All REP holders must migrate their tokens by August 1, 2026, to remain part of the active Augur ecosystem Augur, one of Ethereum’s earliest decentralized prediction-market and oracle projects, today announced that the second and final phase of its Moon Fork is entering its final days, with the two-month migration...
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EU Targets Russian Crypto Platforms in New Sanctions Package
The European Union approves its 21st sanctions package against Russia, expanding crypto restrictions, sanctioning banks, and freezing the oil price cap. The European Union has approved its 21st sanctions package against Russia. The new measures are adding to the pressure on the Russian financial system and digital asset industry. They...
Ethereum Golden Cross Flashes as ETH Nears Key Buy Signal
Ethereum nears a golden cross on its MVRV ratio. Analysts flag key price zones as ETH trades below its realized value. Ethereum is flashing a signal chart watchers know well. The token’s MVRV ratio is closing in on a crossover above its 160-day moving average. Analysts call this pattern a...
Swiss Bank BancaStato Launches Crypto Trading With Sygnum
BancaStato adds regulated BTC, ETH, LTC and SOL trading through Sygnum API. Clients trade and securely hold crypto within BancaStato’s existing banking apps. Sygnum expands regulated banking network with BancaStato joining 25+ institutions. Swiss cantonal bank BancaStato has launched regulated cryptocurrency trading through a partnership with Sygnum, expanding digital asset...
Circle Teams Up With Kakao and Toss for South Korea USDC Push
Circle signed MOUs with Kakao and Toss to expand USDC infrastructure across South Korea. Partnerships target payments, remittances, settlements, and digital asset connectivity. Circle continues expanding USDC through major Korean fintech and banking partners. Circle has signed separate partnership agreements with Kakao Group and Toss to expand blockchain-based payment infrastructure...
Beijing Unveils AI Agent Plan, Backs Token Economy Growth
Beijing targets AI leadership by expanding intelligent agents, infrastructure, and advanced model development. New policy supports AI startups, one-person companies, and industry-specific intelligent applications. Token economy framework aims to improve AI efficiency through services, standards, and computing models. Beijing has unveiled a comprehensive policy to accelerate intelligent agent development while...
Mirae Asset Completes Acquisition of South Korean Crypto Exchange Korbit
Mirae Asset Consulting becomes Korbit’s controlling shareholder after completing regulatory approval procedures. Korbit users will experience no changes as deposits, services, and data policies remain unchanged. The acquisition highlights growing institutional interest in South Korea’s digital asset market. Mirae Asset has completed its acquisition of South Korean crypto exchange Korbit,...
BitMEX Ends an Era With Planned Exchange Shutdown After 11 Years
BitMEX will end exchange operations on Sept. 23 after an 11-year market presence. Users must withdraw funds before closure as trading restrictions begin on Aug. 26. BitMEX highlighted zero hack-related customer fund losses across its operating history. BitMEX will shut down its cryptocurrency exchange on Sept. 23, ending more than...
Bitcoin Security Consortium Launches With $15M for Quantum Defense
Nine Bitcoin firms launch a $15M consortium to fund quantum-safe security research and support open-source developers. BlackRock, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets and Strategy joined seven other firms this week. Together they launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium on July 23. Nine founding members pledged $15 million over the next three years....
FATF Warns Crypto Enforcement Is Falling Behind as AI Crime Rises
FATF warns crypto laws are advancing globally, but enforcement is lagging as AI-driven crime and freeze-resistant stablecoins rise. The Financial Action Task Force has released its seventh compliance report card on virtual assets. Published July 16, the update tracks how well nations have adopted the FATF’s R.15 recommendations since they...