Brazil registers its first livestock-backed loan using tokenized dairy cows on B3 exchange. AI-powered smart collars enable lenders to remotely monitor livestock collateral securely. Tokenized cattle could improve rural credit access while reducing collateral valuation risks. Brazil has approved the use of tokenized dairy cows as collateral for agricultural loans,...
Bitget Wins Dual CFD Awards as Multi-Asset Trading Platform Expands
Bitget won two Wiki Finance Expo awards recognizing multi-asset trading innovation and growth. Universal Exchange combines crypto, forex, equities, commodities, and indices on one platform. Bitget aims to simplify cross-market investing through integrated trading infrastructure. Bitget has received two industry awards at Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2026, highlighting its...
Lien Finance Exploit Drains $542K in USDC Through Smart Contract Flaw
Lien Finance lost $542K after attackers exploited flawed bond validation logic in its smart contract. SlowMist found the exploit enabled minting unbacked BondTokens before swapping them for USDC liquidity. The attack highlights persistent DeFi risks from pricing flaws and weak protocol validation mechanisms. Ethereum-based DeFi protocol Lien Finance lost about...
Binance Expands ETF Perpetual Offering as Trading Volume Exceeds $116B
Market share for Binance’s ETF perpetual business has climbed to 74% as trading volume exceeded $116 billion. Binance is strengthening its position in the fast-growing ETF perpetual market. Less than a year after launching the products, trading volume has exceeded $116 billion. Rising participation has lifted the exchange’s market share...
MoonPay Expands US Crypto Access With Discover Network
MoonPay adds Discover, expanding U.S. crypto payments beyond Visa and Mastercard. Eligible Discover cardholders can buy and sell thousands of supported cryptocurrencies. Issuing banks still decide whether Discover cards can complete crypto transactions. MoonPay has expanded its cryptocurrency payment options by adding Discover Network support for users across the United...
BitMEX Sued Over Alleged Rigged Bitcoin Liquidations
BitMEX faces claims it profited from customer liquidations totaling 622.66 BTC. Plaintiffs seek Bitcoin recovery and damages over alleged unfair liquidation practices. Lawsuit coincides with BitMEX’s planned September shutdown after 11 years. BitMEX is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in the United States over allegations that it profited from...
HYPE Price Breaks Its Uptrend as Traders Brace for Another Major Market Sell-Off
HYPE loses its uptrend as traders watch $47-$54, $38-$43, and $34 support zones after warning of deeper sell-off risk. HYPE has lost its uptrend, shifting trader attention to lower support zones and possible downside risk. Michaël van de Poppe said he will now take a more passive approach to trading...
ZEC Price Breaks Below $500 as Bulls Defend the Crucial $470–$480 Support Zone
ZEC breaks below $500 after losing $520 support as bulls watch the $470-$480 liquidity zone to avoid a deeper move into the $400s. Zcash has moved below $500 after losing the $520 support level watched by traders. Analyst Ardi said the drop matched the downside scenario he had outlined earlier....
Samsung Expands Wallet Strategy With Upcoming Stablecoin Integration
Samsung plans stablecoin support for Galaxy Wallet as it expands blockchain services and crypto partnerships. Tech giant Samsung is preparing to add stablecoin support to Samsung Wallet, marking another step in its growing digital asset strategy. The company shared the plan during its Galaxy Unpacked event but stopped short of...
Crypto Groups Urge Senate to Prioritize CLARITY Act Vote
US crypto groups urge Senate leaders to advance the CLARITY Act before August recess, seeking clear digital asset regulations nationwide. Three major cryptocurrency groups urged the US Senate to advance the CLARITY Act before lawmakers begin their August recess. The request underscores the industry’s need for transparency in U.S. digital...