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...
Augur issues final call for mandatory REP migration as historic fork nears completion
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
Wall Street Wins? SEC Approves Nasdaq Delisting Rule for Small Firms
SEC approves Nasdaq’s new $5M listing threshold, fast-tracking delisting for small firms with no standard 180-day cure period now. The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a Nasdaq rule change on July 22, 2026. The rule sets a new minimum Market Value of Listed Securities at $5 million. It applies across...