Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit 8-Month High as BTC Reclaims $80K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $731M on Thursday, led by BlackRock's IBIT, but analysts warn rally lacks fresh buyer conviction.
Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin Trading for UAE Institutions
Global bank becomes first G-SIB to offer spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in Dubai financial centre, expanding crypto infrastructure in Middle East.
SEC Overhauls Transfer Agent Rules for First Time Since 1980s, Embracing Tokenization
The SEC proposes sweeping reforms to transfer agent regulations, directly addressing blockchain recordkeeping and tokenized securities after 40+ years of unchanged rules.
Bitcoin Treasury Companies Now Tradeable as Tokenized Notes on Bitfinex
Bitfinex Securities launches tokenized notes tracking Bitcoin treasury firms Strategy and Metaplanet, opening secondary market access to crypto investors.
Cronos Blockchain Halts After $75M Tectonic Exploit — DeFi Lending Crisis
Cronos network goes offline following price manipulation attack on Tectonic lending protocol. $75M lost, $6M bridged to Ethereum before shutdown.
Russia's Sber Bank Embraces Bitcoin Lending as Crypto Framework Takes Shape
Russia's largest lender plans to accept Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT as loan collateral under new regulated trading rules launching September 1.
BIS Chief Questions Stablecoin Credibility as Regulators Tighten Rules
Bank for International Settlements argues stablecoins lack viability as everyday payments, backing tokenized bank deposits instead as regulatory frameworks diverge globally.
Pakistan Built Bitcoin Regulator on 8% Budget, Eyes AI Economy Next
Pakistan's crypto regulator launched in six months using just $200,000, signalling a new model for emerging markets to build financial infrastructure at speed.