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  1. ALLCointelegraph

    MEXC adds Bittensor TAO staking for its global user base

    Cointelegraph reports that cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has launched staking support for Bittensor's native TAO token, enabling its approximately 40 million users to earn rewards by helping secure the decentralized AI network. The integration with validator Yuma allows MEXC users to stake TAO, which supports Bittensor's ecosystem of 128 specialized subnets involved in AI inference, model training, and other tasks. Bittensor's network coordinates AI development through these subnets, which compete for token rewards based on their performance, with staking rewards distributed according to subnet evaluation. At the time of reporting, TAO was trading around $199, with a market capitalization of roughly $1.916 billion.

  5. BITCOINCointelegraph

    CoinShares Debuts Bitcoin Mining UCITS ETF in Europe

    CoinShares has launched its first UCITS exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Europe, which began trading on Deutsche Börse Xetra under the ticker MINE, tracking a rules-based index of publicly listed Bitcoin miners. The fund, domiciled in Ireland, offers European investors exposure to the Bitcoin mining sector and is physically replicated, tracking the CoinShares Bitcoin Mining Index administered by Solactive AG. It was last trading at 19.50 euros per share, with a total expense ratio of 0.65% and quarterly rebalancing. The ETF provides an alternative investment option for European investors interested in Bitcoin mining companies, in contrast to the US-traded CoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF (WGMI), which has net assets of $343.6 million.

  6. ALLCointelegraph

    Arcus Launches Tokenized Stocks on Robinhood Chain

    Arcus, a decentralized exchange backed by Robinhood and developed by the team behind dYdX, has launched tokenized stocks and perpetual futures on Robinhood Chain, according to Cointelegraph. The platform offers over 95 stock tokens, including shares of major US companies, as well as equity, ETF, commodities, index, and crypto-related markets, utilizing Paxos-issued USDG as its primary collateral. It operates on a self-custodial model, allowing users to retain control of their assets and connect existing wallets like MetaMask and Ledger. However, Arcus has noted that its stock tokens are not available in the US, Canada, the UK, and other restricted jurisdictions, reflecting ongoing regulatory challenges surrounding tokenized securities.

  7. DEFICointelegraph

    Morpho launches fixed-rate lending protocol on Base

    Morpho has launched Morpho Midnight on the Base network, introducing fixed-rate, fixed-term loans alongside its existing variable-rate markets through Morpho Blue, as announced to Cointelegraph. Unlike traditional DeFi lending protocols that fluctuate based on utilization, Midnight allows lenders and borrowers to propose their own interest rates, maturities, and loan terms, with loans issued as fixed obligations based on competing offers. The protocol supports cbBTC and USDC across multiple maturity dates and is designed to externalize risk and market-driven pricing, aiming to attract institutions and enterprise users seeking predictable funding costs. Morpho clarified that Midnight is not a replacement for Morpo Blue but an addition to its fixed-rate lending infrastructure, which aligns with its broader V2 roadmap and was previewed in whitepapers released earlier this year.

  9. ALLCointelegraph

    Tether-Backed Twenty One, Strike Merger Scrapped: Bloomberg

    The proposed merger involving Tether-backed companies Twenty One Capital, Strike, and Elektron Energy has been scrapped, with Strike remaining a standalone entity, according to Bloomberg. Jack Mallers will step down as CEO of Twenty One Capital but will continue as CEO of Strike, while Elektron Energy's CEO Raphael Zagury has been appointed to succeed Mallers at Elektron. Discussions between Twenty One and Elektron are ongoing, and Tether holds majority stakes in both companies. Twenty One's shares traded little changed in premarket activity following these developments.

  10. DEFICointelegraph

    Bonzo Lend loses $9M in oracle exploit on Hedera

    Bonzo Lend, a Hedera-based lending protocol, lost approximately $9 million after an attacker manipulated the price of the SAUCE token, which was used as collateral, according to a report by Bonzo. The attacker deposited a small amount of SAUCE and submitted a manipulated price update that inflated its value by about 12 orders of magnitude, enabling the attacker to borrow significant assets such as USDC and wrapped HBAR. Bonzo attributed the incident to a flaw in Supra’s onchain oracle verifier, which accepted a manipulated price with an empty digital signature, and stated that Supra has acknowledged and fixed the issue. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about oracle failures contributing to security breaches in DeFi protocols, which continue to see a high number of exploits and significant losses in 2026.

  11. DEFICointelegraph

    AI is shortening the shelf life of crypto security audits, researchers warn

    Blockchain security experts warn that the use of AI tools is accelerating the identification of vulnerabilities in smart contracts, making continuous reauditing essential, as attack techniques evolve rapidly (Cointelegraph). CertiK reported that hackers stole $1.32 billion in the first half of 2026, often revisiting old codebases with automated tooling to find latent vulnerabilities, which highlights the increased sophistication of exploits. Recent incidents include the theft of $2.1 million from a defunct protocol and a $300,000 exploit on mySwap, even after it was shut down, demonstrating that vulnerabilities persist or are discovered long after deployment. An example of proactive security measures is the patching of a four-year-old bug in Zcash’s Orchard shielded pool, after it was identified using AI-powered auditing. Experts emphasize that smart contract reaudits should be a recurring necessity rather than a one-time step, given the fast-changing landscape of attack strategies.

  12. ALLCointelegraph

    More MiCA-Licensed Crypto Firms Could Leave EU Market: Gate Europe CEO

    Giovanni Cunti, CEO of Gate Europe, has stated that some MiCA-licensed crypto firms may struggle to sustain the increasing compliance costs as Europe enforces its new regulatory regime, potentially leading to exits from the market. He noted that stricter regulatory requirements make it more challenging for new entrants to compete and that some licensed firms might be unable to maintain operations long-term due to resource constraints. Cunti also suggested that the regulatory environment could incentivize some crypto projects to relocate outside Europe to jurisdictions with fewer restrictions. Despite the slower growth in the number of authorized companies, he highlighted a shrinking market that presents opportunities for remaining providers, as the industry consolidates.

  14. ALLCointelegraph

    UK Inquiry Probes Banking Barriers Facing Crypto Firms

    A UK parliamentary group called the Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has launched an inquiry to investigate banking restrictions on crypto firms and consumers, focusing on their impact on investment, competition, and economic growth. The group is examining whether current restrictions are proportionate and has requested written submissions from banks, payment providers, crypto firms, and other stakeholders until August 31. A January survey by the UK Cryptoasset Business Council found that 10 crypto exchanges reported that banks blocked or delayed 40% of transactions to crypto platforms, and 70% of respondents indicated that such restrictions reduced their willingness to invest, expand, or hire within the UK. The inquiry precedes the Financial Conduct Authority's plans to accept license applications from crypto firms starting September 30.

  15. BITCOINCointelegraph

    Bitcoin ETFs post 5-day inflow streak, longest since May

    US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their fifth consecutive day of net inflows, totaling approximately $227 million, which is the longest streak since early May, according to data from SoSoValue. Over the five-day period, inflows reached about $727.3 million, and Monday saw the strongest daily inflows since July 6. The inflows have reduced year-to-date net outflows for US spot Bitcoin ETFs to below $5 billion. Simon-Peter Massabni of XS.com noted that while the inflows suggest easing selling pressure, a sustained uptrend might require Bitcoin to break and hold above the $65,000–$65,500 range. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading at $65,879, up 3.3% in the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko.

  17. ALLCointelegraph

    Base’s 1:1-backed tokenized equities launch ‘imminent,’ Pollak says

    Jesse Pollak, creator of Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network Base, indicated that the launch of 1:1-backed tokenized equities on Base is imminent, with the platform still finalizing details. Pollak noted that while Robinhood Chain, another Ethereum layer 2, has successfully implemented tokenized equities, Base is slightly behind but expected to launch very soon. This development aligns with Base’s shift from focusing on social products to emphasizing financial applications such as trading, payments, AI agents, and tokenized assets. The information was shared on X and confirms that the platform is making progress toward its tokenized equities initiative.

  18. ALTCOINSCointelegraph

    Grayscale files S-1 for first US Worldcoin ETF

    Grayscale has filed an S-1 registration statement for its first US Worldcoin ETF, which aims to list on Nasdaq under the symbol GWLD, according to the preliminary prospectus. The ETF would provide investors exposure to the WLD token, an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain associated with the World project, which uses biometric verification to distinguish humans from bots and was founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. BitGo Bank & Trust would handle custody of the WLD token, with BNY Mellon acting as administrator and transfer agent, and CSC Delaware Trust Company serving as trustee. The filing does not specify details regarding management fees, seed investment, authorized participants, or liquidity providers, and this ETF would be part of Grayscale’s portfolio of 17 crypto-related exchange-traded products.

  19. ALLCointelegraph

    Celsius Co-Founders Leon, Goldstein to Pay FTC Over $6M

    Celsius co-founders Shlomi Daniel Leon and Hanoch “Nuke” Goldstein have been ordered to pay over $6 million to settle FTC charges that they misrepresented the safety of the Celsius platform prior to its 2022 collapse, which left users owed $4.7 billion. Goldstein, former CTO, is to pay $2.014 million, and Leon, the former chief strategy officer, is to pay $4.1 million; these amounts will be credited toward a broader $4.72 billion FTC judgment. The FTC also banned Leon from marketing or selling products used for cryptocurrency transactions and Goldstein from selling retail crypto-related products. The settlement follows a $10 million FTC settlement in April with former CEO Alex Mashinsky, who is also subject to a 12-year prison sentence for securities fraud. The judgments aim to address alleged consumer harm stemming from Celsius's false claims about reserves, insurance policies, and the safety of customer deposits.

  20. ALLCointelegraph

    LSE Eyes Overnight Trading Launch in 2027: FT

    The London Stock Exchange plans to launch a night-time trading venue in the first half of 2027, operating separately from its main market from 5:00 pm to 7:50 am London time, according to a report from the Financial Times. The venue will initially provide access to exchange-traded products tracking UK and US stock markets, while the main market will continue to operate from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. LSE CEO Julia Hoggett mentioned that there is growing interest from retail traders to use London for exposure to UK and global assets due to its time zone. This development is part of a broader trend among global exchanges offering or planning nearly 24-hour trading, amid increasing competition from crypto markets and tokenized equity platforms.

  21. ALLCointelegraph

    White House Crypto Adviser Stays on as CLARITY Nears Senate Vote

    Patrick Witt, the White House’s top crypto adviser, announced that he will defer his military training to remain at the White House and help advance the CLARITY Act in the Senate, according to a post on X. The legislation aims to establish the first comprehensive U.S. regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and faces a deadline before the August recess, with Witt serving as the lead negotiator. Witt had previously deferred similar military training in April to focus on the legislation, marking the second deferment. His continued presence at the White House coincides with Harry Jung's departure from his role at the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets.

  22. ALLCointelegraph

    Democrats added certain consumer protection rules to CLARITY: Coinbase exec

    Cointelegraph reports that as the US Senate prepares to vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, Democratic lawmakers have added consumer protection measures to strengthen the bill, according to Coinbase vice chair Ryan VanGrack. VanGrack emphasized that the focus is on customer protections, aiming to address current shortcomings in the crypto industry. The bill has gained support from President Biden's administration and is viewed as potentially the most comprehensive legislation affecting crypto, though the final text and a vote have not yet been scheduled. There is ongoing debate around ethics provisions, which many Democrats believe are necessary for their support, and other political developments, including past legal actions against Coinbase and Trump’s comments on the bill, are also influencing its trajectory.

  23. ALLCointelegraph

    Tether Gold Gains ADGM Accepted Spot Commodity Status

    Tether Gold (XAUT) has been recognized as an Accepted Spot Commodity in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), enabling firms there to offer services involving the tokenized gold asset, provided they meet regulatory requirements. This follows ADGM’s earlier acceptance of Tether’s USDt (USDT) as an Accepted Fiat Referenced Token, expanding the company's regulated product offerings in the region. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that the designation offers a clearer path for regulated firms to offer XAUT, while ADGM highlighted its support for business growth through expanded products and services. Data from DefiLlama shows Tether Gold’s total value locked (TVL) has increased from about $826 million to roughly $2.86 billion over the past year.

  24. ALLCointelegraph

    SEC Targets Mining Automatic in Alleged $22M Fraud Case

    The SEC has filed a lawsuit against Mining Automatic and its founder, Zan Shaikh, alleging they raised $22 million from over 380 investors by promising guaranteed crypto mining returns while spending only about 13% of the funds on mining operations. The complaint states that the company used investor money for marketing, personal expenses, and unrelated ventures, with the operation generating approximately $1.1 million from mining but paying out about $1.8 million in returns, which the SEC characterized as resembling a Ponzi scheme. Mining Automatic stopped paying investors by March 2025, and over $20 million in principal remains unpaid, with claims that some payments were funded with new investor funds. The SEC is seeking disgorgement, civil penalties, and measures to bar Shaikh from selling securities or serving as an officer in a public company.