Ethereum, Solana led crypto hack losses in H1 2026: Blockaid
Blockaid found Ethereum remained the hardest-hit blockchain in H1 2026, while Solana replaced Arbitrum as the network with the second-highest losses, driven largely by key compromises.
PayPal expands stablecoin push as crypto assets factor into Q2 results
PayPal highlighted growth of stablecoins and AI-driven payment tools in Q2 while reporting $8.68 billion in revenue and an $81 million crypto-related earnings adjustment.
IMF warns Brazil’s stablecoin activity outpaces traditional capital flows
The IMF said Brazil’s stablecoin market has expanded rapidly since 2017, with cross-border crypto flows growing faster than traditional capital flows.
Ondo shifts from layer-1 blockchain plan to offchain execution network
The new system marks an apparent departure from the institution-focused layer-1 blockchain Ondo announced in 2025.
Lido upgrade aims to slash Ethereum’s validator count by one-third
Lido launched Curated Module v2, an upgrade that could reduce Ethereum’s validator count by one-third by consolidating validators and introducing new operator rules.
Apple faces lawsuit over alleged $1.8M Bitcoin wallet app losses
Three users allege a fake Sparrow Wallet app on Apple’s App Store drained their Bitcoin holdings, with losses totaling more than $1.8 million.
Binance co-founder CZ backs crypto license passporting across ASEAN
Binance co-founder CZ backed crypto license passporting across ASEAN to simplify approvals, reduce compliance costs and encourage competition.
US judge temporarily blocks Minnesota prediction market ban
The preliminary injunction allows Kalshi and Polymarket US to continue operating in Minnesota while the court considers their challenge to the state law.
Zimbabwe admits seven fintech projects to regulatory sandbox
Sandbox participation permits supervised testing but does not guarantee full commercial registration.
Hong Kong prepares banks for quantum threats amid tokenization push
The HKMA aims to make Hong Kong’s banking sector fully prepared for quantum-related security risks by 2030 as the city expands tokenized finance.