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  1. BITCOINCointelegraph

    Quantum Roadmap Would Push Bitcoin Much Higher: Charles Edwards

    Charles Edwards of Capriole Investments suggests that Bitcoin developers should create a clear roadmap to harden the blockchain against quantum computing attacks, as this could significantly boost Bitcoin's price, potentially by double digits, once announced. He indicates that current concerns about quantum threats have already been factored into Bitcoin's price, which is around 40% below his estimated fair value, and that a visible plan could address what he sees as a roughly 30% discount related to quantum risk. Edwards notes that the quantum computing threat is believed to become critical within four to five years, based on timelines from leading researchers and companies, with the development and implementation of solutions potentially taking several years. He emphasizes that without such a roadmap, the risk could grow if quantum computing technology advances faster than expected.

  4. ALLCointelegraph

    Thailand SEC Files Complaint Against Bitkub Over 2021 Hack Reporting

    Thailand’s SEC has filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub and two former directors over alleged false disclosures related to a 2021 cyberattack that resulted in the theft of assets worth about $50 million, according to Cointelegraph. The regulator claims that Bitkub failed to accurately reflect the impact of the hack in its daily net liquid capital reports, suggesting the company's assets appeared unaffected by the attack. Bitkub disputes the allegations, stating that the delay in disclosure was to prevent a bank run and that the stolen assets were later replaced without financial loss to the company or customers. The case is now moving into investigation and potential legal proceedings.

  5. DEFICointelegraph

    Odos Protocol to shut down, gives users until July 30 to withdraw assets

    Odos Protocol has announced it will shut down on July 30, giving users one week to withdraw their assets, though the reason for the closure was not provided, according to a Thursday X post. The team stated that the Odos DAO is separate from the operating company and will reveal its own plans, while the ODOS token will remain on-chain. The protocol's DEX aggregator volume has declined significantly from a peak of $7.8 billion in December 2024 to $169 million in July 2026, and it generated $2.72 million in annualized revenue. The announcement follows recent closures of other crypto platforms and DeFi protocols, such as BitMEX's plans to cease operations after 11 years.

  8. DEFICointelegraph

    RWAs become Hyperliquid’s largest trading category

    Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) became Hyperliquid’s largest trading category for the first time, accounting for over half of the exchange's weekly trading volume with $25.1 billion out of $48.2 billion, according to Blockworks data. This milestone reflects increasing demand for tokenized assets, with RWA holders growing by 32% to 1.25 million users in the past month and the total value of tokenized RWAs rising by 3.5% to $36.7 billion, as reported by RWA.xyz. Hyperliquid generated $7.6 million in weekly revenue and was noted by ARK Invest’s Lorenzo Valente as having a RWA market larger than the combined crypto perpetual volume of all other DEXs. Market observers link this growth to a broader shift in crypto markets, with traditional financial institutions expanding their tokenized asset offerings, and some experts suggesting perpetual futures could become dominant beyond crypto.

  14. ALLCointelegraph

    Brazil puts tokenized cows to work as loan collateral: Report

    Brazil’s B3 stock exchange has conducted a transaction in which ten tokenized dairy cows backed a $19,600 loan, marking one of the country’s first uses of tokenized livestock as loan collateral. The loan, of 100,000 Brazilian reais, was secured by the cows from Fazenda Engenho Velho in Paraná and was structured by the Brazilian investment fund Target FIDC. Each cow was assigned a unique digital token linked to an encrypted identity, while AI-powered smart collars from Cowmed monitored their health. This approach introduces a new method for livestock farmers to access credit using cattle as collateral, with Cowmed currently monitoring around 100,000 dairy cows across 1,000 Brazilian farms.

  16. ALLCointelegraph

    Samsung Wallet to Add Stablecoin Support

    Samsung Electronics announced plans to support stablecoins in Samsung Wallet, aiming to expand its mobile payments and rewards platform to include digital assets, as stated by Samsung product manager Lee Dinham. The company intends to integrate payments, rewards, and digital assets into a single wallet experience and described this move as making Samsung among the first major mobile brands to enable native stablecoin usage on smartphones. Currently, Samsung has not disclosed which stablecoins it will support, nor provided a timeline or partner details for this feature. This development follows Samsung's October 2025 partnership expansion with Coinbase, allowing Galaxy users in the US to buy crypto directly through Samsung Wallet, which already integrates payment cards and rewards.

  17. ALLCointelegraph

    BPI Plans Stablecoin Payments Pilot for Filipino Freelancers

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is planning a pilot program for stablecoin-based cross-border payments aimed at speeding up and reducing the cost of overseas transfers to Filipino workers, according to local media reports. Developed in collaboration with the global digital clearinghouse Meridian, the system intends to use stablecoins as a settlement method before converting funds to Philippine pesos deposited into recipients' accounts, while maintaining traditional banking safeguards. BPI's president and CEO, Jose Teodoro Limcaoco, stated that exploring stablecoin rails aligns with the bank’s digitalization strategy to make fund transfers faster, cheaper, and secure. The pilot will initially target payroll and overseas earnings, with plans for broader implementation before the 49th ASEAN Summit in November, contingent on regulatory considerations including consumer protection and transparency.

  19. ALLCointelegraph

    Korbit Reportedly to Rebrand as Digital X Under Mirae Asset

    Korbit, a South Korean crypto exchange, will rebrand as Digital X after Mirae Asset Group acquired a 97% stake in the company, as announced by Mirae Asset founder Park Hyeon-joo. The rebranding is part of Mirae's "Mirae Asset 3.0" strategy, which aims to integrate digital assets with traditional finance, focusing on areas such as tokenized real-world assets, security token offerings, stablecoins, and traditional asset products. Park stated that the company intends to prioritize anti-money laundering measures, customer verification, information security, and fraud detection in response to evolving South Korean crypto regulations. Korbit's existing services will continue without changes following the acquisition, according to the report.

  20. ALLCointelegraph

    Ripple Launches Mint for Institutional RLUSD Access

    Ripple has launched Ripple Mint, a platform that allows institutions to access, mint, redeem, and manage its US dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD through a web interface or API integrations, according to Cointelegraph. The platform is designed to provide flexible access and support both manual and automated operations as institutions adopt stablecoins for various financial activities. RLUSD, launched in December 2024, has grown into one of the largest USD-based stablecoins, reaching a market cap of over $1.8 billion in June 2026. Around the launch of Ripple Mint, RLUSD’s market cap increased from approximately $1.54 billion to $1.64 billion before settling near $1.59 billion, where it currently ranks as the ninth-largest USD-pegged stablecoin.

  21. BITCOINCointelegraph

    Bitcoin Miner Poolin Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

    Poolin, a Singapore-based Bitcoin mining pool operator, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a New Jersey court, with estimated liabilities between $100 million and $500 million and assets between $1 million and $10 million, according to court documents. As part of its restructuring, Poolin has initiated a $52 million sale of two mining sites in West Texas to Thor CALAP LLC, comprising $37 million for Tarbush assets and $15 million for the Pyote site, including power rights and equipment. The sale is proposed to be subject to a court-supervised auction with a bidding deadline of September 8. Poolin was once the largest Bitcoin mining pool in 2019 and currently ranks as the 17th largest by hashrate.

  22. ALLCointelegraph

    EU Widens Belarus Crypto Ownership Ban Under MiCA

    Starting August 25, the European Union will prohibit Belarusian nationals and residents from owning, controlling, or managing crypto exchanges and other crypto service providers regulated under the MiCA framework, according to Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1847. This measure expands an existing restriction that previously applied only to companies offering crypto wallet, account, or custody services. The expanded sanctions aim to target Belarusian involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine and follow the end of MiCA's transition period on July 1. The EU also extended its transaction ban to 14 crypto-related service platforms outside the bloc as part of its broader sanctions against Russia.