VC Roundup: Bitcoin DeFi surges, but tokenization and stablecoins gain steam
Bitcoin’s resurgence as an institutional asset is reshaping crypto venture capital, but July also spotlighted…
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Roman Storm conviction for Tornado Cash sets ‘dangerous precedent’
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s conviction misapplies money transmitter laws, crypto industry group says. The…
China cracks down on stablecoin promotions, research and seminars
Chinese regulators ordered local firms to halt seminars and research on stablecoins, citing concerns over…
XRP price jumps on 200% futures volume surge as Ripple lawsuit ends
XRP price may continue to climb toward $4.50 over the next few months as it…
CrediX Finance team disappears after $4.5M hack
Stability DAO said it had identified two CrediX Finance team members and was working with…
How Trump’s $9T executive order could let you add Bitcoin to your retirement plan
Trump’s move may change US retirement plans. Bitcoin could soon be part of your 401(k),…
Can you split a private key in half? Understanding crypto ownership in divorce and beyond
While you can’t literally split a private key, there are secure legal and technical methods…
Binance taps Spain’s BBVA to offer safer crypto custody post-FTX: FT
As trust in crypto exchanges remains low, Binance’s new custody deal with BBVA marks a…
Bitcoin Energy Value metric says ‘fair’ BTC price is as much as $167K
Bitcoin’s energy-based “fair value” sits at $167K, 45% above its current price, as record hash…
Animoca and Standard Chartered form stablecoin venture in Hong Kong
Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong arm and Animoca Brands have launched a joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial,…
Ethereum (ETH) Price: July Sets Record for Institutional Accumulation as ETH Tests $3,600
TLDR ETH price currently around $3,600, after bouncing 8% this week Daily transactions hit all-time…
BitcoinFi Booms: $7.39B in BTC Locked as Staking Takes Center Stage
Staking has become a central component of BitcoinFi, with over 68,500 bitcoins locked, amounting to…
UAE Establishes Unified Regulatory Framework for Virtual Assets Through SCA and VARA Agreement
In a significant development for the local crypto sector, the United Arab Emirates has established…
Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash Verdict: What It Means for Crypto
On August 6, 2025, a federal jury issued a mixed verdict in the case brought…
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Should Clarify Bitcoin Shuffling Allegations
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and…