Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-203Maya Protocol Exploit Drains $1.7M — Cross-Chain HaltMaya Protocol halted its cross-chain swaps after an attacker chained six software flaws in a 23-message transaction and stole an estimated $1.7M in Bitcoin and tokens. The breach exposed risks in low-liquidity pools and cross-chain accounting.
Read MoreSofia Marin2026-08-202Binance Stops $1.2M DAO Governance Attack, Prevents LossBinance says its security team prevented a malicious governance proposal that could have exposed about $1.2M in a DAO treasury. The exchange coordinated deposit closures with other exchanges; no funds were lost and the proposal was rejected.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-193EU Enables Country-Level Crypto Bans to Curb EvasionThe EU's 21st sanctions package broadens crypto measures by banning transactions with 14 foreign platforms and creating Article 5bc, a mechanism that could bar dealings with providers in countries that systematically enable sanctions evasion.
Read MoreSofia Marin2026-08-193Circle's EURC Tops €400M as Euro Stablecoin Liquidity GrowsCircle's euro stablecoin EURC has exceeded €400M in circulation as of August 2026, driven by multi‑chain issuance, exchange listings, payment integrations and MiCA compliance, boosting euro stablecoin liquidity.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-19Harmony Blockchain Rollback Removes 109K TransactionsHarmony has rolled its blockchain back to August 11 (23:25 UTC) after an exploit minted ~4 billion fake ONE tokens. The rollback removes 109,126 normal and 315 staking transactions and raises concerns about transaction finality and security.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-183Bitcoin Holds Near $63K as HYPE, LINK, XMR Lead AltcoinsBitcoin traded near $63,460 as the market consolidated below $65K; HYPE, Chainlink and Monero led altcoin gains. Spot ETF outflows and upcoming Fed minutes and White House talks shape the near-term outlook.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-186Binance Overtakes CME in Bitcoin Futures Open InterestBinance has overtaken CME in Bitcoin futures open interest for the first time since late 2023. This deep dive explains the basis trade unwind, migration to perpetuals, Kalshi's onshore perpetuals, and what it means for institutional crypto adoption.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-18Hardware Wallet Data Leak Exposes 53,487 Users' InfoTrezor and SafePal exposed personal details for 53,487 hardware wallet customers. Private keys and seed phrases remain safe, but the breach raises self-custody, phishing and privacy concerns for crypto holders.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-172Harvard Holds $101M Bitcoin ETF Stake Steady in Q2Harvard Management Company paused its Q1–Q2 Bitcoin ETF reductions, holding 3,044,612 IBIT shares worth about $101.36M at June 30. The 13F snapshot shows mixed institutional moves, with Mubadala and ADIC keeping large IBIT stakes.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-172Binance Extends RLUSD Rewards with 1 Million XRP AirdropBinance launched a new four-week RLUSD rewards campaign offering 1M XRP in weekly distributions. Eligible users need 0.01 RLUSD and $500 average daily margin/derivatives volume; borrowed RLUSD faces a 60% haircut.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-17Debate Over Bitcoin's 21 Million Cap: Proposal Sparks SplitA renewed debate over Bitcoin's immutable 21 million cap: Peter Todd suggests limited perpetual issuance to support miner incentives after 2140, while Adam Back warns changing the cap risks consensus and trust.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-163XRP Holds $1 as Binance Whale Inflows Fall to 2021 LowXRP holds near $1 as Binance whale inflows drop to the lowest three-month average since 2021. Daily indicators remain bearish, while a 4-hour falling wedge and overhead liquidation pockets could enable a short squeeze if buyers return.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-164Gen Z Traders Push ETF Trading Share on Binance to 25% RiseBinance Research finds Gen Z increased ETF allocation to 25% of equity volume in early August, traded less frequently than older cohorts, and showed limited use of leveraged ETFs amid rising tokenized-stock competition.
Read MoreSofia Marin2026-08-16Two Major Shifts in Solana’s Economy Could Ignite SOLSolana faces a pivotal moment as technical levels and two governance proposals aim to curb SOL inflation. Could SIMD-0550 and SIMD-0553, plus on-chain activity, trigger renewed price momentum for SOL?
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-153Binance to Block HTX and 10 Platforms from Aug 23 NewsBinance will halt transactions with HTX and 10 other crypto platforms from Aug. 23 amid new EU, UK and U.S. sanctions. The move highlights growing regulatory pressure, wallet screening challenges, and implications for liquidity and compliance.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-152Hyperliquid User Loses $550K in Google Ads Phishing ScamA Hyperliquid user reportedly lost about $550,019 USDC after interacting with a phishing site promoted via a Google ad. On-chain transfers show the funds split across three addresses; attribution to the ad relies on researcher and victim evidence.
Read MoreSofia Marin2026-08-153StablecoinX Controls 20% of ENA as Shares Surge 12%StablecoinX disclosed a 3-billion ENA treasury (about 20% of supply) valued at $218.4M, sending shares up 12%. The report covers impairment-driven losses, $3B cross-chain volume, Harness middleware, and Ethena institutional adoption.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-144UBS Boosts BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holding to $90M in H1 2026UBS reported control of roughly 2.5 million shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) at June 30, valuing the position near $90M. The 13F shows a large share-count increase but does not identify beneficial owners.
Read MoreSofia Marin2026-08-14Ripple Nears $1 Psychological Level: Why Whales Can'tXRP drifts toward the $1 level as whales accumulate the dip while institutional inflows lag. On-chain metrics show fewer exchange deposits and rising activity from existing users, but lack of big capital limits recovery.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-08-14Bitcoin's Alarming Reaction to U.S. Inflation DataBitcoin fell after softer-than-expected U.S. PPI and CPI prints, despite dollar weakness. Glassnode flags low spot volume and seven-year low volatility as warning signs; analysts debate $60k support vs $70–75k upside.
