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  1. ALLCointelegraph

    Russia expands crypto mining ban to Moscow through 2032

    Russia has expanded its cryptocurrency mining ban to include Moscow, the Moscow Region, and parts of the Kursk Region, citing concerns over power supply, with the restrictions taking effect on August 15, 2026, and remaining until December 31, 2032, according to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's Resolution No. 936 signed on July 25, 2026. The amended order adds these areas to the list of restricted zones, building upon earlier restrictions in regions such as Buryatia and Zabaykalsky Krai. The Moscow Region's Energy Ministry stated that the ban was necessary due to increasing electricity demand, noting that Moscow and the Moscow Region have 65 data centers connected to the grid with a total capacity of 734 MW. The restrictions specifically affect several municipal districts and the city of Lgov in Kursk.

  2. BITCOINCointelegraph

    Coldcard Bitcoin loss estimate rises to $70M after Galaxy analysis

    Galaxy Research identified 1,196 addresses linked to the Coldcard wallet incident that lost 1,082.65 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $70.2 million, expanding the estimated scope of the loss. The transactions occurred between 1:10 AM and 1:51 AM UTC on July 30, before Coldcard issued its first security advisory. Initial analyses suggested 594.48 Bitcoin was moved in a smaller window, but Galaxy's findings indicate a broader exposure. Coinkite, the maker of Coldcard, acknowledged a firmware bug and has released a hotfix, though it stated that funds generated on vulnerable firmware remain unprotected.

  7. ALLCointelegraph

    Bank of Italy finds no consistent cost advantage for stablecoin remittances

    A study by the Bank of Italy found that stablecoin remittances did not provide consistent cost or speed advantages over traditional payment channels, with fiat conversion fees and payment infrastructure playing a larger role in costs and delays than blockchain fees, which were minor. Researchers tested 200 USDC transfers across ten payment corridors linking Italy with various countries, observing that total costs varied from 0.3% to nearly 9%, and settlement times ranged from under 20 minutes to two business days depending on local payment systems. The study concluded that improvements in domestic instant payment infrastructure could enhance the competitiveness of stablecoin-based cross-border payments, especially if stablecoins could be used directly in the real economy without conversion to fiat currency. It also noted that regulatory frameworks significantly impact transfer efficiency, with overly restrictive regimes increasing operational complexity, while prohibitionist policies push users toward unregulated channels.

  8. ALLCointelegraph

    Pump.fun laid off workers before they received millions in PUMP tokens: Report

    Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin launchpad, reportedly laid off employees in April, two months before they were due to receive PUMP tokens worth millions of dollars, as per a Sandmark report. The company's co-founder Noah Tweedale attributed the layoffs to rapid growth, which he described as “growing too quickly.” The affected employees were slated to unlock a quarter of their allocated tokens in June 2026, according to agreements viewed by Sandmark. Pump.fun has previously faced lawsuits related to allegations of operating a “rigged” machine for investors and its maximal extractable value (MEV) practices.

  12. ALLCointelegraph

    Ex-FTX users report funds being released in $900M distribution round

    The FTX Recovery Trust has begun its fifth distribution of funds, releasing $900 million to affected users, bringing the total payout to approximately $11 billion since FTX's bankruptcy in 2022, according to Sunil Kavuri, a former user. Kavuri noted that FTX had sent the funds to Kraken, which released them as scheduled, part of a larger plan involving exchanges such as BitGo and Payoneer. FTX, once a leading cryptocurrency exchange, collapsed in 2022 amid market downturns, leading to criminal charges against some executives, including Sam Bankman-Fried and Ryan Salame, who were in federal prison as of July, while Caroline Ellison was released in January. A recent bankruptcy court ruling prevented the FTX trust from pursuing damages against Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, though the trust still seeks to recover $1.76 billion related to Binance's stake in FTX.

  13. ALLCointelegraph

    Tether earns $1.5B in Q2 as US Treasury holdings fuel profits

    According to a report from Cointelegraph, Tether generated a net operating profit of $1.5 billion in the second quarter, primarily fueled by interest earned on its US Treasury holdings and repurchase agreements, even as the overall crypto market faced pressure. The company's reserve buffer stood at $4.11 billion as of June 30, with its assets exceeding liabilities by that amount. Despite a contraction in the stablecoin market, the circulating supply of USDT increased by $446 million to $184.6 billion, maintaining over 60% of the global stablecoin market. Tether remains a significant holder of US Treasury securities, benefiting from elevated short-term interest rates that increased income from Treasury bills and similar assets.

  14. ALLCointelegraph

    Bybit Broadens Tokenized Stock Collateral for Margin Trading

    Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit has enabled six tokenized stocks, including Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla, to be used as collateral for margin trading and lending products, benefiting eligible retail and institutional users. This update expands the financial utility of blockchain-based equities, with the assets backed 1:1 by underlying securities held by a regulated custodian. Bybit's introduction of tokenized stocks as collateral is part of a broader industry trend, with Kraken and Bitget also supporting such assets for margin and loan purposes. The market for tokenized equities has grown significantly, with its total value increasing from approximately $361 million in late July 2025 to about $1.72 billion today, according to RWA.xyz.

  17. ALLCointelegraph

    ECB Says Digital Euro App to Exceed EU Accessibility Standards

    The European Central Bank (ECB) stated that its planned digital euro app will surpass the accessibility standards of the European Accessibility Act, featuring enhancements such as full keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, simplified language, and error prevention, among other features. The ECB outlined these accessibility measures in a Thursday release, emphasizing that the app would serve as a fallback and allow users to switch payment service providers without learning a new application. The digital euro, a proposed central bank digital currency for the euro area, aims to complement cash and provide a public digital payment option, with a pilot involving 36 payment service providers scheduled to commence in late 2027. The initiative has faced criticism from some privacy advocates and lawmakers concerned about potential government surveillance, though the ECB has assured privacy safeguards will be in place.

  18. ALLCointelegraph

    AMLBot Launches AI Tracer for Cross-Chain Crypto Tracking

    AMLBot has introduced AI Tracer, a self-service blockchain analysis tool designed to map fund movements across networks using transaction hashes. According to the company, it automatically traces transactions through bridges and multiple wallets, identifying known entities such as exchanges and flagged addresses. The tool does not provide detailed transaction reasons, internal transfer visibility, or asset recovery guarantees, serving primarily as a preliminary investigation aid. Currently supporting networks include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several others, with both free and paid plans available for different usage levels. AMLBot states the tool is intended for journalists, researchers, law enforcement, and compliance teams.

  20. ALLCointelegraph

    Circle Wins New York Trust Charter for USDC Subsidiary

    Circle's subsidiary, Circle Internet Trust Company LLC, has been granted a limited purpose trust charter by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), which allows it to provide fiduciary and custody services under state banking law (Cointelegraph). The charter enables the company to engage in activities such as custodial services, investment management, and securities clearance, but does not permit accepting deposits or making loans like traditional banks. Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, stated that earning the trust charter has been a longstanding goal due to the regulatory clarity it provides. Circle previously received a NYDFS BitLicense in 2015, permitting it to conduct virtual currency business in New York.