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XRP Holders Can Now Borrow Ripple’s RLUSD on Ethereum Using FXRP as Collateral

XRP holders can now borrow Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on Ethereum by using Flare's FXRP as collateral, marking the first institutional approval of an XRP-based asset in an Ethereum lending vault.

Visa Expands Stablecoin Payout Capabilities with Zerohash Integration

Visa expands stablecoin payment services via Zerohash, enabling prefunding and payouts for eligible Visa Direct clients.

Institutional Focus May Narrow Altcoin Season Success

Institutional investors are increasingly concentrating their activity in a narrower selection of digital assets, suggesting future altcoin seasons may yield fewer winners, according to a Wintermute report.

Bitmine Technologies Expands Ether Treasury, Nearing 5% Supply Target

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has increased its ether treasury to 5,797,813 ETH, representing 4.8% of the total supply. The company now holds approximately $10.9 billion in Ethereum, making it the largest corporate ether holder globally. Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee highlighted ether's significant outperformance against the Nasdaq 100 in July.

Crypto Losses Exceed $1 Billion in H1 2026, Ethereum and Solana Most Affected

Crypto losses in the first half of 2026 exceeded $1 billion, with Ethereum and Solana experiencing the largest financial impacts. Blockaid’s report detailed 212 security incidents, highlighting a significant increase in high-threshold exploits. Attack vectors varied, with code exploits dominating Ethereum and key compromises affecting Solana.

Crypto Whales Increase Holdings as Bear Market Nears End, CryptoQuant Reports

Large cryptocurrency holders are accumulating Bitcoin and Ether, suggesting the market is nearing the end of a bear market, according to CryptoQuant. Whale holdings have increased, and realized price data points to a potential market bottom.

Nigeria Implements New Crypto Tax Guidelines for Digital Asset Platforms

Nigeria has implemented new tax guidelines for virtual assets, requiring crypto platforms to collect and remit taxes, including some in digital tokens.

Bitcoin Price Dips Amid US Stock Pressure and Asian Market Divergence

Bitcoin dropped to a two-week low as US stocks faced pressure, despite a rebound in Asian markets. Crypto trading activity increased amid Asian market fluctuations, with analysts observing a growing link between crypto liquidity and broader tech sentiment. Japan and Korea intervened in currency markets, while central banks maintained interest rates. Despite a strong July, some analysts predict a potential Bitcoin price reversal in August, citing historical patterns and resistance at the 50-month EMA.

Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $65,000 Amidst Economic Data and Geopolitical Considerations

Bitcoin stabilized near $65,000 as softer U.S. economic data eased Federal Reserve rate hike concerns. Analysts noted Bitcoin's resilience amidst broader market corrections and thinning summer liquidity. The FOMC held rates, with economic indicators suggesting a cooling economy, while altcoins showed mixed performance.

Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs See Outflows After Inflow Streaks, Japan Eyes Spot Bitcoin ETFs

US-listed spot Ethereum ETFs ended a five-day inflow streak with $70.62 million in outflows, though weekly inflows remained positive. Bitcoin ETFs also saw outflows but maintained a three-week inflow streak. Japan's regulatory reforms could lead to an $18.4 billion spot Bitcoin ETF market.

Real-World Assets Surpass Crypto Trading Volume on Hyperliquid

Real-world assets (RWAs) recently comprised 54% of Hyperliquid's weekly trading volume, marking the first time non-crypto assets dominated the decentralized exchange. This RWA trading volume, totaling $26 billion, surpassed the combined crypto perpetual volume of all other decentralized exchanges. The shift is attributed to Hyperliquid's HIP-3 framework, which facilitates external teams in building perpetual markets for tokenized traditional assets.

Storj Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amidst Token Price Decline

Decentralized storage provider Storj initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, leading to a nearly 19% drop in its STORJ token. The company aims to resolve legacy obligations while maintaining core operations and restructuring ownership.

Samsung Wallet to Integrate Stablecoin Support

Samsung Wallet will integrate stablecoin support, including USDC, building on previous crypto initiatives and coinciding with the launch of the Galaxy Card.

U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Experience Net Outflows Amid Macroeconomic Concerns

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $465 million over two days, primarily driven by BlackRock's IBIT, as macroeconomic concerns intensified. This outflow activity reversed nearly half of the preceding week's inflows, with analysts pointing to U.S.-Iran tensions, rising oil prices, and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes as contributing factors. Despite the outflows, the ETFs ended the week with a net positive balance.

EU Sanctions HTX Over Alleged Russian Sanctions Circumvention

The European Union has sanctioned the cryptocurrency exchange HTX, prohibiting transactions for EU individuals and companies starting August 23. This action, part of the EU's 21st sanctions package, identifies HTX as a financial institution frustrating restrictions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The move follows earlier UK sanctions against Huobi Global S.A. and allegations from TRM Labs regarding wallet rotations.

World Foundation Secures $52.5 Million in WLD Token Sale for Global Expansion

The World Foundation has raised $52.5 million in a strategic WLD token sale, with all purchased tokens subject to a one-year lockup. The funding aims to expand World ID technology globally, coinciding with the project's three-year anniversary. The initiative has faced regulatory scrutiny regarding its biometric data collection.