its blockchain-based ledger has moved from pilot concept to operational readiness, opening the door for round-the-clock cross-border payments powered by tokenized deposits. Seventeen banks…
