Blockchain.com wins Cayman custody license after MiCA and FCA approvals
Blockchain.com secured a VASP custody license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, expanding its regulated crypto services in the region.
Bitcoin treasury trade ‘breaking’ and fund holdings drop 10%: Analysis
Doubts emerge over the Bitcoin corporate treasury model as institutional BTC investment vehicles cut holdings.
Crypto wrench attacks steal more than $30M so far in 2026: Chainalysis
While only 12 of 46 documented attempts resulted in payment, data leaks and attacks on relatives are widening the physical risks facing crypto holders.
Coldcard hackers transfer 64 BTC and 200 ETH to cryptocurrency mixers
Hackers behind the Coldcard exploit transferred millions in digital assets to cryptocurrency mixers, while most stolen funds remained traceable in attacker-controlled wallets.
Situational Awareness returns with $400M investment after nearly collapsing: Report
Situational Awareness reportedly made a $400 million investment in an undisclosed company, days after the hedge fund nearly collapsed following July’s AI stock crash.
Russian president signs crypto law, core rules take effect in 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a crypto law establishing market rules for exchanges, custodians and investors, with core provisions taking effect in September 2026.
RWAs buck DeFi slowdown as tokenized assets gain traction: CoinShares
Tokenized real-world assets moved beyond issuance as RWA deposits more than tripled to $7.4 billion, while lending and trading activity expanded despite a broader industry slowdown.
Bitcoin-backed loan refinances PowerCompute’s $18M debt at 2%
Nasdaq-listed PowerCompute refinanced $18 million of debt through a Bitcoin-backed facility carrying an initial interest rate of about 2%.
Yen stablecoin issuer JPYC’s Series B reaches $38M
JPYC said it plans to use the new capital to expand its financial and Web3 ecosystem and accelerate adoption of its yen-pegged token.
Bitcoin ETFs pull in $244M, 3-day inflow streak tops $626M
US-listed Bitcoin ETFs attracted $244.4 million on Wednesday, marking three consecutive inflow days for a combined $626 million.