FTX to begin $1.9B payouts in September as claims no longer disputed
FTX’s next $1.9 billion distribution would unlikely include repayments to jurisdictions questioned in an earlier motion, which is currently being rewritten, according to creditors.
Societe Generale to make markets in 21Shares Bitcoin, Ether ETPs
Societe Generale will provide liquidity for 21Shares’ Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs, expanding access for institutional crypto investors in Europe.
UK firm smashes local Bitcoin treasury record with $135M raise
Satsuma Technology has raised $135 million to fund one of the UK’s largest single Bitcoin treasury acquisitions, positioning itself as a top regional BTC holder.
Build on Bitcoin adds ZK-proofs in upgrade toward decentralization
Build on Bitcoin upgrades to ZK fraud proofs, aiming to climb L2Beat’s decentralization rankings and unlock Ethereum-level DeFi on Bitcoin.
Elon Musk floats robots in ‘cute outfits’ while Tesla earnings miss
Tesla’s retro-themed diner opened this week with lines around the block, but that didn’t stop the stock from dipping after hours as it reported its Q2 earnings.
Men accused in New York crypto torture case out on bail
The suspects allegedly held an Italian man hostage for weeks in a Manhattan townhouse, beating him and demanding access to his Bitcoin wallet.
XRP price drops 19% but analysts say it’s a ‘healthy correction’
XRP price is down today due to overheated conditions, but analysts say it’s a normal market pullback that could precede a stronger rebound in the short term.
Crypto hacks surpass $3.1B in 2025 as access flaws persist: Hacken
Over $3.1 billion in crypto has been lost in 2025, according to a Hacken report. Access-control exploits are the primary cause.
Hong Kong to criminalize unlicensed stablecoin promotions from Aug. 1
Starting Aug. 1, offering or advertising unlicensed stablecoins to retail investors in Hong Kong could get violators a 50,000 Hong Kong dollar fine and six months in jail.
Australian fintech Finder wins court battle over crypto yield product
Australia’s Federal Court ruled Finder’s Earn product is not a financial instrument, defeating ASIC’s appeal in a major win for the country’s fintech sector.