DeFi soars with tokenized stocks, but user activity shifts to NFTs: Report
NFT DApps drew slightly more active users than DeFi in July, even as DeFi liquidity hit a record $270B.
Harvard endowment invests $116M into BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
Though possibly not its first foray into crypto, Harvard’s reported stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin exchange-traded fund represented a significant investment.
ChatGPT-5 upgrade faces user backlash as AI rivals gain ground
ChatGPT-5 users on social media platforms were critical of the update, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded to the complaints, pledging improvements.
The jury’s journey to the Roman Storm verdict
Court documents showed there was at least one 90-year-old, and some people had “set in stone” their opinions about the Tornado Cash co-founder’s criminal charges.
Crypto Biz: Has SEC’s Project Crypto been priced in?
A bullish regulatory tailwind is forming as the SEC clarifies its stance on crypto, liquid staking and tokenization — with institutional investors and IPOs responding in kind.
Funding effort for Roman Storm grows as defense preps for possible retrial
Donations to the embattled software developer increased after Wednesday’s partial verdict and the possibility of a retrial.
EthereumMax investors secure partial win in class-action lawsuit
Four state-level lawsuits against three celebrities and individuals tied to the EMAX token may proceed after a California judge’s ruling.
Ukraine to weigh bill regulating crypto market in late August
Ukraine has had some regulatory starts and stops when it comes to crypto, though momentum for a regulatory bill has picked up since 2024.
Ether price hits $4K for first time since December 2024
Ether taps $4,000 for the first time in eight months in a further win for ETH bulls and the broader altseason, while Bitcoin dominance fades.
Roman Storm conviction for Tornado Cash sets ‘dangerous precedent’
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s conviction misapplies money transmitter laws, crypto industry group says.