Crypto hacks fell 47% in H1 but ecosystem is no safer: CertiK
Crypto exploits rose 59% quarter-on-quarter to $807.5 million in Q2, due partly to the KelpDAO and Drift Protocol exploits, which came at the hands of North Korean hackers.
Ethereum ‘Reinventing Itself’ With Biggest Overhaul Since the Merge: Vitalik Buterin
Nearly every core piece of the protocol will be rebuilt over three to four years, with quantum safety and privacy moved front and center.
South Africa proposes crypto tax guidance under existing framework
South Africa’s tax authority proposed draft guidance clarifying how crypto assets are taxed under existing income and capital gains tax rules, seeking public input until Aug. 31.
Bitcoin to $53K? Exchange Deposits Jump as Analysts Warn of Increased Volatility
Bitcoin bounced back above $60,000 this week, but increased volatility might be on the way as crypto deposits to exchanges spike.
Revolut to delist USDT in August, citing regulatory and risk concerns
Revolut notified some customers it will delist USDT after Aug. 31, with remaining holdings automatically converted into users’ base currency.
Claude Fable 5 Isn’t Nerfed. The Router Is Just Paranoid
Did Claude Fable 5 get dumber? Two benchmarks, two wildly different conclusions—and one routing layer that explains the whole mess.
StanChart joins ESMA’s first MiCA register update since deadline
ESMA publishes its first post-deadline MiCA register update, adding 37 crypto-asset service providers, including Standard Chartered and FalconX.
Bitcoin ETFs Draw In $222M, Snapping 10-Day Losing Streak
Thursday’s inflows ended a run that drained $2.7 billion, but analysts warn one green day isn’t necessarily a trend reversal.
Morning Minute: Robinhood Debuts ‘Robinhood Chain’
The market liked it with HOOD shares jumping 8% and their crypto perp dex partner up even more. Plus crypto’s latest unicorn is crowned.
Standard Chartered, Circle bring USDC minting onto banking rails
Standard Chartered and Circle launch bank-led USDC minting and redemption for institutions, starting in Dubai’s DIFC with planned global expansion.