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Regulation · 1 month ago US Banks Authorized to Buy and Sell Crypto for Customers The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued a letter allowing national banks to engage in digital asset transactions on behalf of customers, marking a significant shift in regulatory policy.

Custody · 1 month ago Iranian Pilots Detained by Qatar Amid Rising Regional Tensions Iran has accused Qatar of detaining three of its pilots following an airspace breach incident, escalating tensions between the two nations amidst ongoing military conflicts in the region.

Markets · 1 month ago Mizuho Lowers BitGo Price Target Amid Clarity Act Delays Mizuho Securities has reduced its price target for BitGo Holdings to $11, citing delays in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and challenging market conditions for crypto firms.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Chainalysis Reports Decline in Crypto Extortion Success Rates Amid Rising Attacks A Chainalysis report reveals that the success rate of violent crypto thefts in France has dropped to 26%, while the number of attacks has surged significantly.

Macro · 1 month ago Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Holds $400M in Bitcoin Exposure via Indirect Investments Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global has amassed significant Bitcoin exposure, primarily through its equity investments in companies like Strategy Inc. and Coinbase, reflecting a growing trend in institutional crypto adoption.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Zerohash's Trust Bank Charter Application Returned by OCC Amid Regulatory Scrutiny Zerohash, a digital asset infrastructure firm, faces regulatory challenges as the OCC returns its trust bank charter application, citing deficiencies. The company plans to resubmit in August 2026.

Companies · 1 month ago Ondo Finance Faces Leadership Crisis Following Founder’s Death The unexpected death of Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman has led to a contentious leadership dispute, highlighting the complexities of succession planning in the crypto industry.

Custody · 1 month ago Surge in Hardware Wallet Sales in Russia Ahead of New Crypto Regulations Sales of hardware wallets in Russia have surged significantly as new cryptocurrency regulations approach, with major retailers reporting record increases in demand.

Compliance · 1 month ago Georgia Man Arrested for $50,000 Fraud Against Connecticut Business A Georgia man has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a bank employee and defrauding a Connecticut business of $50,000.

Custody · 1 month ago Brazil's Central Bank Mandates 24-Hour Hold on Large Crypto Transfers The Central Bank of Brazil has enacted a new rule requiring a 24-hour hold on certain crypto transfers exceeding $10,000 to combat fraud.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Breez Launches Glow App for Bitcoin to Stablecoin Transactions and Developer Integration Breez has unveiled Glow, an open-source progressive web app that allows users to convert Bitcoin to stablecoins and offers developers a toolkit for building Bitcoin applications.

Custody · 1 month ago Carbon Unveils TradFi-Centric On-Chain Derivatives Platform Carbon has launched a new on-chain derivatives venue that integrates over 950 markets, combining traditional finance assets with cryptocurrency trading. This platform promises deep liquidity and self-custody for traders.

Funding · 1 month ago CryptoPunks IP Acquired for $20 Million by Infinite Node Foundation The Infinite Node Foundation has acquired the intellectual property of CryptoPunks from Yuga Labs for approximately $20 million, marking a significant shift in the stewardship of this iconic NFT collection.

Custody · 1 month ago Artist Drift Arrested During Solo Exhibition Opening Isaac Wright, known as Drift, was arrested by NYPD during the opening of his solo show in Chelsea. The incident, which left attendees shocked, is believed to be linked to his previous ascent of the Empire State Building.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago BitGo Investors Warned of Class-Action Deadline BitGo investors are receiving alerts about an impending August 7 deadline related to a proposed class-action lawsuit. This notice primarily concerns those wishing to lead the case against the crypto custodian, following allegations of misleading fina

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Phishing Scam and Exploit Target Bitcoin Users Recent incidents involving a Trezor phishing scam and a critical BTCPay Server exploit have raised concerns about the safety of Bitcoin users' funds. A victim lost their life savings due to a fraudulent ad, while BTCPay issued an emergency patch for